WHAT: Travel Connection/J & J Ag/Memphis Auto & Truck Parts Memphis Meltdown -- races #19 and 20 of the 2005 O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series; races #9 and 10 of Pro-Line Buildings Swing #2.

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, June 10-11, 2005.

TRACK: Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, 3/8-mile semi-banked dirt oval.

LOCATION: Memphis, Mo.

DIRECTIONS: 1.0 mile west of Memphis on US 136 to SR 15, then east (at the Scotland County Fairgrounds).

STARTING FIELD: A field of 24 cars will start the Holley "A" Main each night, with qualifying through Heat Races and "B" Mains. The top 12 drivers in Home Pride Passing Points accumulated in the heat races will be locked into the Holley "A" Main. The top 8 drivers in Home Pride Passing Points will re-draw for starting positions 1-8. An additional 10 cars will qualify from the "B" Mains, with two provisional starters added to the Holley "A" Main to create the 24-car starting field. Additional sponsor and/or track provisional(s) may be awarded.

PURSE: Friday - $2,000 to win, $200 to start; Saturday - $3,000 to win, $250 to start.

PROMOTER: Todd Staley, United States Modified Touring Series, Inc., 608 Des Moines St., Webster City, IA 50595; Tel: 515-832-7944; Email: todd@usmts.com; Website: http://www.usmts.com; Track phone (day-of-race): 660-465-8948.

SCHEDULE:

Friday, June 10

4:00 p.m. - Pit gates open

5:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open

6:20 p.m. - Draw ends for heat race line-ups

6:30 p.m. - Hot laps begin

7:00 p.m. - Heat races begin

Saturday, June 11

1:00 p.m. - Pit gates open

2:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open

4:20 p.m. - Draw ends for heat race line-ups

4:30 p.m. - Hot laps begin

5:00 p.m. - Heat races begin

TICKETS:

Friday, June 10

General Admission - Adults: $12, Kids (6-12): $4, Children under 6: FREE

Pit Pass - $25

Saturday, June 11

General Admission - Adults: $15, Kids (6-12): $5, Children under 6: FREE

Pit Pass - $25

PAST WINNERS AT BENTZ GM COUNTRY SCOTLAND COUNTY SPEEDWAY:

Aug. 4, 2001 - Mike Spaulding

June 15, 2002 - Scott Megonigle

Aug. 3, 2002 - Scott Megonigle

April 26, 2003 - Al Hejna

June 14, 2003 - Jason Hughes

Aug. 2, 2003 - Kelly Shryock

April 23, 2004 - Kelly Shryock

April 24, 2004 - Johnny Bone Jr.

June 17, 2004 - Jason Hughes

July 9, 2004 - Tommy Myer

July 31, 2004 - Jason Hughes

Oct. 2, 2004 - Kelly Shryock

NOTES OF INTEREST: The Travel Connection/J & J Ag/Memphis Auto & Truck Parts Memphis Meltdown will be the 19th and 20th races of the season for the O’Reilly USMTS, and the final two of 10 events comprising Pro-Line Buildings Swing #2 on the 2005 slate .... A big field of cars is expected for this event, including O’Reilly National Drivers Kelly Shryock, Jason Hughes, Brad McEwan, Mike Sorensen, Corey Dripps, Jon Tesch, Tommy Myer, Zack VanderBeek, Ryan Ruter, Al Hejna, Mark Noble, Mike Wedelstadt, Julie McDermid, Bruce Hanford, Jason Krohn, Roger Hadan, Mike Hejna, Gary Clark, Alan Mondus, Brad Bakken, Scott Drake, Dean Mahlstedt, Steve Holzkamper, Greg Metz, Steve Wetzstein, Jake Neal, Lynn Nillson, Willy Kraft, Jesse Frericks, Brandon Morton, Dustin Boney, Jeremy Payne, Gary March, Jay Poidinger, Brian Mullen, Bub Lerette, Bob Timm, Jeremy Keller, Ray Guss Jr., Neil Eckhart, Justin Cooper, Jodi Olson, Nate Wasmund, Jordy Nelson, Jeff Schluetter, Tommy Weder Jr., Jeff James, Matt Gilbertson, Dan Fetters, Matt McDermid, Mike Chasteen, Johnny Bone Jr., Tim Vogt, Danny Concelman, Mike Bennett, Darin Duffy, Scott Mullen, David Murray, Dan Daniels, Brad Waits, Danny McKeighan, Sean Jerovetz, Ryan Meyer, Steve Stewart, John Vandenberg, Joe McBirnie, Mark Dotson, Mark Burgtorf and Tony Fraise. .... Also on the racing card both nights will be USRA B-Mods, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks, along with Hornets and Cruisers.

USMTS TITLE SPONSOR: O’Reilly Auto Parts.

USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, Home Pride Companies, Olympic Fire Protection, Pro Environmental Abatement, Inc., Pro-Line Buildings, Aero Race Wheels, R.A. Benson Motorsports, Holley Performance Products, Intercomp, Rookie’s Rockin’ Sports Bar, Shryock Racing Components, Wanders Automotive & Machine, Greiner Buildings, Dirt Works Race Cars, J & J Ag, Travel Connection, Memphis Auto & Truck Parts, Harris Auto Racing.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: Kraft Kars, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, ISKY Racing Cams, Wayne Larson Racing Specialists, RJR Motorsports, U.S. Brake, GRT Race Cars, TCI Automotive, Quarter Master, Edelbrock, Dynatech Racing Exhaust, KSE Racing Products, Hypercoils, Fuel Safe Racing Cells, B&K Sportswear, Intensitee Custom Clothing, QuickTime Performance Parts, Images on Metal, B & B Racing Chassis, Extreme Powder Coating, Karl Chevrolet.

NATIONAL POINTS:

(as of June 3, 2005)

O’Reilly Driver Standings:

1. Kelly Shryock .... 1363

2. Jason Hughes .... 1267

3. Brad McEwan .... 1244

4. Mike Sorensen .... 1240

5. Corey Dripps .... 1168

6. Jon Tesch .... 1110

7. Tommy Myer .... 1009

8. Zack VanderBeek .... 979

9. Ryan Ruter .... 970

10. Al Hejna .... 917

Rookie Rockin’ Sports Bar Rookie Standings:

1. Mike Sorensen .... 163

2. Brad McEwan .... 149

3. Ryan Ruter .... 84

4. Zack VanderBeek .... 74

5. Gary Clark .... 45

Home Pride Companies Passing Points:

1. Tommy Myer .... 67.5

2. Mike Sorensen .... 66.0

3. Jason Hughes .... 52.5

4. Jon Tesch .... 51.0

5. Brad McEwan .... 49.5

PRO-LINE BUILDINGS SWING #2 POINTS:

(as of June 3, 2005)

O'Reilly Driver Standings:

1. Jason Hughes .... 424

2. Kelly Shryock .... 414

3. Brad McEwan .... 371

4. Mike Sorensen .... 364

5. Corey Dripps .... 348

6. Ryan Ruter .... 339

7. Zack VanderBeek .... 331

8. Jon Tesch .... 323

9. Steve Holzkamper .... 270

10. Al Hejna .... 264

Shryock Racing Components Rookie Standings:

1. Brad McEwan .... 46

2. Mike Sorensen .... 45

3. Ryan Ruter .... 35

4. Zack VanderBeek .... 31

5. Neil Eckhardt .... 16

Home Pride Companies Passing Points:

1. Jon Tesch .... 30.0

2. Kelly Shryock .... 21.0

3. Mike Sorensen .... 18.0

4. Jason Krohn .... 16.5

4. Tommy Myer .... 16.5

2005 SCHEDULE:

(as of June 3, 2005)

Wanders Automotive & Machine Swing #1 (10 Races):

March 11 - Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, Neb. (winner: Corey Dripps)

March 12 - Junction Motor Speedway, McCool Junction, Neb. (winner: Johnny Saathoff)

March 18 - Thunderhill Speedway, Mayetta, Kan. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

March 19 - Thunderhill Speedway, Mayetta, Kan. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

April 1 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Corey Dripps)

April 2 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Jon Tesch)

April 8 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)

April 9 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)

May 14 - Lebanon I-44 Speedway, Lebanon, Mo. (winner: Chad Kinder)

May 15 - Monett Speedway, Monett, Mo. (winner: Terry Phillips)

Swing #1 Champion: Kelly Shryock

Pro-Line Buildings Swing #2 (10 races):

May 26 - Park Jefferson Speedway, Jefferson, S.D. (winner: Jay Noteboom)

May 27 - Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn. (winner: Mike Sorensen)

May 28 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn. (canceled)

May 29 - Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn. (winner: Mike Sorensen)

May 30 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Jason Hughes)

June 6 - Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa

June 7 - I-80 Speedway @ Nebraska Raceway Park, Greenwood, Neb.

June 9 - Benton County Speedway, Vinton, Iowa

June 10 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.

June 11 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.

Pro-Environmental Abatement Swing #3 (10 races):

June 16 - Casino Speedway, Watertown, S.D.

June 17 - Dacotah Speedway, Mandan, N.D.

June 18 - Jamestown Speedway, Jamestown, N.D.

June 21 - Langlade County Speedway, Antigo, Wis.

June 22 - Thunderhill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

June 23 - Luxemburg Speedway, Luxemburg, Wis.

June 24 - Fox Ridge Speedway, Arcadia, Wis.

July 13 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa

July 16 - Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn.

July 17 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa

Dirt Works Race Cars Swing #4 (10 races):

July 20 - Crawford County Speedway, Denison, Iowa

July 21 - Interstate Speedway, Jefferson, S.D.

July 22 - Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn.

July 23 - Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa

Aug. 3 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Aug. 4 - Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville, Ill.

Aug. 5 - Quincy Raceways, Quincy, Ill.

Aug. 6 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.

Aug. 17 - Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minn.

Aug. 18 - Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa

AFCO Challenge (14 races):

Aug. 19 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa

Aug. 20 - Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa

Aug. 21 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa

Sept. 2 - Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minn.

Sept. 3 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.

Sept. 4 - Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn.

Sept. 9 - Bolivar Speedway, Bolivar, Mo.

Sept. 10 - Lebanon I-44 Speedway, Lebanon, Mo.

Sept. 11 - Monett Speedway, Monett, Mo.

Sept. 15 - Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa

Sept. 16 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Sept. 17 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Oct. 21 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.

Oct. 22 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.

Non-points events:

May 30 - Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minn. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

Sept. 22 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.

Sept. 23 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.

Sept. 24 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.

Sept. 29 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa

Sept. 30 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa

Oct. 1 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa