FAST FACTS: Dacotah Speedway - June 17, 2005
<B>WHAT:</B> Pro-Environmental/O’Reilly Auto Parts 40 -- race #19 of the 2005 O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series; race #9 of Pro-Line Buildings Swing #2.
<B>WHEN:</B> Friday, June 17, 2005.
<B>TRACK:</B> Dacotah Speedway, 3/8-mile high-banked dirt oval.
<B>LOCATION:</B> Mandan, N.D.
<B>DIRECTIONS:</B> I-94 to exit 153, then 1.5 miles south on Mandan Ave. (which turns into Memorial Hwy.), then 0.3 mile southwest on 24th St. SE (at the Dakotah Centennial Park).
<B>STARTING FIELD:</B> A field of 24 cars will start the Holley "A" Main, 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.
<B>PURSE:</B> $2,000 to win, $200 to start.
<B>PROMOTER:</B> 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): 701-663-6843.
<B>SCHEDULE:</B>
4:00 p.m. - Pit gates open
5:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open
6:50 p.m. - Draw ends for heat race line-ups
7:00 p.m. - Hot laps begin
7:30 p.m. - Heat races begin
<B>TICKETS:</B>
General Admission - Adults: $12, Kids (6-12): $5, Children under 6: FREE
Pit Pass - $25
<B>PAST WINNERS AT DACOTAH SPEEDWAY:</B>
None - inaugural event
<B>NOTES OF INTEREST:</B> The Pro-Environmental/O’Reilly Auto Parts 40 will be the 19th race of the season for the O’Reilly USMTS, and the ninth 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, Tony Fraise, Kevin Stoa and Brent Bohmont ... WISSOTA Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks and Legends Cars will also be on the racing card.
<B>USMTS TITLE SPONSOR:</B> O’Reilly Auto Parts.
<B>USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS:</B> 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.
<B>USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS:</B> 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.
<B>O’REILLY NATIONAL DRIVER STANDINGS:</B>
Top 20 as of June 13, 2005
1. 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile , Iowa .... 1557
2. 12 Jason Hughes, Colcord ,Okla. .... 1434
3. 26 Brad McEwan, Storm Lake , Iowa .... 1426
4. 31 Corey Dripps, Waterloo , Iowa .... 1346
5. 19 Mike Sorensen, Rochester , Minn. .... 1240
6. 555 Ryan Ruter, Kanawha , Iowa .... 1170
7. 65 Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie , Minn. .... 1167
8. 14 Jon Tesch, Watertown , S.D. .... 1110
9. 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon , Iowa .... 1104
10. 7 Al Hejna, Clear Lake , Iowa .... 1064
11. 74 Mark Noble, Blooming Prairie , Minn. .... 792
12. 61 Bruce Hanford, Davenport , Iowa .... 731
13. 4 Roger Hadan, Omaha , Neb. .... 660
14. X Mike Wedelstadt, Hortonville , Wis. .... 622
15. 1M Julie McDermid, Fremont , Wis. .... 615
16. 7II Mike Hejna, Clear Lake , Iowa .... 595
17. 7K Jason Krohn, Slayton , Minn. .... 568
18. 4g Gary Clark, Walker , Mo. .... 468
19. 83 Willy Kraft, Lakefield , Minn. .... 467
20. 20 Dustin Boney, De Soto , Kan. .... 446
<B>2005 SCHEDULE:</B>
(as of June 13, 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 (winner: Tony Fraise)
June 7 - I-80 Speedway @ Nebraska Raceway Park, Greenwood, Neb. (winner: Tommy Myer)
June 16 - Casino Speedway, Watertown, S.D.
June 17 - Dacotah Speedway, Mandan, N.D.
June 18 - Jamestown Speedway, Jamestown, N.D.
Pro-Environmental Abatement Swing #3 (10 races):
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
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE