O’Reilly USMTS Wisconsin invasion kicks off Tuesday night
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa -- When the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series released their 54-race schedule of events earlier this year, many race fans in Wisconsin penciled in vacation days from their jobs for the week of June 21-24.
For those who failed to follow suit, this may just be the perfect time to quit the day job, pack up the spouse and kids, and go racing!
The O’Reilly USMTS invasion of the Dairy State begins Tuesday, June 21, with the first of four consecutive nights of unbelievable high-speed Modified action on four of Wisconsin's most unique and legendary dirt ovals.
On Tuesday night, the Langlade County Speedway in Antigo will get the first look at the stars and cars of the O’Reilly USMTS, followed by stops at Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay on Wednesday, the Luxemburg Speedway on Thursday and Fox Ridge Speedway in Arcadia on Friday.
Each of the four events carries a top prize of $2,000 for the driver standing in victory lane!
<B>TUESDAY, JUNE 21</B>
Langlade County Speedway, Antigo, WI
Gates Open - 4:00 p.m.
Hot Laps - 6:45 p.m.
Racing - 7:15 p.m.
Also Running - Stock Cars
Adults - $12
Kids (6-12) - $3
Pit Pass - $25
Directions - at the north edge of Antigo on US 45 (ESR) at the Langlade County Fairgrounds.
<B>WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22</B>
Thunderhill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Pit Gates Open - 3:30 p.m.
Grandstand Gates Open - 4:30 p.m.
Hot Laps - 6:30 p.m.
Racing - 7:00 p.m.
Also Running - Stock Cars and Street Stocks
Adults - $12
Students and Seniors - $10
Kids - $5
5 and under - FREE
Pit Pass - $25
Directions - 2.2 miles north of drawbridge on SR 42/57, then 0.6 mile west on CR T (Alabama St.), then 0.1 mile south on N. 15th Place.
<B>THURSDAY, JUNE 23</B>
Luxemburg Speedway, Luxemburg, WI
Gates Open - 4:00 p.m.
Hot Laps - 6:30 p.m.
Racing - 7:00 p.m.
Also Running - Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks
Adults - $14
Seniors - $11
Students (11-15) - $8
10 and under - FREE with adult
Pit Pass - $25
Directions - 0.4 mile south of SR 54 on SR 163, then 0.2 mile west on Elm St.
<B>FRIDAY, JUNE 24</B>
Fox Ridge Speedway, Arcadia, WI
Gates Open - 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps - 7:00 p.m.
Racing - 7:30 p.m.
Also Running - WISSOTA Super Stocks, WISSOTA Street Stocks, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds and 4-Cylinder Hornets
Pit Pass - $25
Directions - 0.9 mile west of SR 93 on SR 95, then 0.5 mile north on Oak St., then right for 0.2 mile.
A big field of cars is expected for this event, including O’Reilly National Drivers Kelly Shryock, Mike Sorensen, Brad McEwan, Jason Hughes, Corey Dripps, Jon Tesch, Tommy Myer, Al Hejna, Zack VanderBeek, Ryan Ruter, Mark Noble, Roger Hadan, Julie McDermid, Gary Clark, Mike Wedelstadt, Jason Krohn, Bruce Hanford, Scott Drake, Greg Metz, Mike Hejna, Dean Mahlstedt, Brad Bakken, Alan Mondus, Brandon Morton, Dustin Boney, Jeremy Payne, Jake Neal, Gary March, Lynn Nillson, Bub Lerette, Willy Kraft, Steve Wetzstein, Jesse Frericks, Justin Cooper, Jordy Nelson, Tommy Weder Jr., Jeff James, Matt Gilbertson, Dan Fetters, Matt McDermid, Mike Chasteen, Johnny Bone Jr., Bob Timm, Ray Guss Jr., Tim Vogt, Danny Concelman, Brian Mullen, Mike Bennett, Steve Holzkamper, Scott Mullen, David Murray, Dan Daniels, Nate Wasmund, Danny McKeighan, Sean Jerovetz, Ryan Meyer, Jay Poidinger, Jeff Schluetter, Steve Stewart, John Vandenberg, Joe McBirnie, Neil Eckhart, Mark Dotson, Brad Waits, Mark Burgtorf, Darin Duffy and Tony Fraise.
For more information, call 515-832-7944 or log on to www.USMTS.com for all the latest news and information from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series.