O’Reilly USMTS Dodge County Speedway Fast Facts
<B>WHAT:</B> Kasson Klash presented by AFCO -- race #41 of the 2005 O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series; race #2 of 10 for the AFCO Challenge.
<B>WHEN:</B> Sunday, September 4, 2005.
<B>TRACK:</B> Dodge County Speedway, 1/3-mile semi-banked clay oval.
<B>LOCATION:</B> Kasson, Minn.
<B>DIRECTIONS:</B> US 14 to SR 57, then 1.0 mile north (at the Dodge County Fairgrounds).
<B>STARTING FIELD:</B> 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 each night. The top 8 drivers in Home Pride Passing Points will re-draw for starting positions 1-8 in the Holley "A" Main. 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> S and S Racing Promotions, 26698 State Hwy. 30, Hayfield, MN 55940 ; Tel: 507-365-8885; Email: dodgecountyspeedway@yahoo.com; Website: http://www.dodgecountyspeedway.com; Track phone (day-of-race): 507-634-4281.
<B>SCHEDULE:</B>
3:00 p.m. - Pit gates open
4:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open
5:30 p.m. - Draw ends for heat race line-ups
5:45 p.m. - Hot laps begin
6:00 p.m. - Heat races begin
<B>TICKETS:</B>
General Admission - Adults: $14, Kids (6-12): $5, Children under 6: FREE
Pit Pass - $25
<B>PAST WINNERS AT DODGE COUNTY SPEEDWAY:</B>
June 21, 2001 - Mike Chasteen
Aug. 23, 2001 - Kelly Shryock
May 26, 2002 - Todd Sharkey
Aug. 13, 2002 - Chris Spieker
Sept. 1, 2002 - Scott Megonigle
May 25, 2003 - Nate Wasmund
Aug. 31, 2003 - Dan Chapman
Sept. 1, 2003 - Dan Chapman
May 30, 2004 - Jason Hughes
July 4, 2004 - Corey Dripps
Sept. 6, 2004 - John Tesch
May 29, 2005 - Mike Sorensen
<B>NOTES OF INTEREST:</B> The Kasson Klash presented by AFCO will be the 41st race of the season for the O’Reilly USMTS, and the second of 10 events comprising the AFCO Challenge .... A big field of cars is expected for this event, including O’Reilly National Drivers Kelly Shryock, Tommy Myer, Brad McEwan, Corey Dripps, Jon Tesch, Al Hejna, Zack Vanderbeek, Ryan Ruter, Jason Hughes, Jason Krohn, Mark Noble, Alan Mondus, Mike Hejna, Bruce Hanford, Mike Sorensen, Brad Bakken, Dean Mahlstedt, Willy Kraft, Jake Neal, Jay Poidinger, Roger Hadan, Mike Wedelstadt, Jeremy Keller, Julie McDermid, Jeff Schluetter, Mike Spaulding, Tommy Weder Jr., Brian Mullen, Jodi Olson, Gary March, Gary Clark, Dustin Boney, Mike Chasteen, Lynn Nillson, Greg Metz, Steve Wetzstein, Scott Drake, Martin Bennett, Doug Hillson, Jesse Frericks, Dan Fetters, Tony Fraise, Steve Holzkamper, Bub Lerette, Justin Cooper, Bob Timm, Neil Eckhart, Matt McDermid, Jordy Nelson, Brandon Morton, Jeremy Payne, Steve Stewart, Mark Eliott, Scott Mullen, Ray Guss Jr., Kevin Stoa, Jeff James, Sean Jerovetz, Matt Gilbertson, Darin Duffy, Brent Bohmont, Nate Wasmund, Ryan Meyer, Russell Stewart, Brad Waits, Mark Burgtorf, Johnny Bone Jr., Steve Arpin, Joe McBirnie, Mark Dotson, Todd Dart, Tim Vogt, Danny Concelman, Mike Bennett, David Murray, Dan Daniels, Danny McKeighan and John Vandenberg.
<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>CURRENT POINTS:</B>
(as of August 23, 2005)
O’REILLY NATIONAL DRIVER STANDINGS:
1. 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa .... 3672
2. 65 Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn. .... 3182
3. 26 Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 3156
4. 31 Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa .... 2877
5. 14 Jon Tesch, Watertown, S.D. .... 2712
6. 7 Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa .... 2626
7. 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa .... 2620
8. 555 Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa .... 2469
9. 12 Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla. .... 2034
10. 7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn. .... 1908
ROOKIE ROCKIN' SPORTS BAR NATIONAL ROOKIE STANDINGS:
1. 26 Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 412
2. 555 Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa .... 257
3. 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa .... 248
4. 19 Mike Sorensen, Rochester, Minn. .... 163
5. 7II Mike Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa .... 126
HOME PRIDE COMPANIES NATIONAL PASSING POINTS:
1. 65 Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn. .... 159.0
2. 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa .... 127.5
3. 14 Jon Tesch, Watertown, S.D. .... 111.0
4. 26 Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 111.0
5. 12 Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla. .... 100.5
<B>2005 EVENT WINNERS:</B>
(through August 23, 2005)
1. 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa - 13
2. 7 Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa - 5
3. 65 Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn. - 4
4. 31 Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa - 2
4. 14 Jon Tesch, Watertown, S.D. - 2
4. 12 Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla. - 2
4. 19 Mike Sorensen, Rochester, Minn. - 2
8. 96 Johnny Saathoff, Beatrice, Neb. - 1
8. 22k Chad Kinder, Newton, Ill. - 1
8. 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo. - 1
8. 7n Jay Noteboom, Orange City, Iowa - 1
8. 45 Tony Fraise, Donnellson, Iowa - 1
8. 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa - 1
8. 17p Brad Pinkerton, New Sharon, Iowa - 1
8. 555 Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa - 1
<B>2005 SCHEDULE:</B>
(as of August 23, 2005)
WANDERS AUTOMOTIVE & MACHINE SWING #1:
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:
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. (winner: Tommy Myer)
June 17 - Dacotah Speedway, Mandan, N.D. (winner: Kelly Shryock)
June 18 - Jamestown Speedway, Jamestown, N.D. (winner: Jason Hughes)
Swing #3 Champion: Kelly Shryock
PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL ABATEMENT SWING #3:
June 21 - Langlade County Speedway, Antigo, Wis. (winner: Al Hejna)
June 22 - Thunderhill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (winner: Jon Tesch)
June 23 - Luxemburg Speedway, Luxemburg, Wis. (winner: Kelly Shryock)
June 24 - Fox Ridge Speedway, Arcadia, Wis. (winner: Tommy Myer)
July 12 - Mineral City Speedway, Ft. Dodge, Iowa (winner: Tommy Myer)
July 13 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)
July 16 - Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn. (winner: Kelly Shryock)
July 17 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)
July 20 - Crawford County Speedway, Denison, Iowa (winner: Kelly Shryock)
July 21 - Interstate Speedway, Jefferson, S.D. (winner: Kelly Shryock)
Swing #3 Champion: Kelly Shryock
DIRT WORKS RACE CARS SWING #4:
July 22 - Murray County Speedway, Slayton, Minn. (winner: Kelly Shryock)
July 23 - Upper Iowa Speedway, Decorah, Iowa (winner: Zack VanderBeek)
Aug. 3 - Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa (winner: Brad Pinkerton)
Aug. 4 - Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville, Ill. (winner: Al Hejna)
Aug. 5 - Quincy Raceways, Quincy, Ill. (winner: Al Hejna)
Aug. 6 - Bentz GM Country Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo. (winner: Kelly Shryock)
Aug. 18 - Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa (winner: Ryan Ruter)
Aug. 19 - Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Al Hejna)
Aug. 21 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa (winner: Al Hejna)
Swing #4 Champion: Al Hejna
AFCO CHALLENGE:
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