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Fast Facts: O’Reilly USMTS “Musco Lighting Fall Challenge”


<B>WHAT:</B> Musco Lighting Fall Challenge -- races #46 and 47 of the 2005 O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series; races #7 and 8 of 10 for the AFCO Challenge.

<B>WHEN:</B> Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16-17, 2005.

<B>TRACK:</B> Carriker Ford Southern Iowa Speedway, 1/2-mile semi-banked clay oval.

<B>LOCATION:</B> Oskaloosa, Iowa.

<B>DIRECTIONS:</B> Located at the west edge of Oskaloosa on SR 92, then north on I St. (at the fairgrounds).

<B>STARTING FIELD:</B> Each night, 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 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> Friday - $2,000 to win, $200 to start; Saturday - $3,000 to win, $300 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): 515-673-7004.

<B>SCHEDULE:</B>

Friday

4:30 p.m. - Gates open

6:35 p.m. - Draw ends for heat race line-ups

6:45 p.m. - Hot laps begin

7:15 p.m. - Heat races begin

Saturday

3:00 p.m. - Gates open

5:50 p.m. - Draw ends for heat race line-ups

6:00 p.m. - Hot laps begin

6:39 p.m. - Heat races begin

<B>TICKETS:</B>

Friday

Grandstand General Admission - Adults $13, Kids $3

Pit Pass - $25

Saturday

Grandstand General Admission - Adults $15, Kids $5

Pit Pass - $25

<B>PAST WINNERS AT CARRIKER FORD SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY:</B>

June 17, 2002 - Chris Spieker

Oct. 10, 2002 - Chris Spieker

Oct. 11, 2002 - John Vandenberg

Oct. 12, 2002 - Kelly Shryock

June 16, 2003 - Tony Fraise

Oct. 9, 2003 - Kelly Shryock

Oct. 10, 2003 - Kelly Shryock

April 2, 2004 - Kelly Shryock

April 3, 2004 - Dan Bohr

June 21, 2004 - John Vandenberg

Aug. 4, 2004 - Kelly Shryock

Sept. 17, 2004 - Kelly Shryock

Sept. 18, 2004 - Bruce Hanford

April 8, 2005 - Kelly Shryock

April 9, 2005 - Kelly Shryock

July 13, 2005 - Kelly Shryock

Aug. 3, 2005 - Brad Pinkerton

<B>NOTES OF INTEREST:</B> The Musco Lighting Fall Challenge will be the 46th and 47th races of the season for the O’Reilly USMTS, as well as the seventh and eighth 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 .... USRA-sanctioned Stock Cars ($500 to win Friday, $1,500 to win Saturday) and Hobby Stocks ($300 to win Friday, $500 to win Saturday) will also be on the racing card both nights.

<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.

<B>USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS:</B> Harris Auto Racing, 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>2005 SEASON STATISTICS:</B>

O’Reilly National Championship Standings:

1. 3 - Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa .... 4068

2. 65 - Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn. .... 3563

3. 26 - Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 3526

4. 31 - Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa .... 3030

5. 7 - Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa .... 3016

6. 33z - Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa .... 2980

7. 555 - Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa .... 2741

8. 14 - Jon Tesch, Watertown, S.D. .... 2712

9. 12 - Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla. .... 2293

10. 7k - Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn. .... 1908

AFCO Challenge Standings (after 5 of 10 events):

1. 21m - Dean Mahlstedt, Garner, Iowa .... 428

2. 3 - Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa .... 396

3. 7 - Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa .... 390

4. 65 - Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, Minn. .... 381

5. 26 - Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, Iowa .... 370

6. 33z- Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa .... 360

7. 555 - Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa .... 272

8. 12 - Johnny Bone Jr., Pea Ridge, Ark. .... 267

9. 12 - Jason Hughes, Colcord, Okla. .... 259

10. 00 - Steve Arpin, Ft. Frances, Ont., Canada .... 230

Holley "A" Main Winners:

1. 3 - Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 14

2. 7 - Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa, 6

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. 22s - 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

8. 17s - Mike Spaulding, Bemidji, Minn., 1

8. 00 - Jesse Stovall, Galena, Mo., 1

8. 12 - Johnny Bone Jr., Pea Ridge, Ark., 1

<B>2005 SCHEDULE:</B>

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 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Corey Dripps)

April 2 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Jon Tesch)

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

April 9 - 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 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 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Jason Hughes)

June 6 - Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa (winner: Tony Fraise)

June 7 - 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 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 - 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 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 - 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 - Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

Aug. 18 - Highway 3 Raceway, Allison, Iowa (winner: Ryan Ruter)

Aug. 19 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa (winner: Al Hejna)

Aug. 21 - Cresco Speedway, Cresco, Iowa (winner: Al Hejna)

Swing Champion: Al Hejna

AFCO Challenge:

Sept. 3 - Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn. (winner: Mike Spaulding)

Sept. 4 - Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn. (winner: Kelly Shryock)

Sept. 9 - Bolivar Speedway, Bolivar, Mo. (winner: Jesse Stovall)

Sept. 10 - Lebanon I-44 Speedway, Lebanon, Mo. (winner: Al Hejna)

Sept. 11 - Monett Speedway, Monett, Mo. (winner: Johnny Bone Jr.)

Sept. 15 - Adams County Speedway, Corning, Iowa

Sept. 16 - Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Sept. 17 - Southern Iowa Speedway, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Oct. 21 - Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.

Oct. 22 - Scotland County Speedway, Memphis, Mo.

Non-points special 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 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa

Sept. 30 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa

Oct. 1 - Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa



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