<B>YORK, Neb. --</B> Officials from the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series announced today that the York Holiday Inn in York, Neb., will be the Official Host Hotel for the 3rd Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb., on Friday and Saturday, March 10-11.

<table width="234" align="right" border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="2"><tr><td><img src="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/hotelmedia/repository/hotelimages/YRKNE/WELCM_EXTR_01_C.jpg" width="224" height="168"></td></tr></table>The York Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center cordially invites you to visit York, Neb., and experience the true meaning of the word "hospitality." Enjoy a fun-upbeat dining experience with a neighbor you know and love: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar.

Even better, you will experience all this under one roof. This unique Applebee's is truly one of a kind, and serves a full menu for breakfast. While here, enjoy a dip in the heated indoor pool, workout in the fitness center and relax in the hot tub. All rooms also have a high-speed business center available that is open 24/7 and equipped with a copier, scanner, fax and telephone.

The York Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center is located 40 miles east of Lincoln and 40 miles west of Grand Island, just south of I-80 at the US 81 Exit. Junction Motor Speedway is just 4 miles south on US 81.

The toll free reservation line is 800-934-5495 or call the local front desk at 402-362-6661. When calling, ask for the USMTS Racers Rate. More information is available online at www.ichotels.com.

To learn more about the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series, call (515) 832-7944 or visit www.USMTS.com online.

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USMTS TITLE SPONSOR: O’Reilly Auto Parts.

USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Race Tires, Holley Performance Products, Intercomp, Marsh Racing Wheels, R.A. Benson Motorsports, Real Racing Wheels, Reich Concrete, Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar, SpeedNet Direct, UNIJIG, Yeager Machine.

USMTS EVENT SPONSORS: CasinOmaha, Featherlite, Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, Bell Racing, Belleville Motorsports, Bert Transmission, Boyer’s Engine Development, Dynatech Racing Exhaust, Edelbrock, Fast Shafts, GRT Race Cars, Hyperco, Intensitee Custom Clothing, Isky Racing Cams, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, KSE Racing Products, Larson Racing Specialists, Quarter Master, QuickTime Performance Race Parts, RaceQuest, T.A.R. Race Car Bodies, US Brake.