EAGLE, Neb. — The O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series roars back into action on Tuesday, July 17, at the Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., for a $2,000-to-win Western Region showdown. Despite thermostats peaking at a near-record 108 degrees for this event last year, more than 1,500 race fans were on hand to witness a full field of cars and sizzling on-track action at the historic 1/3-mile high-banked oval. With one of the largest weekly Modified car counts in the nation, this year's Modified Madness presented by 94.1 FM is sure to be another classic.

Tuesday's clash at Eagle will be the first of 28 National Events in 52 days that will wrap up the most exciting O’Reilly USMTS season ever and crown the ninth O’Reilly USMTS national champion. Last year's winner, Kelly Shryock, will look to add a second Eagle trophy to his collection as he seeks his unprecedented ninth O’Reilly USMTS title.

More than 40 drivers from 10 States are expected, including last year's runner-up, Zack VanderBeek, Jason Hughes, Al Hejna, Tommy Weder Jr., Jay Poidinger, Steve Holzkamper, Corey Dripps, Scott Green, Jon Tesch, Jason Krohn, Greg Skaggs, Mike Spaulding, Brent Bohmont, Mike Hejna, Tommy Myer, Dean Mahlstedt, Mark Noble, Jake Neal, Jeremy Rasmussen, Jason Friesen and many more.

Current Eagle Raceway points leader Chris Alcorn of Lincoln finished seventh last year after qualifying for the main event through a Real Racing Wheels "B" Main. Alcorn has been dominant this season and will likely challenge the rugged O’Reilly USMTS road warriors for the $2,000 top prize.

Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m., while the grandstands will open at 5:30. Hot laps begin at 6:45 with racing to follow.

The 2nd Annual Modified Madness presented by 94.1FM at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., will be the 30th of 56 races on the 2007 NAtional Events schedule for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series -- the ninth of 10 scheduled events comprising the O’Reilly USMTS Western Region slate. Hobby Stocks will also be on the card and racing for $400 to win.

Eagle Raceway is located 11 miles south of I-80 (Exit 420) on SR 63, or 12 miles east of Lincoln on SR 34 ("O" St.).

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