ANKENY, Iowa – In continuing their commitment to the competitors and fans of grassroots motorsports, United States Modified Touring Series officials announced today that Casey’s General Stores will be the title sponsor of the USMTS National Tour for the 2009 racing season.

“In the midst of what has been referred to as the worst economy in nearly a century, we are both elated and humbled to have the support from Casey’s General Stores again for 2009,” said USMTS president Todd Staley. “This is especially great news for both the drivers and fans of the USMTS.”

In addition to becoming the title sponsor of America's premier dirt Modified touring series, Casey’s General Stores will also continue as the title sponsor of the Hunt for the USMTS National Championship as well as the Official Convenience Store of the USMTS.

For the fourth straight season, the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship will crown the USMTS National Champion. Eighteen events make up The Hunt for 2009, with all single-day events paying $3,000 to win. The Sept. 18-19 doubleheader at the North Central Speedway in Brainerd, Minn., will pay $2,000 to win on Friday and $3,000 to win on Saturday. The 11th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree is set for Sept. 24-26, with $2,000 going to the winner on Thursday, $4,000 on Friday and $6,000 on Saturday.

Thanks to the support from Casey’s, fans will also be able to pick up coupons at area Casey’s General Stores locations good for $2 off grandstand admission at most USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour events.

“Casey’s General Stores Inc. has always been a supporter of many different styles of racing through the years,” said Mike Richardson, VP of Marketing for Casey’s General Stores. “With the Midwest being such a hot bed of racing, we feel that it is a natural fit as a way for us to show support to consumers.”

Casey’s General Stores and their associated vendors will once again have a direct impact on USMTS drivers by becoming the primary sponsor of several USMTS teams during the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship. Last season, Al Hejna, Jason Hughes, Mark Noble, Kelly Shryock and Zack VanderBeek made up the "Casey’s Crew" through appearances by these drivers at local Casey’s locations, as well as related branded spin-off merchandise such as apparel, autograph cards and more.

Each driver will utilize a branded driving suit during their sponsorship period and each racecar will be professionally detailed with the latest vehicle wrap technology to give a bright, multi-colored and stand-out appearance.

“Over these past few years, we've been fortunate to work with both local employees and management personnel at Casey’s General Stores,” said USMTS Communications & Marketing Director Jeff Nun. “We've witnessed first-hand their dedication to their customers and vendors, and it's this dedication that has made Casey’s the leader in their industry. It's an honor to be associated with Casey’s, and a huge responsibility for us to produce events that are worthy of carrying the Casey’s General Stores name and logo.”

Casey’s General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY), owns and operates more than 1,470 convenience stores in nine Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Casey’s is synonymous with quality self-service gasoline and prepared food items, such as made from scratch pizza and donuts. Some Casey’s stores now offer submarine sandwiches, a broader range of cold beverages, more cappuccino flavors and a new coffee bar! Customers will still find groceries, health and beauty aids, automotive products, and other non-food items. Most Casey’s operate in towns with populations of less than 5,000. It is in these same communities where the majority of USMTS fans, drivers and their families reside. Race on in to your local Casey’s General Store!

To learn more about Casey’s General Stores, or to find the location nearest you, visit them online at www.caseys.com.

The USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour springs back into action next weekend with their annual trek to the state-of-the-art Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb., on Friday and Saturday, March 6-7, for the 6th Annual Nebraska Spring Thaw. The Junction Motor Speedway is fast, 3/8-mile clay oval boasting 80-foot-wide straight-aways. The track is located five miles south of I-80 (York Exit) on U.S. Hwy. 81.

On Friday, pit gates will open at noon, grandstand gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps are slated for 5:30 and racing is at 7. On Saturday, pit gates will open at 10 a.m., grandstands open at noon, hot laps begin at 1:30 p.m. and the first heat race will follow. Open Stock Cars will also be on the racing card both days. For more information, check out www.junctionmotorspeedway.com.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, call the headquarters at (515) 832-7944 or visit www.usmts.com online for the latest news and information from the USMTS.

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USMTS TITLE SPONSOR: Casey’s General Stores.

USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Childhelp, COMP Cams, Houston Specialty Products Co., Karl Chevrolet, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, New Vision Graphics, Nitroquest Media, PBM Performance Products, Q.E.M., Inc., Western Flyer Xpress.

USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Awesome Racewear, Bear Tire Company, Boom Drilling, Buzzard Racing Engines, Day Motor Sports, Gressel Racing, Ramirez Race Cars, Olympic Fire Protection, Ruter Farms, Yeager Machine.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, Belleville Motorsports, BSB Manufacturing, Duralite Racing Wheels, Dynatech Racing Exhaust, GRT Race Cars, Holley Performance Products, Hyperco, ISKY Racing Cams, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, Quarter Master, QuickTime Performance Race Parts, Real Racing Wheels, US Brake.