INDIANA, Pa. – Throughout the 2009 racing season, at least one driver at each USMTS Casey's General Stores National Tour and USMTS Southern Series event will get “tired” — even before the first green flag flies.

No, there's not been a new study revealing elevated levels of radon seeping from America's finest clay ovals. In fact, you have a better chance of seeing Bigfoot playing badminton with the Loch Ness Monster than seeing somebody yawn at a USMTS race.

Sometimes, however, the nightly drivers meeting hosted by USMTS promoter Todd Staley can be somewhat monotonous so we've come up with something that's sure to keep the competitors' eyes open during the pre-race speech:

Beginning with the season opener on March 6 at the Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb., every driver at every event will have an equal chance of winning a brand-new American Racer KK704 racing tire.

“All drivers have a shot at winning a new American Racer tire whether they have a USMTS license or not,” Staley said. “And every driver should join us in thanking Dave Mateer at American Race Tires, Jerry Boubin from Boubin Tire and Dan Hamilton from Day Motor Sports for making this happen.”

Boubin Tire, located in Independence, Iowa, will give away a new American Racer KK704 at each USMTS Casey's General Stores National Tour event while Day Motor Sports in Tyler, Texas, will take care of the competitors in the USMTS Southern Series.

The winner will be determined by random selection using the line-up draw chips each driver selected. The driver must be present at the drivers meeting in order to win.

About American Race Tires
American Race Tires manufactures the popular American Racer KK704 and G60 racing tires. For more than 20 years, American Race Tires has produced a racing tire that is both durable and safe, and they will keep that philosophy intact as they remain loyal to their loyal customers. More information is available by calling  or online at www.americanraceronline.com.

About Boubin Tire
With five locations throughout the upper midwest, Boubin Tire Co. is the authorized dealer for American Racer racing tires in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. More information is available by calling 800-722-3847 online at www.boubin.com.

About Day Motor Sports
Day Motor Sports has been in business over 35 years serving retail and wholesale customers alike. Whether you are a racer, enthusiast or retail business, Day Motor Sports can provide you with vast inventory to choose from, competitive pricing and impeccable service. More information is available by calling 800-543-6238 or online at www.daymotorsports.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, Awesome Racewear, AwesomeRaceSuits.com, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Childhelp, COMP Cams, Karl Chevrolet, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, New Vision Graphics, Nitroquest Media, PBM Performance Products, Q.E.M., Inc., Western Flyer Xpress.

USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Bear Tire Company, Buzzard Racing Engines, DandyLand Farms, Day Motor Sports, Gressel Racing, Just Say Yes, Ramirez Race Cars, Olympic Fire Protection, Ruter Farms, Yeager Machine.

USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, Belleville Motorsports, BSB Manufacturing, 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.