5-31-08

SFS driver Kyle Cobb taken to the hospital: Champs sprints driver Kyle Cobb was taken away in an ambulance after paramedics spent more than 20 minutes trying to remove him from his car. According to members of Cobb's pit crew, he suffered an injury to a disc in his back, and had no feeling below the shoulders. Cobb has reportedly had a history of back problems. He left the champ sprints A Feature Friday night with one lap remaining due to the injury. (The Oklahoman)

In Honor of Harold Leep, Jr: In honor of Harold Leep Jr., a former champ sprint driver who died Friday morning of a heart attack, drivers in the champ sprint A Feature drove two laps in the missing-man formation. Harold Leep Jr. raced for 39 years in Tulsa, Wichita, Kan., and Oklahoma City. (The Oklahoman)

Jeff Leep carries out father's wishes: The Oklahoman

5-30-08

Jackson continues recovery after transplant: State Fair Speedway sprint car driver Marcus Jackson continues to recover after undergoing a kidney transplant on May 18. Jackson had a genetic disorder known as Polycystic Kidney Disease, or PKD. The disease is often fatal and took the life of Jackson's father at the age of 56. Marcus Jackson, who received a kidney after just more than a year on the waiting list, said he hopes to attend races at State Fair Speedway on June 6. According to speedway officials, Jackson said he will likely begin driving his familiar No. 00 sprinter next season. (The Oklahoman)

5-24-08

Good News.. Marcus Jackson recieves kidney transplant: Marcus Jackson received perhaps the most important phone call of his life Sunday morning. The 45-year-old State Fair Speedway veteran had been waiting for more than a year for a kidney transplant and expected to wait much longer. "The average time a person has to wait is about three years,” said Jackson, who drives the No. 00 super sprint car and won a points championship in 1998. "I had only waited for a year and three months.” Jackson had a hereditary disease known as Polycystic Kidney Disease, or PKD. The same disease took his father's life at age 56. "There are so many in my family who have the disease,” said Jackson. "My brother has it, and I have a lot of aunts and uncles and cousins with it.” (The Oklahoman)

Peters OK after wreck: Turns three and four gave numerous drivers trouble Friday night at State Fair Speedway, including veteran super sprints driver Mike Peters, who barrel rolled on turn four of a heat race. Peters did not race for the remainder of the night. (The Oklahoman)

5-23-08

Military Night has special meaning to Megows: The Oklahoman

5-19-08

Franz holds on to take top honors in NCRA event at Enid Speedway: Enid News and Eagle

5-17-08

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Brill Motor Speedway Results from May 17, 2008

5-16-08

NCRA at Enid Speedway Park this weekend: The National Championship Racing Association will has a scheduled stop at 7 p.m. Saturday at Enid Speedway Park. An estimated 40 modifieds will compete, including five-time NCRA champion Brian Franz of Halstad, Kan. The track is located 2½ miles north of U.S. Highway 412 on U.S. 81, then a half-mile east on West Oxford. The track is on the Garfield County Fairgrounds. (The Oklahoman)

Gas prices affect Speedway: Muskogee Phoenix

Brill busy racing and operating his own track: The Oklahoman

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Outlaw Motor Speedway Results from May 16, 2008

5-14-08

Bomber Races At Altus Speedway Keep Getting Crazier

5-13-08

Schrader and Wallace to race at Outlaw Motor Speedway Monday, June 9th: The rumors are true. A pair of NASCAR drivers will be coming to Outlaw Motor Speedway Monday June 9, 2008. Kenny Wallace and Kenny Schrader will be bringing their Modified to race the 3/8th mille oval against anyone who thinks they can outrun NASCAR talent. "This is one thing we want to do this year, is have events that have not been done at this track before," said Promoter Danny Womack. "With having two NASCAR drivers coming to our track, not only signing autographs for the fans but race against our drivers, that is something special." Kenny Wallace on coming to Outlaw Motor Speedway: “Oklahoma is in the heart of short track racing. I am really looking forward to racing at Outlaw Motor Speedway in Muskogee! I’m also looking forward to meeting all the race fans and running against the local drivers. Kenny Schrader and I love going to local short tracks and racing against new guys; that’s what real grassroots racing is all about!” The NASCAR pair will also have an autograph session prior to the races as well as their souvenir trailers. (OMS PR)

5-11-08

Boynton driver stays hot with Pure Stock victory: Muskogee Phoenix

Passmore, Larkin Top OCRS Double Header at Creek County Speedway: Results and Story

Dover Does it for O'Reilly ASCoT Score at OKC: Results and Story

5-9-08

Local auto racing notebook: The Oklahoman

Oklahoma State student thrives in weekend hobby: Enid News and Eagle

5-8-08

Broken Bow native Gary Scott Christian Readies for Central Arkansas AMP Weekend: Gary Scott Christian of Broken Bow Oklahoma heads to Central Arkansas this weekend to compete in the AMP Series Double Header. Race fans and Promoters can expect to see the 58x GRT by Catman powered by Keith Craft race engines as the young hot shoe Gary Christian making his rounds on the banks of Beebe and Central Arkansas Speedway this weekend. Saturday Gary Scott competed at the Ark-La-Tex Speedway where he picked up a twelfth place finish then moved the next evening to Chattem, La where he would add another top 10 finish to his resume for the 2008 season. Gary finished with a impressive fourteenth in the AMP Series 2007 point standings. Sponsors who will help Gary pick up his victory this season include: Terry Pannell of Panell Motorsports, Danny Wooten - Wooten Logging, Earnie Pattyn- Super Duty Boat Docks, Smith Equipment For more information on these two exciting events happening this weekend in the Central Arkansas area, please visit www.beebespeedway.com and www.centralarkansasspeedway.com For more information on Gary Scott Christian racing with the AMP Series log on to www.ampseries.com (AMP Series PR)

Donnie Ray Crawford lands ASC0T ride; to debut at SFS Friday night: There will be a new face in the pit area when the O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National series rolls into Oklahoma City's State Fair Speedway this Friday night for the opening leg of the Red River Shootout, as third-generation racer Donnie Ray Crawford has been named the new driver of the Bobby Sparks No. 91 entry. Following Friday night's card, the Broken Arrow, OK, racer will follow the series to Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX, on Saturday night before finishing out the balance of the season with Sparks on the ASCS National Tour. The 20-year-old Crawford joins a stellar core group of 13 full-time travelers on the O'Reilly ASCoT National series that includes past champions Gary Wright, Travis Rilat, Zach Chappell, Wayne Johnson and Garry Lee Maier, along with two-time series runner-up Jason Johnson and 2006 Brodix Rookie of the Year Nick Smith. Crawford joins a rookie crop that includes Eric Baldaccini, Kenneth Walker, Gary Taylor, Kathryne Minter and Chris Tarrant. Taking over the ride currently ranked eighth in ASCoT owner points, Crawford surrenders the ASCS2 Micro Sprint points lead in both the Multi and Non-Wing classes. (ASCot)

5-4-08

Muskogeean wins Outlaw Hobby Stock shootout: Muskogee Phoenix

Adams records first win of season: Enid News and Eagle

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Altus Speedway Results from May 3, 2008

Brill Motor Speedway Results from May 3, 2008

5-3-08

Super Sprint drivers flip at State Fair Speedway: Three drivers flipped in one lap during the super sprints B feature on Friday night. Shane Sellers turned over in turn one, and Robert Sellers went upside down on turn three. David Lambert flipped on his side on the first turn after the restart. The race was stopped on one other occasion because of debris. Chris Burns won the B Feature after starting on the back row. (The Oklahoman)

Dad's lessons beginning to pay off for Allen brothers: The Oklahoman

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Richardson Takes Hobby Stock Shootout $2,000 Bounty at Outlaw Motor Speedway

State Fair Speedway Results from May 2, 2008

5-2-08

Bragg may race at SFS? Duncan resident Travis Bragg extended his already eye-opening lead last Friday at Lawton Speedway. Bragg won his fifth factory stocks A feature in as many starts and has a 700-point lead in the division standings. Bragg has 1,530 points, while Lawton resident Kyle Bridges is in second place with 830. State Fair Speedway promoter Lanny Edwards said Bragg might race at State Fair Speedway sometime in the coming weeks. (The Oklahoman)

Outlaw Motor Speedway has new ownership: Danny Womack of Haskell, Oklahoma has purchased Outlaw Motor Speedway as of 12:00 pm CST for an undisclosed sum. Details of the sale will released as soon as possible. Womack purchased the six year old race track from Gary and Theresa Clay during an auction at the race track Thursday morning. The 3/8th mile track was built in 2003. "We are happy to be able to purchase the track and keep the season on schedule like we had planned, said Womack. "Gary and Theresa have built a great facility and laid the groundwork but I want to get the race track to the next level." "I think people will see some changes we will make immediately and bring the excitement of racing back to this area again." Womack had been leasing Outlaw Motor Speedway for the first six weeks of the season. Many know Womack as piloting the yellow number three Economy Modified / Modified over the past decade, dominating in 2007 with 10 wins and collecting 20 A-Feature wins over the past four seasons. (Outlaw Motor Speedway)

4-30-08

NASCAR ratings top OKC market: The NASCAR Sprint Cup Aaron's 499 topped the week 5.3. Ratings for the NFL Draft on ESPN were down 16 percent from the 4.4 rating last year despite the faster pace due to a reduction in the time between picks. The Aaron's 499 topped the NBA Playoffs (San Antonio vs. Phoenix) scored a 3.6 rating which aired opposite on KOCO. (The Oklahoman)

4-29-08

King of the Street Competition Caps off Rock & Rumble Weekend at Altus Speedway

4-27-08

Outlaw Motor Speedway driver uninjured after accident: The race was stopped on lap six when Billy Frohnapfel of Skiatook took a wild, roll-over ride through turn one. The right rear tire came loose from his racer, flipping the car over with it finally coming to rest on its top against the track’s concrete retaining wall. Track safety personnel rolled the car back on its wheel and then assisted Frohnapfel from his destroyed racer. Apparently uninjured. he walked to the track ambulance for a checkup. (Muskogee Phoenix)

Spiro driver unseats three-time feature winner at Outlaw: Muskogee Phoenix

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Ada Sports Park Results from April 26, 2008

Brill Motor Speedway Results from April 26, 2008

West Siloam Springs Results from April 26, 2008

Lawton Speedway Results from April 26, 2008

4-26-08

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State Fair Speedway Results from April 25, 2008

State Fair Speedway notebook: The Oklahoman

Smith moves closer to 100th feature victory: The Oklahoman

4-25-08

Family battles for division crown: The Oklahoman

Local auto racing notebook: The Oklahoman

Midgets Make Their Debut April 25 at Outlaw Motor Speedway

4-20-08

American Drag Racing League Postpones Tulsa Event to June

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Altus Speedway Results from April 19, 2008

4-19-08

Shebester OK after wreck at SFS: On turn three of the 11th lap of the champ sprints A-Feature, Steven Shebester turned his car upside down. Shebester, who is from Pauls Valley, did not suffer any injuries. His car was hauled into the pit area. (The Oklahoman)

Driver OK after car rolls over at Outlaw Motor Speedway: The third heat in the Pure Stock class was stopped after one lap when Oktaha’s Randy Fairchild rolled his car halfway between turn one and two. He walked away from the accident. His car rolled sideways once after coming in contact with a Mike Bantaa’s racer. (Muskogee Phoenix)

Decker going after rare feat: points titles in two divisions: The Oklahoman

Results: State Fair Speedway USA Modified, Champ Sprint, Super Sprint and Pro Stock Results

Results: Outlaw Motor Speedway Results

4-18-08

SFS collecting birthday cards for Harli: State Fair Speedway officials will be collecting birthday cards tonight for 12-year-old Harli White. White was severely burned when her mini sprint car went up in flames and she was trapped inside at I-44 Speedway on April 5. She is currently being treated for third degree burns at Shriners Burn Hospital for Children in Galveston, Texas. Cards can be dropped off in the Speedway office. White's birthday is Thursday. "We thought with her birthday coming up, this would be a great way for State Fair Speedway fans to show support and show we are a great racing community,” said Connie Root, who is in charge of advertising and promotions at State Fair Speedway. (The Oklahoman)

Sprints up next at Outlaw Motor Speedway: Muskogee Phoenix

Alterations lead to strong start for Timms: The Oklahoman

Sprints Return After Two Year Absence, Sponsored by Creek Nation Casino: Outlaw Motor Speedway

4-14-08

Terry Phillips claims Outlaw Motor Speedyway's $5000 feature: A $100 investment turned into a $5,000 capital gain for Terry Phillips on Sunday at Outlaw Motor Speedway. Phillips won the 40-lap Modified feature and the top prize that goes with the title hardware. The three-day special event drew 70-plus Modifieds with drivers from as far away as Nebraska, Iowa, and southwest Texas. Total payout for the 26-car field in the main event was $27,000. The total purse for the three-days of racing produced by new track promoter Danny Womack was $50,000. It was sort of a Phillips show for the first two spots. A car built by Phillips Racing and driven by Jeremy Payne was second and picked up $3,000. Both are from Springfield, MO. Third and $2,000 went to Alan Sharpensteen, Amarillo, Texas. Defending champion Johnny Bone, Pea Ridge, Ark., placed 10th. Eddie Martin, Stilwell, was the highest placing Outlaw regular finishing ninth. Jason Teague, Tahlequah, was 14th and Muskogee’s Charles Randolph was 15th. Tate Cole, Muskogee, placed 17th. (Muskogee Phoenix)

Results: Outlaw Motor Speedway $5,000 to win Modified Results

4-13-08

Taylor wins in Lawton ASCS Sooner Region race: Former American Sprint Car Series National champion Travis Rilat tried to take it away. But Gary Taylor was not to be denied, as he reached victory lane in Saturday night's 25-lap American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region feature event at Lawton Speedway. The Washington-state native turned "Okie" survived a lap 23 charge from Rilat and then took the checkered flag in front of Garry Lee Maier to snare his first career ASCS Sooner Region win aboard Mike and Megan Eubanks' Wesmar-powered Tel-Star Communications No. 5* Triple-X chassis.

Results: USST Super Truck Results from Red River Speedway

Results: ASCS Sooner Region Lawton Speedway Results

Should Oklahoma regulate racetracks? The Oklahoman

Amarillo driver triumphs on second night of Modified qualifying: Muskogee Phoenix

4-12-08

Enid Rained Out: Been told Enid Speedway has cancelled tonight's races.

Drivers say sprint cars are safe: ASCS drivers at State Fair Speedway on Friday night said it would be hard to make the cars any safer. "I think if they add any more safety precautions, it will actually be unsafe,” said Zach Chappell of Talala. "It would make it really hard to get out of the car if something happened.” Natalie Sather, an ASCS driver from Fargo, N.D., said she has walked away from numerous accidents because the full-sized sprinters are so safe. "In Knoxville, last year, I was going about 110 to 120 (mph) and hit the wall dead on,” she said. "If my car weren't built so well, who knows what would have happened?” (The Oklahoman)

Missouri driver stands out in Outlaw modified qualifying: Muskogee Phoenix

Results: State Fair Speedway ASCS Sooner Region Results

Results: Oklahoma Sports Park Results

4-11-08

I-44 Speedway likely to make safety changes: No I-44 officials have confirmed whether racing will continue Saturday, but fans and parents have commented on discussion boards on the I-44 Web site, claiming races will continue as scheduled but with many changes. Greg Moore, whose 12-year-old daughter races in the Restrictor Class at I-44, said track owner Clyde Steen is embracing new safety precautions to ensure another tragedy like White's is avoided. Those precautions include fire retardant uniforms for track officials, a 500-gallon water tank available with a pump and foam fire extinguishers that will spray for up to 55 seconds. "They might not have been very prepared before (White's wreck),” Moore said. "But I would say they are more prepared than any other track around. I feel very safe about my daughter racing.” Steen, the I-44 Speedway owner, has not commented to The Oklahoman since White's crash. (The Oklahoman)

No safety changes at SFS atleast for 2008: State Fair Speedway officials say no additional safety precautions will be made for the remainder of the 2008 season. State Fair Speedway promoter Lanny Edwards said he would meet with his crew today to ensure they are aware of all safety precautions. "We are going to have a little meeting to make sure all the bottles are full and make sure they know what to do,” Edwards said. "We hardly ever have a fire.” State Fair Speedway has won national safety awards. (The Oklahoman)

Mix of local standouts, regional stars head Modified ticket: Muskogee Phoenix

4-10-08

Qualifying Night at Outlaw Motor Speedway cancelled: Due to heavy rains Outlaw Motor Speedway has cancelled their first night of qualifying for the Modified $5000 to win. Qualifying nights are now Friday, Saturday Nights and Features on Sunday at 2 pm. If in the Tulsa area stay tuned to the Sports Animal 97.1 Friday 11-2. UPDATE: With constant bombardment by storms Wednesday night and early Thursday morning track promoter Danny Womack decided on canceling the first night of qualifying, then extending the weekends races into Sunday afternoon. "We just received to much rain over the last 24 hours and the whole area is just saturated," said Womack. "The storms are suppose to be out of the area this afternoon with temperatures warming up and some wind coming in. With that we will have a fast track for this weekend." The format for the weekend format has changed up as follows - FRIDAY: Hobby Stock (points race), Pure Stock (points race), Modified (qualifying). SATURDAY: Economy Modified (points race) & Modified (qualifying). SUNDAY: E-mods (non-points) & Modified (qualifying & main event). Gates open at 6:00pm and racing begins at 8:00pm Friday as gates open at 3:00pm and racing beings at 6:00pm Saturday and gates open at noon on Sunday and racing begins at 2:00pm. 26 Modified starting the Main A-Feature on Sunday. More information, the complete payscale, format and flier can be viewed at www.outlawmotorspeedway.com. (OMS PR)

4-9-08

Family wants more safety regulations at speedways: Charlie White looks at the half of his 12-year-old daughter's body charred by flames from a race car fire Saturday and sees a stark wake-up call for racing communities everywhere. "The reason why Harli got burnt so bad is because the facilities there at the track didn't have the proper safety equipment on their part to get her out of the car,” Charlie White said. "The state of Oklahoma should be required to have some type of safety procedure in order.” The White family is calling for more safety regulation of private racetracks similar to the one where Harli was burned. The owners of I-44 Speedway, where the fire occurred, haven't responded to requests this week to discuss Saturday's fire. (The Oklahoman)

4-8-08

ASCS Sooner Region set for OKC/Lawton Weekend: The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region forces will be making tracks up and down the H.E. Bailey Turnpike this weekend as the series embarks upon the first of three Oklahoma City-Lawton weekend doubles. On Friday night, the series takes to Oklahoma City's 3/8-mile State Fair Speedway clay oval. Then on Saturday night, it's a quick run down Interstate 44 to Lawton Speedway's ¼-mile clay oval. The pair of tracks have combined to host approximately one-third of the ASCS Sooner Region events since the series inception in 2001, with 16 events at State Fair Speedway and 19 events at Lawton Speedway. Last year, weather limited the ASCS Sooner Region to just one event at each track, with Danny Jennings picking up his first ASCS win at Oklahoma City and Kevin Ramey adding his fifth Sooner Region score at Lawton. There have been seven different winners in as many ASCS Sooner Region events at State Fair Speedway dating back to 2005, while Ramey and Sean McClelland have split the six Sooner Region features contested at Lawton Speedway since the start of the 2005 season. The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region kicked off the 2008 season this past Saturday night, with National Tour contender Travis Rilat of Forney, TX, besting the 41-car field by beating defending ASCS Sooner Region champion Brian McClelland to the stripe. While Tulsa's Brian McClelland fared the best of the 2008 Sooner Region title contenders in the season opener, others that started out in strong fashion included Graham, TX, shoe Kolt Walker (4th), Glenpool, OK, racer Matt Covington (7th) and Fort Worth's J.P. Bailey (8th). Friday's action at Oklahoma City's State Fair Speedway fires off at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday's event at Lawton Speedway going green at 8:00 p.m. (ASCS PR)

I-44 track owners refuse comment after fire: The owners of the racetrack refused to comment on the incident. (The Oklahoman)

Racing still a safe sport, parents say: The Oklahoman

Burned racer, 12, recovering from surgery: The Oklahoman

4-7-08

Young female driver in critical condition after fire: A young race car driver severely burned Saturday night in a crash on an Oklahoma City-area track remains in critical condition this morning in a Texas burn center. The victim, identified as Harli White, 12, of Lindsay, was taken to OU Medical Center after the accident at I-44 Speedway on the southwest side of the city, officials said. She suffered burns to her back, arms, legs and neck, according to fire officials who were called to the scene. White was transferred to a burn center in Galveston. (The Oklahoman)

The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series kicks off season:The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin Series will kick off 2008 at the legendary Tri-State Speedway this coming Saturday April 12. After a long break from the rained out event scheduled on March 8th, everyone is ready to get started. Gates open at 3:00 PM Hot Laps at 6:00 Racing at 7:00(Find more at Show-Me Racing Series)

Mike Roach wins in Enid season opener: Modified hot shoe Mike Roach continued his run as he dominated the opener at Enid Speedway Park Saturday night, piloting his Boomer Well Service/Midwest Refrigeration sponsored Kraft race car to his first win of the season for the fourth year in a row. “We’ve been struggling with this new car and we’re finally figuring it out,” said Roach. “I’m not sure we were the fastest car on the track tonight, but it is a great way to start the season.” (Enid News & Eagle)

Macy continues family tradition: Enid News & Eagle

The life of Caney's Tigert (Oklahoma NASCAR Crewman): The Oklahoman

Tigert's path to NASCAR went round and round: The Oklahoman

Time in drag racing led to Tigert's NASCAR gig: The Oklahoman

4-6-08

Newcastle driver positioning himself for Sprint Cup dream: The Oklahoman

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Great Racing Action At Season Opener of JRP Speedway: JRP Speedway PR

OCRS at Creek County Speedway Results

Tri State Speedway Results

4-5-08

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West Siloam Springs Results

Car count down at SFS: The champ sprint, super sprint and USA modified divisions each featured at least five less cars than last week's opening night. Speedway officials said the several might have opted to travel to Texas for the NASCAR Samsung 500 Sprint Cup Series at Texas Motor Speedway. Some sprint drivers might have been in Waco, Texas, for Friday's scheduled American Sprint Car Series Sooner Region race at Heart O' Texas Speedway. But that race was rained out. The Sooner Series is scheduled to race tonight at Cowtown Speedway in Kennedale, Texas. Several Oklahoma-based drivers compete on the Sooner Series. (The Oklahoman)

Oklahoma NASCAR fans enjoy Texas hospitality: The Oklahoman

4-4-08

Outlaw Motor Speedway rained out: The third week of the Danny Womack era will have to wait one more week to happen as tonight's races have been cancelled due to rain and cold weather. Over eight inches of rain fell at the 3/8th mile oval this week, including three inches in the last 48 hours, forcing the cancellation. A near record of 20 inches has fallen at Outlaw Motor Speedway over the last 18 days. "With all the rain we have received since last Friday night we have been unable to get on the race track to work it, then with the rain last night and cold weather it just isn't feasible to get the track and pits ready to go," said track promoter Danny Womack. "We will just regroup and get ready for the Modified $5K next week." Racing will resume next week for the Modified $5K, April 10, 11, 12, 2008. (OMS PR)

4-3-08

USMTS National Tour returns to West Siloam Speedway: America’s Hottest Ticket on Dirt returns to the West Siloam Speedway this weekend as the O’Reilly USMTS National Tour continues its march to the greatest dirt track facilities throughout the heartland. Slated for Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, a possible $5,000 to win is up for grabs among the Best of the Best in dirt Modified racing. The doubleheader at Rick and Julie Magnuson’s high-banked 3/8-mile oval will be just the seventh of more than 60 races this season for the O’Reilly USMTS National Tour, but already the points battles are nail-biting close as drivers fight for a spot in the Casey’s General Stores Hunt for the USMTS National Championship season-ending title chase. Friday’s main event carries a top prize of $2,000 while the winner of Saturday’s Holley “A” main will pocket $3,000. Eight-time USMTS National Champion Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, cashed in on opening night at the inaugural event last year, while fellow Iowan Jay Noteboom picked up the winner's paycheck on Saturday. On Friday, pit gates open at 2 p.m. and the grandstands open at 3. Hot laps are slated for 6:30 with races at 7:30. On Saturday, gates open at 2 and 3 p.m. again, with hot laps beginning at 5 and the first green flag scheduled to wave at 6 p.m.. (West Siloam Speedway PR)