The regular season has concluded and now the playoffs begin as the road warriors of the United States Modified Touring Series embark on their annual crusade in pursuit of the most lucrative title in all of dirt modified racing.
The Hunt for the USMTS Casey's Cup will begin this Friday, Aug. 2, at the Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Ark. The following day, the action moves to the West Plains Motor Speedway in West Plains, Mo., before wrapping up the tripleheader weekend at the Monett Speedway in Monett, Mo., on Sunday, Aug. 4.
FRIDAY, AUG. 2 - BATESVILLE MOTOR SPEEDWAY, LOCUST GROVE, ARK.
This will be the third visit by the USMTS to Mooney Starr's 3/8-mile high-banked dirt oval nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, and the first time since July 26, 2007. Peyton Taylor was the winner of that race while Jared Landers won a USMTS event there in May of the same year.
Joining the stars and cars of the USMTS will be NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader. It will be Schrader's 35th career start with the USMTS. He scored his first and only win at the Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., on July 28, 2010.
Gates open at 5:30 and races start at 8:00. Grandstand tickets are $15 and youth ages 15 and under get in for free. Support classes will be Late Models, Street Stocks, Sport Mods and Super Stars.
The track will also host an open practice on Thursday night from 7:30-10:00. Pit passes will be $15 for the test 'n' tune session.
Located in Locust Grove, Ark., the Batesville Motor Speedway is a located 8.0 miles west of Batesville at the junction of SR 14 and SR 25 on Heber Springs Rd. For more info, call 870-251-0011 or visit www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net online.
SATURDAY, AUG. 3 - WEST PLAINS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, WEST PLAINS, MO.
Saturday night will be alright for fighting as the stars and cars of the United States Modified Touring Series invade the historic West Plains Motor Speedway.
Mother Nature thwarted the series debut here in 2011, but fans finally got their due last year and witnessed Kelly Shryock take down his 177th career USMTS triumph. This past May, Jason Hughes picked up a win in West Plains.
The West Plains Motor Speedway is a 100-acre motorsports facility with an exciting 3/8-mile red clay oval surrounded by seating that will accommodate more than 12,000 fans. Fans can enjoy the action from their choice of molded contour seating, ground level bleachers or high-rise stadium style seating.
On-site camping is available free of charge with clean restrooms, showers, water fill and a dump station for motor homes. Full service food and souvenir concessions are conveniently located within the facility along with acres of free parking.
Pit gates open at 5:00, grandstands open at 6:00, hot laps begin at 7:00 and racing starts at 7:30. Also in action will be USRA B-Mods, Hobby Stocks, Super Stocks and Crate Late Models. Adult tickets are $15, Kids ages 6-11 are $5 and children 5 and under are free. Pit passes are $35 or $15 for kids.
On race day, fans can pick up a coupon good for $2 off adult grandstand admission at any of the four Casey's General Stores locations in West Plains. To find the location nearest you, visit www.caseys.com.
The West Plains Motor Speedway is located 6 miles south of West Plains on US 63. For more information, call the track office at 417-522-9891 or 417-257-2112 on race day. The track's website can be found at www.westplainsdirt.com.
SUNDAY, AUG. 4 - MONETT SPEEDWAY, MONETT, MO.
On Sunday, the USMTS Modifieds make their 16th appearance at Randy Mooneyham's Monett Speedway in Monett, Mo., for the 8th Annual USMTS Summer Shootout.
With his win in last year's event, Ryan Gustin has three career USMTS wins at the 'Grand Ol' Lady' along with Terry Phillips. Hughes has two triumphs at 3/8-mile red clay oval. Other former winners here include Shryock, Johnny Bone Jr., George White and Mark Noble.
In addition to the USMTS Modifieds, fans will see B-Mods, Pure Stocks and Pro-4s in action. The pit gate opens at 4:00, grandstand gates open at 5:00, hot laps begin at 7:00 and the first green flag will be unfurled at 7:30.
Race fans can pick up $2-off coupons on Sunday at both Casey's General Stores locations in Monett. To find the location nearest you, visit www.caseys.com.
The Monett Speedway is a 3/8-mile semi-banked red clay oval located just south of US 60 on Chapel Dr. For more information, visit www.monettspeedway.net.
THE HUNT FOR THE USMTS CASEY'S CUP:
Friday, Aug. 2 ... Batesville Motor Speedway, Locust Grove, Ark.
Saturday, Aug. 3 ... West Plains Motor Speedway, West Plains, Mo.
Sunday, Aug. 4 ... Monett Speedway, Monett, Mo.
Thursday, Aug. 8 ... I-35 Speedway, Winston, Mo.
Friday, Aug. 9 ... Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
Saturday, Aug. 10 ... Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Mo.
Sunday, Aug. 11 ... I-80 Speedway, Greenwood, Neb.
Wednesday, Aug. 14 ... Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis.
Thursday, Aug. 15 ... Rice Lake Speedway, Rice Lake, Wis.
Friday, Aug. 16 ... Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis.
Saturday, Aug. 17 ... Ogilvie Raceway, Ogilvie, Minn.
Sunday, Aug. 18 ... Granite City Speedway, Sauk Rapids, Minn.
Thursday, Aug. 22 ... Valley Speedway, Grain Valley, Mo.
Friday, Aug. 23 ... Lakeside Speedway, Kansas City, Kan.
Saturday, Aug. 24 ... Salina Highbanks Speedway, Pryor Creek, Okla.
Thursday, Aug. 29 ... Cedar County Raceway, Tipton, Iowa
Friday, Aug. 30 ... Chateau Raceway, Lansing, Minn.
Saturday, Aug. 31 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
Sunday, Sept. 1 ... Dodge County Speedway, Kasson, Minn.
Thursday, Sept. 19 ... Deer Creek Speedway, Spring Valley, Minn.
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