Columbus, Mississippi- Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi is busily preparing for its first ever invasion by the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series (LODLMS) for the Columbus Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Lucas Oil Clash this Saturday night, July 11th.

The LODLMS, which has established itself as the premier touring Super Late Model group in the country, will be making their first ever visit to the 3/8 mile, black ice at Magnolia Motor Speedway this Saturday, July 11th. Current LODLMS point’s leader, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tennessee will lead the invasion of travelers, which will include the likes of Earl Pearson Jr. (Florida), Dale McDowell (Georgia), Ray Cook (North Carolina), Jimmy Owens (Tennessee), Dan Schlieper (Wisconsin), Brad Neat (Kentucky),
Jon Blankenship (Kentucky), Billy Moyer (Arkansas), Steve Casebolt (Indiana), Don O’Neal (Indiana), Eric Jacobsen (Florida), David Breazeale (Mississippi), and many more of the nation’s best drivers!

The travelers will face the usual tough contingent of regional drivers including Bub McCool, Chris Wall, Tony Knowles, Anthony Burroughs, Jason Cliburn, Neil Baggett, and many more.

To add even more incentive for the nation’s top drivers to be on hand, the Speed TV cameras will be on hand taping all of the action in the $10,000 to win event for a future airing.

Along with the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series Super Late Models the NeSmith Weekly Late Models, Late Model Stocks, and Street Stocks will all be in action.

On Saturday the pit gate opens at 3pm with the grandstand gates opening at 5pm. The driver’s meeting is slated for 6:30pm with racing action at 7:30pm. Grandstand admission is $25.00 for adults, $20 for active military, seniors, and students (11-18), and children 10 & under are free, when accompanied by an adult. Pit admission is $35.00.

For more information call 662-240-3478 or visit the Magnolia Motor Speedway website athttp://www.magnoliamotorspeedway.net/.

Ben Shelton, Owner
http://www.MSRMafia.com
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CRESCO, IOWA — The gates swing open this Sunday, May 17, to launch another exciting season of American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series action at the Cresco Speedway, located on Mighty Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco, Iowa.

After two seasons of Friday night racing, RL Promotions officials are returning to the traditional Sunday race night with four classes in action: USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

This Sunday’s season opener will also feature a special $1,000 top prize for the USRA Modifieds.

Pit gates will open at 4:00, spectator gates open at 5:00, hot laps start around 6:15 and the mud start flying at 6:30 sharp.

General admission adult tickets are just $9 while kids ages 6-12 are $3 and children 5 and under get in for FREE. Pit passes are $25.

Defending track champions are Darrin Walch of Postville (USRA Modifieds), Tom Schmitt of Independence (USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars), Jimmy Broszeit of Postville (USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods) and Brandon Hare of Elma (USRA Hobby Stocks).

The Cresco Speedway is a 4/10-mile semi-banked clay oval located 0.2 miles north of SR 9 on SW 7th (at the Howard County Fairgrounds). For more information, contact the RL Promotions offices at (515) 832-6000 or visit www.rlpromotions.com[1] online. Race day info is available by calling the track hotline at (563) 547-3400.

CRESCO SPEEDWAY 2009 SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, MAY 17Season Opener - American Racer American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds ($1,000 to win), USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:15 • Racing 6:30
Prices: Adults $9 • Kids 6-12 $3 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $25

THURSDAY, MAY 21
USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour Modifieds featuring NASCAR’s Ken Schrader plus American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:30 • Racing 7:00
Prices: Adults $15 • Kids 6-12 $5 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $30
Fans can pick up $2-off discount coupons at Casey’s General Store locations in Cresco, Decorah and New Hampton.

SUNDAY, MAY 31American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:15 • Racing 6:30
Prices: Adults $9 • Kids 6-12 $3 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $25

SUNDAY, JUNE 7
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:15 • Racing 6:30
Prices: Adults $9 • Kids 6-12 $3 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $25

TUESDAY, JUNE 16Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models plus American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:30 • Racing 7:00
Prices: Adults $15 • Kids 6-12 $5 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $30

SUNDAY, JUNE 28
Howard County Fair Special - American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks plus Hornets.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:30 • Racing 7:00
Prices: Adults $10 • Kids 6-12 $5 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $30

THURSDAY, JULY 9
Firecracker B-Mod Special - American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods ($1,500 to win) and USRA Hobby Stocks, plus a huge fireworks display.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:15 • Racing 6:30
Prices: Adults $9 • Kids 6-12 $3 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $25

SUNDAY, JULY 12
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:15 • Racing 6:30
Prices: Adults $9 • Kids 6-12 $3 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $25

THURSDAY, JULY 16
Great American Stock Car Challenge - American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars ($2,000 to win), USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:30 • Racing 7:00
Prices: Adults $10 • Kids 6-12 $5 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $30

SUNDAY, JULY 26
Modified Special - American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:15 • Racing 6:30
Prices: Adults $9 • Kids 6-12 $3 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $25

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
NASCAR Night presented by Dean’s Body Shop - Stars of NASCAR vs. the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour Modifieds plus American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:30 • Racing 7:00
Prices: Adults $15 • Kids 6-12 $5 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $30
Fans can pick up $2-off discount coupons at Casey’s General Store locations in Cresco, Decorah and New Hampton.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:15 • Racing 6:30
Prices: Adults $9 • Kids 6-12 $3 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $25

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Season Championship plus Hobby Stock Special - American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars and USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks ($1,000 to win).
Times: Pits Open 4:00 • Grandstands Open 5:00 • Hot Laps 6:15 • Racing 6:30
Prices: Adults $9 • Kids 6-12 $3 • Under 6 FREE • Pits $25

CRESCO, IOWA (JAN. 12) — Officials from RL Promotions and the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, have announced a tentative schedule of events for the 2009 racing season at the Howard County Fairgrounds 4/10-mile high-banked clay oval.

An exciting season of Fast & Furious Fridays and racing under the United States Racing Association banner will kick off on May 17 with the season opener for the USRA Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds racing for $1,000 to win, plus USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Four days later on Thursday, May 21, the super-fast Modifieds of the USMTS National Tour will be in town for the first of two shows this year in Cresco. Kelly Shryock, Jason Hughes, Mark Noble, Zack VanderBeek and the rest of the rugged road warriors will be back again on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for the third annual NASCAR Night.

On Tuesday, June 16, the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models hits the track with some of the region’s top Late Model pilots expected to be on hand.

The annual Howard County Fair race will take place on Sunday, June 28, along with the USRA Weekly Racing Series (no Modifieds) plus Hornets.

Fireworks will fill the air on Thursday, July 2, with all four classes in action and a special for the USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods
with a $1,500 top prize on the line. Two weeks later on Thursday, July 16, it’s the Great American Stock Car Challenge with $2,000 awaiting the winner of the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car main event.

The curtain will close on the 2009 season on Tuesday, Sept. 1, with the USRA Weekly Racing Series on tap and a special $1,000-to-win USRA Hobby Stock feature to cap off the night.

Defending track champions at the Cresco Speedway are Darrin Walch of Postville (USRA Modifieds), Tom Schmitt of Independence (USRA Karl Chevrolet Srock Cars), Jimmy Broszeit of Postville (USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods) and Brandon Hare of Elma (USRA Hobby Stocks).

For more information, contact the RL Promotions offices at (515) 832-6000 or visit www.rlpromotions.com[1] online. Race day info is available by calling the track hotline at (563) 547-3400. The Cresco Speedway is located 0.2 miles north of SR 9 on SW 7th (at the Howard County Fairgrounds).

CRESCO SPEEDWAY
2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sun May 17 … Season Opener - USRA Weekly Racing Series ($1,000 to win Modifieds)
Thu May 21 … USMTS National Tour plus USRA Weekly Racing Series
Sun May 31 … USRA Weekly Racing Series
Sun Jun 7 … USRA Weekly Racing Series
Tue Jun 16 … Deery Brothers IMCA Late Model Summer Series plus USRA Weekly Racing Series (no Modifieds)
Sun Jun 28 … Howard County Fair Special - USRA Weekly Racing Series plus Hornets
Thu Jul 2 … Firecracker Special - USRA Weekly Racing Series plus Fireworks ($1,500 to win B-Mods)
Sun Jul 12 … USRA Weekly Racing Series
Thu Jul 16 … Great American Stock Car Challenge plus USRA Weekly Racing Series ($2,000 to win Stock Cars)
Sun Jul 26 … USRA Weekly Racing Series - Modified Special
Tue Aug 4 … NASCAR Night - USMTS National Tour plus USRA Weekly Racing Series
Sun Aug 23 … USRA Weekly Racing Series
Tue Sep 1 … Season Finale - USRA Weekly Racing Series - Hobby Stock Special ($1,000 to win)

Schedule is tentative and subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise noted, the USRA Weekly Racing Series features USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks.

Defending USRA Modified track champion Kevin Pittman of Waterloo came up short in his quest to repeat, but finished on a high note with a victory in the USRA Modified main event Friday. Justin O’Brien of Volga took the runner-up spot, followed by Tom Brink of Winona, Minn., Layne Meyer of West Union and Shawn Ryan of Waterloo.

Darrin Walch finished ninth in the feature race, but it was enough to secure the 2008 USRA Modified track championship. 2005 track champion Ron Konkel, Jason Schlangen, Pittman and Ryan York rounded out the top-5 in the final standings.

With his fifth consecutive track title already locked up and nothing to lose, Tom Schmitt of Independence put an exclamation point on another dominating season as he raced from 14th on the starting grid to win the USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car main event. A trio of Decorah drivers—Kurt Krauskopf, Jake Ludeking and Kevin Donlan—took the next three spots while Matt “Iron Man” Greiner of Washington rounded out the top-5 finishers.

Donlan, Krauskopf, Greiner and Waucoma’s Tory Reicks finished second through fifth, respectively, in the final USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Car points.

Maynard’s Raymond Lundy scored the win in Friday’s USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mod main event, with Brian Freilinger of Decorah taking the runner-up paycheck. Third through fifth went to Matt Jones of Waukon, young Tyler Droste of Waterloo and Ridgeway’s Robb Anderson.

Jimmy Broszeit of Postville secured his track championship when he took the green flag in the main event. Freilinger wound up second in points, with Jones third, Brian Schrage of Cresco fourth and Postville’s Koal Deering in fifth.

Scott Spilde of Ridgeway held off Brandon Hare of Elma in the USRA Hobby Stock feature race, with Kyle Anderson of Decorah finishing third, Bernie Adams of Stacyville taking fourth and Nick Schweback of Caledonia, Minn., rounding out the top-5 finishers.

It was just the opposite for Hare and Spilde in the final points standings as Hare captured the crown over Spilde. Anderson was also third in the final rankings, with Schweback fourth and Adams fifth.

Cody Henkes of Postville grabbed the checkers in the Outlaw Hobby finale, with Austin Curtin of Waukon finishing second, Ben Moudry of Protivin third, Dillon Anderson of Decorah fourth and Kyle Falck of Decorah garnering a fifth-place finish.

The battle for the Outlaw Hobby points title was the closest of all the divisions. Anderson held a two-point lead over Moudry coming into Friday night’s H & S Motors Season Championships, but despite charging from 14th to fourth in the main event, Moudry’s third-place finish was enough to earn the 2008 track championship by just two points (1,190 to 1,188) over Anderson. Curtin wound up third in the final standings, with Falck fourth and last year’s USRA Hobby Stock track champ, Chris Hovden of Cresco, finishing fifth in points.

Friday’s events brought the 2008 racing season to a close at the Cresco Speedway. RL Promotions and the Mighty Howard County Fairgrounds would like to thank the fans, drivers, crew members, sponsors and their staff for helping make 2008 a great season.

We look forward to seeing you again in 2009!

For more information, contact the RL Promotions offices at (515) 832-6000 or visit www.rlpromotions.com online. Race day info is available by calling the track hotline at (563) 547-3400. The Cresco Speedway is located 0.2 miles north of SR 9 on SW 7th (at the Howard County Fairgrounds).

Krohn drew the pole for the 40-lap Holley “A” Main, and when the green flag dropped, that was just about as close as anybody got to the flying farmer from Slayton, Minn. Unlike the multitude of fans in attendance, however, Krohn
wasn’t able to enjoy all of the incredible action that went on behind him from start to finish.

Last year’s Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar Rookie of the Year Scott Green of Derby, Kan., was the only threat to Krohn’s lead during the race. After starting eighth on the 24-car grid, Green found a fast line at the top of the racetrack that he used to carry him into the runner-up position. By lap 16, Green was on Krohn’s rear bumper and actually passed the leader down the back stretch during lap 18, but a caution flag for Julie McDermid slowed the pace and gave Krohn the point for the restart.

Earlier in the program, McDermid earned the AFCO Pole Award by earning the most passing points in the heat races then redrew third for the start of the main event. She was still third on the 18th orbit when her motor let go and
ended her spectacular run. The Oconto Falls, Wis., racer also won a new American Racer tire in the random draw during the pre-race drivers meeting.

After the restart, Green’s machine just wasn’t as strong as before and he was unable to challenge for the lead again. Zack VanderBeek, however, moved in to take over the job of stalking Krohn. But “The Z-Man” was unable to threaten Krohn for the spot and settled for second at the checkered flag. After starting 12th, VanderBeek earned the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award for his runner-up finish, while Krohn pocketed the $2,000 top prize for the
win.

A solid third-place finish was all that Tim Donlinger needed to wrap up the points title in the Yeager Machine Upper Midwest Region. In doing so, Donlinger became the first driver other than Kelly Shryock to claim one of the
four regional crowns since the O’Reilly USMTS National Tour adopted the Casey’s General Stores Hunt for the USMTS National Championship format for the 2006 season.

Michael Long made the long tow from Quincy, Ill., pay off with a fourth-place finish, while Ron Konkel of Caledonia, Minn., took fifth. Shryock, Jon Tesch, Steve Wetzstein, Green and Jason Hughes rounded out the top-10 at the
flagstand.

While Donlinger secured the Yeager Machine Upper Midwest Region championship, Wetzstein’s top-10 run was enough to help him squeak into 10th place in the standings and earn a berth in the Casey’s General Stores Hunt for the USMTS
National Championship. Also joining the elite group of “hunters” are VanderBeek, who finished second in the region’s final rankings, Hughes, Shryock, Al Hejna, Alan Mondus, Bob Timm, Brandon Kenny and Dereck Ramirez. Also garnering a spot in “The Hunt” via perfect attendance in
the region are Dan Bohr, Corey Dripps and Jake Neal.

Tuesday was a tough night for the NASCAR stars. Kenny Wallace, who was competing in his eighth race with the O’Reilly USMTS National Tour this season, started 10th in the main event but slipped to 18th during the 40-lapper. Ken Schrader finished seventh in the second Real Racing Wheels “B” Main and failed to transfer to the night’s finale.

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 — America’s Hottest Ticket on Dirt.