NickHolt Posted April 25, 2007 Report Posted April 25, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Info: Jeff Nun, Communications Director United States Modified Touring Series, Inc. (USMTS) 608 Des Moines St. Webster City, IA 50595 tel: (515) 832-7944 email: media@usmts.com web: www.usmts.com Wednesday, April 25, 2007 FINALLY! RINEHART TRUCKING TEXAS SHOOTOUT THIS WEEKEND FOR USMTS SOUTHERN SERIES HOUSTON, Texas (April 25) -- Race fans in Texas have waited long enough ... it's time for a Lone Star State tripleheader featuring the USMTS Southern Series. The Rinehart Trucking Texas Shootout will kick off at Motorama Speedway in Beaumont this Friday, April 27. From there, it's on to the Gator Motorplex in Willis on Saturday, April 28, before winding up at the 105 Speedway in Cleveland on Sunday, April 29. All three events will pay $2,000 to win and a minimum $200 to start. Sponsored by Rinehart Trucking of Porter, Texas, drivers will also be battling for a three-race points fund worth $500 to first place, $300 to second and $200 for third to the highest points earners over the course of the weekend. O'Reilly USMTS National Event regulars Kelly Shryock and Zack VanderBeek of Iowa lead the contingent of northern invaders into the Houston area. The eight-time defending O'Reilly USMTS National Champion, Shryock currently leads the USMTS Southern Series points standings on the strength of three wins in the first four events. Among the contenders at this weekend's show are Houston-area hotshoes Howard Willis, John-O Whittington and Chris Brown. Other stout entries include David Horner, Brent Nicholas, Troy Taylor, George White, Clyde Dunn, Tim Clonch, Clyde Dunn Jr., Steven Whiteaker Jr., Jamie Burford and, of course, 17-year-old Rodney "The Rocket" Sanders, who currently sits third in USMTS Southern Series points, plus many, many more. FAST FACTS MOTORAMA SPEEDWAY - Beaumont, Texas Friday, April 27, 2007 Track Configuration: 1/4-Mile High-Banked Clay Oval Directions: 9.5 miles west of I-10 on US 90 (SSR) Business: (409) 753-2370 or (409) 385-3076 Track: (409) 752-7200 Website: http://www.motoramaspeedway.com Pit gate opens at 5:00 p.m. Grandstand gate opens at 6:00 p.m. Draw cut-off at 7:15 p.m. Hot laps at 7:30 p.m. Racing at 8:00 p.m. Adults: $15.00 Seniors: $12.00 Kids 6-12: $5.00 Children 5 & Under: FREE Pit Passes: $25 USMTS Modifieds - $2,000 to win, minimum $200 to start Limited Modifieds - $1,000 to win ($50 entry fee) Plus Outlaw Stocks/Hobby Stocks, Bombers/Pure Stocks GATOR MOTORPLEX - Willis, Texas Saturday, April 28, 2007 Track Configuration: 1/4-Mile High-Banked Clay Oval Directions: I-45 to Shepherd Hill (Exit 98), then east, then 1.4 miles south on SR 75 Business: (936) 588-6127 Website: http://www.gatormotorplex.net Gates open at 3:00 p.m. Draw cut-off at 4:45 p.m. Hot laps at 5:00 p.m. Racing at 6:00 p.m. Adults: $15.00 Kids 4-12: $6.00 Children 3 & Under: FREE Pit Passes: $30 USMTS Modifieds - $2,000 to win, minimum $200 to start Limited Modifieds - $1,000 to win (no entry fee) Plus Southern Midget Racing Series, Hobby Stocks AND Pure Stocks 105 SPEEDWAY - Cleveland, Texas Sunday, April 29, 2007 Track Configuration: 3/8-Mile Semi-Banked Clay Oval Directions: 6.0 miles west of US 59 on SR 105, then 0.3 mile north on Fostoria Rd. Business: (281) 592-RACE Track: (281) 592-4371 Website: http://www.105speedway.net Gates open at 3:00 p.m. Draw cut-off at 4:45 p.m. Hot laps at 5:00 p.m. Racing at 6:00 p.m. Adults: $15.00 Kids 6-12: $5.00 Children 5 & Under: FREE Pit Passes: $25 USMTS Modifieds - $2,000 to win, minimum $200 to start Limited Modifieds - $1,000 to win ($50 entry fee) Plus Hobby Stocks To learn more about the USMTS Southern Series, call the headquarters office at (515) 832-7944 or visit www.usmts.com online. Quote
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