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OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Oct. 6) – More than 120 drivers have already pre-entered for the 23rd Annual MUSCO Lighting Fall Challenge, set for this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, at the Southern Iowa Speedway. Last year's event saw more than 200 drivers in four classes compete during the two days, and officials are optimistic about a big field attending this year's blockbuster event too. "We had perfect weather and were really the only race scheduled this weekend last year, so everything kind of came together for a record-breaking show," said event promoter Todd Staley. "It's about ten to twenty degrees colder this year and there's some other shows going on, so we are pretty pleased with the entry list so far, especially when you figure in the current state of the economy. "We're right about twenty cars less than we were last year at this same time, so if we can stay that way through Friday then we'll have some great drivers on board and be able to give the fans about 400 laps of great racing each night." The 23rd Annual MUSCO Lighting Fall Challenge will feature some of the best drivers in four USRA-sanctioned classes — Modifieds, Stock Cars, B-Mods and Hobby Stocks — and fans will enjoy a complete show each night. More than $40,000 is up for grabs in four classes. All drivers will draw on Friday and Saturday for starting position, and will re-draw each night for feature race starting positions. National points will be awarded each night in the American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series, but a USRA license is not required to compete in this event. With tight points battles emerging, nearly every one of the top-10 drivers in each class are expected as officials are readying the pit areas an expected 150 to 170 cars or more. On Friday night, pit gates open at 4:00 and grandstands will open at 5:30, with hot laps at 7:00 and racing at 7:30. On Saturday, pit gates open at 4:00 with grandstands opening at 5:00 and hot laps at 6:00. The mud starts flying at 6:30. All seats are general admission, so fans are encouraged to get there early to avoid lines and get the best seat in the house! Camping sites with hook-ups are available at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. FRIDAY PAYOUTS: USRA Modifieds – 1. $700, 2. $550, 3. $400, 4. $350, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $190, 9. $180, 10. $170, 11. $160, 12. $150, 13. $140, 14. $130, 15. $120, 16. $115, 17. $110, 18. $105, 19-24. $100; USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – 1. $600, 2. $450, 3. $350, 4. $275, 5. $225, 6. $200, 7. $190, 8. $180, 9. $170, 10. $160, 11. $150, 12. $140, 13. $130, 14. $125, 15. $120, 16. $115, 17. $110, 18. $105, 19-24. $100; USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods – 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $140, 9. $130, 10. $120, 11. $115, 12. $110, 13. $105, 14-24. $100; USRA Hobby Stocks – 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $250, 5. $200, 6. $175, 7. $150, 8. $140, 9. $130, 10. $120, 11. $115, 12. $110, 13. $105, 14-24. $100. SATURDAY PAYOUTS: USRA Modifieds – 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $600, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $300, 7. $250, 8. $225, 9. $200, 10. $190, 11. $180, 12. $170, 13. $160, 14-24. $150, Tow $100; USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars – 1. $800, 2. $600, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $250, 7. $200, 8. $190, 9. $180, 10. $170, 11. $160, 12-24. $150, Tow $75; USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods – 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $250, 6. $200, 7. $175, 8. $160, 9. $155, 10-24. $150, Tow $75; USRA Hobby Stocks – 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $400, 4. $300, 5. $250, 6. $200, 7. $175, 8. $160, 9. $155, 10-24. $150, Tow $75. Competitors may download an entry form at www.rlpromotions.com/fallchallenge.pdf. Early entry forms must be postmarked by Oct. 1 or call the RL Promotions office at 515-832-7944 by Thursday, Oct. 8, to pre-register by phone. Early entry fees are $50 for Hobby Stocks and B-Mods, $75 for Stock Cars and $100 for Modifieds. Entry fees at the track are $100 for Hobby Stocks and B-Mods, $125 for Stock Cars and $150 for Modifieds. The entry fee covers both days of racing. Defending MUSCO Lighting Fall Challenge champions are Brad Pinkerton (Modifieds), Tory Reicks (Stock Cars), Cayden Carter (B-Mods) and Jason McDaniel (Hobby Stocks). PRE-ENTERED DRIVER ROSTER: USRA Modifieds: USRA Karl Chevrolet
Stock Cars: USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods: USRA Hobby Stocks: The Southern Iowa Speedway is a half-mile semi-banked clay oval located 0.5 mile west of US 63 on SR 92, then 0.3 mile north on N. I St. (at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds). 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 (641) 673-7004. For rules or other information about the United States Racing Association, check out the USRA website at www.usraracing.com. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, Bank Iowa, Big Ed’s BBQ, Carter’s Manufacturing, Casey’s General Stores Dairy Queen, Doug’s Four Wheelers, First Federal, G & S Construction, Gatton Realty, Hot Shotz, Iowa Telecom Communications, KBOE Hot Country 104.9, Malcolm Lumber, Mike’s Tire & Alignment, Mitrisin Motors, MUSCO Lighting, NAPA Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Oskaloosa Herald, Palmer for Representative, Pepsi, Pizza Ranch, Pro-Line Buildings, Racemart, S & K Home Repair, Shady Lodge Mercantile & Trading Company, State Farm Insurance, Van Gorp Used Cars, Vermeer Manufacturing Co., Wanders Automotive & Machine, Wright Welding Supply.
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