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SHRYOCK LOOKS TO EXTEND MAYETTA STREAK TO SIX
Mayetta, Kan. (March 22, 2006) - Kelly Shryock's drive for an unprecedented
eighth O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series title will
resume this Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, at the Thunderhill Speedway in
Mayetta, Kan.
The high-banked clay oval has been kind to the Fertile, Iowa, pilot over the
last two seasons where Shryock is unbeaten in the last five O’Reilly USMTS
events there. Shryock's victory one year ago was his first of the 2005 season
and allowed him to take over the top spot in the points standings -- a spot he
never relinquished throughout the season.
After a pair of top-5 finishes in the season-opening doubleheader at Junction
Motor Speedway, the seven-time defending O’Reilly USMTS National Champion enters
the 4th Annual Kansas Spring Fling tied for fourth in the O’Reilly National
points standings and will be looking to put his familiar No. 3 Skyrocket back in
the winners circle.
Veteran Modified pro Mark Noble of Blooming Prairie, Minn., leads all points
contenders coming into this weekend's race. Jon Tesch of Watertown, S.D., sits
second in points with Ryan Ruter of Forrest City, Iowa, in third. Shryock is
tied for fourth of Randy Timms of Wheatland, Okla.
Looking to continue their chase for the national title, other O’Reilly USMTS
drivers expected at this weekend's event include Tommy Myer, Steve Arpin, Johnny
Bone Jr., Dustin Boney, Mike Chasteen, Clayton Christensen, Gary Clark, Justin
Cooper, Mookie Cunningham, Michael Darnall, Scott Drake, Tony Fraise, Jason
Friesen, Matt Gilbertson, Chevy Hadan, Al Hejna, Jim Horejsi, Jason Hughes,
Marlin Kracht, Brett LaFollette, Kevin Larkins, Dean Mahlstedt, Jim Mathieson,
Matt McDermid, Brad McEwan, Greg Metz, Alan Mondus, Scott Mullen, Jake Neal,
Chris Oertel, Jay Poidinger, Josh Reisch, Jeff Schluetter, John Schwab, Chuck
Stanton, Mike Steensma, Jeremy Tibben, Zack VanderBeek, Joshua Vinnedge, Nate
Wasmund, Mike Wedelstadt, Tommy Weder Jr. and Ryan York.
Expected Western Region competitors include John Allen, Matt Bonine, Reese
Coffee, Jim Cole, Wade Cross, Mike Hansen, Dave Hardesty, Mike Johnson, Tim
Karrick, Darrick Klima, Mike Lineberry, Jay Noteboom, Matt Richards, Johnny
Saathoff, Ricky Stephan, Jason Thoennes and Scott Ward.
Friday's "A" Main winner will pocket $2,000 while Saturday's winner will take
home $3,000.
Gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 24, with hot laps at 6:30 and racing to
follow. Grandstand general admission is $12 for adults and $4 for kids. On
Saturday, March 25, gates open at 12 noon, with hot laps at 3 p.m. and racing at
3:30. Grandstand general admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids. Children
under 6 are admitted free both days. Pit passes are $25 Friday, $30 Saturday.
Sunday, March 26, is reserved as a raindate if needed.
USRA Stock Cars (formerly Factory Stocks) and USRA Hobby Stocks will also be on
the racing card both days (no entry fee - pit pass only). The USRA Stock Car
winner will earn $250 Friday and $400 Saturday. USRA Hobby Stocks will pay $200
to win on Friday and $300 to win on Saturday. This event will be a national
points race for both USRA-sanctioned classes -- the first USRA points races of
the 2006 season.
The 4th Annual Kansas Spring Fling will be the third and fourth of 74 races on
the 2006 schedule for the O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring
Series -- the third and fourth of 14 scheduled events comprising the Western
Region slate.
Thunderhill Speedway is located 14.6 miles north of U.S. Highway 24 on U.S.
Highway 75 to 142nd Street, then 2.2 miles west.
For more information, contact the USMTS office by calling 515-832-7944 or email
Race Director Todd Staley at todd@usmts.com. The O’Reilly Auto Parts United
States Modified Touring Series is online at www.usmts.com.
O’Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series
National Points Standings (top 20):
1. 74 Mark Noble, Blooming Prairie, MN .... 205
2. 14 John Tesch, Watertown, SD .... 196 (1 win)
3. 555 Ryan Ruter, Forrest City, IA .... 188
4. 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, IA .... 187
4. 5 Randy Timms, Wheatland, OK .... 187
6. 1f Jason Friesen, Sutton, NE .... 170 (1 win)
7. 00eh Steve Arpin, Fort Frances, ON, CAN .... 164
8. 26 Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, IA .... 159
9. 12 Jason Hughes, Colcord, OK .... 140
10. 65 Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, MN .... 139
11. 4 Chevy Hadan, Waterloo, NE .... 136
12. 1 Scott Mullen, Seymour, WI .... 126
13. 4x Kevin Larkins, Greenwood, NE .... 125
14. 98a John Allen, Chanute, KS .... 124
15. 2 Tommy Weder Jr., Woodward, OK .... 118
16. 21m Dean Mahlstedt, Clear Lake, IA .... 115
17. 00 Joshua Vinnedge, Forreston, IL .... 107
17. X Mike Wedelstadt, Hortonville, WI .... 107
19. 17 Jeremy Tibben, Stanton, IA .... 101
20. 35 Jeff Schluetter, New Hampton, IA .... 100