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ROOKIES ROCKIN’ SPORTS BAR RETURNS AS O’REILLY USMTS
ROOKIE-OF-THE-YEAR SPONSOR
by: Jeff Nun
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (Feb. 2, 2007) - Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar is returning in
2007 as the title sponsor of the Rookie-of-the-Year award for the O’Reilly Auto
Parts United States Modified Touring Series, officials announced recently.
Located in downtown Clear Lake, Iowa, Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar is owned and
operated by O’Reilly USMTS competitors Al and Mike Hejna. Between the two, the
pair have over 38 years of racing experience with more than 130 Modified feature
wins and nine track championships.
As veterans of America's Premier Dirt Modified Series, however, the stout
combination will not be eligible to win their own award.
In 2005, Brad McEwan of Storm Lake, Iowa, edged out Ryan Ruter and Zack
VanderBeek for the rookie crown. Last season, Jay Poidinger made the long trips
from Somerset, Wis., pay off as he earned the Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar
Rookie-of-the-Year Award over Jason Friesen of Sutton, Neb.
Again in 2007, the Rookies Rockin’ Sports Bar Rookie-of-the-Year Award will be
worth $2,500 to the champion.
"Whether it's fans, promoters or fellow drivers, everybody loves the Hejnas,"
said USMTS president Todd Staley. "Al and Mike are outstanding icons in our
sport, and like all great athletes they give back to their sport. We are
thrilled to have Rookies on board again in 2007."
Drivers must meet certain eligibility requirements to qualify for rookie status
with the O’Reilly USMTS. For complete rules and guidelines, or to learn more
about America's Premier Dirt Modified Series, call the O’Reilly USMTS
headquarters at (515) 832-7944 or visit
www.USMTS.com on the World Wide Web.