RAIN PUSHES BRITT TO SUNDAY

Britt, Iowa (April 7, 2006) - More than a half-inch of rain fell at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa, on Thursday night, forcing O’Reilly USMTS officials to move Friday night's 2nd Annual Ruter Farms Spring Classic to Sunday.

This race will be run on Sunday, April 9, with gates scheduled to open at noon and hot laps slated for 3 p.m. The early start time will give drivers and fans the chance to make it to their local speedways on Sunday night. USRA Stock Cars ($350 to win), USRA B-Modifieds ($300 to win) and USRA Hobby Stocks ($300 to win) will also be on Sunday's card.

On Saturday, the O’Reilly USMTS will make their first visit of the season to the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa. USRA Stock Cars ($350 to win) and USRA Hobby Stocks ($300 to win) will join the racing program at the Southern Iowa Speedway.

Both nights, grandstand general admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and children under 6 are admitted free of charge. Pit passes at both events will be $25.

The Pritchard Family Auto Stores is located 1.3 miles south of US 18 on James St. (turns into Main Ave. and Diagonal and 1st), then 0.5 mile east on 220th Ave., then 0.1 mile north on Jewel Ave., then east (at the Hancock County Fairgrounds). The Southern Iowa Speedway is 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, call the USMTS headquarters at (515) 832-7944, or visit the Official Web site at www.usmts.com. Day-of-race info is available by calling the tracks at 641-843-4513 (Britt) or 641-673-7004 (Oskaloosa).