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Entries rolling in
for 13th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Sept. 9) – From coast to coast and border to border,
drivers from all over America are setting their sights on the 13th Annual
Featherlite Fall Jamboree – the undisputed marquee event for America’s most
talented Modified drivers on dirt.
This year’s blockbuster event returns to the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring
Valley, Minn., Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 21-24.
What Knoxville and Eldora are to Sprint Cars and Late Models, no man or
woman who races an open-wheel dirt Modified has a complete résumé if it’s
missing a trip to the Deer Creek Speedway and there is no prize more
prestigious than that of being called Featherlite Fall Jamboree Champion at
the Mecca of Modifieds.
‘The Creek’ is a high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval which sits on 60 acres with
one of America’s most popular state-of-the-art racing complexes and an
adjoining campground.
More USMTS main events have been staged here than any other racetrack, and
Thursday’s Featherlite Fall Jamboree opener will be the 55th race here in
the 13-year history of the United States Modified Touring Series.
With nearly $200,000 in posted awards for the event, each entrant is
guaranteed at least $350 in earnings.
Entries are rolling in and officials have extended the early entry deadline
for new and previous Featherlite Fall Jamboree competitors. Between now and
Sept. 18, the entry fee is just $200. After the, the entry fee is $250 and
at the gate on race day the price is $300.
Drivers may also pre-enter for single days. Thursday is $100 if pre-entered
or $125 at the gate, Friday is $125 if pre-entered or $140 at the gate and
Saturday is $150 if pre-entered or $175 at the gate.
Download an entry form on the USMTS website at
http://www.usmts.com/entry.asp or by calling 515-832-7944 during regular
business hours.
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, early bird race fans can get a free preview of the
action, and drivers will get their chance to make final adjustments to their
machines with an open practice from 6-9 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. with
admission to the grandstands free for all.
Three complete shows are on tap for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Thursday's main event carries a $3,000 top prize and pays a minimum of $450
to each of the 30 starters. Gates open at 3 p.m. and the first green flag
waves at 5 p.m. The night will wind down with a karaoke party in the pits
following the races.
THURSDAY “A” MAIN:
1. $3000, 2. $1500, 3. $1200, 4. $1000, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8. $700,
9. $650, 10. $600, 11. $550, 12. $500, 13. $475, 14-30. $450, Tow $110.
On Friday, the USMTS Modifieds will compete in a feature race with $4,000
earmarked for the winner and $550 for each of the 30 starters. Gates open at
4 p.m. and the first green flag waves at 5:30. The day will kick off with
the annual golf tournament in the morning. Fans, drivers, crews and families
will put a lid on Friday’s festivities with the return of The Dweebs
performing live on stage following the races.
FRIDAY “A” MAIN:
1. $4000, 2. $2500, 3. $2000, 4. $1500, 5. $1200, 6. $1000, 7. $900, 8.
$800, 9. $750, 10. $700, 11. $650, 12. $625, 13. $600, 14-30. $575, 15-30.
$550, Tow $110.
Saturday's explosive finale will feature the hottest dirt Modified pilots in
the nation battling for one of 30 spots in the main event that will take the
green flag three-wide and ten rows deep. Drivers will battle for an $8,000
top prize and at least $900 just to take the green flag.
SATURDAY
“A” MAIN:
1. $8000, 2. $4200, 3. $3200, 4. $2700, 5. $2300, 6. $2100, 7. $1900, 8.
$1700, 9. $1600, 10. $1500, 11. $1300, 12. $1200, 13. $1100, 14. $1000, 15.
$975, 16. $950, 17. $925, 18-30. $900.
And if that wasn’t enough, Saturday’s non-qualifiers will have a chance at
one of 30 spots in the annual Non-Qualifiers Race, which carries a $2,000
top prize and pays $400 to start ... that’s more than most “big” Modified
races pay to win their main event.
SATURDAY
NON-QUALIFIERS RACE:
1. $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $700, 6. $600, 7. $550, 8. $500,
9. $450, 10. $425, 11-30. $400, Tow $130.
The annual Bean Bag Tournament begins earlier in the day on Saturday. Fans
can begin storming the gates at 3 p.m. and the mud starts flying at 5.
PAST
CHAMPIONS AWARD:
Any past Saturday “A” Main winner gets a $1,000 bonus to win Saturday’s “A”
Main. One provisional will be awarded to a past champion that fails to
qualify for the Saturday “A” Main. Officials will draw a name from any past
champion in attendance that fails to qualify. If a new driver wins, the Past
Champions Award will go to $2,000 in 2012.
Past champions include Ron Jones (1999), Johnny Saathoff (2000), Willy Kraft
(2001), Mark Noble (2002), Dan Daniels (2003), Kelly Shryock (2004), Jason
Hughes (2005, ’09, ’10), Chad Kinder (2006), Dean Mahlstedt (2007), Tim
Donlinger (2008).
LONG TOW
AWARD:
Ruter Farms has stepped up to support the USMTS drivers and teams again this
year with the Ruter Farms Long Tow Award.
A cash award of $200 that will be paid to each of the ten teams ($2,000
total) which travel the most miles to the Featherlite Fall Jamboree. Driver
must race all thre nights to be eligible.
RULES &
PROCEDURES:
Tires allowed are the American Racer KK704, IMCA-stamped Hoosier G60,
WISSOTA Hoosier H40 or 35 (racecar must be completely WISSOTA legal). All
other USMTS rules apply.
The top-20 in passing points each night are locked into the “A” Main each
night, with the top-12 redrawing for starting positions. Ten drivers advance
from the “B” Mains to make a 30-car starting field. Saturday’s “A” Main will
start three wide.
The top-30 finishers in Saturday’s “B” Mains not advancing to the “A” Main
advance to the Non-Qualifiers Race. Drivers will redraw for starting spots
and must have raced all three nights to be eligible.
This event will award points each night for licensed drivers in the Hunt for
the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship powered by Swan
Energy.
Except for Saturday’s past champion provisional, no other provisionals will
be awarded any of the three nights. The Top Dog Bonus is not offered at this
event.
TICKETS:
Fan may purchase tickets online at
www.deercreekspeedway.com or by calling toll-free 877-DCS-RACE. For
track or campground info, call 507-346-2342 or email
info@deercreekspeedway.com.
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, breakfast will be served by the Bear Creek
Lutheran Church in the hospitality area from 8-11 a.m. All proceeds benefit
the Bear Creek Men’s Club. Open to all … you don’t want to miss this great
home-cooked opportunity.
The Deer Creek Speedway is located off of I-90 at Exit 209, then 11.3 miles
south on US 63 (0.7 mile north of SR 16).
To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit
www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also follow the USMTS
on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube.
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USMTS TITLE SPONSORS: Casey’s General Stores, Swan Energy.
USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing Tires, Awesome Race Suits,
Cheetos, Intercomp, Karl Chevrolet, KEVKO Oil Pans & Components, New Vision
Graphics, Nitroquest, RACEceiver, SLAP Energy, Snickers.
USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Arnold Motor Supply, ASi Racewear, BRODIX
Cylinder Heads, DAY Motor Sports, Dirthead.com, DirtKnights.com, Dirt Track
Racing School, DrySlik Dirt Trak Racewear, Farm Boy BBQ Sauce, Intensitee
Custom Racewear, Karl Performance Parts, Mesilla Valley Transportation,
Olympic Fire Protection, Ramirez Race Cars, Ruter Farms, Schwab’s Tinker
Shop, Sybesma Graphics, Yeager Machine.
USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing Products, COMP Cams, CPD Racing
Tools, Eibach Springs, Erson Cams, Fast Shafts, Forty9Designs.com, Genesis
Shocks, Hooker Harness, Hypercoil Springs, ISKY Racing Cams, The Joie of
Seating, KSE Racing Products, Marsh Racing Wheels, Out-Pace Racing Products,
PBM Performance Products, Quarter Master, Real Racing Wheels, RHS – Racing
Head Service, Tiger Rear Ends, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, WIX Filters.
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