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Locals To Challenge The Pros In Luxemburg USMTS Go June 23
(Luxemburg, WI) - Many of the top modified drivers in Wisconsin are preparing
to do battle with some of the nation's top fenderless pilots when the United
States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) makes a stop at Luxemburg Speedway
Thursday night, June 23.
Last season 37 modified drivers entered the inaugural event for the national
touring series at the third-mile, clay oval. Multi-time series champion
Kelly Schryock of Fertile, Iowa came away with the victory. Series
regulars Jason Hughes of Colcord, Oklahoma and Brad McEwan of Storm Lake, Iowa
placed second and third, respectively in the 40 lap A main. Local
late model ace Pete Parker of Kaukauna raced to fourth followed by five time
track champion Brian Mullen of Seymour.
"There are a handful of their series regulars who do nothing but race for
a living," said track manager Rick Goral. "Last season we were the
only show up in northeastern Wisconsin that week. This year with other
area tracks running we should be assured of a much bigger number of
travelers."
In addition to the above mentioned drivers, other national stars expected
include two time IMCA supernationals modified champion Mark Noble of Blooming
Prairie, Minnesota. Former WISSOTA national modified champion Jon Tesch
of Minot, South Dakota is also expected, along with Iowan brothers Al and Mike
Hejna.
Among the local contingent ready to challenge the traveling pros are defending
track champion Scott Mullen of Seymour, Green Bay's Eddie and Jerry Muenster,
Shawano Speedway champion Wade Schutt, Algoma's Todd Dart, Suamico's Sean
Jerovetz, De Pere's Mike Mashl, hometown driver Benji LaCrosse, Fremont's Mike
Wedelstadt and Oconto Falls' Julie McDermid.
Others include Green Bay drivers Jared Siefert and former track champion RM
Van Pay, De Pere's Jay Matthias, Kewaunee's Jeremy Jacobs, Beaver Dam's Jay
Schraufnagel and Oconomowoc's Mike Sandholm.
Passing points will be used in the heat races to determine starting spots in
the main events. Consolation races will be run along with a full program
of IMCA style stock cars and hobby stocks. Gates open at 4 p.m. with the first
race beginning at 7 p.m. Adult admission is $14.00 while students 11-15
are $8.00. 10 and under are free with a paid adult. Seniors will pay a
discounted admission of $11.00. There will be no racing at Luxemburg
Speedway June 24. Weekly racing will resume Friday, July 1.
Luxemburg Speedway is located 15 minutes east of Green Bay off of highway 54
at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds. For more information call 920 863
8446. The track phone is 920 845 2300. The track's website is luxemburgspeedway.com.
The series website is usmts.com.
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