SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (Aug. 13) — The mega-list of early entries for the 9th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree has grown to more than 100, with the who's who of Modified racing from the United States and Canada already pre-registered for the unprecedented Sept. 5-8 event at the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn.
 
The stellar field of superstars already registered come from 11 different States — Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin — and the province of Ontario, Canada.
 
"It's mind boggling how popular this event has become," said Todd Staley, USMTS President. "Dozens of drivers took advantage of our low pre-entry rate this year, and we've had numerous calls from more drivers who are coming. The Featherlite Fall Jamboree has certainly become the marquee event for America's most talented Modified drivers, and this is the venue where they get to match their skills against the best of the best."
 
Along with the O'Reilly USMTS Modifieds, the four-day event will also feature WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds. Combined, the two classes will compete for a total purse of nearly $200,000.
 
Three complete shows are on tap for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval in the rural hills outside of Spring Valley, Minn.
 
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 on Wednesday, Sept. 5, with an open practice night for all drivers in all classes. Pits and grandstands open at 4 p.m., with open-track practice from 6 to 9 p.m. sharp. Admission to the grandstands is free. Pit passes are just $15.
 
The real deal happens on Thursday, Sept. 6. A field of 26 cars will start the O'Reilly USMTS main event, which carries a $2,000 top prize and pays a minimum of $250 to start  — a hefty top prize, indeed, but that's only opening day at The Jamboree!
 
Friday's menu will kick off with the annual Jamboree Golf Tournament, followed by a second night of screaming on-track action. The O'Reilly USMTS Modifieds will again have a 26-car feature field, with the winner's share of the purse doubled to $4,000 with a minimum of $300 going to each driver making the main event. WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds will also be on the card as they race for $500 to win and $50 to start. Fans, drivers, crews and families will put a lid on Friday's festivities with the annual Karaoke Night … open to everybody.
 
On both Friday and Saturday, brunch will be served by the Bear Creek Church Men's Club in the hospitality area from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All meals will be served as a free will donation, with all proceeds benefiting the Bear Creek Men's Club. Open to all … you don't want to miss this great home-cooked opportunity!
 
Saturday's super-sensational enormous explosive finale will feature the hottest Modified pilots in the nation battling for a spot in the 9th Annual Featherlite Fall Jamboree main event for the O'Reilly USMTS Modifieds. A field of 30 cars will start the main event three-wide and 10 rows deep as drivers battle for a $6,000 top prize. All drivers that make the big dance will earn at least $600. And if that wasn't enough, non-qualifiers will have a chance at one of the 24 spots in the Non-Qualifier "A" Main, which carries a $2,000 top prize and pays $200 to start  — that's more than most Modified races pay to win their "big one." In addition, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds will duel for $500 to win and $50 to start their main event.
 
Last, but certainly not least … this year's Featherlite Fall Jamboree will be the final National Event for O'Reilly USMTS and will award points in the 'The Hunt' for the O'Reilly USMTS National Championship. Not only will we produce a ninth Featherlite Fall Jamboree winner, but we will also crown the ninth O'Reilly USMTS national champion after Saturday night's finale.
 
Tickets are available online at www.deercreekspeedway.com or by calling the Deer Creek ticket office at 1-877-DCS-RACE during normal business hours. Tickets can also be bought during events at the Deer Creek Speedway ticket window. Only the three-day weekend pass will be sold as reserved tickets, individual nights can be bought in advance but are general admission only. Pre-sale three-day reserved tickets must be bought by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
 
Spots are still open at the world famous Deer Creek Campground, located next to the race track. Call for more information.
 
9TH ANNUAL FEATHERLITE FALL JAMBOREE
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS UNITED STATES MODIFIED TOURING SERIES
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 5-8, 2007
DEER CREEK SPEEDWAY, SPRING VALLEY, MINN.
 
Pre-Entry List As of 8/13/07 (106 drivers)
 
Z - Michael Zemo Jr., Geneseo, IL
0 - Les Duellman, Winona, MN
00eh - Steve Arpin, Rochester, MN
01 - Joey Galloway, Emo, ON, CAN
1 - Dan Chapman, Clarence, IA
1m - Jeff Maasch, Vesta, MN
1R - Ryan York, Racine, MN
02 - Tommy Weder Jr., Woodward, OK
02R - Aaron Rake, Beaver Dam, WI
2 - Joey Schaefer, Waterloo, IA
2t - Tyler Rubin, Grand Meadows, MN
C3 - Chad Staus, Otterville, MO
3 - Kelly Shryock, Fertile, IA
3b - Allen Barber, Tyler, MN
3d - Tim Donlinger, Rochester, MN
4 - Chad Lerch, Arlington, IA
4R - Derek Ramirez, Woodward, OK
4Rx - Ron Ver Beek, Oskaloosa, IA
4s - Craig Shaw, Dexter, MN
5 - Danny Hanson, Alma, WI
6m - Ted Marrs, Bethel, MN
07x - Jason Schlangen, Cresco, IA
7 - Al Hejna, Ventura, IA
7E - Neil Eckhart, Rochester, MN
7II - Mike Hejna, Clear Lake, IA
7k - Jason Krohn, Slayton, IA
7m - Michael Darnall, West Union, IA
7t - Jim Gregiore, Lake Benton, MN
9 - Kent Arment, Aberdeen, SD
10 - Mike Steensma, Luverne, MN
11 - Brandon Morton, Coweta, OK
12 - Jason Hughes, Colcord, OK
12B - Johnny Bone Jr., Pea Ridge, AR
12j - Justin O'Brien, Volga, IA
12m - Jason Miller, Osceola, WI
13 - Eddie LeMay Jr., Milwaukee, WI
14 - Jon Tech, Watertown, SD
15 - Dan Demay, Denison, IA
17 - Harland Morehart, Eyota, MN
17s - Mike Spaulding, Bemidji, MN
17x - Garry Oskerson, Fairmont, MN
18 - Mick Glenn, Minnesota City, MN
18L - Michael Long, Quincy, IL
18s - Brent Bohmont, Martell, NE
19 - Mike Sorensen, Rochester, MN
19B - Jamie Burford, Keatchie, LA
19g - Richie Gustin, Gilman, IA
19k - Marlin Kracht, Luverne, MN
19r - Ryan Gustin, Marshalltown, IA
20jr - Dave Wytaske Jr., Mapleview, MN
21b - Brandon Kenny, Woodward, OK
21L - Layne Meyer, West Union, IA
21m - Dean Mahlstedt, Clear Lake, IA
21x - Joe Wernecke, Dodge Center, MN
23 - Darwin Karau, Kasson, MN
24 - Brad Waits, Zumbrota, MN
25 - Scott Green, Derby, KS
26 - Brad McEwan, Storm Lake, IA
26p - Kevin Pittman, Waterloo, IA
27 - Greg Skaggs, Bixby, OK
27t - Bob Test, Jefferson City, MO
Z28 - Mark Trautner, Mahnomen, MN
28 - Bill Clemens, Chatfield, MN
B29 - Tammy Mitchell, Pea Ridge, AR
31 - Corey Dripps , Reinbeck, IA
31a - Andy Kotek, Wood Lake, MN
32 - Donovan Lodge, Moline, IL
33r - Mike Roach, Woodward, OK
33z - Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, IA
35 - Jeff Schluetter, New Hampton, IA
39 - Greg Erickson, Chatfield, MN
42 - Tom Paulson, Kasson, MN
45 - Todd Scharkey, Kasson, MN
45 - Tony Fraise, Montrose, IA
47 - Jason Hyerdall, Oconomowoc, WI
49 - Bob Timm, Rolling Stone, MN
49x - Jay Poidinger, Somerset, WI
52w - Nate Wasmund, Rochester, MN
55 - Brian Shaw, Brownsdale, MN
55M - Alan Mondus, Lakeville, MN
55w - Bob Bautch, Winona, MN
58 - Scott Vesely, Mosinee, WI
59 - Hank Rollinger, Buffalo City, WI
61 - Shawn Peterson, Cottage Grove, MN
65 - Tommy Myer, Blooming Prairie, MN
66 - Tony Vaith, Kasson, MN
68 - Tyler Clark, Rochester, MN
69m - Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, IL
70 - Jerry King, Waterloo, IA
71 - Jason Cummins, New Richland, MN
72 - Doug Hillson, Blooming Prairie, MN
72 - Mike Lineberry, Fontanelle, NE
74 - Mark Noble, Blooming Prairie, MN
75 - James Parker, Stewartville, MN
83 - Willy Kraft, Lakefield, MN
88t - Terry Timmerman, Stewartville, MN
90 - Steve Wetzstein, West Concord, MN
91 - Shawn Ryan, Waterloo, IA
93 - Bob Fisher, Lyle, MN
95 - Dylan Smith, Osceola, NE
96 - Jay Ihrke, Dover, MN
96x - Greg Jensen, Albert Lea, MN
97L - Steven Lurvey, Dousman, WI
98 - Josh Reisch, Luverne, MN
99m - Tim Murty, Tama, IA
222 - Dustin Boney, Tonganoxie, KS
 
To learn more about the O'Reilly Auto Parts United States Modified Touring Series, call the headquarters office at (515) 832-7944 or visit www.usmts.com online.
 
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