North Mahaska High School in New Sharon will host a community blood drive from 1:30 – 6:30 PM on Wednesday, April 18 at 2163 135th Street, inside of the Elementary Gym. To donate, please contact a member of the NHS, Ms. Hite, Ms. Martin, or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 5102 to locate the drive.
Mahaska Mammoth: Woolly Dreams Book Reading
Meet the Authors of Wolly Dreams & hear an Environmental Learning Center update on Thursday, March 29 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Conservation Center, Russell Wildlife Area. Mahaska Mammoth: Woolly Dreams was written after the bones of three woolly mammoths were discovered in Mahaska County. It is a fictional story enhanced with facts that will inspire readers of all ages to learn more about the woolly mammoth and the Ice Age. Come out to the conservation center at the Russell Wildlife Area from 6:00-7:00 PM to hear a reading of the story by Linda Fox and visit with the authors; Laura DeCook, Mary Jane Sullivan and Linda Fox. This will also be an opportunity to learn more about Mahaska County’s Environmental Learning Center that is being built at Caldwell Park! The MCCB director, Dave Sedivec, will provide this information. The Russell Wildlife Area is located at 2254 – 200th Street, New Sharon, Iowa which is four miles north of Oskaloosa on Hwy. 63 and one mile east on 200th Street. If you have questions, feel free to call the Mahaska County Conservation Board at 641-673-9327.
Strickler Joins USMTS Winners Circle in King of America VIII Opener
HUMBOLDT, Kan. (March 15)–The USMTS Hunt for the Casey’s Cup was back in action Thursday to kick off the King of America VIII Modified Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment at the Humboldt Speedway with 78 cars and drivers signed in for battle.
Polesitter Jason Krohn led the field to the green flag and paced the first of 40 laps, but North Carolina’s Kyle Strickler drove underneath the 2007 USMTS national champion to take control the second time around before the yellow flag waved for the first time with four laps in the books.
On the restart, Strickler pulled away from Krohn while Darron Fuqua pulled into third and began to challenge for the second spot.
With Strickler comfortably out front and lapped traffic approaching, 2012 King of America champ Stormy Scott came to a stop in turn two to bring out the race’s second caution flag.
Fuqua was able to sneak by Krohn back under green and applied pressure to the rear bumper of Strickler while Dereck Ramirez and R.C. Whitwell completed a five-car breakaway from the rest of the pack.
Kyle Strickler (8) fends off a challenge for the lead by Darron Fuqua during the 40-lap feature race.
Strickler continued to lead with Fuqua waiting for an opportunity to make a move. His chance came with four laps to go when the leaders reached the back of the field.
But Strickler quickly disposed of two lapped cars to pad his advantage, and then cruised the final lap to score his career-first USMTS feature win.
“The USMTS guys are so good, and this is one I’ve wanted for a long time,” a jubilant Strickler said in victory lane. “This ranks right up there with some of the biggest races we’ve won.
“I knew we had a really good race car. When they dropped the green flag, it was time to go. I just hope we can be there again Saturday for the big one.”
Strickler’s triumph was worth $2,500 while Fuqua matched his best USMTS finish with a runner-up paycheck. Krohn, Ramirez and Whitwell remained third, fourth and fifth, respectively.
Jason Strand, Ricky Thornton Jr., 2014 King of America winner Rodney Sanders, last year’s Thursday night winner Mitch Keeter and Terry Phillips rounded out the top ten.
The King of America VIII Modified Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment continues Friday and Saturday. On Friday, each driver will compete in three heat races from three different starting positions.
Passing points will be combined for all three heats with the top 12 in overall points locked into Saturday’s “A” Main. The next dozen drivers will be locked into Saturday’s “B” Main, the next 12 into Saturday’s “C” Main and the remainder will run in Last Chance races on Saturday.
Saturday will feature an “alphabet soup” of features and last-chance races as drivers try to claw their way into a spot for the $10,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start finale.
New for this year will be a Non-Qualifiers Race for the top 30 drivers unable to transfer out of the qualifying features. All 30 drivers will redraw for starting position. This race will pay $1,000 to win and $1,000 for second. The top two finishers will have the option to keep the money or start the King of America main event which pays $1,000 to start. The Non-Qualifiers Race will pay a minimum $300 to start with a great payout all the way through.
The Iron Man Challenge featuring Out-Pace USRA B-Mods will run a complete show both nights, racing for $1,500 to win Friday and $1,000 to win Saturday. National points in the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series will also be up for grabs.
Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7:30 on Friday. Saturday’s start times are one hour earlier with the first green flag waving at 6:30. Every lap of every race all three days will be broadcast live via pay-per-view at www.RacinDirt.com.
The Humboldt Speedway is a located 0.1 mile west of US 169 at the Humboldt Exit, then 0.5 mile south, then 0.9 mile east on Georgia Rd. For more information, call (620) 431-2470 or visit www.humboldtspeedway.com.
To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Modified Touring Series
USMTS Hunt for the Casey’s Cup powered by Summit
King of America VIII Modified Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment – Day 1 of 3
Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver, hometown, chassis/engine, laps completed and money won. The top 12 in heat race passing points advanced to the Casey’s General Stores “A” Main with the top 8 redrawing for the first 8 starting spots.
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (2) 7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn.
2. (1) 48 Brent Dutenhoffer (R), Watertown, S.D.
3. (4) 111jr Keith Tourville (R), Janesville, Minn.
4. (5) 12 Jason Hughes, Watts, Okla.
5. (3) 55 Tyler Davis, Haysville, Kan.
6. (7) 227 Chase Domer, Nevada, Mo.
7. (8) 6x Zack Johnson, Kensington, Minn.
8. (9) 6s Casey Skyberg, Rapid City, S.D.
9. (6) 9 Kent Arment, Aberdeen, S.D.
10. (10) J17 Jake Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M.
FAST SHAFTS HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):
1. (1) E85 Jason Strand, Portland, N.D.
2. (4) 19 Dustin Sorensen (R), Rochester, Minn.
3. (5) 29 Tony Leiker, Gillette, Wyo.
4. (8) 40 Jessy Willard, Prescott, Kan.
5. (6) 16 Austin Siebert, Grandview, Mo.
6. (10) 91 Joe Duvall, Claremore, Okla.
7. (7) 8 Chase Junghans, Manhattan, Kan.
8. (2) 32 Jesse Young, Warner, S.D.
9. (3) 20 Trevor Anderson, Watertown, S.D.
10. (9) 2g Troy Girolamo, Williston, N.D.
EDELBROCK HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps):
1. (1) 15* Ryan Mikkelson, Jamestown, N.D.
2. (4) 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M.
3. (5) 4m Bobby Malchus, Red Oak, Texas.
4. (7) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa.
5. (10) 97 Cade Dillard, Robeline, La.
6. (2) 292 Kyle Thompson (R), Joplin, Mo.
7. (9) 38c Jason Pursley, Hermitage, Mo.
8. (3) 8c Chris Clark, Jackson, Wyo.
9. (6) 71 Jessie Hoskins (R), Longdale, Okla.
10. (8) 21 Austin Bonner, Elk City, Okla.
AMERICAN RACER HEAT RACE #4 (8 laps):
1. (2) 7 Bryce Bjerken, Felton, Minn.
2. (7) 1tpo Tyler Peterson, Hickson, N.D.
3. (9) 87 Darron Fuqua, Mayetta, Kan.
4. (6) 4w Tyler Wolff, Fayetteville, Ark.
5. (3) 24m Manuel Williams II, Fouke, Ark.
6. (10) 10w Ward Imrie (R), Winnipeg, MB.
7. (1) 1m Curt Myers, Cameron, Wis.
8. (4) 71 Jim Body, Diamond, Mo.
9. (5) 24 Manuel Williams Sr., Fouke, Ark.
10. (8) 5k Kyle Prauner (R), Norfolk, Neb.
VP RACING FUELS HEAT RACE #5 (8 laps):
1. (1) 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo.
2. (4) 20rt Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz.
3. (8) 2s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M.
4. (2) 4b Cory Bruggeman (R), Stillwater, Minn.
5. (6) 21x Travis Saurer, Elizabeth, Minn.
6. (9) 0 Jake O’Neil (R), Tucson, Ariz.
7. (3) 9d8 Paden Phillips, Chanute, Kan.
8. (5) 95 Keith Foss, Winona, Minn.
9. (7) 75 Cody Skytland (R), Fargo, N.D.
DNS – 20t Bailey Rowland, Woodward, Okla.
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT HEAT RACE #6 (8 laps):
1. (3) 8 Kyle Strickler (R), Mooresville, N.C.
2. (4) 69 Lucas Schott, Chatfield, Minn.
3. (2) 49jr Jake Timm, Winona, Minn.
4. (6) 1st Johnny Scott, Cameron, Mo.
5. (1) 26 Shawn Fletcher (R), Brainerd, Minn.
6. (8) 34 Mickey Lassiter, Piedmont, Okla.
7. (9) 23 Logan Robertson, Shamrock, Texas.
8. (7) 88 Randy Klein (R), Lisbon, N.D.
9. (5) 55 Brian Shaw, Brownsdale, Minn.
DNS – 4v Billy Vogel, West Fargo, N.D.
S&S FISHING & RENTAL HEAT RACE #7 (8 laps):
1. (1) 26 R.C. Whitwell, Tucson, Ariz.
2. (4) 1 Mitch Keeter, Webb City, Mo.
3. (5) 2x Brady Gerdes, Villard, Minn.
4. (2) 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla.
5. (8) 21t Lance Town, Wellsville, Kan.
6. (6) 25 Scott Green, Derby, Kan.
7. (9) 98 Alex Stanford (R), Chowchilla, Calif.
8. (7) 25p Mike Petersilie, Hoisington, Kan.
9. (3) 99 Josh Angst, Winona, Minn.
JEROVETZ MOTORSPORTS RACING PARTS HEAT RACE #8 (8 laps):
1. (1) 05 Jake Hartung, Elmwood, Wis.
2. (5) 4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla.
3. (8) 20 Rodney Sanders, Worthington, Minn.
4. (9) 175 Ethan Dotson (R), Bakersfield, Calif.
5. (4) 30 Matt Leer (R), Bruce, Wis.
6. (7) 29h Joe Horgdal, Kasson, Minn.
7. (3) 22b Rick Beebe, Shawnee, Kan.
8. (2) 23 Adam Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
9. (6) 4s Craig Shaw, Dexter, Minn.
REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #1 (15 laps, top 3 advance):
1. (2) 69 Lucas Schott, Chatfield, Minn.
2. (1) 20 Rodney Sanders, Worthington, Minn.
3. (4) 111jr Keith Tourville (R), Janesville, Minn.
4. (5) 4w Tyler Wolff, Fayetteville, Ark., MBCustoms/Hatfield, $75.
5. (6) 4b Cory Bruggeman (R), Stillwater, Minn., MBCustoms/Tim’s, $90.
6. (7) 16 Austin Siebert, Grandview, Mo., MBCustoms/Durham, $75.
7. (9) 227 Chase Domer, Nevada, Mo., GRT/Schultz, $75.
8. (3) 29 Tony Leiker, Gillette, Wyo., MasterSbilt/Mullins, $75.
9. (10) 38c Jason Pursley, Hermitage, Mo., GRT/Midstate, $75.
10. (13) 95 Keith Foss, Winona, Minn., Longhorn/BK, $90.
11. (8) 24m Manuel Williams II, Fouke, Ark., Bandit/Kraft, $75.
12. (14) 9 Kent Arment, Aberdeen, S.D., Hughes/Mullins, $90.
13. (11) 8 Chase Junghans, Manhattan, Kan., Longhorn/Sput’s, $75.
14. (15) 75 Cody Skytland (R), Fargo, N.D., MastersBilt/Scott’s, $90.
15. (12) 6s Casey Skyberg, Rapid City, S.D., Shaw/Mullins, $75.
16. (16) J17 Jake Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M., LG2/AOS, $90.
DNS – 20t Bailey Rowland, Woodward, Okla., BlackWidow/ProPower, $75.
REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #2 (15 laps, top 3 advance):
1. (2) 1 Mitch Keeter, Webb City, Mo.
2. (1) 19 Dustin Sorensen (R), Rochester, Minn.
3. (5) 1st Johnny Scott, Cameron, Mo.
4. (4) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa.
5. (16) 2g Troy Girolamo, Williston, N.D., GRT/ChevPerf, $90.
6. (17) 4v Billy Vogel, West Fargo, N.D., MBCustoms/Sput’s, $90.
7. (9) 29h Joe Horgdal, Kasson, Minn., Killer/Baier’s, $75.
8. (13) 88 Randy Klein (R), Lisbon, N.D., MBCustoms/Tim’s, $90.
9. (14) 20 Trevor Anderson, Watertown, S.D., Arrow/Victory, $90.
10. (7) 21x Travis Saurer, Elizabeth, Minn., MBCustoms/Dakota, $90.
11. (11) 1m Curt Myers, Cameron, Wis., Hughes/Sput’s, $90.
12. (12) 32 Jesse Young, Warner, S.D., MasterSbilt/Sturdy, $75.
13. (3) 4m Bobby Malchus, Red Oak, Texas, Rocket/Wells, $75.
14. (8) 26 Shawn Fletcher (R), Brainerd, Minn., SSR/Wagamon, $90.
15. (6) 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla., BlackWidow/ProPower, $90.
16. (10) 23 Logan Robertson, Shamrock, Texas, MBCustoms/Knowles, $90.
17. (15) 55 Brian Shaw, Brownsdale, Minn., DirtDueler/Premier, $75.
REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #3 (15 laps, top 3 advance):
1. (2) 48 Brent Dutenhoffer (R), Watertown, S.D.
2. (1) 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M.
3. (4) 49jr Jake Timm, Winona, Minn.
4. (5) 12 Jason Hughes, Watts, Okla., Hughes/Mullins, $90.
5. (7) 0 Jake O’Neil (R), Tucson, Ariz.
6. (6) 91 Joe Duvall, Claremore, Okla., MBCustoms/ChevPerf, $90.
7. (15) 99 Josh Angst, Winona, Minn., MBCustoms/Sput’s, $90.
8. (3) 2x Brady Gerdes, Villard, Minn., SSR/Sput’s, $90.
9. (10) 98 Alex Stanford (R), Chowchilla, Calif., PCD/Tim’s, $90.
10. (9) 292 Kyle Thompson (R), Joplin, Mo., Shaw/Karl, $90.
11. (16) 21 Austin Bonner, Elk City, Okla., MBCustoms/Karl, $75.
12. (8) 30 Matt Leer (R), Bruce, Wis., MBCustoms/Sput’s, $90.
13. (13) 25p Mike Petersilie, Hoisington, Kan., 1stClass/AEM, $90.
14. (12) 8c Chris Clark, Jackson, Wyo., GRT/Cornett, $90.
15. (14) 71 Jessie Hoskins (R), Longdale, Okla., Longhorn/Mullins, $90.
16. (11) 9d8 Paden Phillips, Chanute, Kan., BillsBuilt/Stewart, $75.
REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #4 (15 laps, top 3 advance):
1. (1) 20rt Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz.
2. (2) 175 Ethan Dotson (R), Bakersfield, Calif.
3. (4) 97 Cade Dillard, Robeline, La.
4. (3) 40 Jessy Willard, Prescott, Kan., MBCustoms/Sput’s, $75.
5. (6) 10w Ward Imrie (R), Winnipeg, MB., MBCustoms/Millar, $90.
6. (10) 6x Zack Johnson, Kensington, Minn., MBCustoms/Sturdy, $90.
7. (5) 21t Lance Town, Wellsville, Kan., MBCustoms/Driskell, $90.
8. (8) 34 Mickey Lassiter, Piedmont, Okla., Hughes/Sput’s, $90.
9. (7) 55 Tyler Davis, Haysville, Kan., Hughes/ChevPerf, $90.
10. (12) 71 Jim Body, Diamond, Mo., Shaw/Yeoman, $75.
11. (9) 25 Scott Green, Derby, Kan., Hughes/Mullins, $75.
12. (13) 23 Adam Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., VanderBuilt/Speedway, $90.
13. (11) 22b Rick Beebe, Shawnee, Kan., GRT/Hatfield, $90.
14. (16) 5k Kyle Prauner (R), Norfolk, Neb., Razor/Sput’s, $90.
15. (15) 4s Craig Shaw, Dexter, Minn., Lethal/KSE, $75.
16. (14) 24 Manuel Williams Sr., Fouke, Ark., Bandit/Kraft, $75.
CASEY’S GENERAL STORES “A” MAIN (40 laps):
1. (3) 8 Kyle Strickler (R), Mooresville, N.C., Longhorn/VED, 40, $2500.
2. (4) 87 Darron Fuqua, Mayetta, Kan., MBCustoms/Driskell, 40, $1500.
3. (1) 7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn., MBCustoms/Sput’s, 40, $1000.
4. (6) 4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla., Hughes/Cornett, 40, $700.
5. (10) 26 R.C. Whitwell, Tucson, Ariz., Shaw/ChevPerf, 40, $600.
6. (2) E85 Jason Strand, Portland, N.D., BlackWidow/Sower, 40, $400.
7. (16) 20rt Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., Shaw/Mullins, 40, $450.
8. (17) 20 Rodney Sanders, Worthington, Minn., MBCustoms/Hatfield, 40, $400.
9. (14) 1 Mitch Keeter, Webb City, Mo., GRT/Yeoman, 40, $275.
10. (9) 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo., GRT/Durham, 40, $350.
11. (24) 97 Cade Dillard, Robeline, La., MBCustoms/ChevPerf, 40, $325.
12. (20) 175 Ethan Dotson (R), Bakersfield, Calif., Victory/ChevPerf, 40, $300.
13. (5) 15* Ryan Mikkelson, Jamestown, N.D., Millenium/ChevPerf, 40, $200.
14. (18) 19 Dustin Sorensen (R), Rochester, Minn., MBCustoms/Action, 40, $250.
15. (23) 49jr Jake Timm, Winona, Minn., MBCustoms/Sput’s, 40, $250.
16. (26) 0 Jake O’Neil (R), Tucson, Ariz., LG2/Cornett, 40, $250.
17. (15) 48 Brent Dutenhoffer (R), Watertown, S.D., Hughes/Sput’s, 40, $250.
18. (19) 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M., GRT/Sput’s, 39, $250.
19. (22) 1st Johnny Scott, Cameron, Mo., VanderBuilt/Durham, 39, $250.
20. (21) 111jr Keith Tourville (R), Janesville, Minn., Player/MAS, 28, $250.
21. (7) 7 Bryce Bjerken, Felton, Minn., T&E/ChevPerf, 27, $200.
22. (8) 1tpo Tyler Peterson, Hickson, N.D., BlackWidow/ProPower, 25, $250.
23. (25) 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa, VanderBuilt/Sput’s, 18, $250.
24. (13) 69 Lucas Schott, Chatfield, Minn., MBCustoms/Hill, 13, $250.
25. (12) 2s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M., VanderBuilt/Mullins, 12, $250.
26. (11) 05 Jake Hartung, Elmwood, Wis., SSR/Scott’s, 9, $200.
(R) = Grant Junghans USMTS Rookie of the Year contender
Lap Leaders: Krohn 1, Strickler 2-40.
Total Laps Led: Strickler 39, Krohn 1.
Margin of Victory: 1.704 seconds.
Time of Race: 18 minutes, 25.507 seconds (2 cautions).
Provisional Starters: VanderBeek, O’Neil.
FK Rod Ends Hard Charger: Thornton (started 16th, finished 7th).
Entries: 78.
Next Race: Friday, March 16, Humboldt speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
USMTS Hunt for the Casey’s Cup Points: Dillard 257, Ramirez 244, Krohn 234, J. Scott 233, Schott 229, VanderBeek 223, O’Neil 220, Timm 209, S. Scott 205, Phillips 200.
Grant Junghans USMTS Rookie of the Year Points: Dotson 462, Carlos Ahumada Jr. 335, Zane Ferrell 324, Bo Day 288, Manuel Williams II 229.
USMTS Engine Builder of the Year Points: Durham 42, Knowles 42, Sput’s 39, ChevPerf 36, Cornett 27.
USMTS Manufacturers Championship Points: MBCustoms 55, VanderBuilt 50, Hughes 39, BlackWidow 33, GRT 31.
Contingency Awards:
American Racer – Keeter.
Beyea Custom Headers – Dutenhoffer.
BSB Manufacturing – Bjerken.
Champ Pans – Whitwell.
Deatherage Opticians – Dotson.
E3 Spark Plugs – Krohn.
Edelbrock – Mikkelson.
Fast Shafts – Strand.
FK Rod Ends – Thornton.
Forty9 Designs – Sorensen, J. Scott.
GRT Race Cars – Jones.
Hooker Harness – Mikkelson.
Integra Shocks & Springs – Jones.
Jerovetz Motorsports Racing Parts – Timm.
Keyser Manufacturing – Phillips.
KSE Racing Products – Keeter.
Maxima Racing Oils – Strickler.
Mesilla Valley Transportation – Strickler.
Out-Pace Racing Products – O’Neil.
QA1 – Dotson.
RacerWebsite.com – Robertson.
Real Racing Wheels – all non-qualifiers.
Simpson Performance Products – Krohn.
Swift Springs – Strickler, Fuqua.
Sybesma Graphics – Krohn.
Tire Demon – Dillard.
VP Racing Fuels – Strickler.
Wehrs Machine & Racing Products – Fuqua.
Wilwood Disc Brakes – Thornton.
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USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Alpinestars, American Racer Racing Tires, Argo Manufacturing, Casey’s General Stores, Chevrolet Performance, CP-Carrillo, Deatherage Opticians, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Intercomp, Jerovetz Motorsports Racing Parts, KSE Racing Products, Leaf Racewear & Safety Equipment, Malvern Bank, Mesilla Valley Transportation, MSD Performance, Nitroquest Media, Pace Performance, RacinDirt.com, S&S Fishing & Rental, Summit Racing Equipment, VP Racing Fuels.
USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Arizona Sport Shirts, ASi Racewear, Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Duvall Electric, Eagle Moon Farm, ElbowsUp.com, Evolution Powersports, Oreo Cookies, PBM Performance Products, Production Jars, Rancho Milagro Racing, River’s Edge Scrap Management, Snickers, Spike Hardcore Energy, Top of the World Ranch, YouDirt.com.
USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: 905 Ink, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Alpine Stars, Beyea Custom Headers, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, BSB Manufacturing, Champ Pans, Edelbrock, FK Rod Ends, Forty9 Designs, Genesis Racing Shocks, GRT Race Cars, Holley Performance Products, Hooker Harness, Integra Shocks & Springs, Keyser Manufacturing, Maxima Racing Oils, Mr. Gasket, Out-Pace Racing Products, QA1, RacerWebsite.com, Real Racing Wheels, RHRSwag.com, Simpson Performance Products, Swift Springs, Sybesma Graphics, Tire Demon, Wehrs Machine & Race Products, Wilwood Disc Brakes.
New Sharon Native Entered into ‘King of America VIII’
King of America VIII presented by Summit Racing Equipment
Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
Thursday–Saturday, March 15-17, 2018
Pre-entered drivers as of March 13, showing car number, driver’s name, hometown, primary sponsor, chassis builder and engine builder. Iowa riders are in bold.
USMTS Modifieds:
0 Jake O’Neil, Tucson, Ariz., Total Seal Piston Rings/LG2/Cornett.
1m Curt Myers, Cameron, Wis., H&E Ready Mix/GRT/Sput’s.
1st Johnny Scott, Las Cruces, N.M., Rancho Milagro/VanderBuilt/Durham.
2g Troy Girolamo, Williston, N.D., G-Style Transport/Rocket/Baxter.
2s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M., Rancho Milagro/VanderBuilt/Mullins.
2x Brady Gerdes, Villard, Minn., Villard Implement/SSR/Sput’s.
4b Cory Bruggeman, Stillwater, Minn., Bruggeman Builders/MBCustoms/Tim’s.
4m Bobby Malchus, Red Oak, Texas, Southwest General Contracting/Rocket/Wells.
4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla., Boom Test/Hughes/Cornett.
4v Billy Vogel, West Fargo, N.D., EZ Open Garage Door/MBCustoms/Sput’s.
4w Tyler Wolff, Fayetteville, Ark., ARMI Contractors/MBCustoms/
05 Jake Hartung, Elmwood, Wis., Genesis Racing Shocks/SSR/Scott’s.
5k Kyle Prauner, Norfolk, Neb., InsureMyForage.com/Razor/
7k Jason Krohn, Slayton, Minn., Krohn Farms/MBCustoms/Sput’s.
8 Chris Clark, Jackson, Wyo., Carquest/GRT/Clark.
9 Jerad Fuller, Memphis, Mo., J&J Ag/GRT/Mullins.
9D8 Paden Phillips, Chanute, Kan., Phil’s Coins/BillsBuilt/KBS.
10w Ward Imrie, Winnipeg, Man., K4 Equipment/MBCustoms/Millar.
12 Jason Hughes, Watts, Okla., Red Tail Tackle/Hughes/Mullins.
15* Ryan Mikkelson, Jamestown, N.D., Red Headed Rebel Brew/Millenium/ChevPerf.
16 Austn Siebert, Grandview, Mo., Kenny’s Tile/MBCustoms/Mullins.
G17 Fito Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M., Gallardo Construction/LG2/AOS.
J17 Jake Gallardo, Las Cruces, N.M., G3 Fitness/LG2/AOS.
19 Dustin Sorensen, Rochester, Minn., Action Engineering/MBCustoms/Action.
19r Ryan Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, Tri Star Engines/Hughes/TriStar.
20 Rodney Sanders, Happy, Texas, Wichita Tank Racing/MBCustoms/Hatfield.
21 Austin Bonner, Elk City, Okla., Patriot Roofing & Windows/MBCustoms/Karl.
21x Travis Saurer, Elizabeth, Minn., Red Headed Rebel Brew/MBCustoms/Dakota.
22b Rick Beebe, Shawnee, Kan., Rick Beebe Heating & Air Conditioning/LG2/Mullins.
24 Manuel Williams Sr., Fouke, Ark., Pro-1 Transmission/Bandit/Craft.
24m Manuel Williams II, Fouke, Ark., Charlie Williams Painting/Bandit/Craft.
29h Joe Horgdal, Kasson, Minn., Broadway Car Care/Killer/Baier’s.
32 Jesse Young, Warner, S.D., Young Farms/MasterSbilt/Sturdy.
33f Jardin Fuller, Memphis, Mo., Walker Motors/Hughes/Mullins.
33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa, Casey’s General Stores/VanderBuilt/Sput’s.
38c Jason Pursley, Hermitage, Mo., Tom Campbell Racing/GRT/Midstate.
20 Trevor Anderson, Watertown, S.D., Dirt Track Supply/Arrow/Victory.
20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla., Widow Wax/BlackWidow/ProPower.
20rt Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., Certified Inspection Service/Jet/Mullins.
20t Bailey Rowland, Woodward, Okla., Widow Wax/BlackWidow/ProPower.
21t Lance Town, Louisburg, Kan., Town Oilfield Service/MBCustoms/Driskell.
23 Logan Robertson, Shamrock, Texas, Shannon Motorsports/MBCustoms/Knowles.
23 Adam Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan., Rivers Edge Scrap Management/VanderBuilt/
25p Mike Petersilie, Hoisington, Kan., Team Xtreme/1stClass/Sput’s.
26 Shawn Fletcher, Brainerd, Minn., Fletcher Trucking/SSR/Wagamon.
34 Mickey Lassiter, Piedmont, Okla., Lassiter Concrete & Asphalt/Hughes/Sput’s.
49jr Jake Timm, Winona, Minn., Hurco/MBCustoms/Sput’s.
55 Tyler Davis, Haysville, Kan., Chem Wash/Hughes/ChevPerf.
69 Lucas Schott, Chatfield, Minn., Auto Pro Express/MBCustoms/Hill.
71 Jim Body, Diamond, Mo., Body’s Truck Repair/Shaw/Yeoman.
71 Jesse Hoskins, Longdale, Okla., Hoskins Construction/Longhorn/Mullins.
75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo., Andy’s Frozen Custard/GRT/Hatfield.
87 Darron Fuqua, Mayetta, Kan., Big Time Bail Bonds/MBCustoms/Driskell.
91 Joe Duvall, Claremore, Okla., Duvall Electric/MBCustoms/ChevPerf.
95 Keith Foss, Winona, Minn., Bob Brink Incorporated/Longhorn/Foss.
97 Cade Dillard, Robeline, La., S&S Fishing & Rental/MBCustoms/Knowles.
111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, N.M., McDonald’s/GRT/Sput’s.
111jr Keith Tourville, Webster, Wis., Player Motorsports/Player/MAS.
174 Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., Golden Empire Towing/MBCustoms/ChevPerf.
Out-Pace USRA B-Mods:
02 Cole Denner, New Hampton Iowa, Barnyard BBQ/Smoke/Shaw.
2 Gunnar Watkins, Menomonie Wis., Shelley Watkins RE/MAX Realty/SSR/Tim’s.
7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk Iowa, Accu Jet Sewer & Drain/CAM/Timmerman.
20RT Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler Ariz., Tanner Racing/Jet/ChevPerf.
20T Mike Tanner, Smithville Mo., Tanner Racing/Jet/Yancy’s.
33s Ben Stockton, Kansas City Mo., Tanner Racing/DirtWorks/Yancy’s.
71III Jim Body III, Diamond Mo., Body’s Truck Repair/Hoffman/Yeoman.
36k Jayden Larson, Mankato, Minn., Larson Sod/Skyrocket/Sput’s.
292 Kyle Thompson, Joplin, Mo., National Repair Center/Shaw/Karl.
The King of America VIII Modified Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment happens Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 15-17, when America’s Best of the Best dirt modified drivers invade the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., for a blockbuster event that will culminate with Saturday’s $10,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start championship race.
Six different drivers have claimed the throne in the first seven installments of the United States Modified Touring Series rown jewel event. Marshalltown, Iowa’s Ryan Gustin won in 2013 and became the first repeat winner in last year’s event. Zack VanderBeek of New Sharon, Iowa, captured the crown in 2016 after a thrilling late-race battle with 2014 race winner Rodney Sanders of Happy, Texas.
Four-time USMTS national champion Jason Hughes of Watts, Okla., was the 2015 champion, Stormy Scott of Las Cruces, N.M., topped the 2012 event and nine-time USMTS titlist Kelly Shryock of Fertile, Iowa, claimed the inaugural King of America crown in 2011.
Thursday will feature a $2,500-to-win national points race in the USMTS Hunt for the Casey’s Cup. On Friday, each driver will compete in three heat races from three different starting positions. Passing points will be combined for all three heats with the top 12 in overall points locked into Saturday’s “A” Main.
The next 12 drivers will be locked into Saturday’s “B” Main, the next 12 into Saturday’s “C” Main and the remainder will run in last-chance races on Saturday.
Saturday will feature an “alphabet soup” of features and last-chance races as drivers try to claw their way into a spot for the $10,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start finale.
New for this year will be a Non-Qualifiers Race for the top 30 drivers unable to transfer out of the qualifying features. All 30 drivers will redraw for starting position. This race will pay $1,000 to win and $1,000 for second. The top two finishers will have the option to keep the money or start the King of America main event which pays $1,000 to start. The Non-Qualifiers Race will pay a minimum $300 to start with a great payout all the way through.
USRA entry forms, rules, license applications and more can be found at www.usraracing.com/downloads.
Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7:30 on Thursday and Friday. Saturday’s start times are one hour earlier with the first green flag waving at 6:30. Every lap of every race all three days will be broadcast live via pay-per-view at www.RacinDirt.com.
The Humboldt Speedway is a located 0.1 mile west of US 169 at the Humboldt Exit, then 0.5 mile south, then 0.9 mile east on Georgia Rd. For more information, call (620) 431-2470 or visit www.humboldtspeedway.com
To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usmts, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usmts and Instagram at www.instagram.com/usmts or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/usmtstv. Keep up to speed with everything USMTS by joining our email list at www.usmts.com/subscribe.
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USMTS OFFICIAL SPONSORS: Alpinestars, American Racer Racing Tires, Argo Manufacturing, Casey’s General Stores, Chevrolet Performance, CP-Carrillo, Deatherage Opticians, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Intercomp, Jerovetz Motorsports Racing Parts, KSE Racing Products, Leaf Racewear & Safety Equipment, Malvern Bank, Mesilla Valley Transportation, MSD Performance, Nitroquest Media, Pace Performance, RacinDirt.com, S&S Fishing & Rental, Summit Racing Equipment, VP Racing Fuels.
USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Arizona Sport Shirts, ASi Racewear, Boubin Tire & Automotive, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Duvall Electric, Eagle Moon Farm, ElbowsUp.com, Evolution Powersports, Oreo Cookies, PBM Performance Products, Production Jars, Rancho Milagro Racing, River’s Edge Scrap Management, Snickers, Spike Hardcore Energy, Top of the World Ranch, YouDirt.com.
USMTS CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: 905 Ink, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Alpine Stars, Beyea Custom Headers, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, BSB Manufacturing, Champ Pans, Edelbrock, FK Rod Ends, Forty9 Designs, Genesis Racing Shocks, GRT Race Cars, Holley Performance Products, Hooker Harness, Integra Shocks & Springs, Keyser Manufacturing, Maxima Racing Oils, Mr. Gasket, Out-Pace Racing Products, QA1, RacerWebsite.com, Real Racing Wheels, RHRSwag.com, Simpson Performance Products, Swift Springs, Sybesma Graphics, Tire Demon, Wehrs Machine & Race Products, Wilwood Disc Brakes.
Family Fishing Day & Kids’ Fishing Derby
It’s an event of free fun for the whole family. The Family Fishing Day & Kids’ Fishing Derby will be Saturday, June 2 from noon – 3:00 PM at the Russell Wildlife Area. From 12:00 – 1:00 PM, there will be a campfire picnic lunch and from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, the fishing will ensue. If you come for the picnic, please bring your own drink and a side dish to share. The Mahaska County Conservation Board will provide the table service and hot dogs.
Maple the Kitty Cat
Meet Maple, KBOE 104.9 FM‘s Pet of the Week from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter.
She’s about 5 1/2 months old – and the only kitten remaining from strays that came in last season. But we don’t understand why she hasn’t found a home yet… because Maple is a sweet and curious kitten. Would you get a look at those eyes? She’s perfect!
Visit www.stephenmemorial.org to learn more, call the shelter at 641-673-3991, or check out the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter Facebook page.
Scammers Again Targeting MidAmerican Energy Customers
Residential, commercial customers report flurry of imposter calls seeking immediate payment
(DES MOINES, Iowa) – Residential and commercial customers of MidAmerican Energy today report receiving calls from imposters demanding immediate payment on behalf of MidAmerican Energy.
Imposter scam callers threaten to shut off power unless the customer makes an immediate payment over the phone with a prepaid debit card.
Scammers are persistent and aggressive and can:
- Spoof caller-ID to make the call appear as if it is coming from the utility or any number.
- Require customers to make an immediate payment using a prepaid card (such as a Green Dot card).
- Threaten disconnection if the customer doesn’t pay immediately over the phone.
Customers who receive a suspicious call should hang up, and report it to their local police department or sheriff’s office. MidAmerican does not call customers demanding immediate payment by phone.
Once you’ve reported the call to law enforcement, report it to MidAmerican Energy at the number on your monthly utility bill, or call 888-427-5632. Don’t call the number that appears on your caller-ID display.
To check your billing status, call MidAmerican. Or, access your billing records online through My Account on the company’s website at www.midamericanenergy.com.
Customers should follow these steps to stay safe:
- Don’t pay immediately by phone, especially if you did not initiate the call.
- Remember, MidAmerican Energy accepts many forms of payment, but won’t demand a specific payment method by phone.
- Never give out personal or financial information when someone calls you. Do not share credit card, bank, prepaid money card or even gift card account numbers when you receive a call. For more information, visit www.midamericanenergy.com/scams. The Consumer Protection Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s office has also set up a utility scam recording – call 515-281-5926.
Source: MidAmerican Energy
Grinnell Valentine’s Banquet
Enjoy a wonderful meal and lots of fellowship on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 6:00 PM in New Sharon, Iowa at the New Sharon First Christian Church. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased at the Christian Church office or by calling 641-990-7748 or 641-780-2866. Hearing devices available.
MCCB Bird Food Giveaway Returns in 2018
(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) – The Mahaska County Conservation Board (MCCB) recently announced it will again hold its annual MCCB Bird Food Giveaway later this month.
On Saturday, Jan. 27, from 8:00AM–noon, visitors may take to the east side of the conservation center at Russell Wildlife in New Sharon to pick up cracked corn for feeding birds, free of charge. Although participants must bring their own buckets to fill, a news release sent by the Board states that staff will assist in both filling and carrying buckets.
For more information about the MCCB Bird Food Giveaway, call 641-673-9327.
About MCCB:
The Mahaska County Conservation Board was established in January 1975. According to the MCCB website, the purpose of the Conservation Board is to provide quality parks, recreation, conservation, and environmental education opportunities for the public.
The five members of the Conservation Board are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for five year terms. They serve without pay, but receive their actual expenses incurred while carrying out their duties. The board meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30PM, and public participation is welcomed.
The Mahaska County Conservation Board seeks to ensure that future generations have ample opportunity to enjoy parks, natural resources and the scenic beauty that Mahaska County has to offer.
Environmental Education is the cornerstone of the MCCB’s conservation philosophy. Therefore, the MCCB is dedicated to educating the public to better understand, appreciate, and protect the environment that sustains the world.
BY HAILEY BROWN
Promotions/Social Media Director
KBOE 104.9FM/KMZN 99.5FM & 740AM
Nature Crafts & Cocoa
The Mahaska County Conservation Board is inviting you to a program that is sure to bring out the crafty and creative side of you! Laura DeCook, the MCCB naturalist, will demonstrate how to create some very simple crafts using things found at home and right outside in nature. So bring your family and friends out to the conservation center for some fun and fellowship. Whatever you make, you will take home! Refreshments will be served. This FREE activity is for all ages.
Please call MCCB at 641-673-9327 to reserve a spot and craft supplies. Registration deadline will be Jan. 10.
The Russell Wildlife Area is located at 2254 – 200th St., New Sharon, IA which is four miles north of Oskaloosa on Hwy 63 and one mile east on 200th Street.