USMTS invades Decorah May 27 for 11th Annual Nordic Nationals
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Get ready to get your extreme on as the biggest baddest racing machines in the universe invade the Upper Iowa Speedway this Sunday, March 27, for a massive Memorial Day Weekend you won't forget.
Summer is almost here and the heat is gonna get extreme when the fire-breathing speed demons of the United States Modified Touring Series hit the Upper Iowa Speedway for the 11th Annual Nordic Nationals presented by Weis Buick GMC featuring a pivotal clash in the USMTS Hunt for the Casey's Cup plus the Iron Man Challenge featuring Holley USRA Stock Cars and Out-Pace USRA B-Mods, along with Cook Racing Supplies USRA Hobby Stocks on the card.
Zack VanderBeek collected his first of three wins at the Upper Iowa Speedway during his rookie campaign in 2005. Jason Hughes, Jon Tesch, Al Hejna and Ryan Gustin are two-time winners here, and Johnny Scott has made one appearance in the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds winners circle.
The pit gate opens at 3 p.m., grandstands open at 4, hot laps start at 5:45 and the first heat race hits the track at 6. General admission is $20, juniors (ages 11-16) are $10 and kids ages 10 and under are free. Pit passes are $35.
Race fans can pick up coupons good for $2 off adult admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Clermont, Decorah, Ossian, Postville, Waukon and West Union. To find the location nearest you, visit www.caseys.com.
The Upper Iowa Speedway is a semi-banked 1/4-mile dirt oval located 1.8 miles east of US 52 on SR 9, then 1.0 mile northwest on Montgomery St., then northeast on E. Main St. at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds in Decorah, Iowa (900 E Main St, Decorah, IA 52101). For more information, call (563) 382-0711 or visit www.upperiowaspeedway.com online.
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