Iron Man USRA B-Mods ready to walk through ‘The Valley’


GRAIN VALLEY, Mo.—The Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA B-Mods take to the Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo., this Wednesday, June 18, for a $600-to-win event at Dennis Shrout’s high-excitement bullring.

The show will also feature the bad-fast USMTS Modifieds battling for a $2,000 top prize.

Dan Wheeler sits atop the Iron Man standings for the USRA B-Mods, but Jared Timmerman and defending Iron Man champion Corey Crapser are hot on his heels entering Wednesday’s clash at the semi-banked 1/3-mile dirt oval.

In thirteen events so far during the 2014 campaign, nine different drivers have tasted victory.

1. Red1 Dan Wheeler, Savage Minn. ... 913
2. 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk Iowa ... 906
3. 07 Cory Crapser, Chippewa Falls Wis. ... 855 (4 wins)
4. 21 Jacob Bleess, Chatfield Minn. ... 574 (2 wins)
5. 5 Dakota Foster, Gardner Kan. ... 492
6. 7j Jake Richards, Edwardsville Kan. ... 399
7. 66 Ethan Isaacs, Bonner Springs Kan. ... 395
8. 36m Logan Martin, West Plains Mo. ... 381 (1 win)
9. 11 Mike Higley, Kansas City Mo. ... 378
10. 777 Aaron Krohn, Slayton Minn. ... 326
Other winners:
21c Chad Clancy, Smithville, Mo. (1 win)
16 Dan Hovden, Decorah, Iowa (1 win)
88 Randy Klein, Enderlin, N.D. (1 win)
Z28 Randy Zimmerman, Fort Scott, Kan. (1 win)
99 Brad Smith, Belton, Mo. (1 win)
12 Doug Smith, Lake City, Iowa (1 win)

Spectator gates open at 6 p.m., hot laps start at 6:30 and racing action will begin at 7.

Race fans can pick up discount coupons good for $2 off adult admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Blue Springs, Grain Valley and Oak Grove while supplies last. To find the location nearest you, check out www.caseys.com online.

Officials remind drivers that mufflers (not just turn-downs) are required at the Valley Speedway, so arrive prepared. Get the proper and quality equipment at www.daymotorsports.com.

The Valley Speedway is located 0.9 mile south of I-70 (exit 24) on Main St. (Buckner-Tarnsey Rd.), then 0.4 mile east on Old US 40. For more information, call 816-229-2222 or visit www.valleyspeedway.com online.

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