All Entries in the "USMTS" Category
Ramirez returns to winner’s circle at Royal Purple Raceway, wins 5th Annual USMTS
Texas Winter Nationals finale BAYTOWN, Texas (Nov. 19) – After recording his 300th career start on Thursday, Dereck Ramirez tasted victory for the first time Friday night at the Royal Purple Raceway. He must’ve liked the flavor because the 25-year-old from Woodward, Okla.., went back for seconds Saturday night and feasted on the $4,000 top [...]
Ramirez breaks through for first win at USMTS Texas Winter Nationals
BAYTOWN, Texas (Nov. 18) – Dereck Ramirez reached a milestone on Thursday night with his 300th career start with the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Tour powered by Swan Energy. But the milestone he shattered Friday night was much sweeter as the 25-year-old from Woodward, Okla., passed 2011 USMTS National Champion Ryan Gustin midway through [...]
Hughes sails to USMTS Southern Series victory at Houston Raceway Park
BAYTOWN, Texas (Feb. 20) – Jason Hughes was in a class by himself in 2009, winning ten main events en route to claiming his second straight USMTS Southern Series crown. After three days of racing at the Houston Raceway Park, it looks like Hughes will be the man to beat again in 2010. Tags: Houston [...]
Payne powers to USMTS Southern Series victory at Houston Raceway Park
BAYTOWN, Texas (Feb. 19) – Jeremy Payne powered his way into victory lane Friday night at the Houston Raceway Park, holding off two-time defending USMTS Southern Series champion Jason Hughes and pocketing $3,000 in the process. Payne started fourth on the grid and quickly moved into the second spot behind Darrell Nelson, who wrestled the [...]
Shryock draws first blood, conquers USMTS Southern Series opener at Houston Raceway Park
BAYTOWN, Texas – While Kelly Shryock was counting the $2,000 he earned for winning the USMTS Southern Series main event on Thursday night, it was equally satisfying to the nine-time USMTS National Champion what he was not counting. Last year, Shryock struggled through a career-worst 55-race winless streak that began in August of 2008 and [...]
Practice makes perfect: USMTS Southern Series ready to heat up Houston Raceway Park
BAYTOWN, Texas (Feb. 17) – The USMTS Southern Series is set to kick off the 2010 racing season with an earlier start date than ever this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18-20, at the Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas, for the 3rd Annual Texas Winter Nationals presented by Ed Rinehart for County Commissioner. Dozens [...]
HRP Speedway to bookend 2010 USMTS Southern Series
The USMTS Southern Series recently announced their tentative 2010 race schedule, which is highlighted by two triple header weekends to start and end their season at Houston Raceway Park’s Speedway. The USMTS Southern Series will return to the Speedway February 18-20th and conclude with the 4th annual Texas Winter Nationals, November 18-20th. Tags: Houston Raceway [...]
Spectacular Events Abound at Lone Star Speedway in 2010
Kilgore TX (1/23/10) by DarinShort.com. The long-awaited reopening of Lone Star Speedway (LSS) took place a year ago, after new owners Lisa and Sam Hafertepe gave the facility a much needed and massive makeover. Fans were treated to several great events throughout the season at the ultra-fast ½ mile high-banked clay oval. 2010 will be [...]
2010 USMTS Southern Series slate revealed
HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 7) – Officials from the United States Modified Touring Series have announced the 2009 schedule of events for the USMTS Southern Series with a slate of more than 30 shows on tap as the USMTS embarks on a fourth straight season of competition for the premier dirt modified drivers in the South. [...]
Exciting new venues, timeless classics highlight 2010 USMTS National Tour schedule
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Jan. 1) – Officials from the United States Modified Touring Series released a tentative 2010 USMTS National Tour schedule of events today. The line-up of events showcasing the premier dirt modified drivers in America features an exciting mix of familiar venues, as well as several new locales that are certain to jump [...]
Hebert Earns Limited Mod Laurels in Texas Winter Nationals Opener
BAYTOWN, Texas — Shane Hebert of Lafayette, La., captured the USRA Southern Limited Modified main event Thursday on opening night of the 3rd Annual Texas Winter Nationals presented by Express Race Cars. Hebert, who started fourth, passed polesitter Derek Ross early in the contest, then sailed to the $500 victory in the first of three [...]
NEW USRA SOUTHERN LIMITED MODIFIED SERIES TO SUPPORT USMTS
SOUTHERN SERIES EVENTS HOUSTON, Texas (April 21) – Officials from the United States Racing Association (USRA) and the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) announced today that the USRA will sanction a new series for Limited Modifieds that will join the full-blown, mud-slinging outlaw-style Modifieds of the USMTS Southern Series as they travel throughout Arkansas, [...]