GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (May 9) – One week from today, the stars and cars of the United States Modified Touring Series will be back on the road again making sweet music at three unique dirt tracks in the Show-Me State.
The next event on the calendar for the USMTS Casey’s Cup Series is Thursday, May 16, at the Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo., where drivers, fans and event organizers are hoping the third time’s the charm after two weather-related postponements in March and April.
This will be the fourth to “The Valley” in the past three seasons. Jason Hughes won the inaugural contest at the 1/3-mile semi-banked dirt oval on April 17, 2011. Defending USMTS national champion Ryan Gustin captured a victory last April while Chris Brown netted a win in June.
Grandstand gates open Thursday evening at 5:00 with hot laps at 7:00 and racing at 7:30. The Iron Man Challenge for USRA B-Mods will also join the program.
A limited number of coupons good for $2 off adult grandstand admission will be available on race day at Casey’s General Stores locations in Blue Springs and Grain Valley while supplies last.
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.