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The HUGE Friday August 21st didn't quite go the way any race fan would like; just before the two $5,000-To-Win features, Mother Nature decided to visit the area with a steady down-pour that lasted throughout the remainder of the evening and on into the morning.

In an effort to give the fans (and competitors) the action they desired, MTS released this update via social Media:

"Leighton Broadcasting/Bud Night is this Friday! MTS Hornets, USRA Hobby Stocks, USRA B Mods, USRA Late Models, USRA Modifieds and Open Late Models will all be in action!

Races for Friday, August 28th will start at 6:45pm! There will be no hot laps this week! Hornet heats will start at 6:45 followed by Hobby Stock heats, USRA Late Model heats, MTS Hornet feature and then $5,000 to win Open Late Model and USRA Modified features. Complete running order for the night is attached to this post.

On top of the two $5,000 to win makeup features, Open Late Models will be racing for $2,000 to win, USRA Modifieds will be racing for $1,000 to win and USRA Late Models will be racing for $1,000 to win!

MTS Free Country Night #6 is also this Friday! If you are from any of the following counties you can get grandstand admission into the races for free!
- Jackson County (WI), Winona County (MN), Allamakee County (IA). Just have to present a valid ID of proof of residence within one of these counties.

Pit gates open: 4:00pm
Front gates open: 5:30pm
MTS Happy Hour will run from 5:30pm to 6:45pm
Draw cutoff: 6:30pm
Pit Meeting: 6:30pm
Racing starts at 6:45pm

Adult admission: $15
Seniors: $13
Students 13-17: $5
Kids 12 & Under: FREE
Adult Pit Pass admission: $30
Kids 6-12 Pit Pass: $15
Kids 5 & Under Pit Pass: FREE"

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2020 has been a season of specials - and now to top it all off, HURCO & Stone Machinery are presenting the $5,000-To-Win DAIRYLAND SHOWDOWN at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY!

Friday August 21st will be yet another HUGE night for fans as both Super Late Models AND A-Mod racers battle for their chance to pocket the $5,000 checks!

The Super Late Models and Rivercity Manufacturing USRA Modifieds will be joined by Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mods and Jailhouse Saloon USRA Hobby Stocks; all competing on the high-banks of The Big 1/3-Mile!

Friday

Pit gates open at 4:00pm
Front gates open at 5:30pm
Hot laps at 7:00pm
Late Model Qualifying at 7:15pm
Racing starts at 7:30pm

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Fountain City, WI - Joe Provinzino fended off a full field of challengers to pocket the $1,100+ winners check as the victor of the Centerville Welding & Repair USRA Late Model special presented by RJ's Fast Tracks & Two Brother's Auto!!

Lucas Schott, Shaun Walski, Chris Hovden, & Jeremy Johnson also celebrated their tastes of Victory to start the month of August at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY . . .

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Fountain City, WI - On an evening to celebrate the life and memory of Casey Knutson, spectators were treated to incredible battles for position that would have made even Casey's seemingly eternal smile even larger; the cheers were a bit louder, the tears were a bit heavier and a huge turn out at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY celebrated with a bit more enthusiasm that would have made Casey proud!

By the time the final checkered flag was waived, Cayden Carter pocketed the huge 12K payout as winner of the "K-TOWN KLASH; with Cory Crapser & Scott Spilde during "The Inagural Casey Knutson Memorial" . . .

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The racing world was shaken to it's core by the passing of local USRA B-Mod racer Casey Knutson. In a way to honor his memory, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is happy to announce plans for the "K-TOWN KLASH - The Inaugural Casey Knutson Memorial" - which is now scheduled for Friday, July 31st, 2020!

"Anyone in the sport, specifically here at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY, knows just how special of a person Casey was", said MTS Promoter Tyrone Lingenfelter, during a FaceBook Live announcement held Friday morning February 28th, "This is our way to honor Casey's memory. Casey always liked the big shows that we have here at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY - actually winning a few of them - and so we decided that we wanted to put on another big show, just for Casey."

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY has already put forth a strong payout for this event, the twist is that now, friends, fans, former sponsors, or local/area/regional/national businesses can get involved, with that hopes being that we can end up with a legitimate "$12K for 12K" event.

"We would love nothing more than for the winner of this event to celebrate in Victory Lane with a check for $12K - since we all know Casey's car number was '12K'", said Lingenfelter.

So here's your opportunity to get involved - via the official MTS FaceBook account: "~~April 24th~~ (July 17th) is shaping up to be a special night and if you would like to donate to the B-Mod payout please call 507-474-2750, message the MTS FaceBook page or message Tyrone Lingenfelter to find out how you can make that happen!"

UPDATE July 20th:

Announcement regarding the K-Town Klash Casey Knutson Memorial Race.

USRA B Mods are racing for $12,000 to win! No added entry fee for B Mods and regular $30 pit pass! We have received $2,612 in donations that will be spread from 2nd place through 30th. Here is what the current payout looks like for USRA B Mods: 1- $12,000, 2- $961.20, 3- $808.96, 4- $682.84, 5- $556.72, 6- $430.60, 7- $405.60, 8- $354.48, 9- $329.48, 10- $304.48, 11- $294.48, 12- $258.36,13- $248.36, 14- $238.36, 15- $228.36, 16- $223.36, 17- $192.24, 18- $187.24, 19- $182.24, 20- $177.24, 21-30 $172.24. This payout does not include any of the "other donations" that are listed on the attachment. We believe by the time the B Mod feature rolls around in 10 days that the 2nd place payout will be over $1,200 and start money will be over $220!

USRA Modifieds will now pay $3,000 to win and $250 to start! $100 entry for Modifieds. Here is the full USRA Modified payout: 1- $3,000, 2- $2,000, 3- $1,000, 4- $700, 5- $600, 6- $500, 7- $400, 8- $350, 9- $325, 10- $300, 11- $290, 12- $280, 13- $270, 14- $260, 15- $255, 16-24 $250. Regular $30 pit pass.

We appreciate the Knutson family giving MTS the opportunity to memorialize Casey with this event and if you would like to make a donation yet for the K-Town Klash we will accept them all the way up until features start Friday, July 31st. Thank you again to every business and person that has donated so far!

UPDATE June 11th:

"MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is incredibly excited to announce that the K-TOWN KLASH is now a GUARANTEED 12-K-to-win event! ($12,000)"

UPDATE:

"We have received over $2,100 already towards the B-Mod purse! That is awesome! Winners payout for USRA B-Mods is currently $3,300! We also have some announcements regarding the three support classes running ~~April 24th~~ July 17th: On our tiered payout that can be found on the MTS website we are going to be guaranteeing the MAX payout for USRA Hobby Stocks, USRA Late Models and USRA Modifieds! In addition, there has been $200 donated to first place for Modifieds to make them $1,200 to win and there has been $100 donated to first place for Hobby Stocks to make it $450 to win!"

Mark your calendars race fans, the "K-TOWN KLASH - The Inaugural Casey Knutson Memorial" at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is going to be something special!

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Fountain City, WI - Another night for the FANS at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY, as Dirt-Tracking afficianados from Dunn County (WI), Trempealeau County (WI), Fillmore County (MN), Mower County (MN), Winneshiek County (IA), Fayette County (IA) used their proof of residence to recieve FREE Admission into the grandstands (as part of FREE COUNTY NIGHT #4) to cheer on feature winner Josh Angst!

Alex Williamson, Ben Moudry, Cody Rollinger, & Hunter Miller also enjoyed feature wins during the fans celebration night . . .

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Fountain City, WI - On an evening to celebrate the life and memory of Karl Fenske, spectators were treated to incredible battles for position that would have made Karl smile, yet another first-time feature winner that would have made Karl applaude, and huge turn out at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY that would have made Karl proud!

By the time the final checkered flag was waived, Dustin Sorensen pocketed the huge payout, Levi Sand enjoyed his first ever feature win, and former track champions Shaun Walski and Lance Hofer enjoyed feature wins as well during the "Karl Fenske Memorial" . . .

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Fountain City, WI - After starting the extended 4th of July weekend by crowning not just one, but two KINGS at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY, tonight was all about the fans as Dirt-Tracking addicts from La Crosse County (WI), Dodge County (MN) & Mitchell County (IA) used their FREE Admission into the grandstands (as part of FREE COUNTY NIGHT #3) to cheer on feature winner Josh Angst!

Joe Provinizino, Ryan Olson, Cody Rollinger, & Hunter Miller enjoyed feature wins during the fans celebration night . . .

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Fountain City, WI - The King Has Changed, Long Live The King! John Kaanta was able to enjoy the moment Thursday night - but that was it; Friday Dustin Sorensen claimed the crown with his first ever Discount Shop Towels.com Dirt Kings Late Model Touring Series Feature Win during night #2 of the Firecracker 40 at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY!

Lucas Schott & Travis Krause enjoyed feature wins in the Rivercity Manufacturing USRA Modified and Jailhouse Saloon USRA Hobby Stock divisions while Ryan Olson extended his feature winning steak to 3-in-a-row in the Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mod division . . .

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--> Fountain City, WI - Oh to be KING; if even just for one day! John Kaanta was able to enjoy the moment Thursday night after claiming the crown and relaxing on the Golden Thrown as the feature winner of the Discount Shop Towels.com Dirt Kings Late Model Touring Series Firecracker 40 at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY! While the celebration in Victory Lane was KINGLY, Kaanta realizes that it's a limited engagement, as this was only night #1 of 12th Annual Rivercity Mfg. & Machining Rivercity Rumble - Firecracker 40 presented by Kelly Iverson Trucking!

Jake Timm, & Ryan Olson also smiled for the fans and the cameras in the Dahl Chevrolet Buick GMC Victory Lane as feature winners in the Rivercity Manufacturing USRA Modifieds and Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mod divisions, respectively . . .

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Fans LOVED The Kings, Fans wanted MORE of The Kings . . . and so, The Kings are returning to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY!

The Dirt Kings Late Model Tour, the premier dirt late model touring series in the state of Wisconsin, will be making a SECOND Double-Header visit to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY, Thursday and Friday July 2nd & 3rd for a HUGE $5,000-To-Win special both evenings! The DiscountShopTowels.com Dirt Kings Late Model Tour brings a competitive group of drivers to each race. Many of the Dirt Kings Tour drivers also race weekly in addition to traveling with the Tour.

From the MTS Facebook page:
Dirt Kings Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA B Mods will be in action both nights plus USRA Hobby Stocks on Friday night!

After the races Thursday night come on down to the tent that will be located by the pit concession stand to enjoy some music and pizza! The Woodshed Mobile Wood-Fired Pizza truck will be setup by the tent to feed everyone after the races! They will also be on hand Friday during the day to take care of your lunch needs!

Friday, July 3rd there will be prize giveaways during the races and when the on-track action is completed, stick around for a huge firework display! We went all out this year preparing the biggest firework display we have ever had at the track! Start times are listed below. Pricing can be found in the flyer!

Thursday

Pit gates: 4:00pm

Front gates: 5:30pm

Racing: 7:00pm

Friday

Pit gates: 3:00pm

Front gates: 4:30pm

Racing: 6:30pm

Enjoy the show and watch the best dirt late model drivers battle each other for the win to find out #whoisking!

The Dirt Kings Late Model Tour is sponsored by DiscountShopTowels.com, a great source for all of your disposable wipers for your home, office, shop, track or farm. Visit DiscountShopTowels.com to order ahead of the race and stop by the Dirt Kings Tour Fan Zone at the track to see how DiscountShopTowels.com is wiping up the competition.

Don't miss your chance to see the best dirt late models in action!

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From the Dirt Kings Late Model Touring Series:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—

THE KINGS RETURN TO MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY FOR $5,000-TO-WIN FIRECRACKER DOUBLE HEADER

The Discount Shop Towels Dirt Kings Late Model Tour Firecracker Double Header at Mississippi Thunder Speedway on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3 just got a little hotter, with both nights paying $5,000 to win and $500 to start the 40 lap A-Mains.

"The Rivercity Rumble has been a must see event at Mississippi Thunder Speedway for many years. We can’t express enough how excited we are to have the Discount Shop Towels Dirt King Late Models involved with two $5,000 to win shows," said Tyrone Lingenfelter, Mississippi Thunder Speedway Promoter.

The Firecracker Double Header is shaping up to be two of the biggest races in the history of the Dirt Kings Tour. "We’re very excited to see two great nights of racing at Mississippi Thunder Speedway as drivers compete for the two biggest purses in Tour history," says Jason Shultz, Dirt Kings Tour Promoter. "On top of that we love racing for the fans at Mississippi Thunder and can’t wait to put on a great show for them," says Shultz.

www.dirtkingstour.com

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Fountain City, WI - The day started cloudy and rainy, but not even mid-day rains could dampen the spirit of racers and race fans, alike, who schedule their Friday nights around exciting dirt track action at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY! By the final waiving of the checkered flag, everyone knew that what they'd just witnessed was 1000% better than a letting the early day rains scrub their plans!

Josh Angst, Lance Hofer, Ryan Olson, Steve Dwyer, & Ricky Alverez all took advantage of the evening's green flag fun and turned the opportunity in a run all the way to Victory Lane . . .

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Fountain City, WI - On a night when some thought there'd be no racing (because of spinkles earlier in the day in the area) race fans who visited MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY were treated to an enjoyable evening of green-flag action right down to the final checkered flag of the night! Armond Love celebrated the arrival of his new baby boy Tuesday evening, with a Sunshine Refuse MTS Hornet Feature win - while Tyler Werner fended off ferousious challenges to win his first ever Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mod feature!

Josh Angst, Lance Hofer & Steve Dwyer also tasted victory as feature winners . . .

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Fountain City, WI - If you offer the money, they will come - and come they did, from as far away as Nebraska, to accept the challenge and battle it out to see who would be the best of the best in the Sunshine Refuse MTS Hornet division. At the end of the Baehman Law Redneck 100 Challenge, it was Jeremy Johnson sitting in Victory Lane trying to decide how to spend the cool $1,000 he'd just won!

Along with Johnson, Kadden Kath, & Chris Hovden also tasted success as the Blackhorse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mod and Jailhouse Saloon USRA Hobby Stock feature winners . . .

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Fountain City, WI - As fans from Houston (MN), Floyd (IA) & Pierce (WI) countys enjoyed a free night in the grandstands at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY, two-time MTS Track Champion Lucas Schott was enjoying a celebration in Victory Lane the evening's big winner in the Rivercity Manufacturing USRA Modified Division!

Along with Schott - and all of the 2020 Graduates who were recognized before the evening's action - Lance Hofer, Eric Thill, Chris Hovden, & Jeremy Johnson also enjoyed rounds of applause as they rolled their way into Victory Lane as feature winners . . .

In a strange 2020 MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY wants to help graduates celebrate!

If you are a class of 2020 high school or college graduate you will get in for FREE! When you arrive make sure you tell the workers at the front gate your name and the school you are graduating from. Then at 7:00pm we will have all of the graduates line up on the front straightaway to be recognized. After being recognized stick around to watch some great on track action!

In Addition to the Graduation Celebration . . . MTS Happy Hour runs from 6:15 to 7:15pm. Come enjoy some great food and drink specials!

Friday June 5th is also the start of MTS FREE County Nights! If you live in one of the following three counties make sure to present your driver's license to our front gate workers and you will get in for FREE! Pierce (WI), Houston (MN), Floyd (IA).

MTS Kids Club returns! It's Candy Land Night! Emelia Minter has some great activities planned for the kids!

Thank you and see you all this Friday.

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Fountain City, WI - In an effort to extend the Memorial Day weekend MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY continued the celebration with "Military Appreciate Night"; those who have or are serving enjoyed free grandstand admission and were rewarded with phenominal racing from SIX separate divisions - including a one-off visit by Super Stocks! The racing was . . . SUPER . . .

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is happy to announce that Super Stocks will be making a return trip to Fountain City, WI!

To help celebrate this Friday, May 29th's "Military Appreciation Night", Super Stocks will be back at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY! Here are the details:

All Veteran and current military members will get a FREE general admission ticket for Friday, May 29th with a valid ID!

Super Stocks will not be racing under the WISSOTA sanctioning body but will follow their rules. Super Stock entry fee is $30. Normal $30 pit passes and $15 adult general admission. Super Stock payout will be as follows:

$700
$500
$400
$300
$200
$175
$150
$125
$100
$90
$85
$80 to 24th

Tow Money - $40

This Friday's program will also be live streamed online via Dirt Race Central!

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On a side note: Going forward USRA Modifieds, USRA B Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Late Models will be racing for track and national points. MTS Hornets will be racing for track points only. WISSOTA Modifieds are welcome to run with the USRA Modifieds but have to run at least American Racers on the rear and have to buy a USRA temp license for $10. American Racer has been a great supporter of USRA racing's track and national points.

Any racers who have not raced at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY this year and plan to run this Friday are asked to fill out the FREE driver registration on myracepass for MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY.

Thank you again to each and every person that attended or worked at MTS this last Friday! It was truly a fantastic night! Having just short of 180 cars and huge crowd was way beyond our expectations. We also appreciate all of the compliments that came in over the weekend and we will continue to work to improve our program. Thank you and see you all this Friday.

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Fountain City, WI - In front of a packed house at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY, hometown favorite, Jake Timm, returned to Mueller’s Sales & Service Victory Lane and was crowned King of the Rumble of the River 40!

What seemed like a lifetime was a long and quiet 76 days since the Summit USMTS National Championship fueled by Casey’s last circled one of America’s racetracks, but in the end, it was today’s youth movement capturing the top five spots with 19-year-old Dustin Sorensen leading the charge en route to his fourth career USMTS triumph . . .

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The Kings are returning to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY!

The Dirt Kings Late Model Tour is the premier dirt late model touring series in the state of Wisconsin and will be making a Double-Header visit Friday and Saturday May 22nd & 23rd for $3,000-To-Win battles both evenings! The DiscountShopTowels.com Dirt Kings Late Model Tour brings a competitive group of drivers to each race. Many of the Dirt Kings Tour drivers also race weekly in addition to traveling with the Tour.

Enjoy the show and watch the best dirt late model drivers battle each other for the win as we find out #whoisking!

The Dirt Kings Late Model Tour is sponsored by DiscountShopTowels.com, a great source for all of your disposable wipers for your home, office, shop, track or farm. Visit DiscountShopTowels.com to order ahead of the race and stop by the Dirt Kings Tour Fan Zone at the track to see how DiscountShopTowels.com is wiping up the competition.

Find out #whoisking when the DiscountShopTowels.com Dirt Kings Late Model Tour visits MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY on BOTH Friday, May 22, AND Saturday May 23rd for the Rumble by the River 40.

The Rumble by the River 40 will be the first return trip by the DiscountShopTowels.com Dirt Kings Late Model Tour to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY since the successful first visit in 2019.

Don't miss your chance to see the best dirt late models in action!

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From the Dirt Kings Late Model Touring Series:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY ADDS SECOND NIGHT TO RUMBLE BY THE RIVER 40

Freedom, WI - May 18, 2020 - The highly anticipated 2020 season opener for the DiscountShopTowels.com Dirt Kings Late Model Tour this coming weekend will now feature a double header at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wisconsin. The Rumble by the River 40 will be held as scheduled on Friday, May 22 and Night 2 of The Rumble by the River 40 will be held on Saturday, May 23. Both events will pay $3000-to-win and $400-to-start the 40 lap A-Main.

www.dirtkingstour.com

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MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is excited to welcome the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) back to the area - Friday May 22nd & Saturday May 23rd for TWO $3,000-To-Win Specials!

Bob Timm’s MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY, in Fountain City, Wis., will welcome The Best of the Best in dirt modified racing on Friday, May 22nd AND Saturday, May 23rd before the tireless touring titans of the USMTS continue their way through a grueling 2020 schedule that will visit all edges of America - and most points in between.

The Friday May 22nd "USMTS Spring Shootout", presented by Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Winona, will be the first of TWO (2) NIGHTS of USMTS action at the West-Central Wisconsin track! The USMTS 2-Night visit will be joined the amazingly popular Iron Man Challenge Series USRA Stock Cars!

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Fountain City, WI - With appropriate social distancing in place, race fans flocked to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY - both in person and virtually via Live on-line streaming coverage by Dirt Race Central - to help celebrate the return of weekly green-flag competition to West-Central Wisconsin!

The fans were treated to a full program as 150 cars battled through the evening to see who could celebrate in Victory lane.

Huge turn outs by Modifieds, B-Mods, Hobby Stocks, and Hornets were topped by Jake Timm, Shaun Walski, Chris Hovden, & Armond Love (respectively); while Dan Ebert and Lance Hofer grabbed Late Model gold in the Open and USRA divisions . . .

After the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned the state's stay-at-home order Wednesday afternoon, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is pleased and excited to announce that our sport will resume this Friday, May 15th!

The format for Friday's non-sanctioned event will be comprised of the following SIX divisions:

Open Late Models!
RiverCity Manufacturing USRA Modifieds
Centerville Welding & Repair USRA Late Models Presented by Big Toy Storage
Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mods
Jailhouse Saloon USRA Hobby Stocks
&
Sunshine Refuse MTS Hornets

Speedway promoter Tyrone Lingenfelter posted on the Official MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY FaceBook page, this morning (Thursday May 14th), "WE ARE RACING!"

Lingenfelter went on to add some event details, "Fans will be allowed as well! Regular front gate pricing will apply. $15 adults, $13 seniors, $5 students 13-17 or with valid college ID up to 23, kids 12 & under FREE."

To make the event available for anyone and everyone, live streaming coverage of the "Wisconsin Is Open Again" Celebration Race! will be provided via Dirt Race Central - Watch LIVE at www.WatchDRC.tv or on the Firestick and ROKU apps.

$35 pit pass for anyone entering the back gate.

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY appreciates the excitement and support shown by all, via Facebook Messages, Texts, Phone Calls, etc.; even with the stay-at-home order overturned, it is our commitment to present this and all future events in the safest manner possible following all recommended guidelines.

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Fountain City, WI - In a positive display for the racing community and, actually, for all small businesses, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY presented "The Race To Be Essential". After the final checkered flag had waived for the evening, four racers were celebrating feature wins while many, Many, MANY others (racers, crew members and fans alike) were celebrating the fact that some racing had returned to West-Central Wisconsin!

James Giossi fended off early race challengers to present his own form of 'social distancing' by pulling away to a 3+ second lead on his way to the evening's Open Late Model 30 Lap Feature win.

Early race challenger Jake Timm, then jumbed behind the wheel of his second steed for the evening and raced into Victory Lane as the winner of the Rivercity Manufacturing USRA/Open Modified Featurer winner.

Defending MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mod Track Champion "Flyin'" Ryan Olson picked up where he left off at the end of the 2019 season, by winning the B-Mod Feature while South Dakota racer Dustin Gulbrandson made his trip East worth it by grabbing the Jailhouse Saloong USRA Hobby Stock feature win.

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY appreciates all the excitement and support that was shown by all, via Facebook Messages, Texts, Phone Calls, online-streaming viewers, etc. to make this (hopefully) one-time-only special-situation event such a success.

After a long and arduous process, consisting of detailed communications with all appropriate City, County and State Officials, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is pleased and excited to announce that our sport will be heard this Friday, May 1st!

During a FaceBook Live presentation Tuesday, April 28th, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY owner Bob Timm and Promoter Tyrone Lingenfelter presented their plans for a peaceful private event Friday evening, May 1st.

While neither the grandstands, nor the entire 50-acre private facility, will be open to the public, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY will present live streaming coverage via RacinDirt.tv of this five division potential 150-car event that is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM.

"I want everybody to know that we respect the position and opinion of everybody involved in dealing with the current COVID crisis", said Timm, during the live stream presentation, "we feel like it's important for us to have a voice .... for all tracks and every small business out there."

"The first ammendment allows everyone a voice", continued Timm, later, "our (event) will be done in a manner that is very familiar to us, and we can control in a safe manner; and that is by having a race. This is for the racing community, and actually for all small businesses out there because we believe that ALL small businesses are essential."

The format for Friday's non-sanctioned private peaceful event will be comprised of 5 divisions, with a limited number of openings in each division:

30 Open Late Models including the Top-10 in 2019 points standings in the DIRT KINGS LATE MODEL TOURING SERIES
30 A-Mods (USRA, WISSOTA) including the Top-15 in 2019 points standings at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY
35 B-Mods (USRA, WISSOTA) including the Top-15 in 2019 points standings at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY
20 USRA Late Models including the Top-15 in 2019 points standings at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY
35 USRA Hobby Stocks including the Top-15 in 2019 points standings at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY

Registration will open Tuesday evening at 7 pm via the MyRacePass application, each team will be allowed a TOTAL of 10 individuals (9 including the driver) - and the entire 50-acre facility will be utilized to insure that proper social distancing is adheared to by all.

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY appreciates the excitement and support shown by all, via Facebook Messages, Texts, Phone Calls, etc.; it is our commitment to present this event in the safest manner possible following all recommended guidelines.

Please stay tuned to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY (website, facebook, etc.) for all related details.

Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, and the State of WISCONSIN's "SAFER AT HOME" and "COVID-19: The Badger Bounce Back" guidelines, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY has been FORCED to cancel our Open Practice - which was scheduled for Wednesday April 22nd. In addition, our scheduled Season Opener, scheduled for Friday April 24th, has been postponed until Friday, May 1st!

Through no shortage of communication with County and State Officials, we have tried every way possible to find a way back to green-flag racing at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY, unfortunately this week is no longer realistic. We have hopes for next week (Friday, May 1st) - most likely via live-streaming coverage - and all details related will be made public when finalized.

We wish to make it clear that MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is taking all guidance from State & County officials into consideration, and would like to reassure all racers, fans, employees, and even non-followers, that we will only proceed according to official rules and guidelines.

Please stay tuned to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY (website, facebook, etc.) for all details.

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY appreciates the excitement shown by all, via Facebook Messages, Texts, Phone Calls, etc. . . . please remain healthy and patient.

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MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is happy to release a printable FULL-COLOR copy of the schedule for the upcoming 2020 racing season. "We are glad to provide this printable copy of our 2020 schedule", said MTS Promoter Tyrone Lingenfelter, "to allow racers, fans, sponsors, and supporters can print a copy and hang it in a convinient location so that they and their friends will always know what's coming up next at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY!"

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MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is ready to celebrate the 2020 racing season with "FREE County Nights"!

"We want race fans to enjoy the sport at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY", said MTS Promoter Tyrone Lingenfelter, "and we also want them to enjoy a Friday evening at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY while surrounded by their family, friends and neighbors."

Lingenfelter went on to explain the 2020 "FREE County Nights" promotion, "On each specific night of the "FREE County Nights" promotion, fans that live within the appropriate county listed for that particular evening, will be eligible to general admission grandstand entry absolutely FREE! All each individual will have to do is present a valid driver's license identifying that your home residence is within that evening's county."

So spread the word far and wide within your home county . . . there may be a new race fan out there - and the "FREE County Nights" promotion will give them, and you, an opportunity to check out the EXCITEMENT AT MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY absolutely FREE!

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY's preparations for the 2020 Season have begun! The release of initial scheduling details is painting a picture of what promises to be an amazing and exciting season-long celebration of action at the fast, wide and racy "BIG 1/3-MILE". Situated just a Lightning Strike away from the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River, that creates the border between West-Central Wisconsin and South-Eastern Minnesota, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY has become a "Must Visit" destination for racers and fans, alike; and the 2020 schedule has already amped up the excitement for another season of fun!

Returning for another season of excitement will be weekly on-track action from:

Rivercity Manufacturing USRA Modifieds,
Centerville Welding & Repair USRA Late Models Presented by Big Toy Storage,
Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mods,
Jailhouse Saloon USRA Hobby Stocks, and
Harmston Trucking MTS Hornets!

A tentative 2020 schedule has been put together which once again presents all the ingredients necessary to make Friday Nights at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY the "Must Be There" destination for racers and race fans alike!

The tentative 2020 schedule revs up to speed compliments of the "12th Annual Season Opener presented by Wilson Truck & Trailer" on Friday April 24th! Hitting the high-banks for the first green flag of the season will be: Rivercity Manufacturing USRA Modifieds, Centerville Welding & Repair USRA Late Models Presented by Big Toy Storage, Black Horse Bar and Grill USRA B-Mods, & Jailhouse Saloon USRA Hobby Stocks. Other highlight events of the 20+ event schedule include:

Ladies Night! - May 8th
USMTS Spring Shootout and Dirt Kings Late Model Tour Rumble by the River 40 presented by Coca-Cola - May 22nd
Military Night! FREE admission for current or former military members - May 29th
Baehman Law Redneck 100 Challenge - June 12th
Karl Fenske Memorial - June 19th
Rivercity Rumble Firecracker 40 presented by Rivercity Mfg. - July 3rd
First Responder Night! Free addmission for all Police, Firefighter and EMT members - July 17th
USRA Late Model Special presented by RJ's Fast Tracks & Two Brother's Auto - August 14th
Dairyland Showdown Open Late Model Special presented by Hurco & Stone Machinery - August 21st
12th Annual Season Championship Night - August 28th
9th Annual Modified Nationals presented by Dahl - September 10th, 11th & 12th

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is truly excited to be looking forward to the 2020 season - and we hope you will join us for another year of FAST AND FURIOUS FAMILY-FRIENDLY FRIDAY NIGHTS!!!

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Rivercity Manufacturing USRA Modifieds,
Centerville Welding & Repair USRA Late Models Presented by Big Toy Storage,
Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mods,
Jailhouse Saloon USRA Hobby Stocks, and
Sunshine Refuse MTS Hornets!

Ladies Night! - May 8th
USMTS Spring Shootout and Dirt Kings Late Model Tour Rumble by the River 40 presented by Coca-Cola - May 22nd
Military Night! FREE admission for current or former military members - May 29th
Baehman Law Redneck 100 Challenge - June 12th
Karl Fenske Memorial - June 19th
Rivercity Rumble Firecracker 40 presented by Rivercity Mfg. - July 3rd
First Responder Night! Free addmission for all Police, Firefighter and EMT members - July 17th
USRA Late Model Special presented by RJ's Fast Tracks & Two Brother's Auto - August 14th
Dairyland Showdown Open Late Model Special presented by Hurco & Stone Machinery - August 21st
12th Annual Season Championship Night - August 28th
9th Annual Modified Nationals presented by Dahl - September 10th, 11th & 12th

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is truly excited to be looking forward to the 2020 season - and we hope you will join us for another year of FAST AND FURIOUS FAMILY-FRIENDLY FRIDAY NIGHTS!!!

(by USRARacing.com)
Fountain City, WI - For a third straight year, a national champion will be crowned in the USRA Late Model division, and for the first time the honor goes to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY regular Lucas Peterson of Grand Meadow, Minn., whose 24 starts were five more than his nearest finisher.

Peterson was unable to find the winner’s circle in 2019 but scored 20 top-ten finishes and cracked the top five on six occasions en route to a $700 champion’s check.

Former MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY Track Champion Justin Sass wound up second in the final points while two-time defending national champ Lance Hofer’s five wins and third straight track championship at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY in Fountain City, Wis., was good enough for third.

Matt McEathron was fourth and Cedar Lake Speedway track champion Dan Gullikson claimed the fifth spot. Shaun Mann, Sam Mars, Derek Nelson, Michael Bruggeman, and Alex Williamson rounded out the top 10.

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Lucas Peterson is the 2019 USRA Late Model national champion.

Final 2019 USRA Late Model national points (top 10):

Lucas Peterson, Grand Meadow, Minn. … 3544
Justin Sass, Elgin, Minn. … 3534
Lance Hofer, Cochrane, Wis. … 3441
Matt McEathron, Wausau, Wis. … 2885
Dan Gullikson, Roberts, Wis. … 2781
Shaun Mann, Buffalo City, Wis. … 2653
Sam Mars, Menomonie, Wis. … 2591
Derek Nelson, Buffalo City, Wis. … 2518
Michael Bruggeman, Gem Lake, Minn. … 2492
Alex Williamson, Rushford, Minn. … 344

Previous USRA Late Model national champions include Lance Hofer (2018 and 2017).

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Lucas Peterson is the 2019 USRA Late Model national champion.

Final 2019 USRA Late Model national points (top 10):

Lucas Peterson, Grand Meadow, Minn. … 3544
Justin Sass, Elgin, Minn. … 3534
Lance Hofer, Cochrane, Wis. … 3441
Matt McEathron, Wausau, Wis. … 2885
Dan Gullikson, Roberts, Wis. … 2781
Shaun Mann, Buffalo City, Wis. … 2653
Sam Mars, Menomonie, Wis. … 2591
Derek Nelson, Buffalo City, Wis. … 2518
Michael Bruggeman, Gem Lake, Minn. … 2492
Alex Williamson, Rushford, Minn. … 344

Previous USRA Late Model national champions include Lance Hofer (2018 and 2017).