FORT DODGE, Iowa -- Due to excessive heat forecast for this Tuesday and Wednesday, officials at the Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, have postponed the Great American Stock Car Shootout.

“Weather forecasts are calling for temperatures approaching 100 degrees with very little wind both days,” said track manager Larry Flaws. “Who wants to work all day and then go sit in a sauna for several hours? In the best interest of our fans and the safety of our drivers, we feel this is an easy call.”

The event is now slated for Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 20-21, and will still feature four big classes battling for big money on the historic half-mile oval.

USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods will pay $500 to win on Monday, Aug. 20, while Hobby Stocks will pay $300 to win. The payoff explodes on Tuesday, Aug. 21, where Stock Cars and B-Mods will race for $1,500 to win with Hobby Stocks battling for a $700 top prize.

USRA STOCK CARS:
Day 1 – 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $170, 6. $130, 7. $100, 8. $90, 9. $80, 10. $75, 11. $70, 12. $65, 13. $60, 14. $55, 15-24. $50.
Day 2 – 1. $1500, 2. $1000, 3. $800, 4. $600, 5. $500, 6. $400, 7. $300, 8. $250, 9. $200, 10. $175, 11. $150, 12. $140, 13. $130, 14. $120, 15. $110, 16-24. $100.

USRA B-MODS:
Day 1 – 1. $500, 2. $400, 3. $300, 4. $200, 5. $170, 6. $130, 7. $100, 8. $90, 9. $80, 10. $75, 11. $70, 12. $65, 13. $60, 14. $55, 15-24. $50.
Day 2 – 1. $1500, 2. $1000, 3. $800, 4. $600, 5. $500, 6. $400, 7. $300, 8. $200, 9. $175, 10. $150, 11. $140, 12. $130, 13. $120, 14. $110, 15-24. $100.

USRA HOBBY STOCKS:
Day 1 – 1. $300, 2. $220, 3. $150, 4. $120, 5. $100, 6. $90, 7. $80, 8. $75, 9. $70, 10. $65, 11. $60, 12. $55, 13-24. $50.
Day 2 – 1. $700, 2. $500, 3. $350, 4. $270, 5. $220, 6. $180, 7. $150, 8. $120, 9. $100, 10. $90, 11. $80, 12-24. $75.

USRA A-Mods (alternative rules) will also compete each day for $600 to win and $100 to start (no entry fee). Econo Stocks and Hornets will race on Wednesday only (no entry fee for either class). Hobby Stocks must utilize a restrictor plate which will be supplied by the track. A-Mods will race with no spoilers. Drivers in the A-Mod, Stock Car and B-Mods divisions may use the American Racer KK704 or stamped Hoosier G60 racing tire. All other USRA rules apply.

USRA track and national points will be awarded to USRA-licensed drivers; however, a USRA license is not required to compete in this event.

The entry fee covers both days and is $50 for Stock Cars and B-Mods or $25 for Hobby Stocks. Drivers must race both days in order to race for the published purse for Day 1 and 2. Drivers racing on Wednesday only race for the Day 1 purse.

Grandstand gates open at 5:00, hot laps start at 7:00 and racing begins at 7:30 both days. Adult grandstand tickets are $12 on Tuesday and $15 on Wednesday. Kids ages 13-16 are $8 and children under 13 get in for free both days. Pit passes are $30 each day.

The Mineral City Speedway is a 1/2-mile semi-banked dirt oval located 0.9 mile north of US 20 on US 169, then 0.5 mile east on 230th. For a complete 2012 schedule, complete weekly payouts and more check out www.mineralcityspeedway.com online.

To learn more about the USRA, visit www.usraracing.com or call 515-832-6000.