Terry Schultz of Sedalia, Mo., is expected to be among the many USRA Modified drivers competing for $1.500 to win both Saturday and Sunday.

WARRENSBURG, Mo.--Continuing a long-standing tradition dating back to 1998, Central Missouri Speedway is poised to host fans and drivers for a huge Memorial Day Weekend of special events racing in multiple car classes this Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24 featuring over $40,000 in race payouts.

The last few weeks of wet weather has certainly worn on the patience of the dirt-racing fraternity who are now chomping at the bit for CMS to return to action. Drivers and fans alike will not be disappointed in what awaits them at CMS this weekend.

Highlighting the weekend is a pair of back-to-back $1,500-to-win USRA Modified feature events that will surely attract some of the best Modified aces on the USRA points-chasing circuit. Both main events pay no less than $175 to start and have some of the best pay-downs offered in the entire Midwest over the weekend.

The race lineup for Saturday, May 23, features USRA Modifieds, Street Stocks, B-Mods and Lightning Sprints. For Sunday, May 24th, the race program consists of USRA Modifieds, USRA B-Mods, Pure Stocks, ULMA Late Models and the Allstar Midget Series.

On race day, CMS may be reached via the Track Report Line at 660-747-2166. Complete details regarding the entire Memorial Day weekend at CMS may be found on the track's website under the "Memorial Day Weekend Headquarters" tab at www.centralmissourispeedway.net.

Grandstand admission prices for each race night over the weekend: $15 for Adults, $12 for Military w/I.D. and Senior Citizens 65 years or older, $5 for kids aged six to twelve years, while children five and under are free. All pit passes for the weekend are $35 per night.

Payouts for Saturday, May 23:

USRA Modifieds: 1) $1,500, 2) $1,000, 3) $700, 4) $600, 5) $500, 6) $450, 7) $400, 8) $350, 9) $300, 10) $375, 11) $350, 12) $235, 13) $225, 14) $220, 15) $215, 16) $210, 17) $205, 18) $200, 19) $195, 20) $195, 21) $195, 22) $175, 23) $175, 24) $175.

Payouts for Sunday, May 24:

USRA Modifieds: 1) $1,500, 2) $1,000, 3) $700, 4) $600, 5) $500, 6) $450, 7) $400, 8) $350, 9) $300, 0) $275, 11) $250, 12) $235, 13) $225, 14) $220, 15) $215, 16) $210, 17) $205, 18) $200, 19) $195, 20) $195, 21) $195, 22) $175, 23) $175, 24) $175.

USRA B-Mods: 1) $350, 2) $250, 3) $200, 4) $175, 5) $150, 6) $125, 7) $100, 8) $95, 9) $90, 10) $85, 11) $80, 12) $75, 13) $75, 14) $75, 15) $75, 16) $75, 17) $75, 18) $75, 19) $75, 20) $75, 21) $75, 22) $75, 23) $75, 24) $75.

USRA Modified Entry Fee: $100 if driver has raced twice at CMS in at least two CMS weekly race programs in a USRA Modified prior to Saturday, May 23. If driver has not raced in at least two CMS weekly race program events in a USRA Modified prior to Saturday, May 23, the entry fee is $150. There is one entry fee for USRA Modifieds. Entry fee does not include pit pass! Pit passes each night are $35. USRA Modified drivers if you race with us both nights at CMS you pay only one entry fee for a shot at $1,500 to win each night. Both nights drivers will compete for USRA Modified National Points! All Modified drivers must be USRA licensed or purchase $10 temporary license on site. Note: Cost of pit pass is $35 each night, not included in entry fee.

There is no entry fee for USRA B-Mods on Sunday, other than pit pass purchase. All pit passes $35. On Sunday, B-Mods run for USRA mational points, and all participants must be USRA members or pay $10 USRA temporary license fee.

All drivers in all classes are welcome to compete this weekend even if they've never raced at CMS. Same night entries are always welcome in all classes! Have a question? If you have questions or concerns about any information contained in this press release email them to info@centralmissourispeedway.net.

There is primitive camping available at the track but there are no dumpsites. Campfires are only allowed in fire pits! Please call 816-229-1338 in advance to enquire about where to park campers or place tents. All personnel on the speedway grounds are responsible for their own disposal of waste items and will be held accountable for irresponsibility!

For lodging needs, call the track's business partner, Comfort Inn Warrensburg Station at 660-429-4848 located in Warrensburg and ask for the racer's discount.

Pit gates will open at 4:30 both Saturday and Sunday with admission gates opening at 5. Driver pill draw closes at 6:15 (no passing points awarded to late drivers), driver's meeting takes place at 6:30, hot laps are at 7, and racing begins at 7:30 each night. All CMS car class and CMS general race rules apply for this event.

CMS utilizes one-way RACEceiver radios to communicate with drivers. You may bring your own RaceCeiver or purchase one at the track on race day. All drivers MUST HAVE a RaceCeiver! Only Race Cars and Race Haulers used to haul cars to the speedway are permitted in the pit area!

Saturday, May 23rd Order of Events:
B-Mod Heats / Street Stock Heats / Lightning Sprint Heats / USRA Modified Heats
If B-mains are needed for B-Mods, Street Stocks, Lightning Sprints, or USRA Modifieds, the order will be the same order used for heat races as shown above. B-Main events will be run before the intermission break. (Subject to change)
INTERMISSION BREAK
B-Mod Main Event / Street Stock Main Event / Lightning Sprint Main Event / USRA Modified Main Event

Sunday, May 24th Order of Events:
USRA B-Mod Heats / Allstar Midgets Heats / ULMA Late Model Heats / Pure Stock Heats / USRA Mod Heats
If B-mains are needed for USRA B-Mods, Allstar Midgets, ULMA Late Models, Pure Stocks, or USRA Modifieds, the order will be the same order used for heat races as shown above. B-main events will be run before the intermission break. (Subject to change)
INTERMISSION BREAK
USRA B-Mod Main Event / Allstar Midgets Main Event / ULMA Late Model Main Event / Pure Stock Main Event, followed by USRA Modified Main Event

If the races are rained out/canceled on Saturday, May 23rd we will run Sunday, May 24th and Monday, May 25th. If both Saturday and Sunday are rained out we will run the following weekend with some modification to participating classes, events, and payouts. Stay tuned to www.centralmissourispeedway.net for further announcements or find and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Missouri-Speedway.

CMS is located just past the round-a-bout on Hwy 13 three and a half miles north of Warrensburg, Missouri from the junction of Highways 50 and 13. From Interstate 70 Higginsville/Warrensburg Hwy 13 exit, the track is located 12.5 miles south on Hwy 13. On race day call 660-747-2166 for race status.

CMS thanks its primary sponsors for their support this season! Cliff Harris Warrensburg Ford, Budweiser, KMZU 100.7 FM, Sunoco Race Fuels, Pepsi, KMMO FM 102.9, Midwest Coatings, Better Country KIX 105.7 FM, Comfort Inn Warrensburg Station, 610 Sports Radio Kansas City, KRLI FM 103.9 & KAOL 101.3 FM The Grenade, Heartland Waste, and 'Today's New Hit Country' 95.3 FM KDKD.

This year's list of outstanding business partners includes: Victory Trophies & Plaques, Roundabout Café, Batliner Recycling, RockAuto.com, DQ Grill & Chill of Warrensburg, Blue Springs Chiropractic, Economy Lumber, Brooks Automotive LLC, Kleinschmidt's Western Store, OK Tire Stores, Eickleberry Concrete & Construction, Finish Line Performance, Wolf Tire Service, Economy Lumber and Hardware, Rod End Supply, JA Performance and Outdoor Services, Seeburg Mufflers, RockAuto.com, HighFly'N Photos, and RacinDirt.com.