WARRENSBURG, Mo.—Although fans and drivers are looking ahead to this weekend’s action at Central Missouri Speedway, many attendees from last Saturday are still reminiscing about the USRA Modified main event, which was one for the ages.

The end results saw Dalton Kirk of Edgerton, Kan., emerge as the winner for his first-ever $1,000-to-win weekly main event, which featured no less than four lead changes among four drivers in a race that went down to the wire and kept fans on their edge of their seats as the race unfolded.

Saturday at CMS is Better Country KIX 105.7 FM and Budweiser Night. Racing is expected to be just as sizzling as summer temperatures with USRA Modifieds return for another $1,000-to-win, $160-to-start main event. Street Stocks, B-Mods and Pure Stocks fill out the fast-paced program.

CMS is just over a week away from its annual Kids Night. Donations for the event are being collected from the racing family. The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 1. Donations are requested to stuff goodie bags that all kids up to the age of 12 will receive on their big night. Planned events for the kids include a chance to win bicycles and backpacks, plus six different age groups in boys and girls divisions will compete in foot races on the track during intermission.

Every child up to age 12 in attendance will receive a free hot dog and drink and every child will go home with a goodie bag stuffed full of various school supplies, trinkets, coupons, and other surprises. To donate to kid’s night, bring items to the races on July 25th or drop them off at the track on the morning of August 1st by 10 a.m., prior to the track staff making final arrangements for the event and filling the bags with donated items. Look for the special tab on the CMS website titled “Kids Night Info for Aug. 1.”

Looking at the current standings, national USRA Point’s Leader Terry Schultz of Sedalia leads the USRA Modified standings.

USRA Modified Standings:
1. 90 Terry Schultz, Sedalia ... 803
2. 1k Tim Karrick, Basehor, Kan. ... 740
3. 75 Gunner Martin, Blue Springs ... 738
4. 30 Dalton Kirk, Edgerton, Kan. ... 716
5. 0 Richard Layne, Kansas City ... 678
6. 70 Aaron Marrant, Richmond ... 668
7. 32p Nick Pence, Raymore ... 646
8. 00 Jim Moody, Odessa ... 633
9. 3j Lewis Jackson, Wellsville ... 596
10. 23 Steve Twenter, Sedalia ... 466

Check out CMS online at www.centralmissourispeedway.net for all the latest schedule updates, news, and information! On race day, call the Track Report Line for general information at (660) 747-2166. Follow us on Twitter @CMSgoing_green. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Missouri-Speedway. CMS may also be found on Instagram.

On Saturday, pit gates open at 4:30, admission gates open at 5, driver's pill draw cutoff is at 6:15 (no passing points awarded to driver if late draw), drivers meeting at 6:30, hot laps at 7, and racing at 7:30. General admission adults $12, military/students w/ID $10, seniors 65 and over $10, kids 6 to 12 years $5, all children 5 and under free. Permanently confined to wheelchair, free. All weekly racing pit passes are $30. On race day call the track report line at 660-747-2166.

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 the Interstate 70 Higginsville/Warrensburg Hwy 13 exit, the track is located 12.5 miles south on Hwy 13.

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, Rod End Supply, JA Performance and Outdoor Services, Seeburg Mufflers, RockAuto.com, and RacinDirt.com.