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5^th Annual Minnesota Modified Nationals: Looking Fine In ’09!
February 19^th 2009 – St. Cloud, Minnesota (Prepared by FYE Motorsports Promotions)

St. Cloud, Minnesota based FYE Motorsports’ first promoted special event of 2009 will be the 5th annual Minnesota Modified Nationals, which will be on the slate for Friday, July 3^rd and Saturday, July 4^th with a rain date for Sunday, July 5^th at 1pm if necessary and an open practice session on Thursday, July 2^nd from 6pm to 9pm at the Viking Speedway in Alexandria, Minnesota.

This year’s biggest paying Modified event in the entire Midwest will see each Modified racer draw for his or her starting position on Friday night for a scheduled set of 8 heat races. The winner of each heat race will automatically redraw amongst themselves for the top 8 starting spots in Friday night’s qualifying feature just as we have done in previous years. This year, just like the 2007 and 2008 events, will be the fact that we will use passing points to qualify the second set of 8 drivers into the qualifying feature on Friday night. How this will work is the driver that is highest in passing points in each individual heat race will qualify for the main event and will redraw amongst themselves for starting spots 9-16. Just as we have done in the past, the finish from the qualifying feature will determine the top 8 rows for Saturday night’s main event.

Another change that we began in 2007 and will continue in ‘09 is that we will allow the defending race champion one extra opportunity to put himself into the feature event on Saturday night. This program will work this way: If the defending champion, who happens to be Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada driver Steve Arpin, does not win his heat race and happens not to be one of the passing points leaders after heat race competition is over with, we will allow Mr. Arpin to start 17th in Friday night’s 25-lap qualifying feature if he so chooses. Steve must then race his way up into the top three finishing positions of the qualifying feature and if he does that he will secure a guaranteed spot in Saturday night’s main event. If Steve chooses to tag the rear of the qualifying feature and gets up to third or better, he will be guaranteed to start 26th in the $7,000 to win / $700 to start main event on Saturday, but will still be allowed to compete in the qualifying events (c-features, b-features and last chance race) on Saturday to better his starting spot if he so chooses. This not only gives some recognition to the defending champion each year, but it will also give the fans something additional to watch in the qualifying feature on Friday night.

The other change to the Modified portion of the show a couple of years ago was that the $7,000 to win feature event on Saturday night was raised to 50 laps instead of the previous 40. Drivers and fans alike have asked for this change, so the 50 laps will remain a part of the ’09 version of the Mod Nationals. A mandatory fuel stop will take place on lap 25.

Again in 2009, each of the 8 heat winners will receive a $100 cash bonus courtesy of Duluth, MN based Como Oil & Propane.

FYE Motorsports owner Chris Stepan commented “The Mod Nationals have been amazing events the past four years with intense racing action and three different winners over the first three seasons. This year should be no different as I expect the area’s best Mod guys to be out in full force to try to claim the biggest winner’s payday in the Midwest.”

Midwest Modifieds will be on the card as a support class and will run a complete $500 to win show each night of the Mod Nationals just as they did a year ago.

One final change to the program will see the fact that WISSOTA Super Stocks will be on the card with a full program each night racing for $500 to win as well. The Street Stocks have put on great shows over the past several seasons at the Mod Nationals, but with the declining numbers in the area and the fact that the Super Stocks have sat patiently in the wings waiting for the opportunity, both played into the change being made. Both support classes will utilize the draw/redraw format each day.

A huge city of Alexandria fireworks display will take place on Saturday night, July 4^th immediately following the conclusion of the 50-lap feature.

The Mod Nationals have never had a repeat winner in the $7,000 to win event. Jason Thoennes, Shane Sabraski, Dave Cain and Steve Arpin have etched their names into the history books thus far in the four year history of the Mod Nationals.

Nate Heinrich and Shane Sabraksi have won the Midwest Modified portion of the Mod Nationals on two separate occasions, with Danny Bayer, Josh Thoennes, Dallas Gulbrandson and Dave Schroeder each also claiming a Midwest Modified feature win at the Mod Nationals over the past four seasons.

Jason VandeKamp, Corey Rosen, Dave Rohweder, Scott Paulson, Shawn Wageman and Scott Huston have each captured a Street Stock victory at the Modified Nationals as well over the past 3 seasons that the Streeters have been a part of the show.

Come out to Alexandria and spend the 4th of July holiday weekend witnessing some of the fastest motorsports action around! For more information, please call Chris at (715) 497-8916, check out www.fyemotorsports.com or email clsracer@hotmail.com.

2^nd Annual Badger State Nationals Dates Set
New Format – Same Door to Door Action!
March 25^th 2009 – St. Cloud, Minnesota (Prepared by FYE Motorsports Promotions)

The FYE Motorsports promoted Badger State Nationals is set to take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd2009 with an inclement weather date of Sunday, October 4^th if necessary.

St. Cloud, Minnesota based FYE Motorsports Promotions has leased the Cedar Lake Speedway for the second year in a row and will present the 2^nd annual Badger State Nationals which will wrap up the 2009 racing season at Cedar Lake in a grand fashion and will feature Late Models racing for a large purse of $4,000 to win; Super Stocks running for $1,500 to win; Outlaw Winged Modifieds, Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks, who will each be gunning for a whopping $1,000 to win each and Pure Stocks, who will run for a $500 paycheck throughout the weekend.

Thursday night will feature an open practice session from 7pm to 10pm for anyone interested in tuning up for the big show and then a post-practice party at Champs Sports Bar & Grill in New Richmond from 10pm to 2am that will feature drink and food specials to all who attended practice.

Friday will then see the pit gate and grandstand gates opening at 4:00pm. Draw cut off and the driver’s meeting will be at 6:00pm, with hot laps at 6:30pm and racing starting sharply at 7:00pm. All heat races will be run on Friday night for all six divisions with passing points being used to line up Saturday’s features and consolation races. Friday night will also feature Cedar Lake’s famous party in the pits with music and refreshments for all to enjoy.

Saturday will then see the pit gates and grandstand gates opening at 3:00pm. The driver’s meeting will be held at 5:00pm with hot laps at 5:30pm and racing starting sharply at 6:00pm. All b-features and last chances plus all championship features will be run on Saturday night.

FYE Motorsports Owner Chris Stepan said “As everyone knows, over the past 6 years, FYE has tried to stage bigger paying shows to give back to our local area drivers. In my opinion, we have some of the most talented drivers in the entire country right here in our back yard and I think it is appropriate that they get to race for some ‘big money’ on a handful of occasions. Although last year’s format was a bit adventurous, this year’s event should feature some of the best Upper Midwest racers vying for some great paychecks throughout the course of the weekend. Partnering with Cedar Lake was a no-brainer for this race because CLS has an unmatched, state-of-the-art facility, which should allow the fans to enjoy this event even that much more. Last year the racing action was absolutely incredible and this year should prove to the more of the same.”

In addition, Cedar Lake Speedway co-owner Bob Kaufman stated “We are thrilled to partner with FYE Motorsports for the second straight year on this event and are confident that the Badger State Nationals will prove to be one show you surely don’t want to miss!”

Entry Fee Information is as follows: Late Model car/driver entry fee will be $125 for the weekend. Super Stock car/driver entry fee will be $90 for the weekend. Winged Modified, Midwest Modified & Street Stock car/driver entry fee will be $80 for the weekend. Pure Stock car/driver entry fee will be $60 for the weekend. Pit passes will be $30 each day or $50 for a 2-day pass. Drivers not qualifying for the Badger State Nationals feature events on Saturday will receive non-qualifier money provided the driver starts a b-main.

Ticket prices:
Thursday: Grandstands - $Free, Pit Passes - $10.00, Car/Driver - $25.00
Friday: Adults - $15.00, Children (6-15yo) - $6.00
Saturday: Adults - $20.00, Children (6-15yo) - $8.00
All three days: Children under 6 are free
No multi-day tickets will be available

Tire Rule:
Late Models: Goodyear G45 & G50, Hoosier WRS2-55, American Racer 56 Spec Tire. Grooving & siping allowed.

Winged Modifieds: Goodyear G60 & G65, Hoosier E-Mod H40, American Racer G60 & KK704. Grooving allowed on Goodyear & American Racer. Outside groove only may be grooved on Hoosier. All three brands may be siped.

Super Stock: Goodyear G60 & G65, Hoosier E-Mod H40. Grooving & siping allowed.

Midwest Modified: Goodyear G60 & G65, Hoosier E-Mod H-40. Grooving & siping allowed. Note: Goodyear 8” G60 is also allowed.

Street Stocks: Goodyear 8” G60 & Hoosier E-Mod H40 will be allowed on all four corners. Grooving and siping will be allowed on both brands.

Pure Stocks: Same as Legendary 100 Tire Rule (Open to Goodyears and Hoosiers

Restarts:
Single file restarts will be used in all heat races and b-features. Double file restarts will be used in championship features in all divisions. Raceceivers will be mandatory all three nights in all divisions. They will be available for purchase or rent at the event.

Lap Distances:
Friday:
Late Models: 12 laps
Winged Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds, Street Stocks & Pure Stocks: 10 laps

Saturday:
B-features will be 15 laps in all classes
Last Chance Races will be 15 laps in all classes
Late Model feature will be 40 laps
Winged Modified feature will be 25 laps
Super Stock feature will be 25 laps
Midwest Modified feature will be 25 laps
Street Stock feature will be 25 laps
Pure Stock feature will be 20 laps.

If you are interested in a limited number of premier ramp-tier parking spots to view the event from the comfort of your RV, please call (715)497-8916 or email clsracer@hotmail.com for availability.

If you are interested in reserving a camping spot for the weekend, please visit www.cedarlakespeedway.com to reserve your favorite spot.

Vendor and sponsor inquiries are welcome at (715) 497-8916 or at clsracer@hotmail.com. Also, check out www.fyemotorsports.com for more updates as the date creeps closer.

7^th Annual Viking Fall Classic: Bigger Than Ever In 2009
Mod Fours Added To Weekend Program For First Time
March 25^th 2009 – St. Cloud, MN (Prepared by FYE Motorsports Promotions)
The year-ending Viking Fall Classic is set to wrap up the ‘09 racing season in grand style on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 8^th, 9^th and 10^th 2009 at the Viking Speedway in Alexandria, Minnesota. This year-ending mega event is already amazingly entering its 7^th year of existence and has quickly grown into one of the Midwest’s premier and must see events with car counts typically reaching near 300 throughout the course of the weekend.This event, promoted by FYE Motorsports Promotions from nearby St. Cloud, Minnesota is sponsored by Ham Lake, Minnesota’s Shaw Trucking Inc. with assistance from NAPA Auto Parts, Bernick’s Pepsi, H. Boyd Nelson/Budweiser, Lucas Oil Products and GRP Motorsports, typically sees upwards of 5,000 race fans over the course of the weekend’s festivities and is certain to entertain fans young and old with the non-stop weekend action.

The 7^th Viking Fall Classic will feature WISSOTA Late Models racing for a large purse of $4,000 to win; WISSOTA Modifieds, who will run for a top prize of $3,000 to win; WISSOTA Super Stocks running for the largest Super Stock payoff anywhere of $2,000 to win; WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks, who will each be gunning for a whopping $1,000 to win each and for the first time ever the WISSOTA Mod Fours will be on the card, racing for a sizeable $700 to win payday, setting up the 7^th annual Fall Classic to be the biggest all-WISSOTA event of the 2009 season. The event car count record of 317, which was set in 2004, may be in jeopardy when the ’09 Classic rolls around.

The 2008 event saw Zach Johnson race to his first Late Model Fall Classic title, adding to his 2003 Midwest Modified and 2005 Modified Fall Classic titles, making him the only driver to win the Classic in three divisions, while Pat Doar stole the Modified title, winning his first career Modified feature at Viking. Young Ryan Mikkelson stunned the capacity crowd with the upset win in the Midwest Modifieds. Corey Rosen finished one spot better than in 2007 by racing to a long-awaited Street Stock title, while Don Shaw stormed to his third consecutive Super Stock win, bringing his overall Fall Classic win total to five.

Event details will be much like in previous years and will feature an open practice session on Thursday night, October 8^th from 6pm to 9pm for anyone interested in coming and testing prior to the event. A social gathering will then take place after practice on Thursday night. Details will be released at a later date. Friday, October 9^th will then see the grandstand and pit gates both open at 3pm with the draw cut off at 6pm and racing beginning at 6:30. All heat races will be run on Friday night. Saturday will see the pits and grandstand gates both open at noon with racing beginning at 3pm.

Log onto www.fyemotorsports.com for event details and updates throughout the coming months. We hope to see you in Alexandria for the 7^th annual Fall Classic.

FYE Motorsports Motorsports Marketing/Sponsorship Portfolios Available

Drivers/Team Owners: Are you content with the amount of sponsorship involvement with your race team or could you use more help funding your team for the upcoming season? Maybe what you’re missing is a professional way to market your team to those potential sponsors out there. If so, a Motorsports Marketing Portfolio is just the thing for you!

Track Owners/Promoters: Are you looking for additional nightly, billboard and/or season-long sponsors? FYE Motorsports will tailor a professional marketing portfolio to suit your needs as well as to assist you in obtaining additional sponsorship in order to help keep your season financially stable.

Obtaining sponsorship is one of the most difficult and stressful aspects of owning a motorsports team, and/or being a track owner/promoter, and FYE Motorsports fully understands this, so we are here to give a helping hand to those struggling to find a professional way to search out potential sponsors.

FYE Motorsports understands the incredible importance of sponsorship and the fact that most motorsports teams and race tracks in could not survive without the support of their loyal sponsors. We have come up with a professional sponsorship portfolio for you to use to send to potential sponsors, that showcases your team/track specifically and gives any potential sponsor some insight as to what supporting your team/track can and will do for both you and for their business.

These sponsorship portfolios will be custom made to suit your team’s/track’s needs, including your very own colors, graphics and logos, so that any potential sponsor can get a first hand glimpse into what your team/track is all about. We will gather up your personal information and photos and custom design a 6-page spiral bound portfolio for your sponsorship hunting assistance. These marketing portfolios will also come with sheets of custom letterhead and custom business cards for you to include your own personalized cover letter or use as follow up correspondence so that the potential sponsor is assured that their company’s advertising dollars will be well spent.

Package Prices:

Package 1: (10 portfolios w/ 10 letterhead and 50 business cards)
$253.40

Package 2: (20 portfolios w/ 20 letterhead and 50 business cards)
$329.80

Package 3: (50 portfolios w/ 50 letterhead and 50 business cards)
$557.00

**Materials, artwork charge, design fee, printing costs & tax included to each price quote
**Shipping not included

We can certainly produce any number of portfolios you wish, so if you want more than 10 but less than 20, we can get you a quote for a specific number if you wish.

If you run out and need to place a re-order, the price includes only the cost of materials, because your design and artwork fees have already been applied to your original order. Please plan on 2-3 weeks for order to be completed, so hurry and order now so you can get started on your 2009 sponsorship hunt.

To place an order or gain more information regarding these sponsorship portfolios, please e-mail Chris at chris@fyemotorsports.com and we will be happy to work with you to assist your team in reaching your sponsorship goals for 2009 and beyond.

FYE Motorsports Online Store Grand Opening!
Custom Racing Merchandise Just In Time For The Holidays…

With the Holiday Season just around the corner, FYE Motorsports Promotions has come up with some incredible gift ideas for the race car driver, sponsor, car owner, pit crew, family or fans in your life. These custom-designed items are sure to catch the eye of any racer at heart.

Please check out http://fyemotorsports.com/store.htm and scroll down the page to check out images of several sample pieces that we have done so get the feel of what your custom designed piece may look like. Custom designed pieces make great additions to you hauler, RV, shop, office or home to remember seasons gone by, to offer as a thank you to a sponsor or a car owner or to commemorate milestones in your racing career.

Ordering is easy – Click the Add To Cart button and fill out the ordering information on the next screen. Once you submit your order, a confirmation email will be sent to FYE Motorsports. At that time, we will contact you to see exactly what your vision is for your custom merchandise and then will begin the creation of your order. Once the order is completed, you will be e-mailed a proof and once you approve the proof, we will finalize the order and ship it off to you.

These items will make GREAT Christmas, Birthday and other Holiday gifts for your loved ones, but hurry because we expect many orders to come in and we want to make sure we can get them done for you before Christmas if you are ordering them for a gift!

Again, just click http://fyemotorsports.com/store.htm and scroll down to check out the merchandise we have available for customization or call Chris at (715) 497-8916 for more information.

The new Hampton Inn & Suites has recently signed on as the official host hotel for both the 5^th annual Minnesota Modified Nationals and the 7^th annual Viking Fall Classic events promoted by FYE Motorsports at the Viking Speedway in Alexandria, MN in 2009. The new Hampton Inn & Suites is located at 2705 South Broadway Street in Alexandria, MN and offers a complimentary hot breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool, state of the art fitness center, wired/wireless high speed internet, a microwave and refrigerator in all guest rooms. The hotel is also conveniently located next to Fat Daddy’s Bar & Grill, Garden Center Lanes, the Viking Plaza Mall and Cinema 9 Theatre.

The special discounted rate that has been set aside for both events is a whopping 25% off of a regular standard rate at only $104.95/night. The management of the Hampton Inn feels confident that the racers/fans will enjoy their experience at the new Hampton Inn & Suites.

Racers and fans alike can make reservations for the 5^th annual Minnesota Modified Nationals, which will be held on July 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th 2009 and/or the 7^th annual Viking Fall Classic, which will be held on October 8^th, 9^th & 10^th 2009 by calling the hotel directly at (320) 763-3360 and mentioning the room block for the Mod Nationals and/or Fall Classic. FYE Motorsports would like to welcome the Hampton Inn & Suites as the new host hotel for the Mod Nationals and Fall Classic!