Ice Breaker
Mason City hosts Ted Zieman Memorial this Sunday
The long-running Ted Zieman Memorial presented by Pritchard Family Auto Stores takes place this Sunday, July 16, at the Mason City Motor Speedway.
With a nod to Zieman's famous No. 24 which was a staple at the North Iowa Fairgrounds facility more than two decades ago, racers in the USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks will each be battling for $1,024 to win, plus some really cool trophies courtesy of Rookies Rockin' Sports Bar.
A full show is on tap with USRA Tuners and Outlaw Mini-Mods also joining the action. All USRA classes will be competing for Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series track, regional and national points
If we can get 15 or more USRA Tuners, their main event will pay $300 to win.
TIMES
Pits Open 4:00 PM
Grandstands Open 5:00 PM
Pill Draw Closes 5:55 PM
Driver's Meeting 6:00 PM
Hot Laps 6:15 PM
Racing 6:30 PM (or immediately following hot laps)
All times Central Standard Time
TICKETS
General Admission: Adults (17+) $15
Seniors/Military $12
Juniors (12-16) $10
Kids (11 & under) FREE
Pit Pass: Adults $35
Youth (6-10) $15
17 & Under must have signed Minor Release to enter pits
Goepel holds slim lead in HCS/MCMS Two-Track Points Challenge: After 17 nights of racing between Mason City and the Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, the two-track dual points standings are very close.
Standings as of July 12, 2023:
1. Kolby Goepel 1396 (17 nights)
2. Bryce Sommerfeld 1330 (16)
3. Scott Dobel 1311 (15)
4. Bryer McCoy 1243 (16)
5. Ty Griffith 1220 (14)
6. Jeremy Crimmins 1173 (14)
7. Chris Hovden 1086 (12)
8. Brandon Hare 1048 (12)
9. George Gilliland 1006 (15)
10. Devon Havlik 974 (12)
11. Paul Conrad 958 (12)
12. Zack Smidt 952 (12)
13. Andrew Borchardt 912 (11)
14. Zac Smith 911 (12)
15. Travis Shipman 901 (11)
16. Carter Koop 891 (10)
17. Nate Whitehurst 840 (11)
18. Myles Michehl 827 (11)
19. Chanse Hollatz 796 (9)
20. Josh Appel 788 (11)
21. George Nordman 761 (10)
22. Joe Chisholm 706 (8)
23. Derek Green 677 (6)
24. Trevor Fecht 655 (8)
25. Bill Crimmins 654 (7)
It is based on 30 nights of racing between the two tracks. The champion of the two-track points fund will get $3,000.
Webster City is still scheduled for seven nights of racing while Mason City Motor Speedway has 17 nights of racing left for 2023.
Stock Car Shootout looms: The Stock Car Shootout takes place Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 1-2, at the Mason City Motor Speedway and will give a Medieval USRA Stock Car driver the chance to pocket $10,000 if signing up for the Big Fish Challenge.
This race will also pay $675 to start.
If the race would rain out or get canceled entry fees will be given back we will not keep your money. You can call the office at (515) 832-6000 or sign up on MyRacePass.com.
Drivers will run two heat races on Tuesday and that will set the lineups for Wednesday. Top 10 are locked into Wednesday's main event., and drivers 11-30 in passing points will be in the feature that will determine first 20 spots open.
Remaining 2023 Schedule
(as of July 12, 2023)
Sunday, July 9 – Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series plus Super Late Models
Sunday, July 16 – Ted Zieman Memorial
Thursday-Saturday, July 20-22 – 10th Annual USMTS North Iowa Nationals
Sunday, July 30 – Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series plus Super Late Models
Tuesday-Wednesday, Aug. 1-2 – Stock Car Shootout
Sunday, Aug. 6 – Make-A-Wish Night
Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 15-19 – USMTS 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee
Sunday, Aug. 27 – Season Championships + Awards Banquet
Sunday, Sept. 3 – Tri-State Challenge
Sunday, Sept. 17 – Stock Car/Hobby Stock Shootout
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14 – Five Star Classic + SLMR East Series Championship
The Mason City Motor Speedway is a 1/3-mile clay oval located 5.1 miles east of I-35 at exit 194 on SR 122 (at the North Iowa Fairgrounds). For more information, call (515) 832-6000 or check out MasonCityMotorSpeedway.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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