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We hope this page answers most of your questions about the event and we hope to see you at Cedar Lake Speedway the first weeekend in August for the 25th Annual running of the USA Nationals!
Where is Cedar Lake Speedway?
CLS is located 30 minutes east of Minneapolis/St. Paul in rural New Richmond, Wisconsin. Click HERE for map.
What is the schedule of events for the weekend?
First, Thursday is an Corn Belt Clash sanctioned $5,000 to win event. For more info visit www.cornbeltclash.com The Winner of Thursday night earns a spot at the tail of Saturday's $50,000 to win main event. Not only does this event give drivers the chance to try some setups it will also propel one driver closer to a $50,000 payday! Gates will be open early so you can get your rigs in the pits and get setup. Second, Friday night begins at 6:30 with single car qualifying, heats & dash. CLS will also feature a complete show of our local NASCAR Late Models. Finally, Saturday night begins at 6:30 with b-mains, LCQ and 100 lap $50,000 to win U. S. Steel USA Nationals event.
What is the format for the event?
Although this is a World of Outlaw sanctioned event the U. S. Steel USA Nationals will utilize our unique race format used in past years. On Friday night each car will have the opportunity to hot lap and qualify their car. The top qualifier will earn $500 from R2C Perfomance Products or $1,000 if you are using their products. The 18 fastest cars will be inverted into heat races. The heat winners will qualify for the dash. How you finish the dash will determine the first few rows of the US Steel USA Nationals. On Saturday, the non qualified cars will be split into equal b-mains based on car count. Cars failing to transfer from the b-mains will have one last chance to make the main event in the LCQ. Winner of the LCQ will tag the tail of the field.
What are the rules?
The U. S. Steel USA Nationals will utilize the current World of Outlaw rules except when pertaining to exact race format. Click HERE for rules.
What tires are legal at the event?
The entire weekend's events including the Corn Belt Clash & U. S. Steel USA Nationals will utilize a hard compound tire rule. Only the following tires will be permitted at the event: Hoosier LM40, WRS2-55 (block pattern only), & 1600 (white dot excluded).
What is the purse?
$50,000; $20,000; $10,000; $6,000; $5,000, $4,500; $4,250; $4,000; $3,750; $3,500; $3,250; $3,000; $2,800; $2,650; $2,500; $2,400; $2,300; $2,200; $2,100; $2,075; $2,050; $2,025; $2,010; $2,000
How much is the entry fee & pit passes?
Car entry fee is $200. Pit passes are $35 Friday & $40 Saturday.
Is their camping at the track?
Camping is nearly sold out at the track but drivers may park & keep their tow rigs in the pit area all weekend. Personal vehicles will not be allowed in the pit area. To reserve a campsite outside the pit area please call 612-363-0479.
Can I bring a souvenir trailer to sell t-shirts?
Please do, we believe this adds to the atmosphere of the event and will make space available. Souvenir row is located behind our main restaurant and serves as a gathering place for race fans looking to buy products from their favorite drivers. Please call 612-363-0479 in advance to let us know you are coming.
Are their hotels near by?
Yes, we have many hotels in the area however they fill up quickly. Click HERE for a list of nearby hotels.
Past Champions
Billy Moyer 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992 & 1993
Scott Bloomquist 1999, 2003, 2006, 2008, & 2010
Rick Auklund 1991 & 1997
Jack Boggs 1994 & 1995
Dale McDowell 2001 & 2005
Jimmy Mars 1996 & 2009
Brian Birkhofer 2004 & 2007
Donnie Moran 1998
Davey Johnson 2000
Rick Eckert 2002
Josh Richards 2011
Dirt on Dirt online Pay-Per-View?
This year's event will again be televised via the internet in HD by DirtonDirt.com on a pay-per-view basis. This will provide fans who are unable to visit the USA Nationals the chance to watch the best drivers compete on the raciest track in the nation for nearly a quarter million dollars! Please encourage your fans that cannot make it to the US Steel USA Nationals to subscribe to www.dirtondirt.com and watch you compete live online.
