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Masters

The Annual MASTERS in June features 3 Nights of Action packed racing with complete programs each night for LATE MODELS and MODIFIEDS. See below for details on this great event.

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Things to do before and after the races:

Apple River Tubing- If you haven't tried what has made the Apple River famous you are missing out! Tubing down the river is an experience in itself but add nearly another thousand people and you have a party! For a small fee we provide to and from River's Edge Apple River Tubing & Camping and a inner tube to enjoy the day under the sun! We will have you back to the track way before hot laps start!

Driver Autograph and Meet & Greet- Before the races come to souvenir alley and purchase an event t-shirt, your favorite driver's shirt or die-cast and get him to sign it as the top drivers will be their to answer your questions, snap a couple pictures and sign your souvenirs.

Party in the Pits- Rub elbows with your favorite drivers, buy them a beer enjoy the music in the Arena Friday night after the races.

Weekend Schedule of Events:

Thursday Night

  • All day - grounds open for camping
  • 2:00 Pits Open
  • 5:00 Grandstands Open
  • 6:30 Hot Laps
  • 7:00 Racing
    •  - Limited Late Model Heats
    •  - Late Model Heats
    •  - Modified Heats
    •  - Late Model B Mains
    •  - Modified B Mains
    •  - Limited Late Model A Main
    •  - Late Model A Main
    •  - Modified A Main

Friday Night

  • All Day - grounds open for camping
  • 2:00 Pits Open
  • 5:00 Grandstand Gates Open
  • 6:30 Hot Laps
  • 7:00 Racing
    •  - Limited Late Model Heats
    •  -  Modified Heats
    •  - Late Model Heats
    •  - Modified B Mains
    •  - Late Model B Mains
    •  - Limited Late Model A Main
    •  - Modified A Main
    •  - Late Model A Main

Saturday Night

  • All day - grounds open for camping
  • 8:30 - 11:00 Breakfast served
  • 2:00 Pits open
  • 5:00 Grandstands Open
  • 6:30 Hot Laps
  • 7:00 Racing
    •  - Limited Late Model Heats
    •  - Late Model Heats
    •  - Modified Heats
    •  - Late Model B Mains
    •  - Modified B Mains
    •  - Limited Late Model A Main
    •  - Late Model A Main
    •  - Modified A Main

Ticket Information

Thursday only $30 Adults, $15 Students, $35 Pits
Friday only $35 Adults, $17 Students, $40 Pits
Saturday only $45 Adults, $22 Students, $45 Pits
Note: Reduced 2 or 3 day advanced tickets available by calling 612-363-0479 if ordered at least 2 days before the event.

RULES

Modified Rules:  http://usmts.com/ClientFiles/Downloads/2020-USMTS-Rules.pdf

Open Late Model Rules:

Masters 2023 Weekend - Late Model Tire Rule
Hoosier LR/LF/RF - 90 M-30, 90 NLMT-3, 90 W-30
Hoosier RR - 92 M-30, 92 NLMT-3, 92 W-30
Hoosier RR Option - 92 M-40. 92 NLMT-4

As a carry-over from 2022 due to tire shortages, Cedar Lake Speedway is still allowing Grooving & Siping on ALL Late Model tires.  Many drivers still have inventory from 2022 and will be allowed to use their tires for the 2023 season.

My Laps or AMB compatible Transponder mounted to backside of mid-plate.

Optional: Late Models may also use the following engine configurations:

(Steel Head) 406-410 cid engine. Engine must use steel block and steel head. Heads may use a maximum of 235cc runners. Flat tappet cam only with max lift of .600. 1.5 ratio rockers only. Roller rockers are allowed. Wet sump oil system only with external oil filter allowed. Maximum intake height of 7.25”. This car must weigh 2300 lbs with driver after the race.


(Open/Aluminum Block Engine) Maximum engine set back is 6" measured from center of ball joint to first spark plug hole. Cars using this engine must weigh 2,300 lbs with driver after the race, use restrictor plate with a maximum hole diameter of 1.25" and use maximum RPM chip of 8,250.


(Crate Engine) This car must weigh 2,250 lbs with driver after race.

QUALIFYING PROCEDURES AND FORMAT

Complete Show each night of the Masters Event Weekend - Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. 

Each event will have Heat Races which will utilize passing points which will line-up the B-Main Feature(s)* (non-qualifiers) & the A-Main Feature.

USMTS Modifieds will use USMTS race program and procedures
A-Main Laps - Thur (35), Fri (40) & Sat (45)

Late Models - (24 cars in the A-Main)
Passing Points - Top 16 cars qualify for A-Main (6-car invert)
Thursday Event – 8 Lap Heats & 40 Lap A-Main
Friday Event – 8 Lap Heats & 45 Lap A-Main 
Saturday Event – 8 Lap Heats & 50 Lap A-Main
* B-Main Feature(s) - 12 Laps

USRA Late Models - (24 cars in A-Feature)
Passing Points - All cars qualify (no invert) unless B-Main is needed
Thursday - Friday - 8 Lap Heats & 20 Lap A-Feature
*B-Main - 12 Laps if needed

LATE MODEL AND MODIFIEDS PURSE (NO LICENSE REQUIRED)

Pos: Thursday Friday Saturday
1 3000 5000 11000
2 1500 2500 4000
3 1000 1500 2500
4 800 1000 1500
5 700 900 1200
6 600 800 1000
7 550 700 900
8 500 650 800
9 450 600 700
10 400 550 600
11 375 500 575
12 350 475 550
13 345 450 540
14 340 425 530
15 335 420 520
16 330 415 515
17 325 410 510
18 320 405 505
19 315 400 500
20 310 400 500
21 305 400 500
22 300 400 500
23 300 400 500
24 300 400 500

USRA LATE MODELS PURSE

Pos: Thursday Friday Saturday
1 600 600 1000
2 400 400 700
3 350 350 500
4 300 300 400
5 275 275 375
6 250 250 350
7 200 200 300
8 175 175 200
9 150 150 175
10 145 145 150
11 130 130 145
12 125 125 140
13 120 120 135
14 115 115 130
15 110 110 125
16 105 105 120
17 100 100 115
18 95 95 110
19 90 90 105
20 85 85 100
21 85 85 100
22 85 85 100
23 85 85 100
24 85 85 100

Entry Fees

Late Models Modifieds Limited Late Models
Thursday $100 $100 $15
Friday $150 $150 $20
Saturday $200 $200 $20
All 3 days if registered by 06/13 $350 $450 $0