“Every year I survey a lot of the drivers that race the Como Modified Series and try to base my improvements on those discussions,” stated Sr. Vice President & CFO of Como Oil and Propane and Series Director Joe Stariha. “One constant request was to increase the first four races’ $1,000 to win purses. This year I went back to the tracks and we were able to put together a deal to add $3,000 to the purse to make it a $1,500 to win purse for three races, keep the Governors Cup at $2,000 to win purse, and also add Ogilvie for a $2,000 to win purse which is $5,000 more than last year’s $1,000 to win purse.”

Ogilvie Raceway will be a new stop for the Como Modified Series, bringing the grand total to nine series events. Now in its second year of operation, the Central Minnesota speedplant will host the modified warriors of the Como Modified Series on July 21, 2010, paying $2,000-to-win. “Adding Ogilvie Raceway to our series was a no-brainer for me. This is a state of the art, brand new racing facility and we cant wait for our first race there in July. This hopefully will draw a few more southern cars up north for a couple races,” commented Stariha.

Continuing with the Como Modified Series, the tracks that have been a staple of the series return in their prospective dates for another year of high-paying, high-flying, open wheel action. Proctor Speedway in Proctor, MN, opens the season on May 30th and welcomes the series back on September 2nd for the Silver 1000. Hibbing Raceway in Hibbing, MN, brings the series in for a double dip on June 18 and 19 and then back in for the Labor Day Shootout on September 4th. Superior Speedway in Superior, WI, welcomes the series on August 4th and then a return date on September 11th for the Northern Nationals. ABC Raceway in Ashland, WI, invites the series for an August 7th date and will close out the season at the Red Clay Classic on October 1 and 2, 2010.

“We are always striving to provide opportunity for the open wheel modified stars of this area,” stated Stariha. “Adding a race, increasing purses, and working on more incentive based programs for these drivers and fun-filled events for our fans is our goal and it seems we have a solid growth pattern moving into our fifth year in 2010.”

In addition to the already burgeoning schedule and support that the Como Modified Series provides, a working agreement was established with the newly formed Race Minnesota Modified Series (RACEMN) to align organizations and work together on schedules and opportunities for the drivers that follow both series. More information will be released soon on incentive based programs for the 2010 season.

The 2010 Como Modified Series Schedule:

Proctor – Sunday May 30th
Hibbing – Friday & Saturday June 18th & 19th
Ogilvie – Wednesday July 21st
Superior – Wednesday August 4th
Ashland – Saturday August 7th
Proctor – Thursday September 2nd (Silver 1000)
Hibbing – Saturday September 4th (Labor Day Shootout)
Superior – Saturday September 11th (Northern Nationals)
Ashland – Friday & Saturday October 1st and 2nd (Red Clay Classic)

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COMO MODIFIED SERIES TITLE SPONSOR

Como Oil & Propane is a full-service heating fuel supplier providing propane, oil and related services to Northland customers. The company has nine local offices in Duluth, Barnum, Two Harbors, Hibbing, Grand Marais, Tower, Ashland, Cable and Minong. For more information, please visit www.comooilandpropane.com.

COMO MODIFIED SERIES PRESENTING SPONSORS

The Lake Country Chevrolet Dealers are an eight-team group of dealers in the Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin that include: Sonju Two Harbors (Two Harbors, MN), Ranger Chevrolet (Hibbing, MN), Grand Rapids Chevrolet (Grand Rapids, MN), Kolar GM Center (Cloquet, MN), Luther Family Chevrolet (Duluth, MN), Iron Trail Motors (Virginia, MN), Don Johnson Motors (Hayward, WI)

COMO MODIFIED SERIES PARTNER SPONSORS

Bills Diesel Repair, Black Bear Casino, Construction Services, Inc.
Cost Cutters, Den’s Auto Body, Duluth Lawn & Sport, Elite Tinting & Graphics, Fortune Bay Casino, FOX 21 KQDS, GRP Motorsports, Lucky Seven General Stores, Miller Hill Machine Shop, Mirror Images Day Spa, Murphy Oil, Rick Gondick Law Office, Scott Didrikson Construction, The Shack

Fore more information regarding the Como Modified Series check out our website at www.comomodseries.com. On behalf of the Como Modified Series we’d like to thank all the fans, pit crew members and drivers that have made the series a success and we look forward to seeing you in 2010!

Under the guidance of former host Dave Seay, who currently hosts an on demand interview show – DIRT CAST, new host Matt Noonan of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will continue to dish the latest dirt with a variety of special guests from the Late Model, Sprint Car and Modified dirt racing nation.

DIRT NATION™ will be re-launched thanks to the title sponsorship of Speedway Motors and will return to their airwaves with a live show from the inaugural IMIS trade show in Indianapolis on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Tune in to the first show of a new era of Speedway Motors’ DIRT NATION™ as Noonan celebrates this milestone event by offering fans an interactive experience and a voice by declaring their citizenship to the Nation and competitors the opportunity to receive the famous post-interview “Victory Lane Karma”. Upgrading the original viewer call-in format from 2004, show producers will now utilize various social networking platforms and social messaging services for instant connections between on-air staff, guests and the dirt racing nation. Unique prize packs, incentives and special promotions will be offered to citizens for their declaration of and support for dirt track racing.

Kick back, pop the top of your favorite beverage and tune in to Speedway Motors’ DIRT NATION™ launch show LIVE from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. EST this Wednesday at http://www.dirtnation.tv as controversial and always entertaining dirt track master, Scott Bloomquist, will headline our guest list. The show will also return during the same time frame for a special IMIS wrap-up episode on Thursday with more guests and dirt industry news. Be ready to declare your citizenship to Speedway Motors’ DIRT NATION™ tomorrow!

Speedway Motors DIRT NATION™ will be broadcast every Wednesday LIVE on www.dirtnation.tv at various times from various tracks and events with a mix of audio and video coverage. Studio shows will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST and on demand archives will be available on www.dirtcast.com. Listeners are encouraged to participate in the show by connecting via the various social networks, instant messengers and the chat room available with each broadcast.

For more information on Dirt Nation™ visit http://www.dirtnation.tv. Dirt Nation™ is owned and operated by Braun Holdings, Inc. subsidiary X.CELERATED.

Become a Citizen

Interact with Speedway Motors’ DIRT NATION™ by connecting via Facebook at www.facebook.com/dirtnationtv on Twitter at www.twitter.com/dirtnationtv or on AOL, Yahoo, MSN, or Skype Messenger with buddy name DIRTNATIONTV. Listeners can also connect by Google Talk or Email via show@dirtnation.tv.

About X.CELERATED

X.CELERATED (XR) is a marketing and multimedia firm based in Minnesota that focuses on high performance design, web applications, marketing analytics and advanced Internet technologies. XR owns and operates the XR Network that includes properties Dirt Cast, Dirt Nation, Race Cast, Octane Trade, and RACEMN. More information on XR can be found at: www.xcelerated1.com

Thanks to our Sponsors!

The fine folks that help bring you Speedway Motors’ DIRT NATION™ include:

Speedway Motors of Lincoln, NE, has signed on to be the title sponsor of DIRT NATION™. America’s Oldest Speed Shop® has been a storied partner to dirt track racing since its inception in 1952 by founder and president Bill Smith. Fans and drivers alike are encouraged to visit and order from http://www.speedwaymotors.com or by calling (800) 979-0122.

The International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) is a two-day trade show in the capital of the worldwide motorsports’ industry (Indianapolis) that offers individuals and companies from all facets of the racing business the chance to interact, share ideas and products, build relationships and attend seminars to improve performance autosports around the world. More info can be found at: http://www.imis-indy.com

Virginia Motor Speedway is a Presenting Sponsor and host to “Real Racing, Real Close” every Saturday night in Jamaica, VA. Visit them on the web at: http://www.vamotorspeedway.com.

Octane Trade is your only truly FREE online classified site for the motorsports’ industry. Users can posts ads, add photos and FUEL YOUR SALES all without a membership. Sell your stuff at: http://www.octanetrade.com

RaceTires.com is a one-stop shop for those looking for Hoosier Tires online. Visit and utilize the special promotions to rubber up your race team at: http://www.racetires.com

The East Bay Winternationals’ Pay Per View Broadcast presented by RaceCastLive.com. Purchase all of the racing action from the “Clay by the Bay” for all six weeks in 2010 LIVE on your computer screen. More info at: http://www.racecastlive.com

The Dirt Track Racing School allows anyone to try something new, something different and something fun… it’s time to get sideways in the dirt! The Dirt Track Racing School concept offers both racers and racing fans alike the chance to drive on dirt in four different types of racecars. Students have the opportunity to drive a Legends Car, open-wheel Modified, Late Model and Sprint Car. http://www.driveondirt.com

New Vision Graphics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of decals, commercial and apparel screen printing, promotional products and inventive solutions to exceed customer needs. Get a wrap, race shirts, banners and more by visiting: http://www.newvisiongraphics.cc

Stick It! with DirtHead.com DirtHead Wall Graphics are an awesome way to display your favorite driver on the wall of your home or garage. Order a custom DirtHead or choose from the various Team DirtHead drivers at: http://www.dirthead.com

The 34th Annual East Bay Winternationals will kick off with the action of the high flying Open Wheel Modifieds, UMP/EBRP sanctioned, for five days, beginning on January 26, 2010 culminating with a $5,000 to win finale on January 30th. Future details for this week of modified action will be announced soon.

For complete release: http://www.eastbayracewaypark.com/2009/09/28/east-bay-raceway-park-drops-the-green-flag-on-the-34th-annual-2010-winternationals-this-january/

RACEMN is a name synonymous in the Upper Midwest first as a trade show in 2006, (sold to WISSOTA) more recently as a multimedia podcast hub promoting the talent of the Minnesota dirt tracks and sponsor of the Como Modified Series Dash. Ray Beste, a contributor to the website, approached the owners of RACEMN with a concept to support the tracks of Central Minnesota as a touring series and to incorporate the media elements and promotional tools that a website like RACEMN.com provides.

“It was a natural to work with the RACEMN name and X.CELERATED (XR) to get this off the ground,” commented Series Founder and Director Ray Beste. “I’ve had an opportunity to work with XR on multiple projects and they share the same vision. The talent around the area (WISSOTA) in the two open wheel divisions featured in this series in my mind is unmatched. These drivers deserve a touring series to showcase their talent and skills. In addition, we can offer the tracks a stout field of cars, massive promotion, and an unparalleled fan experience.”

“RACEMN now has a purpose like never before,” added X.CELERATED President and RACEMN Marketing Director Barry Braun. “The end goal is to join forces and promote these drivers on a national level scale with the media elements we have introduced on the site and other projects from our company to really make this series shine. In turn it will attract advertising partners to support the generous year-end purse and at-track activation.”

XR Apparel, a division of X.CELERATED, has jumped in as a presenting sponsor of the series and has been named the “Official Apparel Provider of the Race Minnesota Modified Series.” A title sponsor has been secured and will be announced at a later date.

The RACEMN Series will consist of both WISSOTA Modifieds and WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds. Seven Events will be run in 2010. All shows will count for National WISSOTA points. A race event will consist of Heat races, B Main Features, a Last Chance Qualifier, and the A-Main Feature event. The winner during each RACEMN event will be paid $1500 for the WISSOTA Modified feature and $600 for the WISSOTA Midwest Modified feature. Each feature will start 21 cars.

RACEMN will use the established WISSOTA points system in addition to series based passing points that will be calculated for the A Main feature to insure against a series year end point tie. The RACEMN series points will be calculated from the best 5 of 7 races for every driver (driver can miss or “throw” two shows) and a loyalty bonus will be granted to all teams that attend every series event. Another innovative incentive to the drivers is that there will be no entry fees at any of the RACEMN events.

RACEMN has secured 4 of the 7 series races to be run at North Central Speedway in Brainerd, Minnesota, and Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minnesota.

“When presented the idea I couldn’t refuse,” added North Central Promoter Tim Boeder. “The RACEMN Series has the potential to be a major force in this part of the racing nation and the premise that they have built the series business model on is to offer extensive promotional support to the drivers and the track. In the end, it really was a no-brainer.”

“To be able to add two events like this for 2010 is exactly what we were looking for,” stated Ogilvie Raceway promoter Nate Fischer. “As a new track that is trying to break in, this offers us a high reward/low risk option that can help us thrive. We have the track to do it but we need the help that these guys will offer to make the most of our facility.”

The year end purse will total $20,000 and pay $5,000 to the WISSOTA Modified Series Point Champion as well as $2,500 to the WISSOTA Midwest Modified Champion. Additional cash and contingency prizes will be announced in the future to the event payouts and year end purse.

A complete rundown of a RACEMN event payout is as follows:

Modified Series Payout (All 7 Events)

1st $1500, 2nd $1200, 3rd $900, 4th $750, 5th $600, 6th $450, 7th $400, 8th $350, 9th $275, 10th $250, 11th $225, 12th $200, 13th $175, 14th $150, 15th $150, 16th $150, 17th $150, 18th $150, 19th $125, 20th $125, 21st $75

Midwest Modified Series Payout (All 7 Events):

1st $600, 2nd $450, 3rd $350, 4th $300, 5th $250, 6th $200, 7th $150, 8th $150, 9th $125, 10th $125, 11th $125, 12th $100, 13th $100, 14th $100, 15th $100, 16th $75, 17th $75, 18th $75, 19th $75, 20th $75, 21st $50

A complete rundown of a RACEMN series purse payout is as follows:

Modified Series Payout (All 7 Events):

1st $5000, 2nd $2500, 3rd $1500, 4th $1000, 5th $750, 6th $500, 7th $425, 8th $325, 9th $225, 10th $175, 11th $150, 12th $125, 13th $125, 14th $100, 15th $100

Midwest Modified Series Payout:

1st $2500, 2nd $1200, 3rd $850, 4th $600, 5th $400, 6th $300, 7th $200, 8th 175, 9th $175, 10th $125, 11th $125, 12th $100, 13th $100, 14th $75, 15th $75

All event payouts are guaranteed by the hosting track, and all RACEMN Series points purses are guaranteed by the RACEMN Sponsors.

The RACEMN Modified Series will provide an announcer to each track for the divisions featured on the series.

The Race Minnesota Modified Series website is at: www.racemn.com. A new site will be developed in the coming month in preparation for 2010.

Interested tracks that are looking to host an event can contact Ray Beste, Series Director at ray@racexr.com or 320-808-6966. Interested advertisers or vendors can contact Barry Braun, Marketing Director at barry@racexr.com or 218-220-9561.

On behalf of the Race Minnesota Modified Series we’d like to thank all the fans, pit crew members, drivers, and tracks and we look forward to launching and promoting the series in 2010!

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RACE MINNESOTA SERIES TITLE SPONSOR

TBA

RACE MINNESOTA MODIFIED SERIES PRESENTING SPONSOR

XR APPAREL of Beaver Bay, Minnesota, offers quality original custom racing apparel at an affordable price. Low print runs are offered to give the weekend warrior a stylish look and feel on and off the track. To get more info on XR Apparel visit: www.xrapparel.com

RACE MINNESOTA PARTNER SPONSORS

TBA

RACE MINNESOTA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS

TBA

The change, long in the planning stages at Dirt Nation, was ramped up due to increasing interest in the site in the past month and projected growth in the next calendar year. Dirt Cast offers the same functions as what was Dirt Nation and will be expanded on in the coming months. Dirt Cast offers On Demand Podcast interviews that can downloaded and played on your PC, played on the website, or listened to on Itunes. Live Broadcast dates will be released in the coming weeks in addition to the testing of live video throughout 2009 and increased functionality for accessing broadcasts, broadcast archives, podcasts, and premium content.

“It’s a natural transition,” stated Dave Seay, lead host of Dirt Cast. “We had planned the move to Dirt Cast, but it was not planned until the 4th quarter of 2009. The interest in the product in the last month has sped up our growth, and we are very excited to deploy even more options for our listeners.” Visitors to Dirt Cast have increased over 300% since the relaunch and transition to On Demand content in October of 2008. “Our goals for 2009 have already been shattered,” added Seay. “The opportunity to offer live broadcasts has opened new doors for Dirt Cast, and we plan to maximize the potential of this market.”

All of the links from Dirt Nation (www.dirtnation.net) have been forwarded to Dirt Cast. All branding, advertising, and social marketing are in transition and full brand revitalization will be complete by March 1, 2009. Potential advertisers are encouraged to contact dave@dirtcast.com for promotional opportunities.

For more information on Dirt Cast visit www.dirtcast.com.

Dirt Cast is owned and operated by Braun Holdings, Inc. subsidiary X.CELERATED.

About X.CELERATED

X.CELERATED (XR) is a marketing and multimedia firm based in Minnesota that focuses on high performance design, web applications, marketing analytics, and advanced internet technologies. XR owns and operates the XR Network that includes On Demand Podcast properties Dirt Cast, Dirt Freaks, and RACEMN. More information on XR can be found at: http://x.celerated.com

The new site is fueled by X.CELERATED (XR) and powered with interactive data from Motorstats.com. “We are utilizing data elements from our system to support various functions on the East Bay website,” commented Not so CEO Chris Graner. “East Bay Raceway has teamed with us and XR to offer the fan almost instant access and information about the action of the Winternationals”.

“We couldn’t pick a better team to rework our web presence,” added Vice President of 2VHL Promotions (operators of East Bay Raceway Park) Todd Hutto. “XR really has a knack of understanding the racing industry and created a bold and beautiful design. I’m extremely excited to launch this for our fans and give them a truly interactive, informative, website powered with the data our friends at Motorstats.com provide.”

The new website can be found at: www.eastbayracewaypark.com. More features will be added throughout the Winternationals along with extensive coverage on the hottest month of racing action!

About X.CELERATED

X.CELERATED (XR) is a marketing and multimedia firm based in Minnesota that focuses on high performance design, web applications, marketing analytics, and advanced internet technologies. XR owns and operates the XR Network that includes On Demand Podcast properties Dirt Nation and RACEMN. More information on XR can be found at: http://x.celerated.com

The new site was fueled by X.CELERATED (XR) of Beaver Bay, MN, and features a cross pollination of video, audio, dynamic content, and fan interaction.

“This will be the fourth year of the Como Mod Series and as we always promise, we strive to keep building the series every year, offering large payouts and fan experience,” stated Como Mod Series founder and Sr. Vice President and CFO of Como Oil and Propane, Joe Stariha. “We were able to line up with a like-minded company in XR to achieve our online presence goals. I am thrilled to be able to give fans, sponsors, and competitors alike the ability to see, hear, and watch what we do with the Como Mod Series every day, on demand, all the time.”

In addition to video provided by CBS 3, The Northland’s New Center, in Duluth, MN, the Como Mod Series website features a co-operative partnership with XR’s Dirt Nation and RACEMN brands and will feature collaborative and original content. The popular fan “You Pick Em” contest returns along with a wide variety of new options and functionality to keep the race fan informed on the happenings of the Como Mod Series.

“This is just the tip of the iceberg with coverage and options,” said Stariha. “We have plans on video taping all of the races in 2009 and uploading for on demand viewing, audio interviews, fan contests, and more!”

The Como Mod Series will enter its fourth year hitting all cylinders and will build on a respected and solid foundation that has race fans and industry folks yearning for more race action year after year. To find out more information on the Como Mod Series go to: www.comomodseries.com. More exciting announcements are coming soon!

About the Como Modified Series

The Como Modified Series is an eight-race series held on four northern local racetracks in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The total payout for the series eclipses $30,000 and brings in some of the biggest names in modifed racing in the upper midwest. The Como Mod Series is commited to a superior fan experience, unmatched driver compensation, and sponsor’s representation with a solid return on investment.

About Como Oil and Propane

Como Oil & Propane is a full-service heating fuel supplier providing propane, oil and related services to Northland customers. The company has nine local offices in Duluth, Barnum, Two Harbors, Hibbing, Grand Marais, Tower, Ashland, Cable and Minong. For more information, please visit www.comooilandpropane.com.