6 VIE FOR POINT LEAD AS SPRINT CARS INVADE OHIO

JULY 3, 2005

             Six drivers are mathematically in the chase for the Valvoline 
USAC National Sprint Car point lead this week as the series journeys to a 
pair of paved ovals in Ohio. A total of 148 points are up for grabs and 
only 134 separate the top six in the standings.

             Defending champion Jay Drake leads the title chase to Toledo 
and Mansfield for events which showcase both the Sprint Cars and the USAC 
National Midgets. A 30-lap Midget and 40-lap Sprint Car feature are on tap 
at both Toledo Speedway (Friday night) and Mansfield Motorsports Speedway 
(Saturday night).

             Friday night's Toledo event marks the first time USAC Midgets 
have competed there in 48 years! The last time was June 2, 1957! Former 
USAC participants will be included in the pre-race festivities as part of 
"Hemelgarn Racing Night" at the 1/2-mile paved oval.

             Drake's lead over Dave Darland stands at 14 points, with Levi 
Jones just 19 behind Darland.

             Drivers will be aiming for Boston Reid's 1-lap track record of 
119.641 mph at Toledo, while Drake holds the 1-lap Mansfield record of 
120.482 mph.

USAC VALVOLINE NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES STANDINGS

1.-Jay Drake-479
2.-Dave Darland-465
3.-Levi Jones-446
4.-Bud Kaeding-416
5.-Josh Wise-370
6.-Mat Neely-345
7.-Jon Stanbrough-259
8.-Jerry Coons, Jr.-249
9.-Dave Steele-245
10.-Tom Hessert III-214