CENTER LISLE, N.Y. -- Round five of the World Products Empire State Series takes touring IMCA Modifieds back to Thunder Mountain Speedway this Sunday, Aug. 15, to join the Hurricane Harry Uhl Jr. Memorial program.

Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 4 p.m. Hot laps are at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Spectator admission is $14 for adults, $12 for both seniors 60 and over and students ages 10-17, and free for kids nine and under. Pit passes are $30.

More information about the weekend of racing at TMS is available by calling 607 227-9602 and at the www.thundermountainspeed.com website.

Rookie Matt Roberts won for the first time in his short series career when the tour visited Center Lisle on July 4. Lyle Smith, Gary Roberts and Dale Caswell have also topped Empire State events this year. Chris Fleming is the point leader, 11 markers better than Howard Jones.

Special series points only will be awarded for the final two series events of the season, at Fulton Speedway on Oct. 1 and at Five Mile Point Speedway on Oct. 30.

World Products Empire State Series top 20 point standings – 1. Chris Fleming, Union Springs, 147; 2. Howard Jones, Groton, 136; 3. Jerry Lobdell Jr., Groton, and Kevan Cook, Constantia, both 135; 5. Matt Roberts, Afton, 130; 6. Lyle Smith, Elkland, Pa., 123; 7. Ryan Scott, Glenburnie, Ont., 113; 8. Josh Van Tas sell, Auburn, 112; 9. Gary Roberts, Afton, 111; 10. Michael Wilbur, Spencer, and Thomas Paige, Groton, both 106; 12. Pete Neff, Newfield,103; 13. Michael Smith, Arkport, 101; 14. Brad Weaver, Binghamton, 97; 15. Fred Gibson, Lakeville, Pa., 84; 16. Tyler Stoddard, Binghamton, 74; 17. K.C. Cole, Conklin, 63; 18. Eddie Sites, Monroeton, Pa., 62; 19. J.J. Courcy, Mexico, 60; 20. Mike Stoddard, Binghamton, 56.