The races for the 2004-05 Ultimate Dominators are wide open and close, after seven of the 10 Ultimate Challenge Series events have been completed for the year.    USA Wrestling's 2004-05 Ultimate Challenge Series of folkstyle wrestling features outstanding youth events across the nation, and has featured many of the nation's most talented young wrestlers.    Leading in Div. I (9 & 10 year olds) is Braun Marquez of Texas, with 4,800 pts. He is followed by Case Garrison of Texas and Judson Preskitt of Texas, with 3,700 points.    There is a tie atop Div. II (11 & 12 year olds), with Clark Glass of Florida and John Sims of Indiana tied with 8,800 points. Both Glass and Sims was were among the winners of the 2003-04 Ultimate Challenge Series. Close behind with 7,600 points is Hunter Weber of Wisconsin.    In Div. III (13-15 year olds), Tyce Shirley of Wisconsin holds the No. 1 position, followed by seven athletes tied in second place with 3,200 points.    A point system based on individual event placing tracks the results of each athlete. At the end of the ten-event series, nine Dominator belts will be awarded to the top point scorers in three age divisions.     There are three major events left on the schedule, which will allow athletes to score additional points and move up in the standings.    The large and successful Liberty Nationals will be held at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. on Feb. 26. This tournament has developed a large and loyal following from youth wrestlers across the nation, and is recognized for quality competition and outstanding awards.    At the Liberty Nationals, champions and outstanding wrestlers are awarded with an impressive classic wrestling position trophy. Wrestlers who win both the Dixie Nationals and the Liberty Nationals, events hosted by wrestling leader Bill Gossett, will be awarded the new American Crown Award, a custom-made statue of the Greek God Atlas.    For information, visit the web page at   http://www.libertynationalswrestling.com    The Virginia Challenge/USAW Wrestle-FEST 2005 will be held at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Va., March 11-13. This is the only Ultimate Challenge Series event that is hosted in the Mid-Atlantic region, a thriving wrestling area.    There are two events that will score points within the Series, the Middle School National Open and the Youth National Open. These competitions are for athletes from third through eighth grades. Two other major events, the USAW/Virginia Freshman State Championships, as well as the Virginia Challenge Match for high school champions, make this an amazing wrestling opportunity. "There is something for everyone at Wrestle-FEST," said organizer Frank Lipoli.     For information, visit the web page at  http://www.virginiachallenge.org    As in years past, the 2004-05 Ultimate Challenge Series will culminate with USA Wrestling's Folkstyle National Championships, set for the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa, April 1-3. Champions at this event are recognized as the USA Wrestling folkstyle national champions for the year.    Added emphasis has been given to the Folkstyle National Championships within the Ultimate Challenge Series, as the top eight award winners will receive double the points for placing in USA Wrestling's premier youth folkstyle event.    Wrestling legend Dan Gable, considered the nation's most respected wrestler and coach, will make a special appearance to meet with the participants at the USA Wrestling Folkstyle National Championships. There have been many improvements in the event operations this year, in order to provide an outstanding experience for wrestlers and their families.    For information, visit the web page at   http://www.uni.edu/unidome/2005USAWrestling.asp    The winners of the Dominator Belts last year were:    Division I: 1. Jack Hathaway (IA): 13,100 pts.; 2. John Sims (IN): 10,200; 3. Christopher Rau (MI): 9,500    Division II: 1. Dylan Carew (IA): 12,800, 2. Nate Brubaker (OH): 10,100; 3. Clark Glass (FL): 9,600    Division III: 1. Nate Moore (IA): 14,300, 2. Aldon Isenberg 2nd (KS): 10,700; 3. Grant Gambrall (IA): 10,200    The Ultimate Challenge Series continues to get bigger and better every year. Each event has established itself as a unique and important stop on the way to crowning the Ultimate Dominator. Don't miss the opportunity to earn valuable Series points and experience each of these excellent wrestling events. The quest for "The Belt" is just heating up…    2004-05 ULTIMATE CHALLENGE SERIES LEADERS  (after seven of 10 events)     Division I (9 & 10 year olds)  1.Braun Marquez (TX), 4,800 pts.  2. (tie) Case Garrison (TX), 3,700 pts.  2. (tie) Judson Preskitt (TX), 3,700 pts.  4.Alec Warren (TX), 3,400 pts.  5. (tie) Gary Harding (OK), 3,200 pts.  5. (tie) Zachary Bradley (TX), 3,200 pts.  5. (tie) Michael Gibson (IL), 3,200 pts.  5. (tie) Jesse Harlan (CA), 3,200 pts.  5. (tie) Noah Teaney (MO), 3,200 pts.  10. (tie) Tanner Bailey (OK), 2,800 pts.  10. (tie) Patrick Eldred (MI), 2,800 pts.  10. (tie) Evan McGee (OK), 2,800 pts.  10. (tie) Devin Peterson (WI), 2,800 pts.    Division II (11 &  12 year olds)  1.(tie) Clark Glass (FL), 8,800 pts.  1.(tie) John Sims (IN), 8,800 pts.  3. Hunter Weber (WI), 7,600 pts.  4. Howell Colton (MI), 4,400 pts.  5. Christopher Mears (TX), 4,000 pts.  6. Tyler Libertore (FL), 3,500 pts.  7. (tie) Kyle Ash (OK), 3,200 pts.  7. (tie) Jason Luster (GA), 3,200 pts.  7. (tie) Morgan McIntosh (CA), 3,200 pts.  7. (tie) Chase Nitcher (KS), 3,200 pts.    Division III (13-15 year olds)  1.Tyce Shirley (WI), 3,600 pts.  2. (tie) Riley Adamson (NM), 3,200 pts.  2. (tie) Zach Bintliff (MO), 3,200 pts.  2. (tie) Hugh Ryan (CO), 3,200 pts.  2. (tie)Colton Huskey (CO), 3,200 pts.  2. (tie)Brett Klopp (WI), 3,200 pts.  2. (tie) Joselyn Maldonado (OK), 3,200 pts.  2. (tie)Zachriah Neibert (OH), 3,200 pts.  9. (tie) Kyle Angel (IN), 2,800 pts.  9. (tie) Dallas Bailey (OK), 2,800 pts.  9. (tie)Kyle Detmer (KS), 2,800 pts.  9. (tie) Phillip Grout (CO), 2,800 pts.  9. (tie) Vance Grube (WI), 2,800 pts.  9. (tie) Taylor Knapp (GA), 2,800 pts.  9. (tie)T.J. Mitchell (GA), 2,800 pts.