Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (August 27, 2012) In the days before famous lawmen like Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson, Dodge City, Kansas was known by many as “The Wicked Little City”. Segregated by the railroad tracks otherwise known as the “Deadline”, guns couldn’t be carried north of the tracks but south of those tracks it was wide open so it’s only fitting that Dodge City Raceway Park is south of the tracks.
Absent from Dodge City since 2005, the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV makes their return for the inaugural Wicked City Shootout this Saturday September 1st and Sunday September 2nd.
Overall, the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV has crowned two winners, both in 2005. Gary Wright grabbed the inaugural checkered flag on June 16, 2005 with Danny Jennings taking the win the following night.
In the battle for the 2012 season championship, this weekend’s events represent rounds 45 and 46.
Jason Johnson continues to show his dominance, trading the lead with Wayne Johnson for the tenth time this season following Friday’s show at the Salina Highbanks Speedway. Backing that up with another win at I-30 Speedway this past Saturday the MVT No. 41 currently holds a slim 31 point advantage going into Dodge City.
Suffering a shredded tire that sailed the Outlaw Wings No. 77x into the wall this past Friday at the Salina Highbanks Speedway, Wayne Johnson fought back Saturday at I-30 Speedway with a sixth place finish after starting sixteenth.
Having finished in the top ten seventeen time in his last twenty outings with the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV, Brady Bacon continues to ride third in tour standings. Johnny Herrera reclaimed the fourth after Brad Loyet saw his night end early at I-30. Suffering a flip off the top of turn four in the opening laps of the A-Main at the ¼ mile oval, Loyet suffered his second DNF of the season in A-Main competition.
Tony Bruce Jr. currently sits sixth in tour standings following Saturday’s runner up performance at I-30 Speedway; a nice rebound after an engine expired under the hood of the Eagle Chassis No. 18 Friday night. Seth Bergman holds seventh with Logan Forler eighth. Gary Wright rides ninth with Dustin Morgan currently making up the drivers in the top ten.
The Series:
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV
When and Where:
September 1st - Dodge City Raceway Park - Dodge City, Kansas - Gates Open @ 5pm / Racing @ 7:30pm
September 2nd - Dodge City Raceway Park - Dodge City, Kansas - Gates Open @ 5pm / Racing @ 7:30pm
Track Information: Dodge City Raceway Park
Directions (according to NSD) - South edge of Dodge City, Kansas on US 238, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south.
Address: 11322 110 Road. Dodge City, Kansas 67801
Phone #: 620-225-3277
Website: www.dodgecityraceway.com
2012 Feature Winners: Jason Johnson-10, Wayne Johnson-8, Brady Bacon-6, Tony Bruce Jr.-3, Danny Lasoski-2, Shane Stewart-2, Brian Brown-1, Seth Bergman-1, Jason Martin-1, Dustin Morgan-1, Danny Wood-1, Cody Baker-1, Jordan Boston-1, Brock Lemley-1, Mason Moore-1, Brad Loyet-1, Brooke Tatnell-1, Kevin Swindell-1
Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV Points (top 10): 1. Jason Johnson 5,378; 2. Wayne Johnson 5,347; 3. Brady Bacon 5,193; 4. Johnny Herrera 4,915; 5. Brad Loyet 4,903; 6. Tony Bruce Jr. 4,796; 7. Seth Bergman 4,505; 8. Logan Forler 4,349; 9. Gary Wright 4,337; 10. Dustin Morgan 4,313
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV - A Look Ahead:
September 14 - Timberline Speedway - Texarkana, TX
September 15 - Texas Motor Speedway - Ft. Worth, TX
September 28 - Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO ( Hockett /McMillin Memorial)
September 29 - Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO ( Hockett /McMillin Memorial)
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV on the web:
All Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series national events are broadcast live on www.racinboys.com for anyone who is unable to attend the races live. Official results, points, and race notes are posted at www.ascsracing.com. The Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.
Lucas Oil ASCS on TV: A full schedule of tape-delayed races for the 2012 season can found at www.motorsportshour.com.
The 2012 season marks the 21st year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing for the American Sprint Car Series, which brings the best of Sprint Car racing to dozens of different tracks throughout the nation and into Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series, ASCS also consists of ten different Regions throughout the nation.
Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. More information can be found on Lucas Oil Products at www.lucasoil.com. MAVTV is the presenting sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. For information regarding availability and listings in your area log onto www.mavtv.com.
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MavTV include: Hoosier Racing Tire, Brodix, Geico, E3 Spark Plugs, General Tire, K&N Filters, PitstopUSA.com, FSR Radiators, Schoenfeld Headers, Driverwebsites.com, Weld Wheels, Maxwell Industries, Print Place, Simpson, Wesmar Racing Engines, and Hilborn Injection Systems.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Photo Credit: Jones Motorsports Photography
- Bryan Hulbert on Aug 27, 2012
- Article Date: 8/27/2012