Bryan Hulbert - COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (July 14, 2013) From the sweeping three-eighths mile of Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. to the tight quarter-mile of Cottage Grove, Ore. the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real squares off on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 at the Cottage Grove Speedway.
Returning from a 2012 absence, the Cottage Grove Speedway has hosted the national arm of the American Sprint Car Series six times with Jason Johnson branding his name on the winner’s check four times, first on July 25, 2009 then July 23, 2010. The 2011 visit saw the MVT No. 41 sweep the July weekend.
Reassuming the points lead by a mere three markers over Johnny Herrera following his sixth victory of 2013 at the Grays Harbor Raceway, if history is any indication, Johnson will be tough to beat at the Oregon oval.
Calm as ever, Herrera’s record for 2013 speaks for itself with his first two wins of 2013 coming on short tracks before picking up a Speedweek victory at the half-mile Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
Jeff Swindell continues to hold third in tour standings. Taking his streak of podium finishes to eight, a charge out of the B-Feature ended the streak with a seventh place finish at the Electric City Speedway in Great Falls, Mont.
Brad Loyet holds fourth with Tony Bruce, Jr. improving back to fifth in the standings following his first Protect the Harvest feature event win of 2013 at the Electric City Speedway.
Logan Forler’s second victory of 2013 at the I-90 Speedway has kept the Arizona driver in a close fight with Bruce for the fifth spot in tour standings, currently 55 points removed from the top five. Seth Bergman, Dustin Morgan, Cole Wood, and Brandon Hahn complete the top ten in tour standings.
Previous Winners:
Cottage Grove Speedway - Cottage Grove, Ore.
July 24, 2009 - Shane Stewart
July 25, 2009 - Jason Johnson
July 23, 2010 - Jason Johnson
July 24, 2010 - Brady Bacon
July 22, 2011 - Jason Johnson
July 23, 2011 - Jason Johnson
Date: Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20
Times: Gates open at 4:00 P.M. / Racing begins at 6:30 P.M.
Track Information: Cottage Grove Speedway
Address: 2150 North Douglas Street Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Phone #: 360-699-RACE
Website: http://www.cottagegrovespeedway.com
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 @LucasOilASCS.
The 2013 season marks the twenty-second 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 eight 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. Log onto www.mavtv.com for information regarding availability and listings in your area.
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV include: Hoosier Racing Tire and Brodix
Team Lucas Sponsors for the American Sprint Car Series consist of Protect the Harvest, Geico, Hawk Racing Products, E3 Spark Plugs, and General Tire.
Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by: K&N Filters, PitstopUSA.com, Engler Machine and Tool, Roush Yates Racing Engines, FSR Radiator and Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Driverwebsites.com, Weld Wheels, Fuel Safe, Saldana Racing Products, SBI Fuel Bladders, Maxwell Industries, Print Place, Xtreme Accu-Tach, Simpson, LeJoie Seating, Ti 22 Performance, Wesmar Racing Engines, Hinchman Indy Racewear, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, DMI Rear Ends, Rod End Supply, Smiley’s Racing Products, Speedway Motors, and Hilborn Injection Systems.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com as well as Twitter (@LucasOilASCS) and Facebook. News and information can also be sent to you with the ASCS E-News by texting ASCS to 22828 with any mobile device.
- Bryan Hulbert on Jul 15, 2013
- Article Date: 7/17/2013