(Photo Credit: Ron Skinner)
TULSA, Okla. (June 25, 2014) - June into July shows no signs of slowing down for the regions that comprise the American Sprint Car Series as this coming weekend begins a stretch of nine consecutive nights of racing across the ASCS Nation.
Spread among the Gulf South, Northwest, Sooner, Southwest, and Warrior Regions, a total of 17 ASCS 360cid sanctioned events are scheduled from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6.
The lion's share of events belongs to the ASCS Northwest Region with their Regional Speedweek kicking off on Sunday, June 9 in Yreka, Cali. and ending Saturday, July 5 in Cottage Grove, Ore. The first five nights will pay $2,000 to win with the final night getting a boost to $2,500 to win.
The Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region offers up four nights with each paying $1,776 to win plus a $2,500 bonus to win all four nights of the Tiger Towing Red, White, and Blue Series with support from Xtreme Paint and Body, Yeager's Harley Davidson, Putnam Chevrolet, and Midwest Specialty Flooring going Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6.
The Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region offers up three nights starting Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, July 5 with each paying $2,000 to win plus a $500 bonus to win two of the three nights, or $1,000 to sweep the weekend.
The American Bank of Oklahoma kicks off the week on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 in Kansas against the National Championship Racing Association (NCRA) with each night paying $2,000 to win.
ASCS Southwest has two nights at either end of the week in Tucson and Queen Creek with each paying $1,250 to win. Tucson races on Saturday, June 28 with Queen Creek in action on Saturday, July 5.
Winner's share plus potential bonuses alone exceed $35,000 for the nine nights of racing with over 150 drivers expected to take part in ASCS competition over the next week as Regional competition heads to 15 ovals across six states.
Results will be posted as soon as possible to http://www.ascsracing.com.
Breakdown of Events:
Saturday, June 28, 2014
• Dodge City Raceway Park - Dodge City, Kan. (ASCS Sooner vs. NCRA) - After the closing of the Great American Dirt Track in Jetmore, Kan. the Steve King Memorial has found a new home at the Dodge City Raceway Park. Racing is scheduled to begin at 7:30 P.M. (CT). and includes the 305cid United Rebel Sprint Series. Admission is $20. For more information, log onto http://www.dodgecityraceway.com or call (620) 225-3277.
• Tucson International Raceway - Tucson, Ariz. (ASCS Southwest) - Round three of 2014 at the Arizona oval, the Jim Allen Memorial is scheduled to begin at 6:45 P.M. (MT). Admission is $15 with kids 11 years of age and younger admitted free into the grandstands. Support classes will include X-Mods, Dwarf Cars, Hornets, Factory Stocks, and Mini Sprints. For more information, log onto http://www.tucsoninternationalraceway.com or call (520) 664-2074.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
• 81-Speedway - Park City, Kan. (ASCS Sooner vs. NCRA) - Round two of the ASCS / NCRA face-off, the “Harvest of Gold Challenge” at the 81-Speedway just north of Wichita kicks off at 7:00 P.M. (CT). The last ASCS Sooner event held at 81-Speedway was on May 9, 2004 with Oklahoma City's Andy Shouse grabbing the win. Sunday night will also include the Mod Lites. Admission is $15. For more information, log onto http://www.81speedway.org or call (316) 755-1781.
• Siskiyou Motor Speedway - Yreka, Ca. (ASCS Northwest) - The start of the 2014 ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek, with a first time visit to the Siskiyou Motor Speedway. Races at the Northern California oval begin at 6:00 P.M. (PT). Admission is $15 for adults with kids five years and younger admitted free into the grandstands. For more information, log onto http://www.siskiyoumotorspeedway.com.
Monday, June 30, 2014
• Southern Oregon Speedway - Medford, Ore. (ASCS Northwest) - The second round of action for the ASCS Northwest Speedweek, the Southern Oregon Speedway kicked off the 2014 season on May 22 with California's Andy Forsberg leading start to finish. Admission for the Monday show is $22.50. For more information, log onto http://www.sospeedway.com or call (541) 826-6825.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
• Coos Bay Speedway - Coos Bay, Ore. (ASCS Northwest) - The season's only trip to Coos Bay Speedway, the Oregon oval is located 8.5 miles south of the town of Coos Bay. Round three in the ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek, the night includes Sportsman, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaw, and Hornets. Races start at 6:30 P.M. (PT) and admission is $20. For further information, log onto http://www.coosbayspeedway.us or call (541) 269-2474.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
• Willamette Speedway - Lebanon, Ore. (ASCS Northwest) - The second of three trips to the Oregon oval in 2014, the Willamette Speedway hosts the Wednesday portion of the ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek. Visiting on May 23, Washington's Jared Peterson grabbed the win ahead of Seth Bergman and Reece Goetz. Admission for the mid-week spectacular is $15 with kids five years of age and younger admitted free. Races begin at 6:00 P.M. (PT) and include Sportsman and Street Stocks in a challenge race between the two. For more information, log onto http://www.trophymotorsports.com or call 360-699-7223.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
• Cotton Bowl Speedway - Paige, Texas (ASCS Gulf South) - The second holiday weekend visit of the season to the Cotton Bowl Speedway, this year's Memorial Day Weekend visit saw Johnny Herrera park it in Victory Lane on May 23. The IMCA Lone Star Series will join the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region. Races are scheduled to begin at 8:00 P.M. (CT) with admission set a $15 for adults. For more information, log onto http://www.cottonbowlspeedway.com or call (512) 748-4218.
• Double X Speedway - California, Mo. (ASCS Warrior) - The first of a four day stretch for the Speedway Motors Warrior Region, the Double X Speedway has seen Regional action once already in 2014 with Jason Johnson winning the "Tribute to Jesse" on May 25. Admission is $15 with Hot Laps getting underway at 7:00 P.M. (CT). For more information, log onto http://www.xxspeedway.com or call (573) 796-4694.
Friday, July 4, 2014
• Callaway Raceway - Fulton, Mo. (ASCS Warrior) - The first time the Callaway Raceway has hosted the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region, the quarter-mile Fulton, Mo. oval will include ULMA Limited Late Models, USRA Modifieds, and USRA B-Mods. Included in the program will be a fireworks display. Admission is $20 with discounts for Senior, Military, and kids. Races are scheduled to begin at 7:30 P.M. (CT). For more information, log onto http://www.callawayraceways.com or call 573-642-6580.
• Cottage Grove Speedway - Cottage Grove, Ore. (ASCS Northwest) - Night one of a weekend double-header to cap off the 2014 ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek, the Cottage Grove Speedway saw a sweep of the Memorial Day Weekend by Seth Bergman. Races are scheduled to begin at 6:45 P.M. (PT). For more information, log onto http://www.cottagegrovespeedway.com or call (360) 699-7223.
• Shady Oaks Speedway - Goliad, Texas (ASCS Gulf South) - The one-third mile oval located just at the edge of Goliad first hosted the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region on May 24 with Blake Hahn making the late race pass for the win. Admission for the Independence Day showing is only $15 with kids ages five years and younger admitted free. The night will also include Limited Modifieds, Pure Stocks, and Dwarf/Mod Lites. More information can be found at www.shadyoakspeedway.com or by calling (361) 645-8353.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
• Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, Ariz. (ASCS Southwest) - The sweeping one-third mile oval appears on the ASCS Southwest schedule five times in 2014 with the July 5 event marking the third appearance of the year. Two visits this season has yielded two first time winners with Bob Ream, Jr. topping action on March 15 followed by Alex Pettas who raced to victory on May 31. Saturday, July 5 gets underway at 8:00 P.M. (MT) and includes Pure Stocks, Mod Lites, and Bombers. Admission is $15 and kids six years of age and younger get in free. For more information, log onto http://www.arizonaspeedway.net or call (480) 926-6688.
• Battleground Speedway - Highlands, Texas (ASCS Gulf South) - In the region's last visit to the Battleground Speedway, Travis Rilat laid waste to the field in the Ronald Laney Memorial. Round four for the Gulf South Region at the high-banked three-eighths mile oval, events at the Battleground Speedway round out a three-night stretch for the Griffith Truck and Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region. The night will include Pure Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Limited Modifieds, Late Models, and Modified Dwarfs. Races get underway at 8:00 P.M. (CT). For more information, log onto http://www.battleground-speedway.com or call (830) 302-0336.
• Cottage Grove Speedway - Cottage Grove, Ore. (ASCS Northwest) - Capping off the 2014 ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek races on Saturday, just like Friday, begin at 6:45 P.M. (PT). For more information, log onto http://www.cottagegrovespeedway.com or call (360) 699-7223.
• Randolph County Raceway - Moberly, Mo. (ASCS Warrior) - Sprint Cars and Fireworks? It's a combination better than Butter on Popcorn as the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region and Impact Signs W.A.R. Sprint Cars headline Saturday night at the Randolph County Raceway. The ULMA Late Models and Hobby Stocks will also be on hand at the extremely high-banked four-tenths mile oval. Races get underway at 7:00 P.M. (CT) with Fireworks following the night's program. For more information, log onto http://www.randolphcountyraceway.com or call (660) 833-1727
Sunday, July 6, 2014
• Double X Speedway - California, Mo. (ASCS Warrior) - Capping off four nights for the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region back where it began, the Double X Speedway will be the proving ground to see if anyone will claim the $2,500 bonus for winning all four nights. Admission is $15 with Hot Laps getting underway at 7:00 P.M. (CT). For more information, log onto http://www.xxspeedway.com or call (573) 796-4694.
Quick Look:
Date - Track - City, State - Region
• Saturday, June 28, 2014-Dodge City Raceway Park - Dodge City, KS-Sooner
• Saturday, June 28, 2014-Tucson International Raceway - Tucson, AZ-Southwest
• Sunday, June 29, 2014-81 Speedway - Park City, KS-Sooner
• Sunday, June 29, 2014-Siskiyou Motor Speedway - Yreka, CA-Northwest
• Monday, June 30, 2014-Southern Oregon Speedway - Medford, OR-Northwest
• Tuesday, July 1, 2014-Coos Bay Speedway - Coos Bay, OR-Northwest
• Wednesday, July 2, 2014-Willamette Speedway - Lebanon, OR-Northwest
• Thursday, July 3, 2014-Cotton Bowl Speedway - Paige, TX-Gulf South
• Thursday, July 3, 2014-Double X Speedway - California, MO-Warrior
• Friday, July 4, 2014-Callaway Raceway - Fulton, MO-Warrior
• Friday, July 4, 2014-Cottage Grove Speedway - Cottage Grove, OR-Northwest
• Friday, July 4, 2014-Shady Oaks Speedway - Goliad, TX-Gulf South
• Saturday, July 5, 2014-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ-Southwest
• Saturday, July 5, 2014-Battleground Speedway - Highlands, TX-Gulf South
• Saturday, July 5, 2014-Cottage Grove Speedway - Cottage Grove, OR-Northwest
• Saturday, July 5, 2014-Randolph County Raceway - Moberly, MO-Warrior
• Sunday, July 6, 2014-Double X Speedway - California, MO-Warrior
Updates
• ASCS Gulf South - https://www.facebook.com/ASCSGulfSouthRegion
• ASCS Northwest - https://www.ascsnorthwest.com - or - https://www.facebook.com/pages/ASCS-Northwest/370768335029
• ASCS Sooner - https://www.facebook.com/SoonerRegion
• ASCS Southwest - https://www.facebook.com/AscsSouthwestRegion
• ASCS Warrior - https://www.facebook.com/groups/550746981684903/
Regional action across the ASCS Nation is presented by American Bank of Oklahoma (Sooner), Speedway Motors (Warrior and Midwest), Griffith Truck and Equipment (Gulf South), and Smiley's Racing Products (Lone Star). The American Sprint Car Series is brought to you by Lucas Oil Products an presented by MAVTV American Real Programming.
Brodix is the official Spec-Head provider of the American Sprint Car Series. Hoosier Racing Tires is the official tire of the ASCS Nation.
Team Lucas support comes from Protect the Harvest, iON Cameras, Geico, General Tire, E3 Diamond Fire Spark Plugs, Hawk Performance Products, and Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine.
For complete news, updates, and information log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.
- Bryan Hulbert on Jun 26, 2014
- Article Date: 6/26/2014