TULSA, Okla. (December 27, 2014) With the Christmas Eve deadline to pre-enter the 30th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout behind us, the list of entries for the indoor Micro Sprint Car event stands at 880 among 488 drivers from 27 states and Canada. Entries, while paused for now, is expected to grow to nearly 1,000 as teams begin the Move-In process on Tuesday, December 30, 2014.
Among the entries are 11 past Tulsa Shootout winners.
Blake Hahn leads the Golden Driller count among those entered with five to his credit. Hahn enters the 2015 Tulsa Shootout looking to defend his win in last year's ECOtec Midget feature event. Jerrod Wilson with four wins last saw Victory Lane in 2008 when the Tulsa native stopped "A" Class. Kevin Swindell earned his first wins at the Tulsa Expo Raceway in Go Karts. Winning in 2001 and 2002, Swindell will look for his seventh career Golden Driller as the four-time Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Champion looks to take on both classes of "A" Class and Outlaw Micros.
Frank Flud put the world on notice in 2014 by charging to a pair of wins. Taking a total of 57 victories throughout the year, Flud will compete in "A" Class Winged and Non Winged, as well as Outlaw and 1,200cc Mini Sprints. Chris Cochran has earned wins in both divisions of "A" Class, winning Non-Wing in 2012 and Winged in 2013. A driver looking for his first win with a Rollcage, Chad Winfrey was the star of the 4-Stroke Quads in 1993 and 1997.
Dalton Seigler in Restricted "A" Class (2011), Caleb Schatz in Armature Quads (2009), Andrew Peters in "A" Class Non-Wing (2006), Andrew Deal in "A" Class (2011), and Alex Panella in Restricted "A" Class (2014) complete the list of Shootout winners already entered.
A complete list of entries can be found online at http://www.tulsashootout.com/profile/schedule/results.aspx?r=62001&rt=sch.
The 30th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout begins on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 and lasts through Saturday, January 3, 2015.
Classes for the 30th running of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout include:
• Winged Outlaw
• Non-Winged Outlaw
• ECOtec Midgets
• 1,200cc Mini Sprints
• Restricted "A" Class
• "A" Class Winged
• "A" Class Non-Winged
• Junior Sprints
For complete rules and information, log onto http://www.tulsashootout.com.
Entries Per Class:
"A" Class Non-Wing: 194
"A" Class Winged: 174
Non-Wing Outlaw: 190
Winged Outlaw: 156
Restricted "A" Class: 75
Junior Sprints: 47
1,200cc Mini Sprints: 23
ECOtec Midgets: 21
Quick Notes:
Event: 30th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout
When: December 31, 2014 through January 3, 2015
Where: Tulsa Expo Raceway - 4145 East 21st Tulsa, OK 74114
Rules for the represented classes can be found at http://www.tulsashootout.com/classes/default.aspx.
Tentative Schedule:
Each racing vehicle (NOT ENTRY) is allowed one 9'x10' space only. Multiple vehicles may combine spaces to leave trailer inside the complex. All times below may vary depending on vehicle count.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 - Sign-In Day!
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM..................................Parking
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM.................................Sign-In All Classes
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 - Practice All Classes & Non Wing Outlaw & 'A' Class Heats!
8:00 AM............................................................Gates Open & Sign-In
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM..........................................Practice
5:00 PM............................................................Grandstands Open
6:30 PM............................................................Heat Races
Driver/Non-Driver Friday Pit Pass $30
Adults $15.00 | Children FREE When Accompanied by an Adult
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!!!
Thursday, January 1, 2015 - Heat Races & Qualifiers!
8:00 AM............................................................Gates Open & Sign In
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM...........................................Heat Races
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM............................................Grandstands Open
Driver/Non-Driver Saturday Pit Pass $30
Adults $15.00 | Children FREE When Accompanied by an Adult
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!!!
Friday January 2, 2015 - Heat Races & Qualifiers!
8:00 AM............................................................Gates Open & Sign In
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM..........................................Heat Races
9:00 am........................................................Grandstands Opens
Driver/Non-Driver Saturday Pit Pass $30
Adults $15.00 | Children FREE When Accompanied by an Adult
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!!!
Saturday January 3, 2015 - Non-Qualifiers & Features!
8:00 AM......................................................Gates Open
9:00 am........................................................Grandstands Opens
9:00 am........................................................Non-Qualifier Races
6:00 pm........................................................Opening Ceremonies
Features will follow Opening Ceremonies!
Driver/Non-Driver Saturday Pit Pass $40
Drivers Saturday Pit Pass included in Entry Fee
Adults $20.00 | Children FREE When Accompanied by an Adult
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!
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Speedway Motors is the title sponsor of the Tulsa Shootout. Founded in 1952 by "Speedy" Bill Smith - a racer and street rodder himself - Speedway Motors has grown from a one-man operation to become the world's largest manufacturer, distributor and retailer of street rod and racing products. Our industry-leading fast delivery is the result of same-day shipping from our state-of-the-art, centrally located 500,000 sq. ft. headquarters. Speedway Motors size offers customers unmatched product selection and low pricing, while our excellent technical support and customer service have made us a recognized leader in the rodding and racing industries. Find out more at www.speedwaymotors.com.
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- Bryan Hulbert on Dec 27, 2014
- Article Date: 12/27/2014