TULSA, Okla. (May 21, 2015) Looking to get action back on track, the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real will see three nights of competition across the states of Kansas and Nebraska with events kicking off on Friday, May 29 at the Salina Speedway in Salina, Kan.
Not to be confused with the Salina Highbanks in Oklahoma, which will see action on Saturday, June 6, the three-eighths mile oval first hosted the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour in 2012 with Tennessee’s Kevin Swindell picking up his first National Tour triumph after a thrilling battle though traffic with Seth Bergman.
For the series return in 2013, Washington’s Seth Bergman was not denied, leading start to finish for his second career National Tour triumph.
The 2014 visit went to Jeff Swindell, but not without some excitement on the final lap with Swindell nearly having to stall his No. 94 to avoid a slower car, giving Jason Johnson the run, but not real estate to attempt the pass.
The only night of Sprint Cars on the docket at the Salina Speedway in 2015, Aaron Reutzel looks to add his third National Tour triumph of the season, and seventh overall. Leading National Tour standings by 78 markers over Johnny Herrera, the Clute, Texas shoe placed fifth at the Kansas oval in 2014.
Placing fourth the past two visits to the Salina Speedway, New Mexico’s Johnny Herrera holds a 32 point advantage over third place Seth Bergman who is fresh off his fifth triumph of the season.
Defending race winner, Jeff Swindell, is currently fifth in tour standings with Tony Bruce, Jr. nipping on the veteran driver’s heels only five points behind.
Taking in events around the Mid-West, Wayne Johnson notched his second win of the season, putting on a show at Knoxville Raceway in 360cid competition this past weekend with a new combination of Cool Chassis and Fisher Racing Engine. Placing third in the Rock ‘N Roll 50, Johnson jumped from 10th to seventh in tour standings.
Matt Covington currently rides eighth with Brodix Rookie of the Year front runner, Kyle Bellm, completing the top-ten.
In contention for victory at the Rock ‘N Roll 50, Blake Hahn is currently 11th. Taking in regional action this past weekend in Lubbock, Hahn was plagued by mechanical issues. Also vying for the Brodix Rookie of the Year, Arkansas shoe Derek Hagar is 12th with Kris Miller 22nd and Jordan Weaver 27th.
Friday, May 29 at the Salina Speedway will see gates opening at 5:00 P.M. with racing underway at 8:00 P.M. The evening is dedicated to the memory of Allie Saum with the track looking for donations for the Allie Saum Scholarship fund. Further information on the Salina Speedway can be found at http://www.racesalinaspeedway.com or by calling (785) 292-9220.
For continued updates on the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.
Need to Know Information:
When: Saturday, May 29, 2015
Where: Salina Speedway – Salina, Kan
Times: Gates Open at 5:00 P.M. / Racing at 8:00P.M. (CT)
What: Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour
Tickets: Purchase tickets at the track the day of the race.
Location: 2841 S. Burma Rd. Salina, Kan.
Website: http://www.racesalinaspeedway.com
Phone: (785) 292-9220
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/salinaspeedway
Lucas Oil ASCS Winners: Salina Speedway
Date – Driver
8/16/12—Kevin Swindell
5/31/13—Seth Bergman
5/30/14—Jeff Swindell
Season So Far:
2015 Lucas Oil ASCS Winners: Aaron Reutzel 2; Jason Sides 1; Mark Smith 1; Seth Bergman 1;
Lucas Oil ASCS Driver Points (Top 10): 1. Aaron Reutzel 689; 2. Johnny Herrera 611; 3. Seth Bergman 579; 4. Mark Smith 562; 5. Jeff Swindell 558; 6. Tony Bruce, Jr. 553; 7. Wayne Johnson 526; 8. Brad Loyet 520; 9. Matt Covington 491; 10. Kyle Bellm 446;
The 2015 season will mark the 24th 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 in both National and Regional competition.
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.
ASCS Online:
American Sprint Car Series - http://www.ascsracing.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/lucasoilascs
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/lucasoilascs (@lucasoilascs)
Audio Broadcast - http://www.racinboys.com
Live Scoring (Where Applicable) - http://www.ascsracing.com/live and the Race Monitor App
ASCS National Drivers Online:
Kyle Bellm - http://www.kylebellm.com
Seth Bergman - http://www.sethbergmanracing.com
Tony Bruce, Jr. - http://www.tonybrucejr.com
Matt Covington - http://www.mattcovingtonracing.com
Derek Hagar - http://www.derekhagarracing.com
Blake Hahn - http://www.blakehahnracing.com
Sam Hafertepe, Jr. - http://www.sam15.com
Johnny Herrera - http://www.johnnyherreraracing.com
Wayne Johnson - https://www.facebook.com/WayneJohnsonRacing?fref=ts
Aaron Reutzel - http://www.aaronreutzelracing.com
Jeff Swindell - http://www.jeffswindell.com
Jordan Weaver - https://www.facebook.com/JordanWeaverRacing92
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, iON Camera, Smokey Mountain Moonshine, C&R Radiator, Hawk Performance Products, Geico, E3 Spark Plugs, and General Tire.
Communications for the American Sprint Car Series is provided by Racing Electronics. All events are broadcast online at http://www.racinboys.com.
Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by: K&N Filters, KSE Racing Products, Fuel Safe, DMI Rear Ends, BMRS, SpeedMart, Competition Suspension, Engler Machine and Tool, FSR Radiator and Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Driverwebsites.com, Weld Wheels, Maxwell Industries, Print Place, Simpson, The Joie of Seating, Wesmar Racing Engines, Hinchman Indy Racewear, Rod End Supply, Smiley's Racing Products, Speedway Motors, and Hilborn Injection
- Bryan Hulbert on May 21, 2015
- Article Date: 5/21/2015