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TULSA, Okla. (February 22, 2016) The 32nd edition of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout will once again end the year, as well as kick off a new year of racing for North American in 2017, with the annual “Marathon of Micros” taking place on the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirit Expo Center.
With a record setting 1,249 entries among 615 drivers in 2016, officials with the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout have added a day to the 2017 program, with Practice and Heat Races starting Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Racing resumes on Thursday, December 29, 2016 with action running through Sunday, January 1, 2017. The last time the Shootout concluded on a Sunday was 2012.
Classes for the 32nd annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout will include: "A" Class Winged, "A" Class Non-Winged, Outlaw Non-Winged, Outlaw Winged, Restrictor, Junior Sprints, ECOtec Midgets, 1,200cc Non-Wing, and 1,200cc Winged Mini Sprints.
The Shootout offices will begin taking entries in October. A specific date will be announced as the event draws closer.
For continued updates, including race order and times, check back to http://www.tulsashootout.com or call 918-838-3777.
Quick Notes
Event: 32nd annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout
Early Parking: December 26, 2016
Regular Parking: December 27, 2017
Practice: December, 28, 2016 (Morning)
Racing: December 28, 2016 - January 1, 2017
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.
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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.
For more information about the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout log onto www.tulsashootout.com. The Tulsa Shootout can also be found at Facebook as well as Twitter.
- Bryan Hulbert on Feb 22, 2016
- Article Date: 2/22/2016