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TULSA, Okla. (May 9, 2016) Round eight of the 2016 lineup for the Carlyle Tools ASCS Southwest Region takes place this Saturday, May 14 with the series return to the Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz.
The site of Colton Hardy’s first career ASCS triumph on March 19, Hardy became the ninth different winner at the three-eighths mile oval in ASCS Southwest competition.
Looking extend his point’s lead this Saturday, the Arizona Speedway is a good place to get that done for Bob Ream, Jr. who leads the series with four wins to his credit at the Arizona Speedway, but he’ll have to keep New Mexico’s Rick Ziehl at bay. The eight time Southwest Regional champion has parked in Victory Lane on two occasions at the Arizona Speedway with his first coming during the series debut in September, 2012.
While only four point’s separate the top two contenders going into the weekend, Colton Hardy is well within reach with only 50 points separating him and Ream. Casey Buckman holds fourth with J.T. Imperial rounding out the top-five in tour standings.
Picking up his first win of the season in April at the Canyon Speedway Park, Lance Norick hold sixth with Jeremy McCune, Wes Wofford, James Aragon, and Kaylene Verville making up the top-ten.
Saturday, May 14 at the Arizona Speedway will see action getting underway at 7:00 P.M. (MST) with the night’s action presented by Robert Horne Ford. Joining the lineup will be the NAPA Non-Wing Sprint Cars, Modifieds, and Mod Lites. The Arizona Speedway is located at 47346 N Ironwood Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142. For more information, contact the Arizona Speedway by phone at (480) 926-6688 or log onto http://www.arizonaspeedway.net.
The 2016 season for the ASCS Southwest Region is the ninth year of competition throughout Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas. The ASCS Southwest Region is powered by Carlyle Tools, Hoosier Tires, Brodix, Team Lucas, and SpeedMart. Fans can follow along with the ASCS Southwest Region on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ascssouthwestregion
For continued updates including official finishes, points, and more on the ASCS Southwest Region, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.
Season to Date:
ASCS Southwest Winners at Arizona Speedway: Bob Ream, Jr. 4; Logan Forler 2; Casey Buckman 2; Rick Ziehl 2; Dusty Zomer; Lance Norick; Lorne Wofford; Mike Rux, Jr.; Colton Hardy;
2016 Winners: Logan Forler 2; John Carney II 2; Colton Hardy 1; Lance Norick 1; Bob Ream, Jr. 1;
Driver Standings (Top 10) 1. Bob Ream, Jr. 880; 2. Rick Ziehl 876; 3. Colton Hardy 830; 4. Casey Buckman 775; 5. J.T. Imperial 767; 6. Lance Norick 749; 7. Jeremy McCune 736; 8. Wes Wofford 716; 9. James Aragon 707; 10. Kaylene Verville 701;
2016 ASCS Southwest Schedule:
Date-Track – City, State – Winner
2/27/2016-Central Arizona Speedway - Casa Grande, AZ – Logan Forler
3/12/2016-Canyon Speedway Park - Peoria, AZ – Logan Forler
3/19/2016-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ – Colton Hardy
4/1/2016-Southern New Mexico Speedway - Las Cruces, NM – John Carney II
4/2/2016-Southern New Mexico Speedway - Las Cruces, NM – John Carney II
4/16/2016-Canyon Speedway Park - Peoria, AZ – Lance Norick
4/23/2016-Central Arizona Speedway - Casa Grande, AZ – Bob Ream, Jr.
5/14/2016-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ
6/4/2016-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ
6/18/2016-Canyon Speedway Park - Peoria, AZ
7/9/2016-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ
7/29/2016-El Paso Speedway Park - El Paso, TX
7/30/2016-Southern New Mexico Speedway - Las Cruces, NM
9/10/2016-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ
9/24/2016-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ
9/30/2016-Fairgrounds Speedway - Cortez, CO
10/1/2016-Aztec Speedway - Aztec, NM
10/8/2016-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ
11/25/2016-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ
11/26/2016-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ
*Schedule subject to change without notice.
- Bryan Hulbert on May 09, 2016
- Article Date: 5/9/2016