TULSA, Okla. (June 13, 2016) Set for action on Saturday, June 18, the Carlyle Tools ASCS Southwest Region will take on the one-third mile Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. in the annual Father’s Day Classic.
The final appearance of the Carlyle Tools ASCS Southwest Region at the Arizona oval in 2016, two previous visits this year has seen Logan Forler and Lance Norick in Victory Lane.
Round 10 on the 2016 season, the list of winners remains diverse with seven drivers topping the Carlyle Tools ASCS Southwest Region thus far, including first time regional winners, Colton Hardy and Stevie Sussex.
Fresh off his first victory in 20 ASCS Southwest A-Feature starts, Rick Ziehl has padded his advantage over the field to 51 markers. Finishing Top 10 in every start his season, Ziehl also has a half-dozen top-five runs to his credit. Out of 13 drivers, Ziehl is the leading ASCS Southwest Regional winner at the Canyon Speedway Park with six victories to his credit.
A single win in 2016 to go along with four top-fives’ and eight Top 10’s, Bob Ream, Jr. will look to close the gap on the reigning Southwest Regional Champion. Ream’s only trip to Victory Lane at Canyon came on August 15, 2014.
Colton Hardy holds third in tour standings with one win, for top-fives’, and six Top 10’s. Casey Buckman and Lance Norick complete the top-five. James Aragon, Kaylene Verville, Jesse Baker, J.T. Imperial, and Cody Sickles complete the Top 10.
Saturday, June 18 will get underway at 7:00 P.M. (MST) with AZ Differential IMCA Modifieds, Allscapes IMCA Stock Cars vs. SCRA Stock Cars, Mini Sprints, and Scottsdale Muffler Hobby Stocks filling the evening’s card. Canyon Speedway Park is located at 9777 W. Carefree Hwy. in Peoria, Ariz. For more information on the Canyon Speedway Park, call (602) 258-RACE or log onto http://www.canyonspeedwaypark.com.
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.
Quick Stats:
ASCS Southwest Winners at Canyon Speedway Park: Rick Ziehl 6; Jason Johnson 2; Johnny Herrera 2; Billy Chester, Bob Ream, Jr., Brady Bacon, Derrik Ortega, R.J. Johnson, Tony Bruce, Jr. Wayne Johnson; Dusty Zomer; Logan Forler; Lance Norick;
2016 Winners: Logan Forler 2; John Carney II 2; Colton Hardy 1; Lance Norick 1; Bob Ream, Jr. 1; Stevie Sussex 1; Rick Ziehl 1;
Driver Standings (Top 10) 1. Rick Ziehl 1,168; 2. Bob Ream, Jr. 1,117; ; 3. Colton Hardy 1,074; 4. Casey Buckman 1,016; 5. Lance Norick 1,004; 6. James Aragon 926; 7. Kaylene Verville 921; 8. Jesse Baker 903; 9. J.T. Imperial 886; 10. Cody Sickles 761;
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 – Stevie Sussex
6/4/2016-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ – Rick Ziehl
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
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 Jun 13, 2016
- Article Date: 6/13/2016