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TULSA, Okla. (July 11, 2016) The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Products heads out of the “Sooner State” for stops in western Arkansas and north Texas as the series makes its return to the Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Ark. on Friday, July 15 and Superbowl Speedway in Greenville, Texas on Saturday, July 16.
The only Sprint Car show on the schedule for the Texarkana 67 Speedway in 2016, the Arkansas oval last saw ASCS competition with the former ASCS Lone Star Region on May 11, 2013 with Tim Crawley wheeling to Victory in the Ward Racing No. 88. Marking a statement of Arkansas talent, Zach Pringle finished runner-up.
The second attempt at action at the Superbowl Speedway this season, the Red River Region first visited the Texas quarter-mile on April 11, 2015 with Seth Bergman charging from 11th to victory over Blake Hahn and Tony Bruce, Jr.
Just off the 2016 Sooner Sweep, Brandon Hanks extended his points lead to 191 markers over defending series champion, Kade Morton. With nine winners in 13 nights of racing, Hanks’ Lawton score puts him as one of three with duel wins on the season; joining Sam Hafertepe, Jr. and Wayne Johnson.
Fred Mattox, who added his name to the roster of winners in 2016 this past Thursday at Creek County Speedway, holds third in standings with Jake Greider and Chance Morton completing the top-five.
Closing to victory on Saturday at Lawton, Mickey Walker is sixth. Charles McManus, Jared Sewell, John Carney II, and Blake Hahn complete the top-ten in driver standings.
Friday, July 15 at Texarkana 67 Speedway opens at 5:00 P.M. with Racing getting underway at 8:00 P.M. (CDT). Adult admission is $20 with kids 6-12 admitted into the grandstands for only $5. The night’s card also includes Limited Modifieds, Four Cyl., Junior Four Cyl., and Factory Stocks. For more information on the Texarkana 67 Speedway, call (903) 748-6600 or log onto http://www.texarkana67speedway.net.
Saturday, July 16 at Superbowl Speedway gets underway at 8:00 P.M. (CDT). The night’s lineup will also include Lone Star Dwarfs and Driver Midwest NOW600. For more information on the Superbowl Speedway, include prices and directions, log onto http://www.superbowlspeedway.com.
The rejoining of the ASCS Sooner and Lone Star Regions, the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley's Racing Products enters its second season of action across Oklahoma and Texas with events going out as far as Kansas and Missouri. For continued updates on the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley's Racing Products, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.
Season So Far:
2016 ASCS Red River Driver Standings (Top 10): 1. Brandon Hanks 1,496; 2. Kade Morton 1,305; 3. Fred Mattox 1,295; 4. Jake Greider 1,128; 5. Chance Morton 1,091; 6. Mickey Walker 1,038; 7. Charles McManus 775; 8. Jarred Sewell 629; 9. John Carney II 615; 10. Blake Hahn 612;
2016 ASCS Red River Winner(s): Brandon Hanks 2; Wayne Johnson 2; Sam Hafertepe, Jr. 2; Kyle Bellm 1; John Carney II 1; Aaron Reutzel 1; Seth Bergman 1; Blake Hahn 1; Fred Mattox 1;
2016 ASCS Red River Lineup:
Date-Track-City, State-Winner
3/11/2016-Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK-Rain Out
3/12/2016-Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK-Rain Out
3/18/2016-Devil's Bowl Speedway - Mesquite, TX-Rain Out
3/19/2016-Devil's Bowl Speedway - Mesquite, TX-Wayne Johnson
4/8/2016-Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK-Seth Bergman
4/9/2016-Superbowl Speedway - Greenville, TX-Rain Out
4/16/2016-Red River Speedway - Wichita Falls, TX-Cancelled
4/22/2016-Humboldt Speedway - Humboldt, KS-Kyle Bellm
4/23/2016-Springfield Raceway - Springfield, MO-John Carney II
5/7/2016-Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO-Brandon Hanks
5/13/2016-Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX-Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
5/14/2016-Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX-Aaron Reutzel
5/20/2016-Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK-Blake Hahn
5/21/2016-Lawton Speedway - Lawton, OK-Wayne Johnson
6/11/2016-Route 66 Motor Speedway - Amarillo, TX-Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
7/7/2016-Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK-Fred Mattox
7/8/2016-Outlaw Motor Speedway - Wainwright, OK-Rain Out
7/9/2016-Lawton Speedway - Lawton, OK-Brandon Hanks
7/15/2016-Texarkana 67 Speedway - Texarkana, AR-
7/16/2016-Superbowl Speedway - Greenville, TX-
8/27/2016-Superbowl Speedway - Greenville, TX-
9/10/2016-Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX-
10/8/2016-Timberline Speedway - Corley, TX-
10/14/2016-Devil's Bowl Speedway - Mesquite, TX-
10/15/2016-Devil's Bowl Speedway - Mesquite, TX-
*Schedule subject to change.
- Bryan Hulbert on Jul 11, 2016
- Article Date: 7/11/2016