TULSA, Okla. (July 5, 2017) On track for two nights across the “Lone Star State” this coming weekend, the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Products will see competition at Wichita Speedway in Wichita Falls, Texas on Friday, July 7 and Superbowl Speedway in Greenville, Texas on Saturday, July 8.
The season’s only stop at both Texas ovals, the 2017 points battle rolls into the weekend with Oklahoma’s Alex Sewell atop the series standings with a 72 point advantage over his cousin, Jared Sewell. Giving way to another family battle, Kade Morton holds third with bother Chance Morton trailing in fourth. Fred Mattox is currently fifth.
John Carney II, running a hit and miss schedule, holds sixth with Jason McDougal, Blake Hahn, Brian Gramm, and Jonathan Cornell currently making up the top-ten in driver standings.
Having missed action at Wichita Speedway since 2015, two events in the Region’s inaugural season saw two nights of racing with Aaron Reutzel and Johnny Herrera each picking up wins.
Kept at bay Mother Nature in two of the three scheduled dates in 2016, Tim Crawley picked up the season’s lone visit in 2016 to Superbowl Speedway. Previous to that in 2015, Seth Bergman went to victory lane.
Friday, July 7 at Wichita Speedway opens at 6:00 P.M. with racing at 8:00 P.M. (CDT). The evening card includes USRA Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Mini-Stocks. Admission is $15 for adults with kids five and under free into the grandstands. For more information on Wichita Speedway, call (940) 257-7936, find the track on Facebook, or log onto https://www.wichitaracewaypark.net.
Saturday, July 8 will have fireworks both on and off the track thanks to S&D Erectors at Superbowl Speedway. Gates open at 6:00 P.M. with racing at 8:00 P.M. (CDT). Admission is $15 for adults with a discount for kids 7-11 and seniors (65+). For fans with proper ID that shows residence in Royse City, Texas, presented your ID and get into the grandstands for free. Along with the ASCS Red River Region, the night will also include Non-Wing A-Class, Restricted, Limited Modifieds, Factory Stocks, and Junior Limiteds. More information on the track can be found by calling (903) 883-2504, on the track’s Facebook page, or online at http://www.superbowlspeedway.com.
For continued updates on the American Sprint Car Series, from the National Tour to any of the seven regional tours that make up the over 150 races across the ASCS Nation in 2017, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.
Series Overview:
2017 ASCS Red River Winners: Sam Hafertepe, Jr. 4; Aaron Reutzel 1; Brad Loyet 1; Derek Hagar 1; Blake Hahn 1; Alex Sewell 1;
2017 ASCS Red River Standings (Top 10): 1. Alex Sewell 1,016; 2. Jared Sewell 944; 3. Kade Morton 850; 4. Chance Morton 664; 5. Fred Mattox 629; 6. John Carney II 624; 7. Jason McDougal 552; 8. Blake Hahn 518; 9. Brian Gramm 487; 10. Jonathan Cornell 471;
2017 ASCS Red River Schedule:
Date-Track-City, State-Winner
4/1/2017-I-30 Speedway - Little Rock, AR-Derek Hagar
4/7/2017-Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX-Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
4/8/2017-Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX-Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
4/21/2017-81 Speedway - Park City, KS-Rain Out
4/22/2017-81 Speedway - Park City, KS-Rain Out
5/5/2017-Flint Creek Speedway - West Siloam Springs, OK-Rain Out
5/6/2017-Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO-Brad Loyet
5/12/2017-Humboldt Speedway - Humboldt, KS-Blake Hahn
5/13/2017-Springfield Raceway - Springfield, MO-Canceled
5/19/2017-Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK-Rain Out
5/20/2017-Lawton Speedway - Lawton, OK-Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
6/14/2017-Lawton Speedway - Lawton, OK-Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
6/15/2017-Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK-Aaron Reutzel
6/23/2017-Heartland Park Topeka Dirt Track - Topeka, KS-Alex Sewell
6/24/2017-Caney Valley Speedway - Caney, KS-Postponed
7/7/2017-Wichita Speedway - Iowa Park, TX-
7/8/2017-Superbowl Speedway - Greenville, TX-
7/21/2017-Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK-
7/22/2017-81 Speedway - Park City, KS-
8/26/2017-Salina Highbanks Speedway - Salina, OK-
9/9/2017-I-30 Speedway - Little Rock, AR-
10/20/2017-Devil's Bowl Speedway - Mesquite, TX-
10/21/2017-Devil's Bowl Speedway - Mesquite, TX-
10/27/2017-Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK-
10/28/2017-Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, OK-
- Bryan Hulbert on Jul 05, 2017
- Article Date: 7/5/2017