Bryan Hulbert – BELGRADE, Mont. (July 3, 2018) Normally, when a driver wins they explode out of the car with a celebratory fist pump, maybe climb to the top of the car, exchange a few hugs and get their picture taken.
At the Grizzly Nationals in Belgrade, Mont. that all still happens, but while that’s going on, the driver usually a nervous grin on their face as a nearly 1,000lbs Grizzly Bear comes strolling up to the car for pictures. Blake Hahn was there in 2016. Wayne Johnson did it in 2017, and now it’s time to see who will take their turn with Adam the Grizzly Bear on Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7 at Gallatin Speedway.
“Standing next to Adam is by far the coolest thing I’ve ever experienced after winning a race,” stated Blake Hahn who swept the inaugural Grizzly Nationals. “He’s very well trained, he’s laid back, drools a lot, but he is still a Grizzly Bear so no matter what you’re a little nervous. Especially when he stands up because then you really see how big he really is.”
Presented by the area NAPA Auto Supply Stores of Montana, the 3rd annual Grizzly Nationals open each night at 5:00 P.M. with racing at 7:00 P.M. (MDT). Admission each night is $20 with kids 12 and under free into the Grandstands. Tickets are sold at the track starting at 1:00 P.M. Gallatin Speedway is located at 2290 Tubb Rd in Belgrade, Mont. For more information on Gallatin Speedway, call (406) 388-9666, find the track on Facebook or go online to http://www.gallatinspeedway.com.
Going into the Montana double-header, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. has reclaimed the points lead with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by Sawblade.com by 11 markers over Seth Bergman. Losing some ground, Blake Hahn remains in the fight with a 75-point deficit while Wayne Johnson has fallen to fourth with a 205-point margin to make up. Johnny Herrera holds fifth in tour standings.
Matt Covington in sixth is trailed by Scott Bogucki. A bit of a homecoming for Skylar Gee, the former Brodix ASCS Frontier Region Champion is eighth with Jamie Ball and Travis Rilat making the top-ten.
Co-sanctioned with the ASCS Frontier Region, Kelly Miller brings a 45-point lead into the weekend over David Hoiness with Robert DeHaan, Anthony Farnsworth, and 15-year old James Setters making the top-five in regional standings.
For other news, notes, and information on the American Sprint Car Series, from the National Tour to any of the Regional Tours that make up the nearly 150 races across the ASCS Nation in 2018, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com, follow on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter (@LucasOilASCS).
Race Day Info:
Who: ASCS National and ASCS Frontier Region
What: 3rd annual Grizzly Nationals
Where: Gallatin Speedway (Belgrade, Mont.)
When: Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7
Gates Open: 5:00 P.M. (Both Nights)
Driver's Meeting; 5:45 P.M.
Racing At: 7:00 P.M.
Muffler Rules; ASCS Schoenfeld Required
Track Contact Info: Gallatin Speedway
Address: 2290 Tubb Rd Belgrade, MT
Phone: (406) 388-9666
Email: gallatinspeedway@aol.com
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/pg/GALLATIN-SPEEDWAY-61707411325/about/?ref=page_internal
Tickets:
Tickets are sold the day of the event starting at 1:00 P.M. (MDT) at the track.
Cost per day: $20 / Kids 12 and under free
2018 ASCS National Driver Points (Top 15): 1. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. 2,426; 2. Seth Bergman 2,415; 3. Blake Hahn 2,351; 4. Wayne Johnson 2,221; 5. Johnny Herrera 2,190; 6. Matt Covington 2,143; 7. Scott Bogucki 2,102; 8. Skylar Gee 2,017; 9. Jamie Ball 1,861; 10. Travis Rilat 1,830; 11. Roger Crockett 1,816; 12. Chris Martin 1,800; 13. Harli White 1,771; 14. Alex Hill 1,596; 15. Sammy Swindell 1,410;
2018 ASCS National Tour Wins: Seth Bergman – 4 (4/6 – Texas Motor Speedway; 5/10 – Lakeside Speedway; 6/22 – Skagit Speedway; 6/22 – Skagit Speedway); Sam Hafertepe, Jr. - 4 (5/12 – I-30 Speedway; 6/8 – West Texas Raceway; 6/21 – Skagit Speedway; 6/30 – Grays Harbor Raceway); Sammy Swindell - 3 (6/9 – Route 66 Motor Speedway; 6/14 – Creek County Speedway; 6/16 – Salina Speedway); Wayne Johnson - 2 (5/9 – Humboldt Speedway; 6/13 – Lawton Speedway); Roger Crockett - 1 (3/16 – Devil’s Bowl Speedway); Brady Bacon - 1 (4/7 – Texas Motor Speedway); Matt Covington – 1 (4/27 - Paducah International Raceway); Greg Hodnett - 1 (5/4 – Williams Grove Speedway) ; Blake Heimbach - 1 (5/5 – Selinsgrove Speedway); Scott Bogucki - 1 (6/12 – Devil’s Bowl Speedway); Jason Solwold - 1 (6/29 – Grays Harbor Raceway);
ASCS Online:
American Sprint Car Series: http://www.ascsracing.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lucasoilascs
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lucasoilascs (@lucasoilascs)
Instagram: LucasOilASCS
Audio Broadcast: http://www.racinboys.com
Live Scoring (Where Applicable): Race Monitor and MRP Live
ASCS National Tour Drivers Online:
Jamie Ball (Knoxville, IA): http://www.jamieball.com/default.aspx?i=false
Seth Bergman (Snohomish, WA.): http://www.sethbergmanracing.com
Scott Bogucki (McLaren Vale, S. Aust.): https://www.facebook.com/ScottBogucki89
Matt Covington (Glenpool, OK): http://www.mattcovingtonracing.com
Roger Crockett (Medford, OR): http://www.rocketdesignsllc.com
Skylar Gee (Leduc, Alberta, Can.): https://twitter.com/SkylarGee99
Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (Sunnyvale, TX): http://www.sam15.com
Alex Hill (Six Nations, Ontario, Can.): https://twitter.com/alexhill77x
Blake Hahn (Sapulpa, OK): http://www.blakehahnracing.com
Johnny Herrera (Albuquerque, N.M.): http://www.johnnyherreraracing.com
Wayne Johnson (Oklahoma City, OK): https://www.facebook.com/WayneJohnsonRacing?fref=ts
Chris Martin (Ankeny, IA): https://twitter.com/cmr_44?lang=en
Robbie Price (Cobble Hill, BC, Can.): http://www.bdsmotorsportsllc.com
Travis Rilat (Forney, TX): http://www.bdsmotorsportsllc.com
Harli White (Lindsay, OK): http://www.harliwhiteracing.net
ASCS Sponsors:
Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. More information can be found on Lucas Oil Products at www.lucasoil.com. Sawblade.com is the presenting sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. Log onto http://www.sawblade.com for more information and follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sawblade.com_
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented Sawblade.com include Hoosier Racing Tire, CP-Carrillo Pistons, EMI, and Brodix. All Heat Races are brought to you by ButlerBuilt Professional Seating Systems. All B-Features are presented by BMRS.
Team Lucas Sponsors for the American Sprint Car Series consist of Protect the Harvest, Geico, Sawblade.com, MAVTV Motorsports Network, LucasOilRacing.tv, and General Tire.
Communications for the American Sprint Car Series is provided by Racing Electronics. All events are broadcast online at http://www.racinboys.com.
Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by K&N Filters, BMRS, SpeedMart, Engler Machine and Tool, FSR Radiator and Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, MyRacePass.com, Weld Wheels, Maxwell Industries, Simpson, Wesmar Racing Engines, Hinchman Indy Racewear, Rod End Supply, Smiley's Racing Products, and Speedway Motors.
- Bryan Hulbert on Jul 03, 2018
- Article Date: 7/3/2018