WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (January 18, 2011) – After releasing a 15 race schedule earlier this week, the Ocean Sprint Car Series presented by Taco Bravo is announcing the addition of a new member to its series’ staff.
Steven Blakesley will assume the role of series PR Director and Announcer for the 2011 season. Blakesley takes over the duties from Gary Thomas, who is moving on to a full-time position as Director of Communications for the new Golden State King of the West Sprint Car Series.
Blakesley is also the PR Director and Announcer for the USAC Western Classic Racing Series and handles a variety of PR and website work under the Blakesley Sports Media banner.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity that John Prentice has presented me,” Blakesley said. “I know I have big shoes to fill but I hope to bring a high level of excitement and professionalism to the Ocean Sprint Car program.”
The Ocean Sprint Car Series will compete 13 times at Ocean Speedway including the 51st running of the $5,000 to win “Johnny Key Classic” along with single appearances at Tulare Thunderbowl and Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway in Hanford.
With the expanded schedule for the 2011 Golden State Sprints and influx of new drivers, the Ocean Sprints championship looks to be as wide-open as ever. Promoter John Prentice has grown the series to become one of the top weekly 360 programs in California.
Tommy Tarlton topped young Kyle Larson to win the 2010 series crown in a duel that went down to the final night of racing.
The season will kick off on Friday March 25 with Wingless Sprints, American Stocks, and 4-Bangers also scheduled to compete.
For more information on the Ocean Sprint Cars presented by Taco Bravo log onto http://www.oceansprints.com and for more on the Ocean Speedway visit http://www.oceanspeedway.com
2011 Ocean Sprint Car Series presented by Taco Bravo
Friday March 25 Ocean Speedway
Friday April 15 Ocean Speedway
Saturday April 30 Tulare Thunderbowl
Friday May 6 Ocean Speedway
Friday May 13 Ocean Spedway
Saturday May 21 Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway
Friday June 3 Ocean Speedway
Friday June 24 Ocean Speedway
Friday July 8 Ocean Speedway California Sprint Car Civil War
Friday July 29 Ocean Speedway
Friday August 19 Ocean Speedway
Saturday August 27 Ocean Speedway $5,000 to win Johnny Key Classic
Friday September 23 Ocean Speedway California Sprint Car Civil War
Friday October 7 Ocean Speedway
Friday October 14 Ocean Speedway
- Steven Blakesley on Jan 18, 2011
- Article Date: 1/18/2011