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Phillips climbs to fourth in A-Cla

Phillips climbs to fourth in A-Cla...

8/26/2023
Waylon Phillips went back to Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex (Sweet Springs, Mo.) on Saturday afternoon and left the Missouri oval with another top-five run. After a tangle in the Non-Wing feature led to an early exit, Phillips survived a caution-plagued A-Class feature to finish fourth. Despite losing ground in the middle stages of the 20-lapper, Waylon wheeled to a fourth-place finish. He followed Keegan Brewer, Aubrey Smith, and Jaden Alexander across the line...more
Recap: 2nd Annual CJ Rayburn Tribu

Recap: 2nd Annual CJ Rayburn Tribu...

9/2/2023
The 2nd Annual CJ Rayburn Tribute this past Friday, September 1st was a great night at Circle City Raceway! As we honored the national Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame inductee, CJ Rayburn, three exciting races took place and one winner went home $10,000 richer! Here's how the night went down: Heart of America Super Late Models: Feature - 1st: Josh Rice 2nd: Christian Hanger 3rd: Kent Robinson Heat Race Winners - Heat 1: Dustin Linville Heat 2: Josh Rice Heat 3: Greg...more
Top-10's for Waylon Phillips in Pe

Top-10's for Waylon Phillips in Pe...

9/2/2023
Taking part in the track’s Labor Day special, Waylon Phillips returned to Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex (Sweet Springs, Mo.) on Friday evening for the two-day Pete Frazier Memorial. The night came to an early end in the A-Class Micro ranks after missing a transfer spot in both his heat race and B-Main but was able to qualify for the Non-Wing Micro A-Main. Following a third-place finish in his consolation race, Waylon started the feature in 19th and charged forward...more
Waylon wheels to top-10 in A-Class

Waylon wheels to top-10 in A-Class...

9/9/2023
Waylon Phillips was back in action at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex (Sweet Springs, Mo.) on Thursday as the Keith Kunz Motorsports Challenge, in conjunction with POWRi, kicked off with prelims on Thursday and Friday leading up to Saturday’s $10,000-to-win Non-Wing Outlaw Micro main event. Drawing 56 Non-Wing Outlaw Micros and 34 A-Class Micros, Phillps failed to qualfy for prelims on Thursday and Friday but was able to race his way into Saturday’s A-Class finale...more
Podium Finish Highlights Series Of

Podium Finish Highlights Series Of...

10/21/2023
TULSA, Okla. (October 21, 2023) Five events across Midget and Micro racing in Oklahoma, Gunnar Setser collected three A-Feature starts with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets, including a podium finish at Port City Raceway. The opening run to the two weeks of racing, Setter's time in a Midget is limited, but quick to improve with his bronze finish at the Tulsa oval on October 12. Down the Turn Pike to I-44 Riverside Speedway the next two nights, Gunnar finished 14th and 11th...more
The Spooky 150 Is Up Next at Circl

The Spooky 150 Is Up Next at Circl...

10/24/2023
IT’S OFFICIALLY SPOOKY SEASON HERE AT CIRCLE CITY RACEWAY! The Norton Transport SPOOKY 150 is coming this Friday & Saturday, October 27th & 28th, bringing you two days of racing and Halloween fun! Come enjoy the Halloween weekend with thrilling nights of racing while you trick or treat with your favorite drivers and wear your favorite costume for a chance to win a prize! Camping gear and/or RVs are also encouraged after each night as we’ll host a bonfire and Halloween...more
2024 Tulsa Shootout Entries Nearin

2024 Tulsa Shootout Entries Nearin...

10/25/2023
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (October 25, 2023) On par with entry numbers from last year at this time, the 39th annual Tulsa Shootout, happening December 26 through December 31 at the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla., is already nearing the 700 entry mark, with this week's update putting the count at 671. Able to run multiple divisions, three drivers are currently registered into five classes of competition, including the 2022 Restricted A-Class Champion, Jett Nunley....more
Christopher Bell Putting Tyler Cou

Christopher Bell Putting Tyler Cou...

10/31/2023
(Image Credit: Chad Warner) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (November 2, 2023) One of the biggest names in Motorsports will return to the Tulsa Expo Raceway in December for the 39th annual Tulsa Shootout, but with a different role. Making his return as a car owner, former Tulsa Shootout winner and three-time Chili Bowl Champion, Christopher Bell, will look to add another Golden Driller to his trophy case and possibly a first for Indiana’s Tyler Courtney, who will be...more
Early Entries Put The 39th Annual

Early Entries Put The 39th Annual...

11/30/2023
(Image Credit: Jack Reitz) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (November 29, 2023) Rocketing past the 1,000-entry mark for the tenth year in a row on November 18, the number of entries into the 39th annual Tulsa Shootout has not slowed down, with the count sitting at 1,311 between the six featured divisions. Creeping up on the previous event record of 1,397, set in 2020, the current entry record stands at 1,739, with 1,661 drawing in, and was set during the 2022 edition of...more
Golden Driller No. 9 For Hahn With

Golden Driller No. 9 For Hahn With...

1/1/2024
(Image Credit: Danny Clum) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (December 31, 2023) Collecting his ninth career Golden Driller on Sunday night, Blake Hahn returned to victory lane at the 39th annual American Waste Control Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy. Topping Hyper Racing Outlaw Non-Wing for the first time since 2011, Hahn chased low on Pennsylvania’s Thomas Kunsman, Jr. through Lap 13, before shifting tactics to the top and a slide job for the lead, following a...more
POWRi Turnpike Challenge at Port C

POWRi Turnpike Challenge at Port C...

3/25/2024
Tulsa, OK. (3/25/2024) Headlining the weekend's festivities, the POWRi National & West Midget Leagues are set to take on Port City Raceway, Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th! Joining them will be the ever-exciting Jr. Sprints, Restrictors, A-Class, Non-Wing Outlaw, and Wing Outlaw micros. The micro divisions will follow the weekly Port City Raceway format and procedures. There will be a $5 draw fee for POWRi/Port City Raceway members and $10 for non-members....more
An Action-Packed May at Circle Cit

An Action-Packed May at Circle Cit...

4/25/2024
Every May, thousands of race fans from around the world travel right here to Indiana for the Indianapolis 500, which is why Indianapolis is known as the racing capital of the world. Just 14 miles down the road from that world-renowned venue sits our track, Circle City Raceway, ready to take on the month of May at full force! We've got an amazing slate lined up for you all and can't wait to witness all the action this month has to offer! FRIDAY, MAY 3RD get ready for an...more
Honoring Racing Legends

Honoring Racing Legends

5/13/2024
On Friday, May 17th Circle City Raceway is set to honor two men who left a lasting mark on the world of racing. The 3rd Annual CJ Rayburn Tribute is a fan favorite as the Northern All-Stars Late Models take the track to win $10,000. CJ Rayburn still holds the title of being one of the best car builders and mentors of all time, which is why we here at Circle City are always honored to host this night paying tribute to him. With such a large prize on the line, these late...more
Ryan Timms takes CB Industries Mic

Ryan Timms takes CB Industries Mic...

5/26/2024
Ryan Timms got an early start to his Memorial Day weekend with a visit to Millbridge Speedway (Salisbury, N.C.) on Tuesday afternoon to pull double duty in the Midget and Non Wing Micro ranks for the Double Down Showdown. Taking on the Xtreme Outlaw Series aboard the Keith Kunz Motorsports No. 67 Midget, Ryan raced into the opener with a fourth-to-second heat showing. Receiving the fourth-starting position for the A-Main via the redraw, Timms made a late mistake that...more
Top Events to Look Out for Through

Top Events to Look Out for Through...

6/26/2024
We are very excited about the remainder of the 2024 racing season here at Circle City Raceway! There's so many great events we have planned and we can't wait to see you all there to join in on the fun! For now, let's take a look at some of the top events that you won't want to miss from July through August. |Friday, July 19th| Our second event of July is a classic Friday Night at the Dirt Track featuring 4 action-packed classes AND added excitement with the 4th Grub...more
I44 Speedway under New Ownership

I44 Speedway under New Ownership

7/9/2024
Hello, Fans, Racers, and Staff of I44 Riverside Speedway, Since the inception of the racetrack in 1998, when Mark Banister and Clyde Steen built I44 Speedway, the first season was in April 1999. I44 Speedway has had a great history of racing marking 2024 as its 25th season. When the property was for sale, Mark exercised his first right of refusal, purchased the property, and brought in a partner. As of last night July 8th, 2024, Mark has sold I44 Riverside Speedway to...more
Pete Frazier Memorial Set For Labo

Pete Frazier Memorial Set For Labo...

8/8/2024
Bryan Hulbert—TULSA, Okla. (August 8, 2024) The calendar turning to August means it is almost time for the 25th annual Pete Frazier Memorial, which is promoted and directed by Kristy McDougal, Matt Ward, and Ashleigh Ward. Contested in Sweet Springs, Mo., in 2023, the Labor Day Weekend tradition returns to Tulsa’s Port City Raceway in 2024 on Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31, with a practice for teams on Thursday, August 29. The event is part of the...more
HEADS UP: Registration For The 40t

HEADS UP: Registration For The 40t...

9/9/2024
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (September 9, 2024) The American Waste Control Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink takes place December 30, 2024, through January 4, 2025, and it's almost time to enter the 40th running of the "Mecca of Micros". Looking back to the 2024 event, 1,698 confirmed entries out of 1,752 checked in. A total of 368 races were contested,, including 3,494 green flag laps. There were 709 Drivers from 42 states and five countries (USA, Aust. Can,...more
2025 Tulsa Shootout Already On Rec

2025 Tulsa Shootout Already On Rec...

9/27/2024
Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (September 27, 2024) Opening at Midnight on September 25, it only took 20 minutes for the entry count into the 40th running of the American Waste Control Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink to eclipse the century mark, and less than 24-hours to hit 400. Comparing to last year’s pace, the rate entries are coming in is on a possible record setting pace, as it took until October 11, 2023, to clear 500 entries. The current record stands...more
The Annual Spooky 150 Season Final

The Annual Spooky 150 Season Final...

10/9/2024
IT’S OFFICIALLY SPOOKY SEASON HERE AT CIRCLE CITY RACEWAY! In a season finale to remember, Circle City Raceway's Annual Spooky 150 presented by Norton Transport is coming up on Saturday, October 19th! We're bringing fans a PACKED night of racing and Halloween fun! Wearing your spookiest costumes is highly encouraged as we will be holding a costume contest along with Trick-or-Treating for our young fans in attendance! As an added bonus, this year you can also meet the...more
Smiley’s Racing Products Named Tit

Smiley’s Racing Products Named Tit...

10/29/2024
(Image Credit: SNP Photography) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (October 30, 2024) When the banners are hoisted at the SageNet Center in December, there will be a new logo overlooking the first and second turns of the Tulsa Expo Raceway, as Smiley’s Racing Products has stepped up as the title sponsor of the 40th annual Tulsa Shootout powered by NOS Energy Drink. Owned and operated by Tom Lorenz, his passion for racing began with building cars in 1977 out of his one-car...more
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