7/4/2023
Oil Capital Racing Series
OCRS Sprints return to Lawton Speedway Saturday
John Rittenoure - TULSA, Okla. (July 4, 2023) - The AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories OCRS Sprint Cars return to Lawton Speedway on Saturday.
Lawton Speedway last hosted the OCRS sprints on June 10 and Alex Sewell of Broken Arrow raced to victory over three-time champion Zach Chappell and veteran racer Danny Wood.
Wood leads the points chase on the strength of 10 top 10 finishes in 11 events, but is still looking for his first victory. Johnny Kent trails Wood by 30 points. Cache, Oklahoma driver, and 2021 champion, Joe Bob Lee sits in third followed by Norman driver Sheldon Barksdale in fourth and Chappell fifth. All five are still chasing their first victory of 2023.
Seven drivers have earned wins in 2023 led by Rees Moran who has won three times in the last four events. Sewell and Zach Blurton have two each. Tanner Conn, Fred Mattox, Sean McClelland and Whit Gastineau each have one victory.
What you need to know……….
Where: Lawton Speedway, Lawton, Oklahoma
When: Saturday, July 8
Pits open: 5 p.m.
Driver Sign-In: 6-6:30 p.m.
Drivers Meeting: 6:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:30 p.m.
Racing Starts: 8
Race Info: A-Feature pays $1,500-to-win, $300-to-start. Pill Draw: $20. MUST run AmeriFlex sticker to be paid.
Mufflers: MANDATORY
Track Website: www.LawtonSpeedway.com
2023 Winners
03/11 - Red Dirt Raceway, Tanner Conn
03/18 - Tulsa Speedway, Fred Mattox
04/01 - Enid Speedway, Zach Blurton
04/15 - Longdale Speedway, Zach Blurton
05/26 - Arrowhead Speedway, Sean McClelland
05/27 - Salina Highbanks Speedway, Alex Sewell
06/10 - Lawton Speedway, Alex Sewell
06/15 - Lucas Oil Speedway, Rees Moran
06/16 - I-70 Motorsports Park, Whit Gastineau
06/17 - Lake Ozark Speedway, Rees Moran
06/23 - Red Dirt Raceway, Rees Moran
2023 Top Ten: 1. Danny Wood, 1107; 2. Johnny Kent, 1077; 3. Joe Bob Lee, 1055; 4. Sheldon Barksdale, 1031; 5. Zach Chappell, 850; 6. Rees Moran, 836; 7.Joshua Tyre, 790; 8. Alex DeCamp, 773; 9. Terry Easum, 739; 10. Gage Laney, 684.
About the AmeriFlex / OCRS Series -
Established in 2002, the Tulsa OK based AmeriFlex / Oil Capital Racing Series sanctions dirt track sprint car racing in the southern region of the central plains. Fan appeal and quality race teams, combined with our solid core of supporting sponsors are the nucleus of the series. Thrilling competition providing the ultimate quality family entertainment is the essence of what the AmeriFlex / OCRS series is all about.
Website: www.ocrsracing.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oil.series
About AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories -
Located in Tulsa OK, AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories is a family owned and operated company. From food grade hose to hoses for the petroleum industry, AmeriFlex will strive to fill your needs. AmeriFlex can build a hose to your specifications or we will assist you in creating what you have designed while you wait. AmeriFlex has several hard to find items that some vendors can’t get or find. Product can be shipped quickly and efficiently. If we do not have what you are looking for, we will direct you on where to find it. Give us a try, after all…………..AmeriFlex Has The Stuff That Keeps You Going!
Website: www.AmeriFlexHose.com
AmeriFlex / OCRS Contingency Sponsors
AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories, Hoosier Racing Tires, Smileys Racing Products, Schoenfeld, Brodix, Lucas Oil, RacinDirt.TV, Schure Built Suspension, Lightning Wings & Powder Coating, Smith Titanium, MyRacePass.
Article Credit: John Rittenoure