7/1/2021
ASCS
Grizzly Nationals Next For Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series
Bryan Hulbert – BELGRADE, Mont. (July 1, 2021) The season’s lone stop in Montana, the NAPA of Bozeman Grizzly Nationals at Gallatin Speedway, is set to go down on Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 10 Gallatin Speedway in Belgrade, Mont.
Last contested in 2019, the weather-shortened event was topped by Sam Hafertepe, Jr. Seven events since 2016, Blake Hahn swept the inaugural weekend, followed by Wayne Johnson in 2017. Making it three Oklahoma drivers in a row, Matt Covington topped preliminary action in 2018 before Canada’s Skylar Gee captured his first career National Tour win the following night.
Closed for the 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Gallatin Speedway finally re-opened with the Brodix ASCS Frontier Region headlining action on June 11, where Kory Wermling from Great Falls, Mont. won his first career ASCS Regional victory. The Brodix ASCS Frontier Region will be taking on the National at the NAPA of Bozeman Grizzly Nationals.
Coming off Skagit Speedway’s Dirt Cup, the chase for the championship has again shifted into the hands of Blake Hahn.
While having victory at the crown jewel event was ripped from his hands by a late-race crash, Hahn returned and captured a top ten finish. Leading by 16 points going into the Grizzly Nationals, Hahn is chased once again by Matt Covington while JJ Hickle, who led the points going into Washington, dropped to third after suffering some bad luck as well during his Dirt Cup run.
Making up ground on the top three, Canada’s Dylan Westbrook sits only 182 points out, with Scott Bogucki holding fifth. Making up a position, Seth Bergman is sixth, with Colby Thornhill, Ryan Bickett, Alex Hill, and Travis Reber making up the top ten in tour standings.
Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10, both open at 5:00 P.M. with racing at 7:00 P.M. (MDT). Tickets are $20 per night for adults, with kids 12 and under free into the Grandstands. Pit Gates on Friday open at Noon and remain open through the event. Pit Passes are $30 per night. Friday includes WISSOTA Street Stocks, while Saturday will feature WISSOTA Super Stocks.
It is imperative that Cars at the track are not running before 6:00 P.M. Any team that fails to abide by this is subject to fines or expulsion. This is per the city of Belgrade.
Gallatin Speedway is located at 2290 Tubb Rd. in Belgrade, Mont. Information on Gallatin Speedway can be found online at https://www.gallatinspeedway.com or by calling (406) 388-ZOOM (9666).
The 2021 season is the 30th year of competition for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network.
For the first time, the series can be seen live on two platforms, with Racinboys.com and FloRacing.com featuring National Tour events in tandem. Both are subscription-based sites. FloRacing.com is $20 per month, billed annually at $150 per year. Racinboys.com is $29.99 per month.
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 ASCS Nation in 2021, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com, follow on Facebook, on Instagram, and Twitter (@LucasOilASCS).
Quick Notes:
Who: Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series w/ ASCS Frontier Region
What: NAPA of Bozeman Grizzly Nationals
Where: Gallatin Speedway (Belgrade, Mont.)
When: Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10
Times and Other Info: (Times are MDT and Per-Day)
Pits: Noon
Ticket Window: 1:00 P.M.
Grandstands: 5:00 P.M.
Draw: 5:00 P.M.–5:30 P.M.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:35 P.M.
On Track: 6:00 P.M.
Hot Laps; 6:30 P.M.
Racing: 7:00 P.M.
Muffler: ASCS Schoenfeld Required
RACEceiver: 454.000
Prices: (Per Day)
Pit Pass: $30
Grandstand Admission: $20
Kids 12 and under: Free
Contact Info:
Address: 2290 Tubb Rd, Belgrade, MT 59714
Phone: (406) 388-9666
Website: http://www.gallatinspeedway.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GallatinSpeedway
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaceGallatin
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
Broadcast: FloRacing.com and Racinboys.com
Live-Scoring (Where Applicable): MRP Live
2021 Driver Standings (Top 10): 1. Blake Hahn 1,899; 2.Matt Covington 1,883; .3. JJ Hickle 1,869; 4. Dylan Westbrook 1,717; 5. Scott Bogucki 1,649; 6. Seth Bergman 1,553; 7. Colby Thornhill 1,523; 8. Ryan Bickett 1,383; 9. Alex Hill 1,295; 10. Travis Reber 1,203;
2021 A-Feature Winner(s): JJ Hickle – 3 (3/19 – Devil’s Bowl Speedway; 3/20 – Devil’s Bowl Speedway; 6/20 – Grays Harbor Raceway); Blake Hahn – 3 (4/17 – Park Jefferson Speedway); 5/15 – Volunteer Speedway; 6/24 – Skagit Speedway); Scott Bogucki – 2 (5/21 – Tri-City Speedway; 5-29 – Lake Ozark Speedway); Dominic Scelzi – 2 (June 25 – Skagit Speedway; June 26 – Skagit Speedway); Blane Heimbach – 1 (5/1 – Selinsgrove Speedway); Matt Covington – 1 (5/8 – I-96 Speedway); Ryan Timms – 1 (May 30 – Lake Ozark Speedway); Cam Smith – 1 (6/19 – Grays Harbor Raceway);
ASCS National Tour Drivers Online:
Seth Bergman (Snohomish, WA.): http://www.sethbergmanracing.com
Ryan Bickett (Ramona, SD): https://www.facebook.com/rynotrucking
Scott Bogucki (McLaren Vale, S. Aust.): https://www.facebook.com/ScottBogucki89
Matt Covington (Glenpool, OK): http://www.mattcovingtonracing.com
Blake Hahn (Sapulpa, OK): http://www.blakehahnracing.com
JJ Hickle (Quilcene, WA): https://www.facebook.com/JJHickleRacing
Alex Hill (Six Nations, Ontario, Can.): https://twitter.com/alexhill77x
Travis Reber (Rapid City, SD): https://bit.ly/2P3Ok2r
Colby Thornhill (Enumclaw, WA): https://www.facebook.com/colby.thornhill.92
Dylan Westbrook (Scotland, Ont. Can.): https://twitter.com/westbrook47x
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. MAVTV Motorsports Network is the presenting sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. Log onto http://www.mavtv.com for more information.
Sawblade.com is the official SawBlade of the American Sprint Car Series and title sponsor of every National Tour A-Feature and Victory Lane. For more information, log onto https://www.sawblade.com and follow Social Media at @SawBladecom on Twitter, on Instagram at Sawblade.com_, and Facebook.
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented the MAVTV Motorsports Network include Hoosier Racing Tire and Brodix. All Heat Races are brought to you by SCE Gaskets. All B-Features are presented by BMRS.
Team Lucas Sponsors for the American Sprint Car Series consist of Protect the Harvest, Geico, SRI, General Tire, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MAVTV Plus, and General Tire.
Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by SCE Gaskets, 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 Triple X Race, Co.
Submitted By: Bryan Hulbert