6/30/2014
ASCS
Weekend Rewind: American Sprint Car Series
(Photo Credit: George Levy)
TULSA, Okla. (June 30, 2014) - Out with June, and in with July as the Regions of the American Sprint Car Series take center stage in this week's review of action across the ASCS Nation with six events taking place in ASCS 360cid and 305cid competition across five states.
A total of 101 drivers took part in both ASCS 305cid and 360cid events over the weekend in Arizona, California, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas. To date, 76 races have been contested in 90 sanctioned events. Overall, 416 drivers have taken part in at least one ASCS sanctioned event in 2014.
The Winners:
Friday, June 27, 2014
• Rick Ziehl (West Texas 305) - Taking a quick jog to west Texas, Rick Ziehl topped the field at the El Paso Speedway Park before heading to Tucson for the ASCS Southwest Region on Saturday night where the Las Cruces, N.M. native ran from seventeenth to second.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
• C.J. Johnson (ASCS Sooner) - The 6th annual Steve King Memorial took place at the Dodge City Raceway Park and found a new champion with C.J. Johnson capturing his first American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region victory in the ASCS/NCRA showdown.
• Lorne Wofford (West Texas 305) - The last time Lorne Wofford hit the clay of the Southern New Mexico Speedway, it was with every corner of the car. This time however, it was four tires planted in victory lane at the Las Cruces oval.
• Bob Ream, Jr. (ASCS Southwest) - The former non-wing ace led from Lap 10 on at the Tucson International Raceway on Saturday night for his second ASCS score of the season. Ream joins Rico Abreu as the only other repeat winner so far this season with the ASCS Southwest Region.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
• Kyle Hirst (ASCS Northwest) - The kick off to the ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek, California's Kyle Hirst represented his home state well at Yreka's Siskiyou Motor Speedway with his third overall ASCS Northwest Region win.
• Aaron Reutzel (ASCS Sooner) - Round two of the ASCS Sooner / NCRA showdown, Aaron Reutzel scored the win for ASCS, leading every lap of the A-Feature at the 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan. for the Texas driver's sixth overall victory of 2014.
Notes on the Weekend:
• Overcoming Adversity - Rick Ziehl's night at Tucson did not start well. After the sun blinded the reigning ASCS Southwest Regional Champion during Hot Laps, causing the No. 20z to strike an infield tire and flip, his Heat Race saw a fourth place finished stripped due to a missing muffler. Putting Ziehl at the tail of the field, "The Real Deal" was that indeed as Ziehl tore through the field to finish second.
• More Adversity - Speaking of overcoming adversity, Jack Dover comes to mind with his performance at 81 Speedway on Sunday. Pulling in from his Heat Race early due to an overheating engine, Dover changed from fourteenth in the B-Main to second, then clawed his way to sixth from sixteenth in the A-Feature.
• First Win - The ASCS Sooner / NCRA Showdown over the weekend ended in a draw, but C.J. Johnson did score his first victory against the ASCS Sooner Region at the Dodge City Raceway Park.
• Picking up Speed - Moving from 305cid to 360cid competition presents several challenges for a young driver. For Jordan Weaver, those challenges seem to be paying off as the young lady posted her first top-five of the season in ASCS competition on Saturday at the Dodge City Raceway Park then placed eighth on Sunday at 81 Speedway.
• Hard Chargers - We've already talked about Rick Ziehl and Jack Dover, but other Hard Chargers from the weekend include Garen Linder who ran eighth to fourth in the B-Main, then twentieth to tenth at Siskiyou Motor Speedway. Luke Cranston went from fourteenth to sixth at Dodge City and Tony Bruce, Jr. climbed from eighth to fourth at 81 Speedway.
• New Northwest Leader - Vern Wheeler, Jr. entered the weekend with a slim lead in the ASCS Northwest Region, but a hard crash during Hot Laps in Yreka, Ca. ended his night early; dropping the Oregon driver to fifth in Regional standings, and moving Colin Baker to the point after a fourth place finish on Sunday night.
Coming Up:
Going into the Independence Day Weekend, there is plenty of ASCS Regional action to behold with the fun continuing Monday with the ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek at the Southern Oregon Speedway in Medford.
Monday, June 30, 2014
• Southern Oregon Speedway - Medford, Ore. (ASCS Northwest) - The second round of action for the ASCS Northwest Speedweek, the Southern Oregon Speedway kicked off the 2014 season on May 22 with California's Andy Forsberg leading start to finish. Admission for the Monday show is $22.50. For more information, log onto http://www.sospeedway.com or call (541) 826-6825.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
• Coos Bay Speedway - Coos Bay, Ore. (ASCS Northwest) - The season's only trip to Coos Bay Speedway, the Oregon oval is located 8.5 miles south of the town of Coos Bay. Round three in the ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek, the night includes Sportsman, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaw, and Hornets. Races start at 6:30 P.M. (PT) and admission is $20. For further information, log onto http://www.coosbayspeedway.us or call (541) 269-2474.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
• Willamette Speedway - Lebanon, Ore. (ASCS Northwest) - The second of three trips to the Oregon oval in 2014, the Willamette Speedway hosts the Wednesday portion of the ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek. Visiting on May 23, Washington's Jared Peterson grabbed the win ahead of Seth Bergman and Reece Goetz. Admission for the mid-week spectacular is $15 with kids five years of age and younger admitted free. Races begin at 6:00 P.M. (PT) and include Sportsman and Street Stocks in a challenge race between the two. For more information, log onto http://www.trophymotorsports.com or call 360-699-7223.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
• Cotton Bowl Speedway - Paige, Texas (ASCS Gulf South) - The second holiday weekend visit of the season to the Cotton Bowl Speedway, this year's Memorial Day Weekend visit saw Johnny Herrera park it in Victory Lane on May 23. The IMCA Lone Star Series will join the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region. Races are scheduled to begin at 8:00 P.M. (CT) with admission set a $15 for adults. For more information, log onto http://www.cottonbowlspeedway.com or call (512) 748-4218.
• Double X Speedway - California, Mo. (ASCS Warrior) - The first of a four day stretch for the Speedway Motors Warrior Region, the Double X Speedway has seen Regional action once already in 2014 with Jason Johnson winning the "Tribute to Jesse" on May 25. Admission is $15 with Hot Laps getting underway at 7:00 P.M. (CT). For more information, log onto http://www.xxspeedway.com or call (573) 796-4694.
Friday, July 4, 2014
• Callaway Raceway - Fulton, Mo. (ASCS Warrior) - The first time the Callaway Raceway has hosted the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region, the quarter-mile Fulton, Mo. oval will include ULMA Limited Late Models, USRA Modifieds, and USRA B-Mods. Included in the program will be a fireworks display. Admission is $20 with discounts for Senior, Military, and kids. Races are scheduled to begin at 7:30 P.M. (CT). For more information, log onto http://www.callawayraceways.com or call 573-642-6580.
• Cottage Grove Speedway - Cottage Grove, Ore. (ASCS Northwest) - Night one of a weekend double-header to cap off the 2014 ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek, the Cottage Grove Speedway saw a sweep of the Memorial Day Weekend by Seth Bergman. Races are scheduled to begin at 6:45 P.M. (PT). For more information, log onto http://www.cottagegrovespeedway.com or call (360) 699-7223.
• Shady Oaks Speedway - Goliad, Texas (ASCS Gulf South) - The one-third mile oval located just at the edge of Goliad first hosted the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region on May 24 with Blake Hahn making the late race pass for the win. Admission for the Independence Day showing is only $15 with kids ages five years and younger admitted free. The night will also include Limited Modifieds, Pure Stocks, and Dwarf/Mod Lites. More information can be found at www.shadyoakspeedway.com or by calling (361) 645-8353.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
• Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, Ariz. (ASCS Southwest) - The sweeping one-third mile oval appears on the ASCS Southwest schedule five times in 2014 with the July 5 event marking the third appearance of the year. Two visits this season has yielded two first time winners with Bob Ream, Jr. topping action on March 15 followed by Alex Pettas who raced to victory on May 31. Saturday, July 5 gets underway at 8:00 P.M. (MT) and includes Pure Stocks, Mod Lites, and Bombers. Admission is $15 and kids six years of age and younger get in free. For more information, log onto http://www.arizonaspeedway.net or call (480) 926-6688.
• Battleground Speedway - Highlands, Texas (ASCS Gulf South) - In the region's last visit to the Battleground Speedway, Travis Rilat laid waste to the field in the Ronald Laney Memorial. Round four for the Gulf South Region at the high-banked three-eighths mile oval, events at the Battleground Speedway round out a three-night stretch for the Griffith Truck and Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region. The night will include Pure Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Limited Modifieds, Late Models, and Modified Dwarfs. Races get underway at 8:00 P.M. (CT). For more information, log onto http://www.battleground-speedway.com or call (830) 302-0336.
• Cottage Grove Speedway - Cottage Grove, Ore. (ASCS Northwest) - Capping off the 2014 ASCS Northwest Regional Speedweek races on Saturday, just like Friday, begin at 6:45 P.M. (PT). For more information, log onto http://www.cottagegrovespeedway.com or call (360) 699-7223.
• Randolph County Raceway - Moberly, Mo. (ASCS Warrior) - Sprint Cars and Fireworks? It's a combination better than Butter on Popcorn as the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region and Impact Signs W.A.R. Sprint Cars headline Saturday night at the Randolph County Raceway. The ULMA Late Models and Hobby Stocks will also be on hand at the extremely high-banked four-tenths mile oval. Races get underway at 7:00 P.M. (CT) with Fireworks following the night's program. For more information, log onto http://www.randolphcountyraceway.com or call (660) 833-1727
Sunday, July 6, 2014
• Double X Speedway - California, Mo. (ASCS Warrior) - Capping off four nights for the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region back where it began, the Double X Speedway will be the proving ground to see if anyone will claim the $2,500 bonus for winning all four nights. Admission is $15 with Hot Laps getting underway at 7:00 P.M. (CT). For more information, log onto http://www.xxspeedway.com or call (573) 796-4694.
Quick Look:
Date - Track - City, State - Region
• Monday, June 30, 2014-Southern Oregon Speedway - Medford, OR-Northwest
• Tuesday, July 1, 2014-Coos Bay Speedway - Coos Bay, OR-Northwest
• Wednesday, July 2, 2014-Willamette Speedway - Lebanon, OR-Northwest
• Thursday, July 3, 2014-Cotton Bowl Speedway - Paige, TX-Gulf South
• Thursday, July 3, 2014-Double X Speedway - California, MO-Warrior
• Friday, July 4, 2014-Callaway Raceway - Fulton, MO-Warrior
• Friday, July 4, 2014-Cottage Grove Speedway - Cottage Grove, OR-Northwest
• Friday, July 4, 2014-Shady Oaks Speedway - Goliad, TX-Gulf South
• Saturday, July 5, 2014-Arizona Speedway - Queen Creek, AZ-Southwest
• Saturday, July 5, 2014-Battleground Speedway - Highlands, TX-Gulf South
• Saturday, July 5, 2014-Cottage Grove Speedway - Cottage Grove, OR-Northwest
• Saturday, July 5, 2014-Randolph County Raceway - Moberly, MO-Warrior
• Sunday, July 6, 2014-Double X Speedway - California, MO-Warrior
Updates
• ASCS Gulf South - https://www.facebook.com/ASCSGulfSouthRegion
• ASCS Northwest - https://www.ascsnorthwest.com - or - https://www.facebook.com/pages/ASCS-Northwest/370768335029
• ASCS Southwest - https://www.facebook.com/AscsSouthwestRegion
• ASCS Warrior - https://www.facebook.com/groups/550746981684903/
Regional action across the ASCS Nation is presented by American Bank of Oklahoma (Sooner), Speedway Motors (Warrior and Midwest), Griffith Truck and Equipment (Gulf South), and Smiley's Racing Products (Lone Star). The American Sprint Car Series is brought to you by Lucas Oil Products and presented by MAVTV American Real Programming.
Brodix is the official Spec-Head provider of the American Sprint Car Series. Hoosier Racing Tires is the official tire of the ASCS Nation.
Team Lucas support comes from Protect the Harvest, iON Cameras, Geico, General Tire, E3 Diamond Fire Spark Plugs, Hawk Performance Products, and Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine.
For complete news, updates, and information log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.
Submitted By: Bryan Hulbert
