7/17/2023
ASCS
Rush County and 81-Speedway Combine for $9,000 To Win This Weekend For the American Sprint Car Series
Bryan Hulbert – LA CROSSE, Kan. (July 17, 2023) Debuting at Rush County Bullring Speedway on Friday, July 21 in La Crosse, Kan. and returning to 81-Speedway in Park City, Kan. on Saturday, July 22, the American Sprint Car Series presented by RacinDirt.com will race for a combined $9,000 to win.
Round 4 of the ASCS Summer Super Series at Rush County, Friday’s show pays $5,000 to win, $500 to start. The first time the series has been to the quarter-mile-oval, the track is no stranger to Sprint Cars, as the United Rebel Sprint Series has rolled through town numerous times. Rush County will be the 12th oval in Kansas to host the American Sprint Car Series presented by RacinDirt.com, and the 53rd event in the “Sunflower State”.
Friday, July 21, at Rush County Bullring Speedway opens at 4:00 P.M. for teams to pull in. Grandstands open at 5:00 P.M. with Hot Laps at 7:00 P.M. and racing at 7:47 P.M. (CDT). Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and military, $10 for youth (13-16), and free for kids 12 and under. Pits are $35.
Rush County Bullring Speedway is located on the Rush County Fairgrounds in La Crosse, Kan., on Kansas Route 4 (16th Street) just east of the Casey’s General Store. For more information on the track, log onto https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057518916292.
A short drive Saturday to 81-Speedway in Park City, this will be the second time this season the American Sprint Car Series presented by RacinDirt.com has taken on the three-eighths-mile oval, with Jason Martin narrowly beating the weather for the win on June 17. Saturday’s event offers up a $4,000 to win, $400 to start A-Feature purse. In all, the series has visited 81-Speedway four times with just as many winners. Kevin Ramey topped the tour’s debut in 2001, followed by Ryan Timms in 2021 and Matt Covington in 2022.
Saturday’s event includes the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Products. Before taking on the National Tour, the regional series will be at Creek County Speedway on Friday, July 21.
Saturday, July 22, opens at 3:00 P.M. for the pits and 5:00 P.M. for the stands. Hot Laps are at 6:00 P.M., with racing at 7:00 P.M. (CDT). Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and military, and free for kids 10 and under. Other divisions include the JLR Property Management 316 A-Mods, and AutoTech Service Super Stocks.
81-Speedway is located at 7700 N Broadway in Park City, Kan. More information can be found online at https://www.81speedway.com.
Working through the mid-point of the 2023 season, there are 21 nights of racing left on the National Tour. Jason Martin continues to lead the chase to the $50,000 grand prize by 58 markers over Matt Covington. Both drivers are the most recent winners in National competition, with a split of the weekend at the Steve King Memorial in Dodge City.
Having climbed their way through the standings this season, Howard Moore and Jordon Mallett enter the weekend tied for third, with each earning 2,116 points so far. Brandon Anderson sits fifth, with Kyler Johnson sixth. Christopher Townsend, Landon Britt, Michael Day, and Seth Bergman complete the top ten.
Complete standings are online at https://www.ascsracing.com/standings.
The 2023 season will mark the 32nd year of competition for the American Sprint Car Series. Spearheaded by the American Sprint Car Series National Tour, the ASCS Nation includes Regional Tours that encompass both wing and non-wing competition.
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For other news, notes, and information on any of the tours under the ASCS banner, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com, follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@ascsracing).
Quick Info:
Who: American Sprint Car Series
Where: La Crosse, Kan. and Park City, Kan.
When: Friday, July 21, & Saturday, July 22.
When: Friday, July 21, 2023:
Where: Rush County Bullring Speedway (La Crosse, Kan.)
Pits: 4:00 P.M.
Stands: 5:00 P.M.
Draw: 5:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Driver’s Meeting: 6:15 P.M.
Hot Laps/Qualifying: 7:00 P.M.
Racing: 7:47 P.M.
Ticket Info:
Tickets: $20
Seniors (65+) & Military: $15
Youth (13-16): $10
Kids 12 & Under: Free
Pits: $35
Other Info:
Muffler: N/A
RACEceiver: 450.0500 (Ch. 5)
$5,000 to win, $500 to start
Track Contact Info:
Address:
Phone: (918) 417-0624
Web: http://www.ascsracing.com
Social: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057518916292
When: Saturday, July 22, 2023:
Where: 81-Speedway (Park City, Kan.)
Pits: 3:00 P.M.
Stands: 5:00 P.M.
Draw: 4:30P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:15 P.M.
Hot Laps/Qualifying: 6:00 P.M.
Racing: 7:00 P.M.
Ticket Info:
Tickets: $25
Seniors (65+) & Military: $20
Kids 10 & Under: Free
Pits: $40
Youth (5-10) Pits: $20
Kids (4 & under) Pits: Free
Other Info:
Muffler: N/A
RACEceiver: 450.0500 (Ch. 5)
$4,000 to win, $400 to start
Track Contact Info:
Address: 7700 N Broadway St, Park City, KS 67219
Phone: (316) 755-1781
Web: https://www.81speedway.com
Social: https://www.facebook.com/race81Speedway
ASCS Online:
American Sprint Car Series: http://www.ascsracing.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/americansprintcarseries
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ascsracing [@ascsracing]
Broadcast: http://www.racindirt.com
Live-Scoring: My Race Pass App
ASCS Drivers Online:
3 Howard Moore (Memphis, TN) R
6 Christopher Townsend (La Porte, TX) R
10 Landon Britt (Memphis, TN)
13 Elijah Gile (Phoenix, AZ) R
14 Jordon Mallett (Greenbrier, AR)
23 Seth Bergman (Snohomish, WA)
36 Jason Martin (Liberal, KS)
45X Kyler Johnson (Quinter, KS)
55B Brandon Anderson (Glenpool, OK)
71 Brady Baker (Alexander, AR) R
91 Michael Day (Farmersville, TX) R
95 Matt Covington (Glenpool, OK)
R denotes a driver running for the Brodix National Rookie of the Year
2023 Race Winners: Jason Martin – 6 (4/20 – Jackson Motor Speedway; 4/22 – Boothill Speedway; 5/20 – Longdale Speedway; 5/28 – Lake Ozark Speedway; 6/17 – 81-Speedway; 7/7 – Dodge City Raceway Park); Seth Bergman – 2 (4/21 – Longdale Speedway; 6/2 – Outlaw Motor Speedway); Matt Covington – 2 (6/16 – Humboldt Speedway; 7/8 – Dodge City Raceway Park); Austin McCarl – 1 (5/26 – Lakeside Speedway); Joe B. Miller – 1 (5/17 – Lake Ozark Speedway); Sean McClelland – 1 (6/15 – Creek County Speedway); Jeffrey Newell – 1 (6/22 – Lawton Speedway); Alex Sewell – 1 (6/24 – Caney Valley Speedway); Blake Hahn – 1 (6/30 – Boone County Raceway); Jake Bubak – 1 (7/1 – WaKeeney Speedway);
2023 Driver Points (Top 10): 1. Jason Martin 2,318; 2. Matt Covington 2,260; 3. Howard Moore 2,116; 4. Jordon Mallett 2,116; 5. Brandon Anderson 2,062; 6. Kyler Johnson 1,953; 7. Christopher Townsend 1,807; 8. Landon Britt 1,784; 9. Michael Day 1,740; 10. Seth Bergman 1,237;
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Submitted By: Bryan Hulbert
