2/19/2019
NOW600 National Micros
Oil Capital Clash III Format Released for the Lucas Oil NOW600 National Micros
DRUMRIGHT, Okla. (February 19, 2019) - Officials with the Lucas Oil National Open Wheel 600 Series presented by Tel-Star Technologies have announced the format and purse details for the Oil Capital Clash III and 2nd Annual Terry Walker Memorial that will be held at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday-Saturday, March 14-16, 2019.
The event that is put on and promoted by NOW600 Series Founder, Terry Mattox is the only three day Micro Sprint event scheduled in the state of Oklahoma.
The Clash will feature all three Lucas Oil NOW600 National Series divisions: Stock Non-Wing, Winged A-Class and Restricted 'A' Class along with Sportsman and Junior Sprints all three nights.
600cc Modifieds will join the show card for one night on Saturday, March 16.
Saturday nights finale will be the Terry Walker Memorial with all classes (except Junior Sprints) racing for 27-laps.
Non-Wing and A-Class on Saturday will compete for $527 to win each, Restricted and Sportsman will race for $327. Junior Sprints and 600cc Modifieds will have their shot at $227 to win.
Friday night following the final checkered flag there will be a After Party and Corn Hole Tournament in the pits.
Saturday afternoon will consist of Kick Ball and Tailgate Party.
The Format: ALL CLASSES
No split field. All drivers will compete on both qualifying nights as combined points from Heat Races, Semi’s, and Mains will set the lineup for Top 4 on Saturday night. Any tie in points will be broken by Friday’s passing point totals.
NOW600 Format will be utilized with draw in for Heat Race starting position and passing points to determine drivers who advance to the Semi’s and Main Event.
On Thursday and Friday, Top 14 in Passing Points from Heat Races will move into the 20-lap Main. The highest passing point driver will draw for the invert at the NOW600 trailer during intermission. Remainder will fall into the nights B-Main's. Lineup will be done by passing point totals.
If one B-Main is needed, the top 6 drivers will advance to the A-Main. If two B-Main’s, then the top three, if three B-Main’s, then the top two. All B-Main's will be 12-laps.
Following the completion of Friday’s program for Restricted, A-Class and Non-Wing event points will be totaled with the Top 4 locked in, straight up, into Saturday’s Main Event. All other drivers will run a complete show.
Junior Sprints and Sportsman will also lock in the top 6 in event points based off Port City's points structure.
NOW600: Thursday and Friday Race Points will follow the following scale:
Heat Races:*
Points will be based off the drivers awarded passing point total from Heats.
B-Main Races:
Each driver that does not transfer from the Semi will receive one (1) point.
Main Event: Based on NOW600 points structure for standard A-Mains:
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Purse structure for the three NOW600 sanctioned classes will follow standard two-day event purse payout with Thursday and Friday night paying Day 1 purse and Saturday night paying Day 2 Purse.
Each night will count as points events for the Lucas Oil NOW600 National Series.
Wednesday night, March 13 will be a practice night.
Times:
Wednesday: Practice Night - 6pm to 9pm
Thursday and Friday: Preliminary Night
Pits open: 4pm
Pill Draw: 5:15pm to 6:30pm
Drivers Meeting: 6:30pm
Hot Laps: 7:07pm
Racing: 7:37pm
Saturday: Finale
Gates open at 3pm
Pill Draw: 4pm to 5:15pm
Drivers Meeting: 5:15pm
Hot Laps: 6pm
Opening Ceromonies: 6:45pm
Racing: 7:07pm
More information on this event will be posted as the weekend draws near. For continued updates, and to find class/series rules, log into http://www.now600series.com.
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.NOW600Series.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NOW600Series
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NOW600Series
NOW600 SERIES –
The National Open Wheel 600 Series is in its seventh year of showcasing premier micro sprint racing throughout the country. In addition to the Lucas Oil NOW600 National Micro Series presented by Tel-Star Technologies, there are six regions – the NOW600 Tel-Star Technologies Desert Region, the NOW600 Tel-Star Technologies Kansas Region, the NOW600 Tel-Star Technologies Mile High Region, the NOW600 Tel-Star Technologies Mountain West Region, the NOW600 Tel-Star Technologies Northern Nevada Region and the NOW600 Tel-Star Technologies North Texas Region – as well as NOW600 weekly racing and EMSA NOW600 C2 Micros. The featured racing divisions are Stock Non-Wing, Winged ‘A’ Class and Restricted ‘A’ Class. For more information, including the schedule, points and rules, visit http://www.NOW600Series.com.
LUCAS OIL –
Lucas Oil Products produces a premium line of oils, greases and problem-solving additives for the consumer automotive industry and also a heavy duty line of products for the industrial and agricultural markets. For more information, visit http://www.LucasOil.com.
TEL-STAR TECHNOLOGIES –
Tel-Star Technologies has a mission to provide the highest level of technology while ensuring simplicity, reliability and aesthetics. The company, which was founded by Mike and Megan Eubanks in Tulsa, Okla., in 2000, offers services including: digital and VolP phone systems, video conferencing, video surveillance, security systems, alarm systems, controlled door access, low voltage lighting, cabling: voice, video, data and fiber, and digital signage and IPTV distribution. For more information, visit http://www.TelStarTech.com.
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Submitted By: Terry Mattox
