Category: News

“The Flying Fossil” makes his return

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (February 18, 2013) The 2012 season was not what Danny Wood expected. Earning a thrilling last lap victory at the Cocopah Speedway just outside Yuma, Ariz. to start his season off, the season seemed to going swimmingly until engine problems, coupled with a family emergency

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Raising the bar: Jason Johnson set for ASCS title defense

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (February 16, 2013) Forming Jason Johnson Racing [JJR] in 2010, Jason Johnson set out to make racing his career. Four years later, the “Ragin’ Cajun” has improved to three Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real driver’s championships, along with three consecutive owner’s championships

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Back to Hollywood: Herrera returning for 2013 ASCS season

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (February 15, 2013) Nearing the close of the 2012 season, word was that Johnny Herrera was going to be cutting his racing back to a more local scheduled. All indications were, it was going to take something big to keep the driver known as “Hollywood”

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Wayne Johnson confident in ASCS return

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (February 14, 2013) Going into the 2012 season, Wayne Johnson was contending with a bit of the unknown. Being a first year, full time owner/driver with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real, the Oklahoma City native turned Knoxville resident

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Loyet all about focus in second season

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (February 13, 2013) Despite his relatively young age, Brad Loyet is no stranger to the world of Sprint Car racing. Behind the wheel for twelve years, Loyet’s claim the fame came with the Lucas Oil POWRi Midgets where the Sunset Hills, Mo. driver claimed three

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Goodman set for title run

Scott Thomason – TULSA, Okla. (February 13, 2013) Mike Goodman has raced with the ASCS Regional and National series off and on over the past several years but for the first time the Broken Arrow, Okla. driver will run full time for the 2013 American Bank of Oklahoma American Sprint

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ASCS First Look: Johnny Herrera

Our second driver in the 2013 First Look Series takes us back to Hollywood. Returning to the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real, after looking like life on the road was done following his 2012 campaign, Johnny Herrera has renewed drive and renewed backing as

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Greg Burgess speaks on Cocopah and coming ASCS appearance

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (February 11, 2013) A figure of the Northwest auto racing scene as the ASCS Northwest Regional Director from 2008 to 2011, Greg Burgess has, in just over a year, become one of the most respected promoters in the southwestern United States as the Director of

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ASCS First Look: Brad Loyet

Welcome to our ASCS First Look series. Over the next week, we will begin posting images sent to us by the drivers, and teams, of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real. Starting our First Look series is Brad Loyet, who recently released images of

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ASCS and Hoosier Extend Contract through 2017

LAKEVILLE, Ind. (February 7, 2013) Hoosier Racing Tire and the American Sprint Car Series announced today the renewal of their contract through the 2017 racing season. Under the new agreement, ASCS will continue to run the 105/16-15 Medium on the right-rear and now any Hoosier tire will be required on

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ASCS Northwest Set for 23 Dates

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (February 5, 2013) Set in some of the most scenic country in the United States, the ASCS Northwest Region will embark on a 23 race schedule split between Washington and Oregon for the 2013 season. Possibly the shortest of the Regions, in terms of allowable

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ASCS Lone Star Region backed by Smiley’s Racing Products

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (February 4, 2013) A longtime supporter of the American Sprint Car Series, whether by contingencies or drivers sponsorship, Smiley’s Racing Products has been named the title sponsor of the ASCS Lone Star Region. Supported over the past several years by Bill Jewell of The Oil

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ASCS Tour Shirt Clearance!

While supplies last, 2012 Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real National Tour shirt is on sale. Supplies are limited but range from Youth up to 5XL. Shirts are $10 plus shipping. Orders can be made by calling 918-838-3777. We accept Visa and MasterCard. The 2013 tour shirt is

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Improved Contingencies Await Lucas Oil ASCS National Teams

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 29, 2013) The International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) in Indianapolis, IN was very productive for the American Sprint Car Series with contingencies for the 2013 Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real National Tour receiving a major increase to nearly

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2013 ASCS Warrior Plans Revealed

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 29, 2013) The battle cry of the 2013 Warrior Region will soon be heard across Missouri as the Speedway Motors backed ASCS Region has unveiled a 2013 slate consisting of 23 dates. Revealing a lineup of events that will include stops at seven facilities,

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2013 ASCS Membership Forms now Online

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 24, 2013) The 2013 American Sprint Car Series Membership forms for the 2013 calendar year are now online. Separate forms have been posted for driver and crew memberships. Registration for drivers is $150 with crew memberships at $100. ASCS Memberships comes with Insurance coverage.

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Spring and Winter Nationals Added to Lone Star Lineup

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 25, 2013) Adding four nights to the ASCS Lone Star Regional lineup, the 40th edition of the Spring and Winter Nationals at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX will now be co-sanctioned events with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by

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ASCS Sooner Region Schedule Unleashed

Bryan Hulbert – Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 22, 2013) The 2013 schedule of events for the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region has been released with a total of 19 dates in Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri with several dates paired with the ASCS Lone Star Region as well as a

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ASCS Muffler Rule Update

The American Sprint Car Series has converted to the Schoenfeld Muffler #14272735-78. All National Tour shows requiring mufflers will be required to use this style of muffler. No exceptions. Regional competition will be allowed to use the Schoenfeld Muffler #112535 until June 1, 2013.

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ASCS Partners With S.T.I.D.A. for Driver Safety

Bryan Hulbert – Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 17, 2013) A membership with the American Sprint Car Series offers insurance for drivers and crew but now an ASCS membership will provide deep discounts to supplemental insurance through the Short Track Independent Drivers and Associates (S.T.I.D.A.). Offering drivers and crew a way to

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ASCS Midwest Slate Released

Bryan Hulbert – Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 16, 2013) The Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region slate of events has been released high money events. Among these, events at I-80 Speedway will begin, and end, the season with double-header events in which each night will pay $2,500 to win. Among the highest

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Rules Updated for 2013

The ASCS rule book has been updated for the 2013 season. Rules may be reviewed by going to http://www.ascsracing.com/series-info/rules.aspx. Changes are italicized and bold. Changes have been made to the following areas. General Information – Rule 6 Qualifying Procedures – Rule 9 Engine Rules concerning the Ford Head Chassis Specifications

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ASCS Gulf South Ready for Twelfth Season

Bryan Hulbert – Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 15, 2013) Heading into its twelfth season, Griffith Truck and Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region director Keith Johnson has released the dates for the 2013 season. Numbering 23, the scheduled will included stops at eleven facilities. Beginning March 1st and extending through September 28th,

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Jackson Nationals Sanctions with ASCS

Provided by Justin Zoch Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer and is a reward for the working man. It is a day that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers in the United States. On August 30-31, the Jackson Speedway will honor this tradition by presenting a

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Lucrative Paydays Offered by Cocopah Speedway

Bryan Hulbert – Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 14, 2013) Following the success of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV at Cocopah Speedway in 2012, the 2013 season will feature a pair of events at the 3/8 mile Somerton, Arizona oval. With the promise of great reward, Director

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Front Row Challenge Goes ASCS

Bryan Hulbert – Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 11, 2013) A staple event of the Cox Fabrication Iowa Sprint Week, the Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge presented by Casey’s General Store will in 2013 be a part of the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real National Tour. Scheduled from Monday

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2013 ASCS Southwest Schedule Revealed

Bryan Hulbert – Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 23, 2012) Coming off a year of unrest in Arizona for Winged Sprint Car racing, the 2013 season for the ASCS Southwest Region looks to be a sign of renewed vigor in the southwest deserts with a slate of 21 races at seven facilities

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ASCS in Arizona

Following a meeting between Kevin Montgomery and Emmett Hahn at the RPM Promoters Workshop on November 29, 2012 in Reno, Nevada the decision was made between the two that the American Sprint Car Series will no longer sanction the Canyon Region. We are grateful for the racers who made the

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First Look: 2013 Lucas Oil ASCS Tentative Schedule

Bryan Hulbert – Indianapolis, Indiana (December 5, 2012) Embarking on another ambitious round of dirt track racing in its 22nd year of racing, the preliminary schedule for the 2013 Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV is now available. In total, the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV

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