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Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (April 17, 2018) Working into the fourth round of the 2018 season, the ASCS Southwest Region returns to Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. for the season’s second appearance on Saturday, April 21 at 7:00 P.M. (MT).
Taking a 51 point advantage into the weekend, Colton Hardy’s title defense is off to a solid start. Winning two out of three to start the 2018 season, Hardy is trailed by Josh Shipley. Only 55 markers removed from the top spot, Billy Chester holds third with Alex Pettas and Jesse Baker making up the top-five in driver standings.
In the series last visit to the Arizona Speedway, Washington’s Gary Taylor picked up his first career ASCS Southwest Regional victory; becoming the 50th different winner with the series in the Bob Ream, Jr. owned No. 8.
Marking the 33rd time the ASCS Southwest Region has graced the clay of the Arizona Speedway, events on Saturday, April 21 will also include IMCA Modifieds, Sport Mods, and Bombers.
Gates to the grandstands open at 5:00 P.M. with racing getting underway at 7:00 P.M. (MT). Admission is $15 for adults with Seniors only $12. Kids 11 and under get in the grandstands for free.
Arizona Speedway is located at 47346 N Ironwood Rd. More information on the facility can be found online at http://www.arizonaspeedway.net as well as on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Arizona-Speedway-211954742150175. Fans can also email info@arizonaspeedway.net or call (480) 926-6688.
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 the nearly 150 races across the ASCS Nation in 2018, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com, follow on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter (@LucasOilASCS).
ASCS Southwest Winners – Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Ariz.): 3/30/2013 – Logan Forler; 7/6/2013 – Rick Ziehl; 10/5/2013 – Logan Forler; 3/15/2014 – Bob Ream, Jr.; 5/17/2014 – Lance Norick; 7/5/2014 – Bob Ream, Jr.; 10/4/2014 – Casey Buckman; 10/25/2014 – Mike Rux, Jr.; 4/25/2015 – A-Feature Rained Out; 5/9/2015 – Bob Ream, Jr.; 6/6/2015 – Casey Buckman; 8/29/2015 – Bob Ream, Jr.; 10/10/2015 – Dusty Zomer; 11/7/2015 – 1Lorne Wofford; 3/19/2016 – Colton Hardy; 5/14/2016 – Stevie Sussex; 6/4/2016 – Rick Ziehl; 7/9/2016 – Rick Ziehl; 9/10/2016 – Billy Chester III; 9/24/2016 – Rick Ziehl; 10/8/2016 – Colton Hardy; 11/25/2016 – Billy Chester III; 11/26/2016 – D.J. Netto; 3/11/2017 – Kevin Thomas, Jr.; 4/22/2017 – Colton Hardy; 5/6/2017 – Rick Ziehl; 7/1/2017 – Colton Hardy; 9/16/2017 – Josh Shipley; 10/7/2017 – Jesse Baker; 11/24/2017 – Christopher Bell; 11/25/2017 – D.J. Netto; 3/24/2018 – Gary Taylor;
Quick Check:
Who: ASCS Southwest Region
Where: Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Ariz.)
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018
2018 Race Winners: Colton Hardy 2; Gary Taylor 1;
2018 Driver Standings (Top 10): 1. Colton Hardy 416; 2. Josh Shipley 365; 3. Billy Chester 361; 4. Alex Pettas 341; 5. Jesse Baker 337; 6. Nick Parker 329; 7. Rick Ziehl 327; 8. Jarrett Martin 319; 9 Steve Cushman 318; 10. Gary Taylor 292;
2018 ASCS Southwest Lineup:
Date – Track (City, State) – Winner
3/3/2018-Canyon Speedway Park (Peoria, AZ) – Colton Hardy
3/24/2018-Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, AZ) – Gary Taylor
3/31/2018-Central Arizona Speedway (Casa Grande, AZ) – Colton Hardy
4/21/2018-Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, AZ)
5/5/2018-Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, AZ)
5/12/2018-Central Arizona Speedway (Casa Grande, AZ)
5/26/2018-Southern New Mexico Speedway (Las Cruces, NM)
5/27/2018-Southern New Mexico Speedway (Las Cruces, NM)
6/30/2018-Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, AZ)
9/1/2018-Show Low Speedway Park (Show Low, AZ)
9/2/2018-Show Low Speedway Park (Show Low, AZ)
9/15/2018-Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, AZ)
10/6/2018-Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, AZ)
10/13/2018-Canyon Speedway Park (Peoria, AZ)
11/17/2018-Cocopah Speedway (Somerton, AZ)
11/18/2018-Cocopah Speedway (Somerton, AZ)
11/23/2018-Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, AZ)
11/24/2018-Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, AZ)
