Bryan Hulbert – DRUMRIGHT, Okla. (July 11, 2023) Taking on a pair of historic ovals this weekend, the American Sprint Car Series presented by RacinDirt.com will headline action at Thunderbird Speedway in Muskogee, Okla., on Friday, July 14, then Batesville Motor Speedway in Batesville, Ark. on. Saturday, July 15.<\/p>\n
Paying $4,000 to win, $400 to start at both venues, each is a showdown with ASCS Regional Tours. Paired with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Products on Friday, Saturday will see action against the ASCS Mid-South Region.<\/p>\n
Returning to the Oklahoma half-mile after being absent for over 20-years in 2022, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. rolled into Victory Lane at Thunderbird Speedway to become the third winner in five events. One of the oldest tracks in Oklahoma, the facility first opened as a horse track in 1903. Auto racing began in 1955. Closed in 2003 after the grandstands were condemned, the track returned to life in 2010.<\/p>\n
Friday, July 14 opens at 6:00 P.M. with Hot Laps at 7:00 P.M. and Racing at 8:00 P.M. (CDT). Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for youth (6-15), and free for kids five and under. Thunderbird Speedway is located at the Muskogee Fairgrounds (1444 S Cherokee St). For information on the track, as well as directions, log onto http:\/\/www.thunderbirdspeedwayok.com.<\/p>\n
Known for massive Late Model and Modified events, Batesville Motor Speedway has provided some impressive Sprint Car shows over the years as well. A high-banked, three-eighths-mile oval, the series has visited 11 times. Another track that saw a nearly 20-year gap between visits, the return in 2021 saw Dale Howard pull off the last lap pass for the win. Impressive in his final season of racing in 2022, Tim Crawley captured the first of four wins last year.<\/p>\n
Saturday, July 15, at Batesville Motor Speedway opens at 5:00 P.M. with racing at 8:00 P.M. (CDT). Admission is $20 for adults, $5 for youth (7-14), and free for kids six and under. Batesville Motor Speedway is located at 5090 Heber Springs Rd. in Locust Grove, Ark. Information on the track is online at http:\/\/batesvillemotorspeedway.com.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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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).<\/p>\n
Quick Info:<\/p>\n
Who: American Sprint Car Series
\nWhere: Muskogee, Okla. & Batesville, Ark.
\nWhen: Friday, July 14, & Saturday, July 15<\/p>\n
Times and Other Info: Thunderbird Speedway<\/p>\n
Pits: 4:00 P.M.
\nGates: 5:00 P.M.
\nDraw: 5:30 P.M. \u2013 6:00 P.M.
\nDriver’s Meeting: 6:15 P.M.
\nHot Laps\/Qualifying: 7:00 P.M.
\nRacing: 8:00 P.M.
\nMuffler: ASCS Schoenfeld
\nRACEceiver: 450.050<\/p>\n
Prices:<\/p>\n
Pit Pass: $35
\nGrandstand Admission: $15
\nYouth (6-15): $5
\nKids (6 & under): Free<\/p>\n
Contact Info: Thunderbird Speedway<\/p>\n
Address: 1444 S Cherokee St, Muskogee, OK 74403
\nPhone: (918) 729-9843
\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.thunderbirdspeedwayok.com
\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Thunderbird-Speedway-192229047937380
\nTwitter: N\/A<\/p>\n
Times and Other Info: Batesville Motor Speedway<\/p>\n
Pits: 4:00 P.M.
\nDraw: 5:45 P.M. \u2013 6:15 P.M.
\nDriver\u2019s Meeting: 6:30 P.M.
\nGrandstands: 5:30 P.M.
\nHot Laps: 7:15 P.M.
\nRacing: 8:00 P.M.
\nMuffler: Open
\nRACEceiver: 450.050
\nPrices:<\/p>\n
Grandstand Admission: $20
\nYouth (7-14): $5
\nKids 6 & Under: Free<\/p>\n
Contact Info: Batesville Motor Speedway<\/p>\n
Phone: (870) 613-1337
\nAddress: 5090 Heber Springs Rd Locust Grove, AR 72550
\nWebsite: http:\/\/batesvillemotorspeedway.com
\nSocial Media: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BatesvilleMotorSpeedway<\/p>\n
ASCS Online:<\/p>\n
American Sprint Car Series: http:\/\/www.ascsracing.com
\nFacebook: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/americansprintcarseries
\nTwitter: http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/ascsracing [@ascsracing]
\nBroadcast: http:\/\/www.racindirt.com
\nLive-Scoring: My Race Pass App<\/p>\n
ASCS Drivers Online:<\/p>\n
3 Howard Moore (Memphis, TN) R
\n6 Christopher Townsend (La Porte, TX) R
\n10 Landon Britt (Memphis, TN)
\n13 Elijah Gile (Phoenix, AZ) R
\n14 Jordon Mallett (Greenbrier, AR)
\n23 Seth Bergman (Snohomish, WA)
\n36 Jason Martin (Liberal, KS)
\n45X Kyler Johnson (Quinter, KS)
\n55B Brandon Anderson (Glenpool, OK)
\n71 Brady Baker (Alexander, AR) R
\n91 Michael Day (Farmersville, TX) R
\n95 Matt Covington (Glenpool, OK)<\/p>\n
R denotes a driver running for the Brodix National Rookie of the Year<\/p>\n
2023 Race Winners: Jason Martin \u2013 6 (4\/20 \u2013 Jackson Motor Speedway; 4\/22 \u2013 Boothill Speedway; 5\/20 \u2013 Longdale Speedway; 5\/28 \u2013 Lake Ozark Speedway; 6\/17 \u2013 81-Speedway; 7\/7 \u2013 Dodge City Raceway Park); Seth Bergman \u2013 2 (4\/21 \u2013 Longdale Speedway; 6\/2 \u2013 Outlaw Motor Speedway); Matt Covington \u2013 2 (6\/16 \u2013 Humboldt Speedway; 7\/8 \u2013 Dodge City Raceway Park); Austin McCarl \u2013 1 (5\/26 \u2013 Lakeside Speedway); Joe B. Miller \u2013 1 (5\/17 \u2013 Lake Ozark Speedway); Sean McClelland \u2013 1 (6\/15 \u2013 Creek County Speedway); Jeffrey Newell \u2013 1 (6\/22 \u2013 Lawton Speedway); Alex Sewell \u2013 1 (6\/24 \u2013 Caney Valley Speedway); Blake Hahn \u2013 1 (6\/30 \u2013 Boone County Raceway); Jake Bubak \u2013 1 (7\/1 \u2013 WaKeeney Speedway);<\/p>\n
2023 Driver Points (Top 10): 1. Jason Martin 2,232; 2. Matt Covington 2,174; 3. Howard Moore 2,030; 4. Jordon Mallett 2,030; 5. Brandon Anderson 1,976; 6. Kyler Johnson 1,867; 7. Christopher Townsend 1,721; 8. Landon Britt 1,654; 9. Michael Day 1,654; 10. Seth Bergman 1,237;<\/p>\n
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