ASCS Sizzlin' Summer Speedweek Continues Tuesday at the Devil's Bowl Speedway

MESQUITE, Texas (June 13, 2016) With the first round of the 24th ASCS Sizzlin' Summer Speedweek and Bob Westphal Memorial Cup in the books, teams are headed south to the famed half-mile, Devil's Bowl Speedway for a Tuesday night showdown

The longest running destination with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network, Tuesday's trip to the Devil's Bowl will be the 84th time the National Tour has graced the clay of the Lanny and Beverley Edwards owned oval and 18th during Speedweek.

Coming into the Devil's Bowl fifth in National Tour standings, Wayne Johnson topped Speedweek competition one year ago. Adding two more wins at the Texas oval since June, 2015, the only other driver to park in Victory Lane in the series past four stops at the Devil's Bowl is Sam Hafertepe, Jr.

Currently tied with Johnny Herrera for the National Tour point lead following his win in the series return to the Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo on Saturday, June 11, Hafertepe has amassed a half-dozen podium finishes this season, including a pair of National Tour wins. For Herrera, the Devil's Bowl is a track of ups and downs. Speedweek winner in 2013, Herrera last visit in the 2016 Spring Nationals was a strong performance from 11th to fifth.

Six podium finishes at the Devil's Bowl, including a win, Matt Covington currently holds third, 83 points removed from the lead with Logan Forler trailing the third spot by only seven points.

Adding his third top-five on the season at the Route 66 Motor Speedway, defending series champion, Aaron Reutzel, continues to make up ground on the top-five with only 10 points separating him from Wayne Johnson. Blake Hahn holds seventh with Seth Bergman, who topped the Devil's Bowl during Speedweek in 2014, currently eighth. Brad Loyet, and Josh Baughman round out the top-ten.

Topping the Devil's Bowl Spring Nationals in 2013, Kyle Bellm is currently 11th. Running a part time National Tour lineup, Brandon Hanks holds 12th with Steven Russell 13th. Tommy Bryant and Travis Rilat complete the Top 15.

Kicking off five straight nights of racing across Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, drivers from across the mid-west are expected to take part in the remainder of Speedweek, including three time Indy 500 starter, and 2014 Chili Bowl Champion, Bryan Clauson who will take his "Circular Insanity Tour" to the Devil's Bowl on June 14, Lawton Speedway on June 15, and Creek County Speedway on June 16.

For continued updates on the 24th ASCS Sizzlin' Summer Speedweek and Bob Westphal Memorial Cup, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.


Speedweek Lineup:

Date - Track (City, State) - Winner
6/11/2016 - Route 66 Motor Speedway (Amarillo, Texas) - Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
6/14/2016 - Devil's Bowl Speedway (Mesquite, Texas) -
6/15/2016 - Lawton Speedway (Lawton, Okla.) -
6/16/2016 - Creek County Speedway (Sapulpa, Okla.) -
6/17/2016 - Missouri State Fair Speedway (Sedalia, Mo.) -
6/18/2016 - Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Mo.) -

2016 ASCS National Driver Standings (Top 10): 1. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. 1,167; 2. Johnny Herrera 1,167; 3. Matt Covington 1,084; 4. Logan Forler 1,077; 5. Wayne Johnson 1,067; 6. Aaron Reutzel 1,057; 7. Blake Hahn 1,042; 8. Seth Bergman 1,003; 9. Brad Loyet 991; 10. Josh Baughman 984;

2016 Speedweek Standings (Top 10): 1. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. 150; 2. Aaron Reutzel 142; 3. Danny Wood 135; 4. Wayne Johnson 130; 5. Josh Baughman 125; 6. Brad Loyet 122; 7. Logan Forler 119; 8. Blake Hahn 116; 9. John Carney II 113; 10. Seth Bergman 110;

2016 ASCS National Winner(s): Sam Hafertepe, Jr. 1 (5/13 - Texas Motor Speedway; 6/12 - Rt. 66 Motor Speedway); Johnny Herrera 2 (3/17-Heart O' Texas Speedway; 6/3-Hartford Speedway); Wayne Johnson 1 (3/19-Devil's Bowl Speedway); Brandon Hanks 1 (3/25-Cotton Bowl Speedway); Josh Baughman 1 (3/26 - Bronco Raceway Park); Brian Brown 1(5/5-Lakeside Speedway);

Race Day Information:
Where: Devil's Bowl Speedway - Mesquite, Texas
When: Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Times: Open at 5:00 P.M. / Racing at 8:30 P.M. (CST)
Location: 1711 Lawson Rd. Mesquite, TX 75181
Phone: (972) 222-2421
Email: info@devilsbowl.com
Website: http://www.devilsbowl.com
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/devilsbowl

Speedweek Winners: Gary Wright 6; Wayne Johnson 4; Brian Brown 1; Danny Jennings 1; Garry Lee Maier 1; Jason Johnson 1; Mike Ward 1; Seth Bergman 1; Shane Carson 1