ASCS Midwest Looking to Take Down Minnesota Mafia at Park Jefferson

TULSA, Okla. (July 8, 2014) The stars of the Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region and Minnesota Mafia will make their way to the Park Jefferson International Speedway in Jefferson, S.D. for a showdown under the lights on Friday, July 11.

Run under the banner of AtoZ Promotions, LLC the Park Jefferson International Speedway will see its first night of competition in 2014 this coming Friday night with the Carlson Clash in honor of Ted and Jo Carlson, who purchased the horse track in 1984 and converted the facility to the present-day dirt track.

Jordan Boston carries the Midwest Region into this Friday with a five point lead over Billy Alley. Defending champion, Jack Dover holds third 82 points back with Danny Lasoski and Jason Martin making up the top-five.

A part of the Minnesota Mafia's lineup of events in 2014, the group brings their own brand of party to the table. The fifth event of the year for the independent racing association for racers, by racers, current Mafia standings show Kaley Gharst leading by 14 over Casey Heser. Gregg Bakker third, Ryan Bickett fourth, and Jody Rosenboom fifth is only 32 points from the lead.

More information on the Mafia can be found at http://www.theminnesotamafia.com but only by offering allegiance to the Godfather, Shane Phillips.

Events at the Park Jefferson International Speedway begin at 7:30 P.M (CT). Admission is $17 with discounts for kids 6-18 years of age. The night's card will include Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, and Sport Compacts.

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