ASCS Gulf South in action in Texas and Louisiana

TULSA, Okla. (July 15, 2014) - Taking on tracks in Texas and Louisiana this coming weekend, the Griffith Truck and Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region will hit the clay at the Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, Texas on Friday, July 18 before their long awaited return to the Leesville 171 Speedway in Leesville, La. on Saturday, July 19.

The season's final visit to the Golden Triangle Raceway Park, four previous trips has yielded just as many winners. Jon Agan grabbed his first ASCS victory on March 14. Tommy Bryant topped the field on May 2 with Johnny Herrera running to victory on May 25. Travis Rilat is the most recent winner with the series at the one-third mile oval on June 20. Friday, July 18 is scheduled to include EMSA Mini-Sprints, Jr. Mini, Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, and Mod Lites. For more information, log onto http://gtrpbmt.com.

Last visited by the Gulf South Region on July 18, 2003, a night at the Leesville 171 Speedway was ruled by 2002 and 2003 series champion, Kelly Angelette. Make their return on Saturday, July 19 the night's undercard includes Factory Stocks, Stingers, Street Stocks, Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, and Rookie Limiteds. Leesville 171 Speedway can be found on Facebook for more information.

Channin Tankersley continues to lead the way in the series standings with a 76 point advantage over Ray Allen Kulhanek. Chris Sweeney is third with Klint Angelette and John Pate making up the top five. Of the 16 A-Features contested in 2014, Tankersley, Kulhanek, and Sweeney are the only drivers to make the full count so far.

In 16 events, 13 drivers have claimed victory. The season's only repeat winners are Travis Rilat, Blake Hahn, and Johnny Herrera with each scoring a pair of wins.

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ASCS Warriors Return to Action at RCR and Double X

TULSA, Okla. (July 16, 2015) - After a break from the Tiger Towing Red, White, and Blue tour, the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region is back in action this weekend at a pair of track from the four day swing as the rain delayed events from the Randolph County Raceway will take place on Saturday, July 19 followed by the month's third visit to the Double X Speedway on Sunday, July 20.

The fourth annual Bob Whitehead Memorial at the Randolph County Raceway, race are scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. (CT). A $1,500 to win event for the ASCS Warriors, the night also includes ULMA Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA B-Mods, Hobby Stocks, and four-cylinder class. Tickets and Pit Passes purchased at the July 5 rainout will be honored this Saturday. For more information, log onto http://www.randolphcountyraceway.com. Three visits in 2013 saw Jonathan Cornell top the field on July 6 and August 31. Brian Brown raced to a $4,000 payday on September 1.

One name that has been the top of the Double X Speedway this season is Jonathan Cornell. A bed of weekly Sprint Car racing in Missouri, Cornell has won the last six at the quater-mile, including the last two ASCS Warrior Region events. Returning on Sunday for the Clyde Wood Memorial, the winner's share will be $1,500 with the undercard finding 600cc Micro, Hobby Stocks, and Street Stocks in action. Races begin at 7:30 P.M. (CT). Current Warrior Region points leader, Jay Russell, is the defending champion of the Clyde Wood Memorial, leading the night's 30 lap feature start-to-finish in 2013.

Going into the weekend, the Elwood, Kan. driver holds a slim 12 point advantage over Randy Hibbs. Kyle Bellm is currently third 52 points out with Jonathan Cornell closing the gap to 92 markers with three straight wins over the Independence Day Weekend. J.R. Topper currently rounds out the top five with the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region.

For continued updates on the American Sprint Car Series, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.




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Bryan Hulbert
ASCS / Chili Bowl P.R.
O: 918-838-3777
C: 575-496-9348
announcer@ascsracing.com

 







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Bryan Hulbert
ASCS / Chili Bowl P.R.
O: 918-838-3777
C: 575-496-9348
announcer@ascsracing.com