Lucas Oil ASCS season resumes in Oklahoma

Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (August 8, 2013) As the focus of the Sprint Car racing world begins to move out of Iowa, the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real will begin turn their focus to the Salina Highbanks Speedway in Salina, Okla. on Saturday, August 17.

A part of the “Turn Tulsa Pink” initiative, Ark Wrecking Oklahoma will be the title sponsor of the Saturday night event.

What will go down as the tenth visit by the national arm of the ASCS Nation to the nearly 30 degree clay oval just north of Tulsa, the most recent visit came on August 24, 2012 with Jason Johnson taking his second straight victory at the Highbanks; his first coming on June 22, 2012.

Wayne Johnson leads the win total with three straight (5/5/01, 7/17/01, 4/27/12). Jason Johnson and Gary Wright stand tied at two each with Tim Crawley (5/15/99) and Paul White (5/9/98) all claiming victories at the Oklahoma oval.

Originally scheduled to be the second of a two day Oklahoma swing, events surrounding the promoter of the Mid America Speedway in South Coffeyville, Okla. have resulted in the cancellation of the Friday, August 16 date.

The single day visit to the Oklahoma oval will be paired with the American Bank of Oklahoma Sooner Region.

Coming out the Arnold Motor Supply ASCS 360 Knoxville Nationals at the Knoxville Raceway, 31 nights of racing have been contested in 2013 with 16 different drivers. Johnny Herrera currently holds the series points lead by 17 markers over Jason Johnson. Jeff Swindell continues to gain ground in third with Brad Loyet and Logan Forler making up the top five in series standings.

Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real

Date(s): Saturday, August 17, 2013
Times: Gates open at 5:00 P.M. / Racing begins at 7:00 P.M.
Track Information: Salina Highbanks Speedway
Address: 3164 HWY 20 E. Pryor, OK 74361
Phone #: (918) 434-RACE (7223)
Website: http://www.salinahighbanksspeedway.com

Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV on the web:

All Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series national events are broadcast live on www.racinboys.com for anyone who is unable to attend the races live. Official results, points, and race notes are posted at www.ascsracing.com. The Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV can also be found on Facebook and Twitter @LucasOilASCS.

The 2013 season marks the twenty-second year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing for the American Sprint Car Series, which brings the best of Sprint Car racing to dozens of different tracks throughout the nation and into Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series, ASCS also consists of eight different Regions throughout the nation.

Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. More information can be found on Lucas Oil Products at www.lucasoil.com. MAVTV is the presenting sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. Log onto www.mavtv.com for information regarding availability and listings in your area.

Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV include: Hoosier Racing Tire and Brodix

Team Lucas Sponsors for the American Sprint Car Series consist of Protect the Harvest, Geico, Hawk Racing Products, E3 Spark Plugs, and General Tire.

Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by: K&N Filters, PitstopUSA.com, Engler Machine and Tool, Roush Yates Racing Engines, FSR Radiator and Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Driverwebsites.com, Weld Wheels, Fuel Safe, Saldana Racing Products, SBI Fuel Bladders, Maxwell Industries, Print Place, Xtreme Accu-Tach, Simpson, LeJoie Seating, Ti 22 Performance, Wesmar Racing Engines, Hinchman Indy Racewear, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, DMI Rear Ends, Rod End Supply, Smiley’s Racing Products, Speedway Motors, and Hilborn Injection Systems.

Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com as well as Twitter (@LucasOilASCS) and Facebook. News and information can also be sent to you with the ASCS E-News by texting ASCS to 22828 with any mobile device.

Ramaker tops night one at Electric City Speedway

Bryan Hulbert - GREAT FALLS, Mont. (August 9, 2013) Joe Ramaker notched his fifth ASCS Frontier Regional victory of 2013 on Friday night, leading all but one of the 25 scheduled at the Electric City Speedway in Great Falls, Mont.

Working to the lead on Lap 2, Ramaker crossed the stripe with David Hoiness, Phil Dietz, Kelly Miller and Trever Kirkland making up the top five. Fifth was originally scored to Vernon Hill who was subsequently disqualified after failing post-race engine tech.

The Frontier Region continues Saturday, August 10 again at the Electric City Speedway.

ASCS Frontier Region
Electric City Speedway - Great Falls, Mont.
Friday, August 9, 2013

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 37-Trever Kirkland; 2. 0J-Jeremy McCune; 3. 12-Paxton Lambrecht; 4. 44-Kelly Miller; 5. 44M-Damon McCune; 6. 77-Mark Sweet; 7. 21-Calvin Fitch

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 1X-Vernon Hill; 2. 72-Phil Dietz; 3. 27DD-David Hoiness; 4. 22-Chris Roberts; 5. 11-Cliff Nelson

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 98-Joe Ramaker; 2. 1V-Stuart Selby; 3. 8-Shane Ainscough; 4. 2X-Rick Tessemaker; 5. 81-Darren Smith; 6. 35-Cody Masse

A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 98-Joe Ramaker; 2. 27DD-David Hoiness; 3. 72-Phil Dietz; 4. 44-Kelly Miller; 5. 37-Trever Kirkland; 6. 0J-Jeremy McCune; 7. 12-Paxton Lambrecht; 8. 1V-Stuart Selby; 9. 2X-Rick Tessemaker; 10. 21-Calvin Fitch; 11. 8-Shane Ainscough; 12. 81-Darren Smith; 13. 44M-Damon McCune; 14. 22-Chris Roberts; 15. 77-Mark Sweet; 16. 11-Cliff Nelson; DNF 35-Cody Masse; 18. 1X-Vernon Hill

Lap Leader(s): Paxton Lambrecht (1), Joe Ramaker (2-25)

Phil Dietz grabs Frontier Glory

Bryan Hulbert - GREAT FALLS, Mont. (August 10, 2013) A double weekend at the Electric City Speedway in Great Falls, Mont. yielded two different winners as Phil Dietz led flag to flag for his third ASCS Frontier Regional victory of the 2013 season.

The No. 72 crossed ahead of Trevor Kirkland with Friday night winner Joe Ramaker taking the final step on the podium. David Hoiness and Kelly Miller made up the top five.

The Frontier Region races again on Friday, August 23 at the Gallatin Speedway in Belgrade, followed by the Billings Motorsports Park on Saturday, August 24.

ASCS Frontier Region
Electric City Speedway - Great Falls, Mont.
Saturday, August 10, 2013

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 12-Paxton Lambrecht; 2. 98-Joe Ramaker; 3. 2X-Rick Tessemaker; 4. 81-Darren Smith; 5. 44M-Damon McCune; 6. 8-Shane Ainscough

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 37-Trever Kirkland; 2. 44-Kelly Miller; 3. 21-Calvin Fitch; 4. 65-Allen Michelle; 5. 11-Cliff Nelson; 6. 22-Chris Roberts

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 72-Phil Dietz; 2. 27DD-David Hoiness; 3. 0J-Jeremy McCune; 4. 1X-Vernon Hill; 5. 77-Mark Sweet; 6. 35-Cody Masse

A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 72-Phil Dietz; 2. 37-Trever Kirkland; 3. 98-Joe Ramaker; 4. 27DD-David Hoiness; 5. 44-Kelly Miller; 6. 12-Paxton Lambrecht; 7. 0J-Jeremy McCune; 8. 81-Darren Smith; 9. 1X-Vernon Hill; 10. 44M-Damon McCune; 11. 8-Shane Ainscough; 12. 77-Mark Sweet; 13. 35-Cody Masse; 14. 11-Cliff Nelson; 15. 22-Chris Roberts; DNF 21-Calvin Fitch; DNF 2X-Rick Tessemaker; DNF 65-Allen Michelle

Lap Leader(s): Phil Dietz (1-25)