Tribute to Jesse and Daniel "Take It To The Tail Challenge" This Sunday For ASCS Warriors At Double X Speedway

TULSA, Okla. (May 23, 2016) In the Sprint Car racing, the names Jesse Hockett and Daniel McMillin conjure memories of racing, family, and friendship. Their passing hit the Sprint Car world like a hammer, and their loss is still felt to this day.

The Double X Speedway in California, Mo. was Jesse's house, and to prove that, there routinely would be a pot of cash going with the standing bet of dropping to the tail and having to win the A-Feature. Because this was such a defining trait of Jesse, that tradition has been carried on in the annual Tribute to Jesse and Daniel at the Show-Me quarter mile.

As reported on the Warrior Region's Facebook page, the current bet to drop to the tail is just shy of $1,000. The offer goes to drivers who make the redraw on Sunday, May 29. Give up your starting spot, drop to the tail, and go "Hockett Style" through the field for the win. Last year the challenge with the pledge and purse money was a little over $6,000. Jonathan Cornell took the challenge, but came up short of claiming the cash with a fifth place finish.

Anyone wanting to kick in to the pot can do so by contacting ASCS Warrior Director, Larry Hol at ldhol@hotmail.com.

Going into this Sunday at the Double X Speedway, Cornell already made four visits to the Missouri oval with an even split of wins and runner-ups. In ASCS Warrior Region competition, Cornell scored his first victory of 2016 this past Friday night at the Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia to bring his overall total to three triumphs on the season.

With a 107 point advantage, the driver closest in the chase is Evan Martin. Defending Hockett Tribute winner, Austin Alumbaugh, holds third with Cody Baker and Danny Thoman making up the top-five with the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region presented by Impact Signs, Awnings, and Wraps. Tyler Thomas, Jay Russell, Tyler Blank, Chris Morgan, and Kyle Bellm round out the top-ten.

In five A-Features this season, four drivers have found Victory Lane with Brandon Hanks finding his way there twice.

Sunday, May 29 at the Double X Speedway gets underway at 7:30 P.M. (CT). Admission is $15 and includes Super Stocks, Hobby Stocks, and 600cc Winged Micros. For more information on the Double X Speedway, log onto http://www.xxspeedway.com or find them on Facebook.

The Warrior Region of the American Sprint Car Series is brought to you by Speedway Motors and Impact Signs, Awnings, and Wraps. Find out more on these great companies and what they can do for your racing program or business today at http://www.speedwaymotors.com or http://www.impact4800.com.

For continued updates on the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region presented by Impact Signs, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.

Season So Far:

2016 ASCS Warrior Region Winners: Brandon Hanks 2; Brian Brown 1; John Carney II 1; Jonathan Cornell 1;

2016 ASCS Warrior Region Standings (Top 10): 1. Jonathan Cornell 783; 2. Evan Martin 676; 3. Austin Alumbaugh 674; 4. Cody Baker 632; 5. Danny Thoman 622; 6. Tyler Thomas 559; 7. Jay Russell 400; 8. Tyler Blank 397; 9. Chris Morgan 356; 10. Kyle Bellm 342;

2016 ASCS Warrior Region Schedule:

Date-Track-City, State-Winner

4/17/2016-Missouri State Fair Speedway - Sedalia, MO-Brandon Hanks
4/23/2016-Springfield Raceway - Springfield, MO-John Carney II
4/29/2016-Callaway Raceway - Fulton, MO-Rain Out
5/5/2016-Lakeside Speedway - Kansas City, KS-Brian Brown
5/7/2016-Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO-Brandon Hanks
5/20/2016-Missouri State Fair Speedway - Sedalia, MO-Jonathan Cornell
5/29/2016-Double X Speedway - California, MO
6/3/2016-Callaway Raceway - Fulton, MO
6/10/2016-U.S. 36 Raceway - Cameron, MO
6/11/2016-Valley Speedway - Grain Valley, MO
6/17/2016-Missouri State Fair Speedway - Sedalia, MO
6/18/2016-Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO
6/19/2016-Double X Speedway - California, MO
7/1/2016-Callaway Raceway - Fulton, MO
7/2/2016-Randolph County Raceway - Moberly, MO
7/3/2016-Double X Speedway - California, MO
7/7/2016-Missouri State Fair Speedway - Sedalia, MO
7/22/2016-U.S. 36 Raceway - Cameron, MO
7/24/2016-Double X Speedway - California, MO
8/21/2016-Missouri State Fair Speedway - Sedalia, MO
9/3/2016-Randolph County Raceway - Moberly, MO
9/4/2016-Randolph County Raceway - Moberly, MO
9/17/2016-Missouri State Fair Speedway - Sedalia, MO
9/22/2016-Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO
9/23/2016-Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO
9/24/2016-Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO
9/30/2016-Lakeside Speedway - Kansas City, KS
10/1/2016-Missouri State Fair Speedway - Sedalia, MO

ASCS Gulf South Gearing Up For Three Night Memorial Day Weekend Swing

TULSA, Okla. (May 23, 2016) Memorial Day Weekend is an especially busy one for the Griffith Truck and Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region presented by Southern Trailer Works, as the 14th annual Memorial Day Classic streaks across the state of Texas with stops the RPM Speedway in Crandall, Texas on Friday, May 27. The Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas on Saturday, May 28. And finally, the high-banked Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, Texas on Sunday, May 29.

Not only is the weekend busy, but offers fans and teams variety as the three Texas ovals range from a quarter-mile to a half-mile in length, with the banking only getting steeper as the weekend progresses.

Going into the weekend triple-header, 2015 Regional Champion, Channin Tankersley, leads the driver standings by 38 over Ray Allen Kulhanek. In the region's last outing, Tankersley secured his first two wins of the year, moving the Highlands, Texas driver from fourth to first on one shot. Channin also pocketed a $1,000 bonus courtesy of Cooper Racing and Challenger Drilling.

The weekend sweep challenge will still be in play this weekend, but with more races, comes a bigger bonus. Win two out of three, you get $1,000, but sweep the weekend, and a driver can pocket an extra $2,000 to bring the total winner's share on the weekend to a possible $10,000.

Looking further down the point standings finds Tommy Bryant third with Travis Rilat and Dustin Gates completing the top-five. Michael McNeil, Jacob Lucas, Zane Lawrence, J.J. Simmons, and Scottie McDonald make up the top-ten.

Seven nights of racing into the 2016 season, only a pair of drivers have multiple wins with Tankersley and Aaron Reutzel each at two. Andy McElhannon, Josh Baughman, and Brandon Hanks each have one to their name.

Friday, May 27 at the RPM Speedway in Crandall, Texas offers a $2,000 to win, $310 to start A-Feature event. Gates open at 5:00 P.M. with racing at 8:30 P.M. (CT). Friday's lineup will also include USRA Modifieds, USA Limited Modifieds, and Factory Stocks. For more information, log onto http://www.rpmdirt.com.

Saturday, May 28 at the Devil's Bowl Speedway ups the payout to $3,000 to win, $310 to start and includes Texas Winged Modifieds, USA Limited Modifieds, and Factory Stocks. Gates open at 5:00 P.M. with racing at 8:30 P.M. (CT). For more information, log onto http://devilsbowl.com.

Ending things out on Sunday, May 29 at the high-banked Lone Star Speedway, another $3,000 winner's check is on the line. Support classes include Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Factory Stocks, and FWD 4-cyl. Gates open at 5:30 P.M. with Hot Laps at 7:00 P.M. (CT). For more information, log onto http://www.lonestarspeedway.com.

The ASCS Gulf South Region is powered by: Griffith Truck and Equipment, Southern Trailer Works, Momentum Suspension Systems, All Star Auto Reconditioning, LLC, Waco Metals, Lawrence Towing, Carl and J.J. Brown (In Memory of Jim Brown), Armstrong/Pate Racing, Team Lucas, Smiley's Racing Products, Hoosier, Tire, Brodix, and Racediecast.com.

The 2016 season is the 15th year of racing for the ASCS Gulf South Region. For continued updates on the Griffith Truck and Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region presented by Southern Trailer Works, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.

Season So Far

2016 ASCS Gulf South Driver Points (Top 10): 1. Channin Tankersley 954; 2. Ray Allen Kulhanek 916; 3. Tommy Bryant 886; 4. Travis Rilat 882; 5. Dustin Gates 817; 6. Michael McNeil 815; 7. Jacob Lucas 814; 8. Zane Lawrence 809; 9. J.J. Simmons 799; 10. Scottie McDonald 662;

2016 ASCS Gulf South Winners: Aaron Reutzel 2; Channin Tankersley 2; Josh Baughman 1; Brandon Hanks 1; Andy McElhannon 1;

2016 ASCS Gulf South Lineup:

Date - Track - City, State - Winner

3/11/2016-Golden Triangle Raceway Park - Beaumont, TX - Rain
3/12/2016-Battleground Speedway - Highlands, TX - Rain
3/25/2016-Cotton Bowl Speedway - Paige, TX - Brandon Hanks
3/26/2016-Bronco Raceway Park - Cleveland, TX - Josh Baughman
4/2/2016-Gator Motorplex - Willis, TX - Aaron Reutzel
4/8/2016-Jackson Motor Speedway - Jackson, MS - Aaron Reutzel
4/9/2016-Jackson Motor Speedway - Jackson, MS - Andy McElhannon
5/6/2016-Heart O' Texas Speedway - Waco, TX - Channin Tankersley
5/7/2016-Golden Triangle Raceway Park - Beaumont, TX - Channin Tankersley
5/27/2016-RPM Speedway - Crandall, TX
5/28/2016-Devil's Bowl Speedway - Mesquite, TX
5/29/2016-Lone Star Speedway - Kilgore, TX
6/10/2016-Golden Triangle Raceway Park - Beaumont, TX (vs. ASCS S.O.S.)
6/11/2016-Battleground Speedway - Highlands, TX (vs. ASCS S.O.S.)
7/22/2016-Heart O' Texas Speedway - Waco, TX
7/23/2016-Cotton Bowl Speedway - Paige, TX
8/19/2016-Heart O' Texas Speedway - Waco, TX
8/20/2016-Lone Star Speedway - Kilgore, TX
9/2/2016-Shady Oaks Speedway - Goliad, TX
9/3/2016-Battleground Speedway - Highlands, TX
9/4/2016-Golden Triangle Raceway Park - Beaumont, TX

*Schedule subject to change without notice.