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3-16-2010

Wild West Speedway to host Sooner Round Up special this weekend: IMCA history will be made next weekend at Wild West Speedway, regardless of which drivers race their way to victory lane. Both SportMod classes sanctioned by the International Motor Contest Association will be on the same pro gram for the first time, when the Clinton track opens the gates for its Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21 Sooner Roundup special. Features for the Southwest Racing Special ties Southern SportMods and the Karl Chevrolet Northern Sport Mods headline both shows, complemented by IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 Sport Com pacts. Southern SportMods race for $350 to win on Saturday and for $1,000 in Sunday’s regional event for the class. Top checks for Northern SportMods are $250 on opening night and $400 on Sunday. Hobby Stocks vie for $250 on Saturday and for $300 on Sunday. Trophies go to top four finishers in the first night feature for Sport Compacts; the Sunday winner nets $100. (PR)

3-15-2010

Bud Purkey Memorial at Mid America Speedway Starts 2010 Lucas Oil MLRA Season: The 2010 Lucas Oil MLRA Season revs up this weekend with the Inaugural $6,000 to win Bud Purkey Memorial on March 19th and 20th at the Mid-America Speedway in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. Over $48,000 in prize money will be on the line this weekend as the Lucas Oil MLRA kicks off the 2010 campaign. Defending Lucas Oil MLRA Champion Al Purkey is the Co-Promoter of the event along with Jim White and Smiley's Racing Products of Kansas. The Open Wheel Modifieds will also be racing for a special $1,500 to win top prize running USRA rules. Factory Stocks, Pure Stocks, and the Non-Wing Turf Cars will also be in action. The weekend gets underway with a practice session on Thursday, March 18th from 7-10pm. Grandstand Admission is FREE on Thursday with Pit Passes just $10. The action on Friday night gets underway at 7:30pm with Heat Races and Pole Dashes on the schedule. Adult Grandstand Admission is $12 on Friday with Juniors 7-15 just $5. Race fans 6 and under are FREE. Saturday's Main Event action starts at 6:00pm. Adult Admission on Saturday is set at $20 while Juniors 7-15 are once again just $5 with kids 6 and under FREE. Pit Passes for both Friday and Saturday nights are $30. The Official Hotel of the event is the Sleep Inn and Suites of South Coffeyville, KS. Please call (620) 688-6400 for reservations. For information about the event, please visit www.MLRAracing.com or www.AlPurkeyRacing.com. (PR)

3-13-2010

Robbins Rolls to NCRA Mod South Victory at Elk City: Dusty Robbins of Enid, Oklahoma over took race leader Travis Penrod with five laps to go and went on to win the O’Reilly/NCRA modified south Hard Rock Hotel-Casino feature finale Saturday night at Elk Citys I-40 Speedway in Elk City, Oklahoma. John Webb and Penrod started on the front row for the 30 lap Hard Rock Hotel-Casino feature with Penord taking the lead as the green flag fell. Fourth starting Greg Burt quickly moved into the second position followed by Matt French, Thomas Tillison, Jr. and Chad Davis after the first lap was completed. By lap three the Davis resident had opened up his lead over Burt to ten car lengths and set a torrid pace throughout the early stages of the race. But the pace would slow on lap twelve when Alan Sharpensteen went for a spin in turn two for the races first caution. On the restart it was still Penrod out front but behind him the action was heating up as Robbins, who restarted third, over took Burt for the runner up position and began setting his sights on the leader. At the races midway point it was Penrod, followed by Robbins, Burt, seventh starting Mickey Lassiter, Tillison and French as racing action resumed and a four car battle waged for the third position with drivers running top to bottom across the perfectly prepared three-eighths mile oval. Lap eighteen saw Robbins on Penrods rear bumper and coming down the front stretch, would overtake the leader to lead lap nineteen. Penord would have nothing of the sort and retook the top spot with a strong move exiting turn two and heading down the back stretch. A couple of cautions slowed the pace the last ten laps but none the final five and that is where things heated up. Penrod, dealing with lapped traffic with five laps to go, then had to deal with Robbins who was now starting to make his move. On lap twenty-six Robbins got a run down low exiting turn two and shot passed the leader down the back stretch to take the lead. From there he was never headed as Robbins went on to claim the six car length victory. (David Smith JR/ PR)

3-11-2010

Outlaw Motor Speedway opens 2010 season March 13: The wait if finally over for the over 120 drivers that will be strapping themselves in their cars for the first time in 2010 at Outlaw Motor Speedway. Opening night debuts this Saturday March 13, 2010 this year and racing will resume to Friday nights beginning next week March 19, 2010. Gates open at 5:00 pm and racing begins at 7:30 pm. Grandstand admission - Adults $10, Kids 6-12 $5 and 5-under Free. Pit admission - Adult $30, Kids $20. All divisions will be racing, Modified, 360 Modified, Grand National, Factory Stock and Pure Stock. For more information visit www.outlawmotorspeedway.com.(OMS PRP

3-9-2010

OKC City Council passes resolution to enter negotiations with OKC Grand Prix, LLC: he Oklahoma City council has unanimously approved a proposal that could bring an American Le Mans Series Grand Prix race to the city as soon as next year. The council voted Tuesday to adopt a resolution allowing City Manager Jim Couch to start negotiations with a group called Oklahoma City Grand Prix LLC. Longtime local sports executive Brad Lund is a partner in the Oklahoma City Grand Prix LLC and says negotiations could take from four to eight weeks. He says a 1.9-mile road course around Oklahoma City's downtown Bricktown district is being planned. (AP)

3-5-2010

American LeMans series coming to Oklahoma City? On Tuesday, the City Council will vote on a resolution that would allow the city manager to enter into negotiations with Oklahoma City Grand Prix, LLC, according to the meeting agenda released Friday. Oklahoma City Grand Prix, LLC, is a company that has been working for more than three years to bring a race to Bricktown. The proposed street race would be an annual stop on the American LeMans Series schedule, starting in the summer of 2011. (The Oklahoman)

3-2-2010

Thunderbird Speedway set to re-open March 26: The opening of the Thunderbird Speedway took another step forward Monday. With a ribbon cutting ceremony at the dirt track located at the Muskogee Fairgrounds, Stanley Slader talked enthusiastically about the first play day, or practice session, scheduled to start at noon Saturday. Opening night is set for March 26. “All you need for a play day are cars, people and good weather,” said Slader, who is leasing the dirt oval for three years and with a three-year option from owner Charlie Fulton. “We’re supposed to have all of that.” The track first opened as a horse track in 1903 and auto racing began in 1955. The track closed in 2003 because of condemned grandstands. “The track’s been here forever and there are so many people want it built back up and so many sponsors that want it to open,” Slader said, adding the track has “about 50 sponsors” listed on its website, thunderbirdspeedwaymuskogee.com. (Muskogee Phoenix)

2-25-2010

Saturday's practice at Outlaw Motor Speedway canceled: This Saturday's test and tune practice day has been canceled due to the wet grounds and the threat of rain at Outlaw Motor Speedway. "We have not been able to get the track worked much less get the new clay on the track," said track co-owner Danny Womack. "We just need a few consecutive days for the ground to dry out enough for the earth movers." "We will regroup and shoot for next Saturday March 6th." (PR)

2-17-2010

World of Outlaws returns to Oklahoma; Series to visit Tri-State Speedway: The World of Outlaws will return to Oklahoma this season for the first time since 2005 on Saturday, April 10 with the series inaugural visit to Tri-State Speedway in Pocola, which is located right near the Oklahoma/Arkansas state line. The series was scheduled to compete at the high-banked 3/8-mile in 2005, but Mother Nature was victorious in that one. The World of Outlaws debut at Tri-State Speedway will mark the first-ever 410-winged sprint car race at the facility which hosted sprint cars for the first time back in 1977. "We're really looking forward to it," said Danny Womack, co-promoter of Tri-State Speedway. "This will be the biggest event of the year at the track. The World of Outlaws have never been here before so it will be very big and there isn't anything bigger than the World of Outlaws. It's going to be a big deal for sure." The World of Outlaws debuted in Oklahoma back in 1978 during the series inaugural campaign and competed in the state in 26 of the next 27 years, with 19 drivers scoring A-Feature wins over that time. The list of drivers that have won with the series in Oklahoma reads like a venerable 'Who's Who' of the sport, with 20-time series champion Steve Kinser on top. Other Hall of Famers that have won in the state with the World of Outlaws include: three-time series champion Sammy Swindell, Doug Wolfgang, Ron Shuman, Brad Doty and Jac Haudenschild. "It's great to have the World of Outlaws back in Oklahoma," said Hall of Famer Shane Carson, who resides in Yukon, Oklahoma and is involved in Industry Relations for the World of Outlaws. "It should be an exciting race at a very nice track. I'm really looking forward to it." Steve Kinser was victorious in the last World of Outlaws event in the Sooner State back in 2005 at Outlaw Motor Speedway, which is co-owned by Danny Womack. In his legendary career, Kinser has 19 wins with the World of Outlaws in Oklahoma and over 50 Top-10 finishes. Donny Schatz, the four-time and defending World of Outlaws champion, who is Kinser's teammate at Tony Stewart Racing was victorious in Oklahoma in 2003 at State Fair Speedway. Danny Lasoski, who claimed the 2001 World of Outlaws title, has three wins with the series in Oklahoma with the most recent of those coming in 2002. Other current World of Outlaws drivers that have won in the state include Jac Haudenschild, who has two victories as well as rookie contender Tim Kaeding. Sam Hafertepe Jr. is the only driver currently competing full-time with the World of Outlaws that has raced at Tri-State Speedway. The native of Sunnyvale, Texas has two starts at the high-banked 3/8-mile in his career. For more information on the World of Outlaws inaugural event at Tri-State Speedway on Saturday, April 10 visit http://www.tri-statespeedway.com and for more information on the World of Outlaws visit: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint. (PR)

2-15-2010

Outlaw Motor Speedway's Saturday practice cancelled: This Saturday's test and tune day has been canceled due to the amount of rain and snow at Outlaw Motor Speedway. "With all the rain and snow in the last two weeks it hasn't allowed us to get the new clay on the track," said track co-owner Danny Womack. "Our goal is to have the dirt work completed as soon as possible but mother nature has been less than cooperative." February 27th test and tune is still scheduled, weather permitting. (OMS PR)

2-3-2010

Save the Speedway, LLC to host event: The Save Fair Speedway, LLC is gearing up for an exciting and fun-filled event for the racers, fans, and supporters of the Save Fair Speedway campaign that is in full force. The efforts of Peter Davis, Charmain; John Banks Director, Public Relations; Steve Griffin, Chief Financial Officer; Mandy Taylor-Griffin, Director, Operations and Erich Petersen, Director. Media have undertaken a mindset of positive and upward growth. Their unwavering and unparralled dedication to the task has been remarkable even in the face of adversity. "Our goal and mindset remains focused and vigilant. Our desire it to promote the complete restoration of the State Fair Speedway to its rightful place in the history of dirt track racing in Oklahoma and across our nation," said Davis. The Save Fair Speedway Signing event will take place at the Dan McGuinness Pub located at 1003 SW 19th Street, Moore, Oklahoma 73160. The event starts February 4, 2010 promptly at 7 p.m. and will run end at 11 p.m. (PR)

1-29-2010

Former Oklahoma City woman racing to fame: The Oklahoman

Race fans scramble to save historic track: OK Gazette

1-28-2010

$10K to Win Sport Mods at Enid Speedway: Best known for their annual Street Stock Nationals held in September every year for the past fourteen years, Enid Speedway Park in Enid, Oklahoma has now added the richest southern sport mod race in Oklahoma history to its distinction as the track will host a $10,000 to win event on Friday through Sunday, March 19-21, 2010. An open practice session will be held on Thursday night, March 18. Entry fee for this first annual event is $250 with cashier's check or money order only for registration. Early entry will reserve your car number for this event so preregistration is encouraged. Entry form along with official payout and rules for this event can be found by accessing the tracks website enidspeedwayparkllc.com/ and clicking the special events tab. If you are not accessible to the internet, contact promoters Kip Hughes (580) 554-2451 or Lonnie Coville (580) 554-0459 or (580) 234-4488 to obtain entry form or for any further questions that you may have for this event. Pit gates open at 3:00 PM for Thursday nights practice session with test and tune starting at 6:00 PM. Pit gates for Friday and Saturday nights preliminaries open at 3:00 PM with racing set for 7:00 PM. Pit gates for Sunday afternoons championship finale open at 11:00 AM with racing set for 2:00 PM. There will be a free cookout held at the track at the conclusion of Thursday nights practice. (PR)

1-27-2010

ASCS Schedule released: If there remained any doubt about whether State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City would close, it might have been confirmed a little more Wednesday. The American Sprint Car Series released its Sooner Region schedule for 2010, and the famed Oklahoma City track is not included. The ASCS Sooner points schedule opens April 24 at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa. Lawton Speedway, which is owned by State Fair Speedway promoter Lanny Edwards, will have the ASCS Sooner cars June 5, July 10 and Aug. 21. Oklahoma City driver Joe Wood Jr. won the Sooner Region championship last summer. (The Oklahoman)

1-23-2010

Outlaw Motor Spedway signs lease purchase for Tri-State Speedway: Outlaw Motor Speedway owner Danny Womack has partnered with Gary McClenan of McAlester in the ownnership of the track south of Muskogee, and together have signed a lease purchase agreement for Tri-State Speedway, according to a report on the Outlaw Motor Speedway website Friday. Womack added McClenan, like Womack a driver at the track in previous seasons, this week after reaching a deal with former partner Lynn Skinner to divide business interests. Womack and Skinner co-owned and operated a auto auction business, which Skinner took sole ownership of Tri-State is located in Pocola and serves primarily the Fort Smith, Ark., region, but a number of drivers compete at both Outlaw and Tri-State. "This will be a great thing for not only racing in the Fort Smith area but for the region as well," said Womack on the Web site, outlawmotorspeedway.com. "Our goal is to bring Tri-State Speedway back to prominence and with Outlaw Motor Speedway (Muskogee, OK) we will be the top two tracks in the region." (PR)

Judge rules against racing community; Edwards to appeal in State Supreme Court: The 2010 racing season still is canceled at the State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City. A judge Friday refused to block work that will disconnect electricity from the grandstand and dirt track. Thousands of fans have watched auto racing there on Friday nights for years. Oklahoma County District Judge Dan Owens ruled after hearing expert testimony about the danger of electrocution to fans and maintenance workers because of an outdated and out-of-code electrical system. "What we now know is there is a safety risk,” the judge said. The judge said public safety has to be his primary concern. After ruling, the judge urged race car drivers, owners and their fans to talk to city officials about a way to fix the problems and keep the State Fair Speedway open. Nearly 50 racing enthusiasts showed up for the hearing Thursday and the ruling Friday. Edwards said he will appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court. (The Oklahoman)

1-21-2010

State Fair Speedway's faith to be determined tomorrow: In less then 24 hours local racers should know the fate of the Oklahoma State Speedway. In December of 2009, city officials shut down the track and canceled the 2010 racing season because of hanging power lines and other electrical issues near the grandstands. To keep the track open, members of the racing community filed an injection against the city's decision. During today's hearing, an expert witness for the Oklahoma Racing Association testified that the electrical issues were not severe enough to cancel the racing season, but an electrician for the city disagreed and said patrons would be in danger. A final decision about the speedway should be determined by Friday afternoon. (KFOR.com)

1-19-2010

Chili Bowl a big boon for Tulsa: Tulsa World

1-18-2010

Officials meeting schedule at OMS on Tuesday: Outlaw Motor Speedway will have a officials meeting Tuesday January 19th at 7:00pm at the track's conference room. Anyone that would like to become a NASCAR official at Outlaw Motor Speedway needs to attend. 2010 procedures and policies will be discussed as well as paperwork for becoming a NASCAR official. The 2010 NASCAR license form are available at the race track office. We will also them at the Chili Bowl this week at our booth in the Racers Auction Friday and Saturday.

FAQ about Outlaw Motor Speedway's NASCAR Sanction.

Will the Rules Change? Our 2010 rules for each individual divisions will not change with the NASCAR sanction.

Do I have to have NASCAR license to race? Any driver can race at Outlaw Motor Speedway without a NASCAR license. However the benefits of being NASCAR licensed are many. Which included competing for over $30,000 in points payout in 2010 and as a NASCAR driver you are covered under the NASCAR insurance with a policy coverage of $1,000,000,000.

How much? NASCAR License for the Modified division is $180. For 360 Modified, Factory Stock and Grand National the cost is $90. Crews can also purchase a NASCAR license and complete for points. License take about three weeks to be mailed to the driver after the form is turned in to the track.

Points / Prizes? Not only will a driver be competing for track points you will also be competing for national points. The State Champion receives a custom driving uniform. The track champion receives an invitation tot he NASCAR Banquet. The Modified champion receives a custom helmet.

EMPLOYEE MEETING- Anyone that wishes to apply for a job at Outlaw Motor Speedway for the 2010 season, we will have a meeting January 26th at 7:00pm at the track office. (OMS PR)

1-16-2010

Kevin Swindell wins Chili Bowl Nationals

1-15-2010

'The Kruser' is Back on Top in Friday Chili Bowl Qualifier

1-14-2010

Edwards sues city to keep speedway open through 2010: A promoter is asking a judge to block electrical work that would mean the end of racing at the State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City. The promoter, Edwards Racing Enterprises, and the Oklahoma Racing Association on Tuesday sued the city in Oklahoma County District Court. District Judge Dan Owens said he will decide after hearing evidence Jan. 21 whether to issue a temporary injunction. (The Oklahoman)

Hagen Tops Bully Dog Qualifier at the Chili Bowl

1-13-2010

Kevin Swindell Wins Wednesday Night Chili Bowl Qualifier

1-12-2010

Chili Bowl Race of Champions Results & Qualifying "A" Feature

1-11-2010

Thompson performs well in Tulsa Shootout: Oklahoma resident Tyler Thomas competed in his second career Tusla Shootout this past weekend in two separate divisions. With the annual event taking place in his hometown, Thomas would do battle in both the Micro Sprint and Eco-tec Chevy Midget divisions claiming two top ten results including a second place finish in the competitive Micro Sprint class. Thursday afternoon would provide one lone practice session and heat races for most drivers as Thomas would pull pill number seventy-two out of one hundred to line him up starting in the sixth position in the 49th heat race. Working off passing points and finishing results to transfer directly to the A-main, Thomas would be looking for a solid position which he gained by a strong second place result, directly qualifying him for Saturday’s main event. In Saturday’s main event, Thomas would start outside the second row as he looked to take his first Tulsa Shootout crown. A strong set of opening laps propelled Thomas to the lead where he would control the field for more than half the event. Just past the crossed flags, Thomas would lose one spot and fall to P2 where he would remain until the checkered flag flew. Having only competed in the Micro Sprint division for one season, Thomas made a lasting impression in the division and is truly a star in the making. This very weekend at one of the country’s biggest events, Thomas made his debut in the Eco-tec Chevy Midget where more than 25 cars would do battle. With an unlucky pill draw, Thomas would be forced to start his heat from the tail of the field in the 74th heat race of the day. Being this was his first ever event, Thomas was hoping to finish the event in one piece but as he has done all season, impressed everyone in attendance. With a solid fifth place finish in his heat, Thomas would start third in the main event qualifier where he would come home fourth to transfer to the A-main. With the Midget main event one of the biggest races on the Shootout docket, Thomas would start from the 13th position. A strong run and a few bold passes, the talented rookie would come home a strong ninth in his first career Midget event. “The Tulsa Shootout is one of the biggest races of the year and it happens in my backyard,” stated Tyler Thomas. “We come here everyday all week to get prepared and the racing is just awesome. We performed very well this week and we will be back next season to see if we can get that elusive win.” Tyler would like to thank his 2009 supporters: Factor 1 Racing, ThrillerPhoto.com, Douglas Wheel, Race Tech Development, Go Racing Magazine, Remington Investigation, Alpinestars, Bell Helmets, Citizens Security Bank, Ribtect, Walters Web Design and On Track Promotions. (TT Motorsports PR)

1-10-2010

Chili Bowl Nationals kickoff this week: Just one week into the new decade, the nation's premier motorsports spectacle is already upon us as the 24th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals brings the City of Tulsa to life like no other time of the year. Closing in on a quarter-century of unforgettable racing action atop the QuikTrip Center's ¼-mile Tulsa Expo Raceway clay oval at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds, the 24th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals kicks off Tuesday night, January 12, before finally culminating with Saturday night's (January 16) 50-lap championship main event. The entry list for the prestigious event is currently at 266, with a worldwide field representing 28 different states, a pair of Canadian provinces, Australia and New Zealand. Among this week's additions to the entry list is 2008 Chili Bowl champion Damion Gardner, bringing the number of past event winners looking for more Chili Bowl glory to eight. (PR)

1-8-2010

Outlaw Motorsports on Sirius Radio: Outlaw Motor Speedway will be on NASCAR's Sirius XM Radio Saturday morning between 9:30 and 10:00 CST on Channel 128 on the show "The Front Stretch" with host Pat Patterson.

1-5-2010

Oklahoma Sports Park's 10,00k to win, $500 to start in factory stock: Oklahoma Sports Park located 10 miles Northwest of Ada Oklahoma will be doing a $10,000 to win Factory Stock race at the end of the 2010 racing season. At this time no date has been set. Keep an eye on the Oklahoma Sports Park website at www.oklahomasportspark.com. Oklahoma Sports Park is a 4/10 mile clay, oval track, and is Oklahoma's fastest track in the state. (PR)

1-2-2010

Twenty-Four Drivers Take Golden Drillers at 25th Annual Tulsa Shootout

1-1-2010

Chili Bowl Qualifying Nights Unveiled; 252 Entries Divvied up Over Four Qualifying Nights

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