6-29-07

State Fair Speedway Rainout: Rain has again forced State Fair Speedway officials to cancel tonight's races. Races continue Tuesday (July 3rd) at SFS.

Rainouts costing promoters: Between the State Fair Speedway, which Edwards leases, and his own Lawton Speedway and Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, Edwards has suffered 21 rainouts. "It is absolutely mind boggling," Edwards said. "Somebody would have a better chance at hitting the lottery than I would of having 21 rainouts." Edwards estimates he has lost anywhere from $15,000 to $17,000 in money spent on staff and advertising for races that never happened. (NewsOK.com)

6-23-07

Outlaw Motor Speedway Racing cancelled: Races for Saturday June 23rd have been cancelled due to the amount of rain received at Outlaw Motor Speedway Friday night and Saturday morning. Over an two inches of rain fell on the 3/8th mile oval Friday night and more thunderstorms moved in Saturday morning pushing conditions past the point of no return. With rain continuing to fall Saturday by 10:00am CST at Outlaw Motor Speedway, with more thunderstorms expected Saturday night / Sunday morning races will resume next Saturday night June 30th with Runt's Bar-B-Q Night and Senior Citizens Night, before shifting to Friday nights on July 6th. (OMS PR)

Goforth edges Wilson to earn first victory: The Oklahoman

More than laps: The Duncan Banner

6-22-07

Results Posted from:

State Fair Speedway June 22

"Stars of Tomorrow" Kids on hand at the SFS: Tonight at 7:30, the speedway will try to get back underway to the delight of many youngsters. The speedway will have its regular divisions race, but a "Stars of Tomorrow" promotion is scheduled. Kid Sprints will be on display in front of the speedway. Most of the youngsters' cars on display will race on Saturday nights at I-44 Speedway in Oklahoma City. The track is located at 4100 SW 149. (NewsOK.com)

Nitro Cars return to Tulsa Raceway Tomorrow: Bruce Litton and Jon Capps will return to Tulsa Raceway Park June 23 as the No. 1 qualifiers for the two Nitro classes for the Skull Shine Sooner Nationals presented by Wolverine and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Both drivers will have to battle their way through a field of stout competition, all jockeying for the early season points lead in the Knoll-Gas Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series. Litton, a veteran drag racer, is anticipating different track and weather conditions that could lead to some quick speeds and elapsed times. "I'm looking forward to going back to Tulsa as the No. 1 qualified car, but I have no doubt that every dragster out there is a quality car and at any time you can get beat," Litton said. "It's a little closer to summer so we'll have warmer temperatures and it's going to be a night race, so it's really something you have to be prepared for. We could see some tremendous times going down the track." During the original event in May, Litton set the Tulsa Raceway Park record with a 4.626 second pass. (IHRA)

6-15-07

Ada's Oklahoma Sports Park to continue racing: Area race fans who had feared the only local track would close its doors can rest easier after track officials announced they signed on with a new ambulance provider that will allow them to keep racing. George Welch, Oklahoma Sports Park owner said earlier this week he may be forced to close the track northwest of Ada at the end of the month because he'd been told that Valley View Regional Hosital would no longer provide emergency medical service. But Welch signed an agreement with a Purcell company late Wednesday, meaning races at OSP will continue. Wadley Ambulance Service, an independent company, will take over for Valley View after June 23, Valley View's last anticipated stand-by date. Valley View officials said scheduling off-duty EMS personnell had been one of the problems with continuing their commitment to OSP. (AdaEveningNews.com)

SFS Rainout: State Fair Speedway racing Friday night has been cancelled due to rain, again...

'Girlie-girl' sprint car driver makes first appearance in state: The Oklahoman

6-14-07

Oklahoma Sports park may shut down without ambulance service: Located 10 miles west of Ada on State Highway 3W, the 4/10 mile oval race track may have to shut down if owner George Welch can't find an ambulance service to be on stand-by during the events. Welch said he recently received a certified letter from Valley View Regional Hospital stating that, after 13 years, they would no longer be providing ambulance services for the Saturday night events. Welch said that is a tremendous problem for his facility. "My insurance requires that I have an ambulance on stand-by at all races, and I won't operate without insurance," said Welch. The letter stated that because of increased call volumes and lack of equipment and manpower, Valley View could no longer afford to provide an ambulance. "They are going to be shutting the race track down if we aren't real careful," Welch said. According to Welch, Valley View has been trying to cut off the service for a couple of years now. "They don't care about what it could do," he said. (Ada Evening News)

6-13-07

ASCS Sooner Region Double OKC/Lawton: After a thrilling feature event this past weekend, it's right back to business for the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region with a pair of events in Oklahoma this weekend. On Friday night, the Sooner Region stars take to Oklahoma City's State Fair Speedway for the first time this season. Then on Saturday night, the teams will beat a path down the H.E. Bailey Turnpike to battle it out at Lawton Speedway. Over the past weekend, two-time series champion Kevin Ramey of Fort Worth, TX, and Tulsa's Brian McClelland both strengthened status as 2007 championship contenders with a hair-raising battle for victory honors at Mid-America Speedway. Ramey ultimately came away with the victory, denying the younger McClelland brother his first series win. And with his second win of the season, Ramey climbed into fourth in points while McClelland moved into a tie for second with Texas racer Ray Allen Kulhanek. But still out front is Cody Branchcomb of Sapulpa, OK, who retained his series point lead by racing from deep in the field on Saturday night to finish fourth. Branchcomb enters this weekend's pivotal double with a 38-point cushion over McClelland and Kulhanek, with Ramey 59 points out of the lead. Friday's action at Oklahoma City's State Fair Speedway fires off at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday's event at Lawton Speedway going green at 8:30 p.m. (ASCS PR)

6-9-07

SPEED Announces Air Date for rained out Tulsa Nitro Jam: IHRA has announced the revised SPEED broadcast schedule for the Skull Shine Sooner Nationals presented by Wolverine and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Knoll Gas Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel and Knoll Gas Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Car coverage will air Saturday, July 7, at 11 a.m. Eastern. The show featuring Torco's CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified, Alcohol Funny Car and Torco's CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock coverage is scheduled Saturday, July 14, at 5 p.m. The event was postponed by rain May 27 and will be completed at Tulsa Raceway Park Saturday, June 23. (IHRA PR)

There's no catching Goodman: The Oklahoman

Results Posted from:

State Fair Speedway 6/8

6-7-07

Sad News; Outlaw Motor Speedway Larry Hall passes away: Outlaw Motor Speedway lost one of its family members this morning. Track owner Gary Clay's brother Larry Hall passed away Wednesday morning after a battle with cancer. No matter your differences, a racing family is just that, a family and it hurts everyone when a family member passes. So, please keep his friends and family in your thoughts and prayers. Larry Hall's service will be held 2:00 pm Friday June 8, 2007 at First Assembly in Muskogee, OK. Larry could always be seen at the races nearly every night the track was open, often offering his opinion on how we operate. He often worked anytime the track needed help and was the first person that we called on when we needed any kind of assistance. Larry always had a smile on his face and a joke ready to tell. He assisted the installation of the Dr. Pepper scoreboard, the scoring loop used for the World of Outlaws and the construction of much of the complex itself. "When I first met Larry I thought he was a terrible pain in the rear, but the more I got to know him he was a very insightful person," said Track Manager Eric Shannon. "I don't know anyone that won't miss him." "He was truly a unique individual and I personally will miss seeing him every weekend." Larry, you will be missed by everyone. (OMS PR)

Burns in position to win titles in 2 divisions at speedway: The Oklahoman

6-2-07

Results Posted from:

Tri State Speedway Results 6/2

West Siloam Speedway 6/2

Ada Sports Park Results 6/2

5-30-07

$2,000 to win at Outlaw Motor Speedway Modified feature: This race is now a one day race, June 2, 2007 for the 3rd Annual Harold Pickard Economy Modified Memorial $2,000 to win, $100 to start race. See complete payout at www.outlawmotorspeedway.com.  Passing points will be used for this race as the top 10 positions will be locked in Friday night and the remaining 10 spots will be fill on last chance qualifying on Saturday. The main event will be a 30 lap race. Outlaw Motor Speedway rules will be in effect. For more information on rules please visit our rules page on our website. (Please note - no checks are accepted unless prior approved.) Pit Gates open at 5:30pm, Grandstand gates open at 6:00pm. Races begin at 8:00pm. (OMS PR)

5-27-07

IHRA's Sooner Nationals reschedule June 23rd due to rain: IHRA and Tulsa Raceway Park officials have rescheduled the Skull Shine Sooner Nationals to be completed Saturday, June 23. Despite several rain delays Friday and Saturday, all three rounds of professional qualifying were completed. However, Sunday brought more rain which was expected to last all day. "The first real glimpse of dry weather isn't until Tuesday or Wednesday," said IHRA president Aaron Polburn. "So, it's impossible to run this race as scheduled. It's a tough call to have to make, but we feel it's the right one based on weather forecasts and all the rain we've already experienced." The Sooner Nationals will return to Tulsa and be run to completion Saturday, June 23. Move-in day for race teams will be Friday, June 22. All advance tickets that were purchased for Sunday will be honored on the make-up date. Professional fields are set and closed to new entries. All sportsman fields are still open. (IHRA PR)

ASCS postpones event at Creek County Speedway: The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region was rained out for the second night in a row as Sunday's card at Creek County Speedway was foiled by Mother Nature. The rainout followed on the heels of Saturday night's postponement of the Mid-America Speedway event in South Coffeyville, OK. The Mid-America event will be made up on Saturday night, June 9. No makeup date for the Creek County rainout has been determined. Sunday's rainout marked the sixth rainout of the dozen scheduled events for the American Sprint Car Series over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com. (ASCS PR)

5-26-07

Rain Postpones Sooner Region event at Mid-America Speedway: Heavy rain over the past several days along with more expected throughout the day has forced the postponement of Saturday night's American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region event at Mid-America Speedway in South Coffeyville, OK. The event at Mid-America Speedway has been reset for Saturday night, June 9. Sunday night's card at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK, is still on as scheduled. (ASCS PR)

Chili Bowl Ticket renewals: The clock is ticking away on ticket renewals for the 22nd Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, with the deadline to retain last year's tickets little more than a week away. Race fans have until next Thursday, June 1, to renew tickets for either four or five nights. Four-night tickets are $164 and five-night tickets, which include the Tuesday night Pre-Qualifying event, are just $185. New ticket orders will be accepted as well and filled based upon availability following the June 1 ticket renewal deadline. The 22nd Annual Chili Bowl Nationals takes place at the Tulsa Expo Raceway on January 8-12, 2008. Tickets for the 22nd Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Nationals can be ordered on-line at www.chilibowl.com or by calling the ticket office at 918-838-3777. (Chili Bowl PR)

Jennings outruns Burns to win sprint feature: The Oklahoman

Results Posted from:

Nitro Jam Results 5/26

Tri State Speedway Results 5/26

West Siloam Speedway 5/26

Creek County Speedway 5/26

Outlaw Motor Speedway 5/26

State Fair Speedway 5/25

5-24-07

30 Dragsters expected this weekend at Tulsa Raceway Park: With the recent additions of Gary Densham and Tim Wilkerson to the Skull Shine Sooner Nationals Nitro Funny Car lineup, nearly 30 of the flame-throwing, 320 mph nitro-powered dragsters and cars will compete this weekend, May 25 - 27, at Tulsa Raceway Park. "As Americans adjust to deal with the rising cost of gas, the Nitro Jam event offers people in Tulsa a great piece of entertainment that's close to home," said IHRA vice president of marketing Jim Marchyshyn. "Tulsa Raceway Park is just minutes from downtown and easily accessible. In addition to saving gas, fans and families can take advantage of an affordable day at the races." Densham, running select Knoll-Gas Nitro JamT events in 2006, won two races and finished 7th in the final point standings. He and Wilkerson are both multiple-time event winners on the NHRA circuit. Also pre-registered for Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Car this weekend include defending world champion and current points leader Dale Creasy Jr., Jack Wyatt, Jon Capps, Bob Gilbertson, Terry Haddock, Andy Kelley, Todd Simpson, Paul Lee and James Day. The Torco Racing Fuels Pro Top Fuel entries include Scotty Cannon, T.J. Zizzo, Bobby Lagana Jr., Doug Foley, Bruce Litton, Terry McMillen, Chris Karamesines, Scott Weis, Mike Strasburg, Jim Cavaleri, Fred Farndon, Kevin Jones, Mitch King, Luigi Novelli, Jack Ostrander and Michael Gunderson. Oklahoma native Scott Palmer will be competing in Top Fuel as well. All professional categories will qualify Friday (May 25) at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday (May 26) at 12 noon and 6:30 p.m. Eliminations are scheduled for Sunday (May 27) at 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. and final round at 4 p.m. (IHRA/LiveNation)

State Fair Speedway Q&A: Robert Sellers: The Oklahoman

Armed Forces Night at OMS: This Memorial Weekend Outlaw Motor Speedway would like to give back to those who make our freedom possible. This Saturday night, May 26, 2007 every veteran or active military personnel will receive FREE General Admission to the races with Military ID. (The Free Admission is for the person on the ID only and must present the ID at the ticket booth) Saturday night is also the first Powder Puff Night of the 2007 season. So grab your girl and find her a car to race in the Powder Puff Races. The races will be after all the A-Features have been completed on the race night. (OMS PR)

ASCS Sooner Region ready for Oklahoma double-header: The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region fires back to action with a pair of Memorial Day weekend events in the Sooner State. The series takes to Mid-America Speedway in South Coffeyville, OK, on Saturday night, then moves on to Creek County Speedway near Tulsa on Sunday night. With the opening three events of a scheduled 18 cars in the books, 21-year-old Cody Branchcomb of Sapulpa, OK, leads the way into the weekend that culminates at the ¼-mile Creek County Speedway clay oval located just several miles from the team's shop. Both nights of racing action are set to fire off at 7:00 p.m. The semi-banked, 3/10-mile Mid-America Speedway clay oval is located one mile south of the Oklahoma-Kansas state line on US 169, then 0.7 miles west. For more information, contact the track at 918-255-6698. The semi-banked, ¼-mile Creek County Speedway clay oval is located southwest of Tulsa off I-44 Exit 211, then 0.3 mile south on SR 33, then one mile west on SR 66. For more information, contact the track at 918-247-6675. The 2007 schedule for the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region consists of 18 events at eight different tracks throughout Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. (ASCS PR)

5-20-07

Modified title is now Pro Stock driver's goal: The Oklahoman

Results Posted from:

Ada Sports Park Results 5/19

Tri State Speedway Results 5/19

West Siloam Speedway 5/19

State Fair Speedway 5/18

5-18-07

Local racer wants your autograph: USA modified driver Allen Chickering is going all out for the Make-A-Wish Foundation this dirt car racing season. Four of Chickering's sponsored dirt cars will be available before the races tonight at State Fair Speedway for fans to sign for a $1 donation. The cars will also be available in the pits after the races. (NewsOK.com)

CarMart to sponsor Outlaw Motor Speedway Dash for Cash: Outlaw Motor Speedway would like to welcome our newest sponsor at the 3/8th mile oval, CarMart Auto Dealership. With over 90 locations to serve you in the Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Texas region. The local CarMart location is located at 1145 North Main St. in Muskogee (918-683-8049). Visit their website at www.car-mart.com for a location near you. CarMart will be sponsoring a Dash for Cash beginning May 19, 2007 until August 4, 2007 for each division. Every class will compete for a Dash for Cash three times over the summer. The schedule is below. Hobby Stock will compete for added cash on May 19, June 16th and July 14th. Modified will compete for added cash on May 26th, June 23rd and July 21st. Pure Stock will compete for added cash on June 2nd, June 30th and July 28th. Economy Modified will compete for the added cash on June 9th, July 7th and August 4th. Payout - The top two from the respective heats will run a Dash for Cash with the payout as follows - 1st $75, 2nd $60, 3rd $40, 4th $25. Driver must make one green flag lap in the Dash for Cash to receive payment. (OMS)

State Fair Speedway to require one-way radios in cars: Drivers at State Fair Speedway will soon have no excuses for missed caution flags or any other on-track confusion. The speedway is implementing one-way radio receivers for drivers this season. The drivers can either purchase a radio from the speedway for a $130, or they can rent a radio for a weekly fee. All drivers must have a radio by June 15.(NewsOK.com)

Reminder Outlaw Motor Speedway Pit Pass Increase: Beginning May 19, 2007 children's (6-12) pit pass admission will increase to $20. This is due to the severe insurance increase over the past two season's and the increasing amount of children left unattended in the pits. We apologize for any inconvenience that a few bad apples have caused. (OMS PR)

5-17-07

Car Mart Dash for Cash: Outlaw Motor Speedway would like to welcome our newest sponsor at the 3/8th mile oval, CarMart Auto Dealership. CarMart will be sponsoring a Dash for Cash beginning May 19, 2007 until August 4, 2007 for each division. Every class will compete for a Dash for Cash three times over the summer. (Car Mart Dash for Cash begins this Saturday Night)

5-13-07

Results Posted from:

Outlaw Motor Speedway 5/13

5-12-07

Results Posted from:

Ada Sports Park Results 5/12

Tri State Speedway Results 5/12

West Siloam Speedway 5/12

5-6-07

Cody Cordell wins Inaugural 360 Non-Wing Sprint at Mid America: Making his first big sprint start since moving up from micro-sprints, Tulsa, Oklahoma's, Cody Cordell led flag to flag to win the fifteen lap 360 non-wing sprint feature at Mid America Speedway Saturday night. (Cordell Wins Inaugural 360 Non-Wing Sprint Feature at Mid America Speedway) Results

5-5-07

Johnny Bone, Jr. takes the Azalea Shootout: Johnny Bone, from Pea Ridge, Ark., led wire to wire to win the Modified Azalea Shootout at Outlaw Motor Speedway Saturday night and pocketed the $2,000 bounty with his second career Feature win at the 3/8th mile. Bone took the lead from the pole position and was never really challenged. Not even four caution flags - two in the final 10 laps - could slow the veteran driver. At the finish, he held a four car-length margin over Bixby's Greg Skaggs with Jason Hughes, Westville, a close third to Skaggs. (No Bones About it, Bone Jr. Takes Azalea Shootout at OMS) Results

Results Posted from:

Mid America Speedway 5/5

Ada Sports Park Results 5/5

Tri State Speedway Results 5/5

West Siloam Speedway 5/5

Outlaw Motor Speedway 5/5

State Fair Speedway 5/4

5-1-07

OU's Heupel 14 Foundation Charity Motorsports Event: Local drag racers Brandon "The Kid" Lewis and Shane Lawson team up with The #14 Foundation, Pitsco and several Tulsa-area personalities to put on exhibition race to benefit underprivileged youth. Former Heisman Trophy runner-up Josh Heupel enjoyed great support and encouragement to succeed as a youngster, and through his nonprofit The #14 Foundation he aims to help disadvantaged Oklahoma youth realize their dreams and potential.  The "Speed for Need" Celebrity Drag Racing event at Tulsa Raceway Park on Saturday, May 12, is a major fundraiser for Heupel's foundation. Pitsco, an education company in Pittsburg, Kan. is the primary sponsor of the racing event.  Pitsco President and CEO Harvey Dean, an Oklahoma native, says Heupel's foundation is similar to his company in that both organizations aim to educate youngsters through positive experiences and proper training.  "Josh Heupel's the #14 Foundation partners with Oklahoma schools to reach out and help students through educational development, and that is something near and dear to my heart," Dean said. "We need more people - celebrities and business people alike - to step forward and reach out to the underprivileged youth in communities all across the country."  Heupel, who led the Oklahoma Sooners to the national championship with a win over Florida State in the 2000 Orange Bowl, spent two years as a backup quarterback in the NFL. He is now quarterbacks coach at Oklahoma, but he spends his spare time heading up the #14 Foundation.  The foundation's mission is to empower youth and adolescents through personal and educational development, citizenship, moral leadership, social recreation and mentoring programs.  "The #14 Foundation is something that allows me to help young people in a tangible way," Heupel says. "I can have a positive impact on children and provide them with opportunities for a more fulfilling life." The Speed for Need event at Tulsa Raceway Park will feature funny cars, pro stock cars, pro modified cars and even junior drag racing. Teacher and author Sam Parton will showcase his Pitsco-sponsored Team Thunder dragster and share education materials as part of the activities. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. and racing starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale for the event at Tulsa area Warehouse Market and Burger King stores, as well has Route 66 Harley Davidson in Tulsa and A-1 Auto Body in Broken Arrow. For more information, call 918-695-6265 or visit www.tulsaracewaypark.com. To learn more about Josh Heupel's the #14 Foundatin, visit www.the14foundation.com. And to learn more about Pitsco, visit www.pitsco.com. (Lewis Racing Team PR) More Oklahoma Sooners Football Information at Oklahoma Sooners Blog.