8-25-07

Results Posted from:

Creek County Speedway 8/25

Smith speedy enough to beat rain, win pair of feature races: NewsOK.com

8-24-07

Owens returns to racing after crash: Sprint car driver Gary Owens made it back to the race track last week after a long, painful recovery. Owens missed two weeks of racing after a serious crash at State Fair Speedway. He suffered a concussion and bruised lungs. "It was good to get back out there," Owens said. "I had to kind of watch my P's and Q's." Owens said the hard flip between turns 3 and 4 didn't leave him apprehensive to race. "I have learned that if you let yourself get nervous and worry, that is when you really mess up," Owens said. (NewsOK.com)

8-18-07

ASCS Sooner Region rained out in Lawton: The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region was victimized by Mother Nature as Saturday night's event at Lawton Speedway was rained out. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday night, September 8. The ASCS Sooner Region returns to action with a pair of Shootout events versus the ASCS Gulf South Region at Waco's Heart O' Texas Speedway on August 31 and Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX, on September 1. Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.

Enid Rained Out: Saturday's race card at Enid Speedway Park was rained out due to high water.

Results Posted from:

West Siloam Springs 8/18

Tri State Speedway Results 8/18

Creek County Speedway 8/18

Hawkins captures A feature win: NewsOK.com

8-17-07

Enid Street Stock National entries available: Driver registration forms for the richest Street Stock races in Oklahoma history are now available as Enid Speedway Park in Enid, Oklahoma gears up for the 12th annual Street Stock Nationals, to be held Thursday through Sunday, September 20-23. The $10,000 to win event is a bit more intriguing this year as each driver making the twenty-four car feature finale will earn $1000 to start. Runner-up pays $4000 for the fifty lap event while third place receives $3000. Fourth place pays $2000 with fifth place earning $1500 while positions six through twenty-four earn the $1000. All "B" feature non-qualifiers will earn $500. The purse is guaranteed. The festivities begin on Thursday night, September 20, with a test and tune session beginning at 7:00 PM. On Friday and Saturday night, qualifying heats and features will be run with last chance qualifiers and the the 50 lap Street Stock Nationals feature finale on Sunday afternoon. Entry fee is $250 with entry form and complete street stock rules available on the official Enid Speedway Park website http://www.enidspeedwayparkllc.com/. Enid Speedway Parks three-eighths mile oval is located in North Enid, on the Garfield County Fairgrounds where camping is available. For more information on the $10,000 to win Street Stock Nationals, contact promoter Lonnie Colville (580) 234-4488 (track) or (580) 554-0459 (after 5 PM).

Results Posted from:

ASCS State Fair Speedway 8/17

Racing now a hobby for Branchcomb: NewsOK.com

8-15-07

ASCS Sooner Region scheduled this weekend at SFS and Lawton: After more than a month off, the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region fires back to life with a pair of events in Oklahoma this weekend. On Friday night, the series makes its first appearance of the season at Oklahoma City's State Fair Speedway. Then on Saturday night, it's a quick trip down the H.E. Bailey Turnpike for the series first stop at Lawton Speedway. The series first OKC-Lawton double on June 15 and 16 was washed out. With five events in the books and seven rainouts over the early portion of the year, 21-year-old Cody Branchcomb of Sapulpa, OK, holds a slim lead as he chases down his first series championship. Just 12 points off the lead pace is Tulsa's Brian McClelland, who likewise is pursuing his first Sooner crown after notching his first ASCS Sooner Region victory in the series most recent event on July 7 at Cowtown Speedway. Entering the weekend ranked fourth is two-time series champion Kevin Ramey of Fort Worth, TX, who will look to make up some ground on the leaders. Thirty-seven points off the lead pace, Ramey will likely gain at least one spot as third-ranked Ray Allen Kulhanek is expected to be in ASCS Gulf South competition this weekend. Sherman Davis of Sand Springs, OK, rounds out the current top five, with the balance of the current top ten including Gavin Punch (Collinsville, OK), 2001 ASCS Sooner Region champion J.P. Bailey (Fort Worth, TX), Michael Brown (Lawton, OK), 2005 ASCS Sooner Region champion Sean McClelland (Collinsville, OK) and Nick Smith (Broken Arrow, OK). 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. Oklahoma City's semi-banked, 3/8-mile State Fair Speedway clay oval is located on the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds near the intersection of N.W. 10th and May Avenue. For more information, contact the track at 405-948-6796. Lawton Speedway is located in Lawton, OK, off I-44 Exit 36, then 2.5 miles west on Lee Boulevard, then 1.4 miles south on Sheridan Road. For more information, contact the track at 580-355-6417. (ASCS)

Free Kids night at Outlaw Speedway: August 17th all children 12-under get in FREE on Kids Night / Back to School Night with a paid adults admission (Grandstand admission only). Please bring any school supplies you can to donate to local schools. In 2005 we donated school supplies for children in need to Oktaha Schools in 2006 we donated school supplies to Checotah Schools. We will also be giving away prizes all night long to kids and the plan is to have two bike giveaways for the fifth year! Regular point races for all classes, including Modified, Hobby Stock, Pure Stock and Economy Modified. (OMS PR)

8-14-07

Ganassi Racing mourns the lost of Oklahoma Crew Member; Former Neighbors racing member Travis Bickel:  It is with profound sadness that Chip Ganassi Racing announces the passing of team member Travis Bickel. An Oklahoma native, Travis has been a valuable part and dedicated member of the Grand Am team since 2005. Travis is survived by his wife Lisa and his parents Betty and Mike Bickel. Throughout the years, his love of motorsports had him taking on a vast variety of duties as engineer, mechanic, crew chief, car chief, designer, programmer, sponsor recruiter, dirt tire sales, and even directing team logistics, public relations and maintaining a website. Travis worked in everything from Grand Am Sports Cars, Infiniti Pro, World of Outlaws, NHRA, SCCA, World Sports Car, NASCAR Truck Series, NMMA Class 'A' Midgets, and All-Pro late models. Back home in Oklahoma he was chief mechanic and jack-of-all-trades with Turner Motorsports and Neighbors Racing. Travis was particularly proud of 27 USAC Sprint Cars wins. He also worked with Mo Nunn Racing and Panther Racing in recent years. A memorial service will be held at Chip Ganassi Racing's Indianapolis facility at 7777 Woodland Drive from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 16th. There will be a private family ceremony held in Oklahoma at a later date. (Chip Ganassi Racing PR)

A memorial donation can be made in Travis Bickel's name to the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization.

Indiana Organ Procurement Organization
429 N. Pennsylvania Street
Suite 201
Indianapolis, IN 46204-181
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Native Oklahoman Wayne Johnson Named "Mr. Sprint Car": Native Oklahoman Wayne Johnson, now living in Knoxville, has officially been named "Mr. Sprint Car" after compiling the most Cox Design Southern Iowa SprintWeek points over ten straight nights of sprint car racing between Knoxville Raceway and the Southern Iowa Speedway in nearby Oskaloosa. Johnson, with his eleventh place finish in last night's 47th annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals "A" Main, totaled 266 points and collected $2,500. Kaley Gharst of Decatur, Illinois, who had led the points after the first nine nights, struggled in the "D" Main and wound up the series with 252 points and $1,000. Brian Brown, who finished thirteenth in the national championship "A" Main, earned 249 points and $500. The history of the Cox Design & Metal Fabrication Southern Iowa SprintWeek is as follows: 2007 - 1., Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma, 266 points ($2,500); 2., Kaley Gharst, Illinois, 252 ($1,000); 3., Brian Brown, Missouri, 249 ($500); 4., Shane Stewart, Oklahoma, 192; 5., Jonathan Allard, California, 182. (Knoxville Raceway PR)

Rowland nails down first victory: Enid News and Eagle

8-11-07

Timms drives modified car to 2nd division feature win: The Oklahoman

8-10-07

15 and under get in free to SFS with a paid adult admission: State Fair Speedway has scheduled Fan Appreciation Night for this evening's dirt car races. Parents of young race fans will certainly feel the appreciation. Anyone age 15 and under will get in free with a paid adult. The speedway will have games, face paintings, coloring contests and other activities in the grandstand area before the races. Gates open at 5 p.m. Races begin at 7:30. (NewsOK.com)

Driver going strong in late models: Tulsa World

8-4-07

Owens to return soon: Sprint driver Gary Owens was taken to the hospital after the July 27 races. Owens flipped his sprint car and suffered several injuries. The 22-year-old driver from Pauls Valley spent the night in a local hospital with bruised lungs and head injuries. Owens was released the next day and told speedway officials this week he was still suffering from headaches and blurred vision. Owens said he will be back racing as soon as he is healed. (NewsOK.com)

Hutchinson win big for Gemmill: The Enid News and Eagle

8-1-07

Decker a distant 2nd to Burns in standings, but she's not giving up: The Oklahoman

8-1-07

Update on Outlaw Motor Speedway sale: Clay initially invested $5 million to build the track and three offers -- up to $1.5 million -- have been given to Coldwell Banker. The continued reduction in price reveals just how determined Clay is to get out of the racing business. "I own Advance Roofing and my boy is 16 and racing. When you own a track, you're obligated 100 percent," Clay said. "He's coming along really good and I want to spend the next four or five years with him at different tracks. I'm 56 and I've things I want to do. "I've got two guys trying to buy it now. It's a good offer, but I won't get a third of what I've got in it. One is from Eufaula and the other from Checotah. They want to own it and not run it. If they buy it, I'll stay a year and show them the ins and outs of what to do and not to do." (Tulsa World)

Powder Puff Racing at OMS: Powder Puff Night August 10th at Outlaw Motor Speedway sponsored by Runt's Bar-B-Q. Four locations in green country - Muskogee, Broken Arrow, Tahlequah and Wagoner.

Sibling rivalry: The Duncan Banner

7-30-07

Hacker grabs first win of 2007 season at Enid Speedway Park: First-half champion Darren Hacker dominated in the main event as he drove his Hot Shots Power Washing/Midway Rentals-sponsored Kraft chassis to his first win of the season in racing action at Enid Speedway Park Saturday night. "We needed this win,'' said Hacker. Pat McVicker sped off the outside pole and took command of the race. Bryan Rowland found the quick way around in lap 11 and had control of the track when Kelly Wheeler slammed into the wall and brought out a yellow flag in lap 14. Rowland headed up the restart, only to see another caution fly as Dusty Robbins flew off the track in turn four. A yellow came out on the restart as chaos in turn four left Troy Gemmill stopped. Hacker made a brilliant inside challenge when the race went green and hustled into the lead. With a clear track in front of him, Hacker was unstoppable and took nearly a straightaway advantage to the checkered flag. Brandon Kenny made a late charge to secure second, trailed by Rowland, McVicker and Jim Ciampi. (More at The Enid News and Eagle)

7-28-07

Results Posted from:

Ada Sports Park 7/28

Creek County Speedway 7/28

West Siloam Speedway 7/28

State Fair Speedway 7/27

7-25-07

Wrecks costly for local owner: Longtime car owner Don Strawn of Nicoma Park dipped into the bank account after all three of his racers were involved in crashes on July 13 at State Fair Speedway. Sprint car drivers Michelle Decker and Gary Flatt both flipped, and a pro stock driven by James Beane broke a power steering pump. Beane's car was also involved in a couple of minor crashes. "I probably had to spend around $3,500 in parts this week," Strawn said. "That is part of racing, but I have never had that much damage to my cars in one week." (NewsOK.com)

Robbins takes 2nd win: The Enid News and Eagle

7-21-07

No rain makes for better track conditions: Summer rain has made for a rough track most of the summer, but a break in the weather gave speedway officials a chance to smooth out the surface this past week. There had been 18 cars flip over the previous three race nights; only one car turned over on Friday night. (NewsOK.com) (Results)

Results Posted from:

Tri State Speedway Results 7/21

West Siloam Speedway 7/21

Creek County Speedway 7/21

State Fair Speedway 7/20

7-19-07

Chili Bowl Tickets Sold Out: What has become the norm over the past several years proved to be the case once again this year. When the ticket renewal deadline for the 22nd Annual O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals hit on June 1, demand for four-night tickets once again exceeded the supply. All four-night tickets were mailed by July 1 and distributed to the lucky ticket holders. The silver lining for some is that approximately 1,600 tickets for the Tuesday night Pre-Qualifying event remain and may be purchased in advance for $21 by calling the Chili Bowl ticket office at 918-838-3777. Pit passes for the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday portions of the Chili Bowl will be available as well. The 22nd Annual Chili Bowl Nationals takes place at the Tulsa Expo Raceway on January 8-12, 2008, with reigning event champion Tony Stewart gunning for a third Golden Driller against a field that could easily rival the 2007 record of 267 competitors. Additional information regarding the O'Reilly Chili Bowl Midget Nationals is available at www.chilibowl.com or by calling the office at 918-838-3777.

Lack of seat time doesn't deter Seiger: The Enid News and Eagle

Bixby driver wins Speed Week: Tulsa World

7-17-07

Help Wanted @ OMS: Outlaw Motor Speedway is looking for a few dependable people for a cook, gate worker and someone to run a register. If interested, please come by the race track Monday - Thursday 9-4, e-mail at outlaw76@starnetok.net or call the track at 918-687-9200. (OMS PR)

Injury at JPR sends driver to hospital:  Eddie Dishman suffered neck and arm injuries on the first lap of the dwarf feature during a collision with another car. Paramedics were summoned to transport Dishman to St. John Medical Center. (Tulsa World plus results)

Long trip worth it for Minnesota racer: The Enid News and Eagle

ASCS2 Creek County Speedway 7/16

7-14-07

Friday 13th provides wreckfest at SFS: Friday the 13th certainly provided a wild night. Numerous crashes plagued the evening, especially in the sprint car classes, but the rain-drenched track had more to do with the wrecks than the date. Strike Hill survived a flip fest to win the super sprint feature, while Chris Burns won the championship sprint race. Mark Brill won the pro stock feature. (NewsOK.com) (State Fair Speedway Results)

Ada Sports Park 7/14

West Siloam Speedway 7/14

Tri State Speedway Results 7/14

State Fair Speedway 7/13

7-13-07

Becker making strong run at factory stocks crown: The Oklahoman

Adams enjoying return to racing: The Enid News and Eagle

7-11-07

Outlaw Motor Speedway For Sale: Outlaw Motor Speedway track owner Gary and Theresa Clay announced Thursday June 14, 2007 that they have lowered their asking price for the 3/8th mile clay oval, which has been for sale for over a year but recently it has been made public after Caldwell Bankers took over as the primary realtors. The asking price was $2.5 million but they have lowered the price to $1.8 million. In its fifth year of operation, the track is located eight miles south of Muskogee, Oklahoma on U.S.HWY 69 at the Wainwright exit. The track was built with an initial investment of around $5 million, which included purchase of 160 acres of land off of U.S. HWY 69 and Wainwright Rd.. The sale will include approximately 160 acres of land, all equipment purchased for the track, furniture and its office supplies. A complete list of everything included in the sale is available by contacting the track or the realtor. Photos are also available. Serious inquiries for the track please contact Coldwell Banker Commercial Properties, broker James Burcham at 918-587-1900, or e-mail at jburcham@argueproperties.com (OMS PR)

7-9-07

Agreement will send Kellyville's volunteer department to Creek County Speedway: The board voted to enter into an agreement with the Creek County Speedway that would send members of Kellyville's Volunteer Fire Department to each event at the speedway in exchange for $50 per event. (Sapulpa Herald)

Young Gemmill gets the win: The Enid News and Eagle

7-7-07

Former Oklahoma Centennial sponsored race team closing shop: According to the team website of the Busch Series rookie, Brad Keselowski, whom is sponsored by the Oklahoma Centennial has closed up shop. Keith Coleman, owner of Keith Coleman Racing announced today that due to health issues, KCR is closing and the entire operation is up for sale. Buyers are being sought, says the team website.

Gastineau walks away from crash; Neighbors gets first win: The Oklahoman

Results Posted from:

Creek County Speedway 7/7

State Fair Speedway July 6

7-6-07

OKC's Wayne Johnson leading ASCS point standings: The Oklahoman

7-3-7

Economy Modified $1k to win: Economy Modified will race for $1,000 to win Friday Night July 6th at Outlaw Motor Speedway and $100 to start the A-Feature with a $75 entry fee. The race is sponsored by 165 Auto Auction in Muskogee, located on HWY 165 and Country Club. B-Feature non-transfers will pay $30. There will also be a CarMart Dash for Cash for the Economy Modified. (Outlaw Motor Speedway)