Oklahoma Racing News, Rumors and
Articles
12-8-08
147 Chili Bowl entries and counting: Let's face it. There's only one motorsports event in the world that draws seemingly universal attention. From the NASCAR ranks, to the drag strips, to your favorite Saturday night bullring and across the seas, people circle the dates of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals on their calendar each year. And with the pre-entry deadline of December 15 for the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire still ten days away, the event office has already been flooded with entries in anticipation of next month's mega-event at the QuikTrip Center's Tulsa Expo Raceway. Currently, a total of 147 entries representing 28 different states as well as Canada have been filed for the 23rd Annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, which unfolds atop the ¼-mile Tulsa Expo Raceway clay oval on January 13-17, 2009. (Continued at 2009 Chili Bowl Section)
12-5-08
Tom Sanders' funeral services: Tom “Sluggo” Sanders, 53, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Baggerley Edmond Funeral Home. A come-and-go reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Sellers Special Event Center in Edmond. Arrangements are under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Northeast Funeral Home of Oklahoma City.
12-4-08
Speedway Official Tom "Sluggo" Sanders passes away: Long time auto racing official and driver Tom Sanders died of cancer on Wednesday afternoon at Baptist Hospital. The Oklahoma City-area resident was 53. The McAlester native spent several years driving race cars, mostly at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City. After Sanders retired from competition, he spent 18 summers as a track official, mostly as a speedway manager under either Bud Carson, Bruce Hotz or Lanny Edwards. Veteran racer and friend James Beane said Sanders became ill just before Thanksgiving. Beane said tests revealed that Sanders was suffering from cancer of the liver. "A lot of people wanted to come up and see him, but they just didn’t realize how sick he was. It was fast,” Beane said. Sanders’ wife, Debbie, is a scorer at State Fair Speedway. Services have not been finalized. (The Oklahoman)
Lake Country Speedway Racer Swap: Lake Country Speedway will be holding a racer swap meet Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 AM until dark. For more information contact Ronnie (580) 434-2710 or (580) 465-1147.
12-3-08
Outlaw Motor Speedway 2009 Rules, Banquet information
11-25-08
Oklahoma's Jason Hughes outraces Ken Schrader in the Inaugural USMTS Texas Winter Challenge: Westville, Oklahoma’s Jason Hughes waited patiently for the track to track to come to him in Saturday nights Modified A-main. Hughes got by Allen Chickering early for second, then was joined by Tommy Weder jr. as they chased leader, Steve Holzkamper. With Holzkamper running the cushion and Hughes hugging the bottom, Weder was looking for a gap between. NASCAR Veteran Ken Schrader joined in the fun as he and Weder swapped third. After a lap 20 restart, Hughes got along side Holzkamper and the two ran side by side for five laps until Hughes finally secured the spot. From there on Hughes built his margin lap after lap, while Schrader got by Holzkamper for second. The current USMTS Southern Series points leader, easily took the victory. (Texas Speedzone)
11-17-08
UPDATED entry list: The entry list for the Gobbler 200 has been updated. It can be found at www.clintonmotorsportspark.com
11-12-08
Turkey Leg 100 Euduro race this weekend: Outlaw Motor Speedway will host the Turkey Leg 100 Enduro race starting at 2p.m. on Saturday. The winner of the 100 lap race will take home $1,000 in prize money. There is no entry fee to race — just a pit pass is required. Gates open at noon. Adult tickets are $10, kids 6-12 years old are $5 and 5-under get in free. Pit admission is $30 for adults and $20 for kids. There will be an autograph session featuring for NFL and college players. Former Oklahoma State Cowboys Stacey Satterwhite, Josh Arrott, Greg Williams and Kenyatta Wright will be signing autographs from noon-2 p.m. Wright played high school football at Vian. (OMS PR)
Chassis Seminar in Tulsa; Jan. 16: Sprint car veteran Gary Wright of Hooks, Texas and Maxim Chassis own Mike Long will host an in depth chassis clinic on Friday, January 16, 2009, at the Tulsa Marriot Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This seminar will be held in conjunction with the 23rd Annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals weekend, which will be held January 13-17, 2009. Wright is a nine time NCRA outlaw sprint car champion from 1996-2002 and leads the series in total victories with 80, 76 of those coming in the outlaw sprint division with four of those wins coming in the series' 360 sprint division. He is also a four time ASCS National champion (2004-2007) and leads that series with 226 feature wins. But that is not all as he has 29 All-Star Circuit of Champions victories, six World of Outlaw victories and counting non-sanctioned events, 310 sprint car feature wins throughout his career. Wright will be joined in this seminar by Long, who is Vice President of Operations for Maxim Chassis.
During this five and a half hour class you will learn the following:
a) How to setup for 360 and 410 sprints
b) In depth chassis setup for all track types
c) How tires, torsion bars and shocks actually work
d) Tire selection, preparation and grooving patterns
e) Car preparation and adjustments to all track types
f) And much, much more
There will be an extensive question and answer period with all speakers. Also, there will be a free shuttle service to Creek Nation Casino with every seminar attendee receiving ten gambling cash voucher. Cost for this racing clinic featuring Wright and Long is $200 for one person or $350 for driver and crew special. The Tulsa Marriot Southern Hills is located at 1902 East 71st Street in Tulsa. To purchase your spot to learn from the most versatile sprint car driver of our time and the most recognized name in racing, please send you payment, with credit card information, to:
Greg Deatherage
P.O. Box 3187
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
For more information contact seminar promoter Greg Deatherage (940) 723-7241 or (940) 733-2843. (PR)
11-5-08
Turkey leg 100 set for Nov. 15: Turkey Leg 100 Enduro / Lawnmower Races / Demolition Derby - The Turkey Leg 100 Enduro race is almost here, with just 15 days to go. After the successful Hotter Than Hell 100, anticipation has been growing over the last two months when 85 cars showed up for the first ever enduro race at Outlaw Motor Speedway on September 5th. The winner of the 100 lap race will take home a cool $1,000 cold hard cash. There is no entry fee for the race, just pit pass.
WHO CAN RACE? - No talent, no problem, as anyone can enter the Turkey Leg 100 lap race. The race is open to just about any car with the glass removed from the vehicle. For more information, please see the rules for the Enduro race, which can be found at www.outlawmotorspeedway.com. The start time has been set for the Turkey Leg 100 Enduro at 2:00pm. Gates will open at noon on the Saturday and the race will begin at 2:00pm. For more information, visit our website at www.outlawmotorspeedway.com (OMS PR)
10-28-08
Enid Winter Nationals' results: One hundred fifty-eight drivers made their way to Enid Speedway Park over the weekend for the 43rd annual Winter Nationals. However, only seven drivers could emerge victorious as 2008 Nationals’ champions. Needing only to lead the last lap to win, Bryan Rowland posted the win in the main event and captured the title aboard his Road Runner Trucking sponsored Skyrocket modified in racing action at Enid Speedway Park Sunday afternoon. “We got lucky tonight,” said Rowland. “I’m still happy to take the win.” (Enid News and Eagle)
10-27-08
Anderson wins NCRA Late Model Finale; Boen takes home Fourth Title: John Anderson of Omaha, Nebraska started on the pole and led every lap in winning the season ending O'Reilly/NCRA late model division presented by ICM/Ethanol feature Sunday afternoon during the running of the 43rd Annual Enid Winter Nationals at Enid Speedway Park in Enid, Oklahoma. Also, in the race within the race, Kelly Boen of Henderson, Colorado successfully wrapped up his fourth consecutive series championship. (PR)
10-25-08
2nd annual fall brawl this weekend at OMS: This Friday and Saturday night, October 24th & 25th Danny Womack's 2nd Annual Fall Brawl kicks off with some of the best drivers in the region converging on Outlaw Motor Speedway. Gates open at 6:00pm on Friday and action begins at 7:00pm and gates open at 4:00pm on Saturday as races begin at 6:00pm. Standing room only is expected on Saturday night. Friday night Pure Stock, Hobby Stock, Economy Modified and Modified qualify for the first four rows for Saturday's main event. Limited Late Models / Super Stock will race a complete show on Friday night. Saturday night is last chance qualifying for rows 5-10 for Pure Stock, Hobb Stock, Economy Modified and Modified. Front Wheel Drive will also race a complete show on Saturday night. Last season winners are Pure Stock - Russell McClain, Chouteau. Hobby Stock - Brookin Stephens, Spiro. Economy Modified. (OMS PR)
10-24-08
SFS inaugural O’Reilly Oklahoma Modified Championships: State Fair Speedway will have its last round of racing of 2008 at 7 tonight and tomorrow. The O’Reilly Oklahoma Modified Championships will feature some of the region’s best USA Modified drivers, who will try to take a $3,000 purse that goes to the A feature winner.
Writer gets her chance to get behind the wheel again: Enid News and Eagle
10-20-08
Ramirez posts first win of season: Enid News and Eagle
10-17-08
Speedway ready to crown champs: Enid News and Eagle
10-11-08
Altus Speedway featured on KSWO: Altus Speedway's Smash-O-Rama show (which is tonight) was recently featured on KSWO-TV.
Tim Smart picks up where dad left off: Enid News and Eagle
10-10-08
State Fair Speedway's annual Winter Nationals: All five of the track's weekly dirt car divisions will compete — super sprints, championship sprints, pro stocks, USA modifieds and factory stocks. Gates open at 5 p.m., and races begin at 7 both days. Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for senior citizens and students ages 12-15; $2 for kids ages 6-11; and free for youngsters ages 5 and under. (The Oklahoman)
Thriller time moved up: The Fifth Annual Outlaw Thriller kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday at Outlaw Motor Speedway, two hours earlier than normal race time. Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. and pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets remain the same as the regular season rate with adult general admission $10 and kids 6-12, $5. Pit admission is $30 for adults and $20 for kids. (OMS PR)
10-7-08
Late surge gives Adams 6th win: Enid News and Eagle
10-4-08
Monsters at Altus: Thats right, its October and the monsters are coming! Dont worry kids, these monsters may roar but they dont bite. The Checkered Flag Kids Club will have monster trucks on display October 7th thru 11th as a prelude to the annual Smash-O-Rama monster truck show at Altus Speedway Saturday night October 11th. You can stop by to take an up-close look and get your picture taken with a Monster Truck. All donations for pictures will go the kids club. Kids (of all ages) be sure to take notes on all the places/businesses that you see a monster truck at this week and bring your list to Mojo Hobby, 2200 Falcon Rd., on Saturday, October 11th where your list will be entered for a chance to win a brand new remote control car, valued at $300.00, courtesy of Mojo Hobby. “It has been a great year for the kids club in 08, the inaugural year” said Dee Dee Sites, general manager for Altus Speedway. “ We acquired over sixty members this year and hope to have even more in 2009. We have given away hundreds of toys, thanks to the great supporters and sponsors that helped this year. Plans are to give a scholarship in 2009. The Altus community has been wonderful, and the kids really love it. I’m very proud of this venture, there’s never a charge for any child to become a member, the only requirement is that they sign a Good Kid Contract, this states that they will promise to be the best that they can, try to excel in school and at home, have good sportsmanship, good manners, treat others with respect, in general, be a good kid” said Sites. Information about the Checkered Flag Kids Club is available on the Altus Speedway website www.altusspeedway.com or call 580-482-2754.
9-23-08
Brill Motor Speedway crowns Champions: Brill Motor Speedway wrapped up its dirt car season over the weekend and crowned five division champions: Perry Colby Jr. in mini stocks; Curt McLane in factory stocks; Holly Williams in limited modifieds; Jeff DeCocq in modifieds and Cody Metscher in 2-barrel sprints. McLane and Metscher were rookies this season. (The Oklahoman)
9-22-08
Adams wins 5th feature: The Enid News and Eagle
9-20-08
Altus Speedway's Commanders Cup race rescheduled: The Commanders Cup race, scheduled for this Saturday, has been postponed due to scheduling issues. Some of the Commanders that were involved have been sent to deal with the disasters in LA and TX so we have decided to run the race during the Spooker Nationals, October 25th. September 27th Altus Speedway will host the USST Supertruck Series. Hornets / Chargers will be racing in this event also, one class, one purse, no entry fee plus we are running a fan choice BOMBER race. During last weeks Bomber Championship races "The Redneck Rally" was chosen as the fan's favorite race so we will run it again this Saturday Night! (Altus Speedway)
9-18-08
Legend cars to race tomorrow at OMS; 1k modified to win: This Friday night, September 19th, Outlaw Motor Speedway is hosting the First Annual Racing Legends Night. This event will recognize numerous racers from years past from the Muskogee area. There will be a Legends Dinner for our honored guests at 6:00 and a special intermission program recognizing them. Over 100 Legends are scheduled to appear for the event. Outlaw Modified will race for $1,000 to win and $100 to start, Super Modified $500 to win, Hobby Stock $500 to win and Pure Stock $500 to win. Activities begin at 7:00pm, Grandstand Gates open at 6:00pm and Pit Gates open at 5:30pm. Grandstand Ticket prices: Grandstand Admission - Adult - $10, Kids 6-12 $5, 5-Under Free. Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult to enter the races. (OMS PR)
Students rev up to learn: Tulsa World
9-17-08
ASCS Sooner Region set for Saturday at Creek County Speedway: After an early cancellation due to Hurricane Ike this past weekend, the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region resumes action with this Saturday night's stop at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK. Saturday marks the second Sooner card of the season atop the ¼-mile Creek County clay oval near Tulsa, as Sean McClelland came from nine rows deep for the first of two series wins this season during the June event at Creek County. McClelland's younger brother, Brian McClelland, holds the series lead entering Saturday night's action as he vies for a second consecutive ASCS Sooner Region championship. The McClelland siblings have combined to win all three Sooner events contested at Creek County over the past three seasons, with Brian victorious there last season. Brian McClelland, from nearby Broken Arrow, holds a slim 29-point lead over Graham, TX, racer Kolt Walker, with Oklahoma City's Joe Wood, Jr., 18-year-old Glenpool shoe Matt Covington and Lawton's Michael Brown rounding out the current top five in points. The balance of the current top ten includes Washington native Gary Taylor, Justin Melton (Flower Mound, TX), Sherman Davis (Sand Springs, OK), Eric Baldaccini (Keller, TX) and Sheldon Barksdale (Norman, OK). Saturday's action at Creek County Speedway is set to go green at 7:00 p.m. (ASCS PR)
9-14-08
Race of Champions added to the Chilli Bowl: Chili Bowl week just got a little bit better for the thousands upon thousands of race fans that flock to Tulsa each January for the world's premier auto racing event, as a Chili Bowl Race of Champions has been added to the Tuesday night portion of the event that spans five nights. The 23rd edition of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals is slated to take place at the QuikTrip Center's Tulsa Expo Raceway on January 13-17, 2009. It had previously been announced that the Tuesday event would become a full qualifying event in 2009 rather than a "pre-qualifying" card reserved for Chili Bowl rookies and relative newcomers, as had been the case over the previous two years. (More)
9-13-08
Oklahoma-Texas Go-Kart Regional Championship postponed: The Oklahoma-Texas Unlimited All-Stars Regional Championship Series go-kart race event, which was scheduled at Coody Creek Speedway today, has been postponed to Sept. 27 due to Hurricane Ike moving in from the Texas coast. (PR)
9-6-08
Racing cancelled tonight at Enid Speedway Park: According to track promoter Lonnie Coville, a transformer to the grandstands blew this week and can’t be repaired before race time. “When the transformer blew it apparently burned some underground wires that they can’t find,” said Colville. “The parts will not be here by race time so we are done for this week. We really hate to disappoint our fans and drivers but we do not want anyone to get hurt. We appreciate your loyal support and we’ll see you in two weeks.” (The Enid News and Eagle)
9-3-08
Limited modified to be added in 2009 at State Fair Speedway: Promoter Lanny Edwards said limited modified cars will race at Oklahoma City next summer. The cars are cheaper than USA modifieds and, depending on car regulations, might be cheaper than factory stocks and pro stocks. "It's a good decision,” said Mark Brill, who finished third in the pro stocks points standings and won the final A feature of the season Sunday at State Fair. "It gives people an entry-level car, and you have to have entry-level groups.” Brill owns a racetrack in Meeker. He said the limited modified class is one of the best. "We have about 37 registered,” he said. Edwards said he made the decision because the limited modified motor is more economical. (The Oklahoman)
9-1-08
Outlaw Motor Speedway's Northcut taken to hospital after wreck: Mike Northrup had the ride of his life in racing at Outlaw Motor Speedway here Friday night, a ride he won’t soon forget. The 40-year-old racer from Coweta found himself in an accident that saw his car roll four and a half times down the front straight-away. The completely demolished car came to rest on its right side just at the track exit to the pits. Track officials and EMS technicians had to pry sheet metal away from the car to extract him from the mangled mess that was once a slick-looking racing machine. He was strapped to stretcher and removed from the track by ambulance. He was transported to Muskogee Regional Medical Center, according to track manager Eric Shannon. “He was conscious and talking with the EMS people,” Shannon said. “He took a wild ride. The safety features in his car (roll cage) did their job. They were intact despite the extensive damage to the outside and frame of the car.” (OMS PR)
State Fair Speedway: Smith goes for 6th points title: The Oklahoman
Driver of the year capsules: The Oklahoman
Smith claims second victory of season at Speedway Park: The Enid News and Eagle
