By Bryan Hulbert
– Tulsa, OK (April 8, 2012) – New and returning tracks
is a common theme for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series
presented by MAVTV in 2012. Returning from a two week break in
competition, the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV ventures into the
Gulf South region of Texas for a pair of nights in familiar yet
unfamiliar territory.
Beginning Friday April 13th, the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV
will make their long awaited return to Beaumont, Texas. Absent since
2002, Golden Triangle Raceway Park last saw the ASCS National Tour
under the name Speedway 90 when a trio of events saw victory going to
Zach Chappell (4/5/02), Tim Crawley (9/27/02), and Michael Dupuy
(9/28/02). Races at Golden Triangle Raceway Park will also include a
test and tune on Thursday April 12th from 6pm until 10pm.
After Friday night’s race is recorded the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by
MAVTV heads next to Battleground Speedway near Highlands, Texas on
Saturday April 14th. Frequented by the Griffith Truck and Equipment
Gulf South Region, this Saturday’s race marks the first time the Lucas
Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV has appeared at the high banked 3/8 mile
clay oval, making it the 120th different track to host a national
event since 1992.
Jason Johnson enters this weekend as the series point’s leader. After
besting a field of 39 cars at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway on March 24th,
the “Ragin Cajun” holds a 39 point advantage over Wayne Johnson who
has finished no worse than fifth since the season began for the
national tour.
Over the past two weeks, the driver of the City Vending 77 has had
great success in the Gulf South and Lone Star regions, claiming a
victory in the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region at
Golden Triangle Raceway Park and Heart ‘O Texas. Johnson’s most recent
triumph came this past weekend at the Oil Medics Lone Star Region
opener at the Lone Star Speedway.
Brady Bacon holds the show position with 52 markers separating the
driver of the Fatheadz Eyewear 99 from Johnson’s Roush/Yates 41.
Sitting fourth is the Oil Medics 18 piloted by Tony Bruce Jr. who is
currently 79 points out of the lead with the Ark Wrecking 2 of Dustin
Morgan rounding out the top five 107 points out of the top spot.
Sixth in points is Johnny Herrera with Gary Wright seventh. Danny
Wood, after suffering a massive crash at the Devil’s Bowl, sits eighth
in the championship standings with Matt Covington and Jack Dover
rounding out the top ten.
Both nights of racing this weekend will be paired with the Griffith
Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region. With the two week break in
national competition, the region has played host to several national
tour drivers with a trio of national drivers sitting atop the
standings. Tony Bruce Jr. leads the regional standings with Seth
Bergman and Aaron Reutzel rounding out the podium.
Reigning Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South regional champion Ray
Allen Kulhanek currently sits fourth with Michael McNeil currently
rounding out the top five.
The Series:
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV
When and Where:
Thursday April 12th – Test and Tune: Gates open at 2pm / Practice: 6pm
– 10pm / Cost: $20 per person
Friday April 13th – Golden Triangle Raceway Park – Beaumont, TX – Pit
open @ Noon / Racing @ 7:45pm
Saturday April 14th – Battleground Speedway – Highlands, TX – Pits
open @ 4pm / Racing begins @ 7pm
Track Information:
Golden Triangle Speedway Park – Located 9.5 miles east of I-10 on US 90.
Address: 16583 Hwy 90 Beaumont, TX 77713.
Phone #: 409-752-7200
Website: www.motoramaspeedway.com
Battle Ground Speedway – Located east of Houston on I-10to exit 787,
then head north 4 miles.
Address: 10625 Crosby Lynchburg Rd. Crosby, TX 77532 (near Highlands)
Phone #: 832-421-7223
Website: www.battlegroundspeedway.net
Current Points:
Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV Driver Points (top 15): 1. Jason
Johnson 696; 2. Wayne Johnson 657; 3. Brady Bacon 644; 4. Tony Bruce
Jr. 617; 5. Dustin Morgan 589; 6. Johnny Herrera 577; 7. Gary Wright
567; 8. Danny Wood 549; 9. Matt Covington 516; 10. Jack Dover 509; 11.
Brad Loyet 501; 12. Joshua Hodges 488; 13. Seth Bergman 484; 14. Aaron
Reutzel 483; 15. Roger Crockett 413
Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV Owner Points (top 10) 1.
Stenhouse/JJR 696; 2. Wayne Johnson 657; 3. Brady Bacon 644; 4. One
Eight Motorsports 617; 5. M&M Motorsports 589; 6. Herrera/Main 577; 7.
Wright Racing 567; 8. Wood Motorsports 549; 9. O.F.E. Racing 516; 10.
Team Dover 509
Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV 2012 Feature Winners: Jason
Johnson-2, Tony Bruce Jr.-1, Dustin Morgan-1, Danny Wood-1
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV – A Look Ahead
April 27 Salina Highbanks (Salina, OK)
April 28 Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, AR) – Rock ‘N Roll 50
May 11 I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, AR)
May 12 I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, AR)
May 23 Valley Speedway (Grain Valley, MO)
May 24 I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, NE)
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV on the web:
All Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series national events are broadcast
live on www.racinboys.com for anyone who is unable to attend the races
live.
Official results, points, and race notes are posted at
www.ascsracing.com. The Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV can also be
found on Facebook.
Lucas Oil ASCS on TV:
A full schedule of tape-delayed races for the 2012 season can found at
www.lucasoil.com.
Live Scoring:
Live timing and scoring at every Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series
presented by MavTV can be found by using the Race Monitor app
available on your mobile device. App cost is $4.99. For more
information log onto www.race-monitor.com. Scoring listed on Race
Monitor is not official.
The Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MavTV is
scheduled to compete 68 times in 15 states throughout the United
States with divers competing for their share of a $250,000 points
fund.
The 2012 season marks the 21st year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing
for the American Sprint Car Series, which brings the best of Sprint
Car racing to dozens of different tracks throughout the nation and
into Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series,
ASCS also consists of ten different Regions throughout the nation.
Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the American Sprint Car
Series. More information can be found on Lucas Oil Products at
www.lucasoil.com. MavTv is the presenting sponsor of the American
Sprint Car Series. For information regarding availability and listings
in your area log onto www.mavtv.com.
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series
presented by MavTV include: Hoosier Racing Tire, Brodix, Geico, E3
Spark Plugs, General Tire, PitstopUSA.com, Schoenfeld Headers,
Driverwebsites.com, and Hilborn Injection Systems.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is
available at www.ascsracing.com.