John Lemon
Tulsa Oklahoma (September 12. 2012) – Carter – Maxwell, a Goodyear tire distributor based in Bethany Oklahoma with a lengthy and loyal relationship with the Akron Ohio tire manufacturer, presents the “Oklahoma State Championship” for the Oil Capital Racing Series winged sprint cars this Saturday night. The 6th annual event will be held once again at the only home this prestigious racing event has ever known; George Welch’s “Oklahoma Sports Park” in Ada Oklahoma.
$4,000 To Win Waiting To Be Taken!
$2,000 to win is straight up on the line for the 2012 edition of the OSC with $1,500 slated for the runner-up and $1,000 for the show position. Factor in the $2,000 bonus from The Oil Medics, a Ft. Worth Texas based lubrication company, should the pole position starter elect to take the ‘Back Row Challenge’ and sweep the field from the last starting spot, the 2012 OSC could be the highest paying event in OCRS history with a total payout of $4,000 to win! Non-Qualifiers into the A Feature will receive $125 each plus the first 10 that do not transfer will also receive a $50 certificate from Carter-Maxwell.
“The involvement of Carter-Maxwell as our title sponsor is one of great appreciation,” said OCRS series president Barry Grabel. “We lost a dear friend in Jerry (Maxwell, co-founder of Carter-Maxwell) last month and while the company was going to sponsor this special event anyway, it just seems fitting that we are able to honor a man that has been so very special to the world of auto racing as well.” Maxwell, along with friend and partner Bob Carter started Carter-Maxwell in the late 50’s. In 1964, their business was flourishing and the business became the southwest distributor of the famous Goodyear Racing Tires, a partnership between the two companies that is still intact today. Grabel added: “David Grace of Carter-Maxwell was very instrumental in putting this deal together and OCRS is extremely appreciative to him for all he has done for the series. Carter-Maxwell has a good man on their team. These are the type of people we need in our sport. Not just for the financial end of it, but also for the fact these people understand the importance in being in involved for the betterment of the sport.”
The BIG Guns Are Coming!
Several of the regions best Champ Sprint teams are scheduled to compete for the awesomely designed clear acrylic trophy including:
Hottest driver on the circuit having won 11 of 18 OCRS events in the 2012 season. ‘Jammin Jamie’ leads the Goodyear Tire and Rubber / OCRS Championship chase by 190 points over Danny Smith. Should Passmore leave OSP with a 191 marker lead, he will clinch his fourth OCRS title. Passmore won titles in 2008-2010. With all his success, Passmore is looking for his first OSC title.
A solid choice on any tote board, the “Gasman” collects his share of hardware having won 16 features since 2010 including the 2010 OSC and four in 2012 including the last two tour stops. The number 2w is a rocket ship.
Smith was the creator of ‘OCRS’ having started the series in 2002. He is as dedicated and loyal to the series as they come. Smith currently sits second in points and has scored two wins in 2012. Smith won the OSC event in 2008.
Sean (right) shown with Carter-Maxwell engineer David Grace, won OCRS titles in 2002-03 and 2011. McClelland is a veteran that has the utmost respect of his peers when he rolls onto the track for his exceptional talent. Looking for his first OSC title.
Add Goodman to your list of savvy veterans that is a proven winner. Goodman won OCRS championships in 2004-05 and in 2007. Goodman is no stranger to this event as he won the initial OSC in 2007. Experience and crew chief Matt Thomason are Goodman’s key weapons.
Owens mashes the gas every time he makes an OCRS visit. The team is from nearby Pauls Valley and many fans will be cheering for the #33. Owens would no doubt rack up some wins if the team were able to venture out more. The improvement of this team with father Glen turning wrenches just keeps getting better with each passing season. Can he go back-back?
Peters (left) seen here with OCRS president Barry Grabel, has been dropping in from Kansas for a few OCRS runs in 2012. Peters has a stellar resume that many feel should land him in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Will he pull a Jesse James and take the money and run Saturday night? Keep a keen eye on the #51 sprinter.
A multi-time feature winner in the world of sprint cars, Robert Sellers knows how to get the most out of a 1500 pound speed missile. It would surprise no one if he were to take the OSC trophy back to Mustang Oklahoma. Underdog? Not hardly.
Shane is the son of Robert and has learned well from the veteran. This young hard charger has come into his own is very capable of collecting winning hardware of his own. The red, white and blue #41 is destined for success in the sprint car ranks.
While these highlighted racers have all experienced the thrill of victory, there are those that like Owens, could pull off an OSC victory with their own capabilities. Many Oklahoma Sports Park race fans are also excited to see the ladies of the OCRS series. Shayla Waddell of Oklahoma City, a feature winner in May and Harli White of Lindsay, are favorites wherever they go and OSP seems to draw even more fans of these two young racers. Should this year’s edition of the OSC provide a slither of excitement as past OSC events have, this years running will be another memorable one for the scrapbooks.
The Build Up Is Over…………..Its Time To Race!
WHAT: 6th Annual Oklahoma State Championship featuring the OCRS sprint cars
WHERE: Oklahoma Sports Park / Ada Oklahoma
WHEN: Saturday September 15, 2012 / Gates open 5pm / Racing starts at 7:30pm
Attn sprint car teams: OCRS drivers meeting will be held at 6:30pm
Oklahoma Sports Park is home to a 4/10 mile clay oval track and is located just 10 miles northwest of Ada, Oklahoma on state highway 3W.
Track Phone: 580-332-5535 / Promoters Phone: 580-332-5383
Track website: www.oklahomasportspark.com
The Oil Capital Racing Series is supported by several associate sponsors that contribute to the series. Please support these sponsors that contribute to the very sport you have come to enjoy and let them know you appreciate their participation in sprint car racing!
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Former OCRS winners at Oklahoma Sports Park
5.19.07: Mike Goodman
7.14.07: Chris Burns
9.22.07: Mike Goodman*
5.31.08: Mike Goodman
9.20.08: Danny Smith*
5.30.09: Frank Dittman**
9.19.09: Andy Shouse*
6.12.10: Mike Goodman**
7.10.10: Jamie Passmore
9.18.10: Whit Gastineau*
5.14.11: Whit Gastineau**
7.09.11: Whit Gastineau
9.17.11: Gary Owens*
6.09.12: Jamie Passmore
*Denotes date of Oklahoma State Championship event
** Denotes date of “Harold Leep Jr. Memorial” event