by Lance Jennings
PEORIA, AZ – APRIL 2, 2013…
Heading into the event, “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr. of Buckeye sits atop the point standings. Driving the Massey Motorsports’ #50 RSS Industries / Rod End Supply machine, Davis scored the March 23rd feature win at Casa Grande. To date, the five-time Arizona Champion has two heat race victories, one semi-main win, one hard charger award, five top-5 finishes, and 26 feature laps led. On race night, the veteran driver will have his sights on winning the “Spring Fling.”
Phoenix’s R.J. Johnson is second in the championship points. Piloting Bill Michaels’ #77M Beal’s Auto Body / Sherman Race Cars entry, Johnson raced to seventh after starting nineteenth at Casa Grande. The USAC/CRA “Copper On Dirt” winner has two feature wins, two heat race victories, one Sunoco Fuels Passing Masters Dash win, three top-5 finishes, and 42 feature laps led on the year. R.J. will be looking to win the 30-lap main event and regain the points lead at Arizona Speedway.
Josh Pelkey of Peoria has climbed to third in the point chase. Racing the Robbie and Gaye Allen owned #12 ABC Body Shop / Napa Auto Parts DRC, Pelkey stormed to fourth from tenth at Central Arizona Raceway. The 1997 ASCA Champion has four top-10 finishes to his credit and will be looking to add the “Spring Fling” to his win list.
Sitting fourth in the standings is Tucson’s Ronnie Clark. Driving the family owned #6 RCM / Ellis Race Cars entry, Clark scored tenth at Casa Grande. Currently, the hard charger has one heat race victory and two top-10 finishes on the season. Ronnie won an ASCS Canyon show last June at Queen Creek and will have his sights on retuning to victory circle.
Justin Quinn of Phoenix is fifth in the USAC Southwest points. Piloting the family owned #93 Four Peaks Hardwood Flooring / Lasting Impressions Ellis, Quinn placed ninth at Central Arizona Raceway. The young driver has two top-10 finishes on the season and will be looking to breakthrough with a win at Arizona Speedway.
Among the other top contenders expected to be in action are Brian Hosford, Bryan Swinehart, Tom Ogle, Nick Aiuto, Mike Bonneau, “The Magic Man” Mike Martin, Shon Deskins, Andy Reinbold, Chris Bonneau, Stevie Sussex, “Bullet” Bob Ream Jr., and many more.
Arizona Speedway is located at 47346 N. Ironwood Road in Queen Creek, just five miles south of Mesa. To get to the track, exit Ironwood Drive on US 60, then head four miles south. Adult Tickets are $15, Senior Tickets are $12, Kids Tickets (7-12) are $5, and Children 6 and under are FREE. For more event and ticket information, visit www.arizonaspeedway.net or call (480) 926-6688.
The USAC Southwest Sprint Car Series would like to thank Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier Tire, Racers Advantage Store, and the Hose Advantage Store for their support. For more information on the group, visit www.southwestsprintcars.com, www.usacracing.com, or follow the series on Facebook (www.facebook.com/
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USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR POINT STANDINGS:
1-Charles Davis Jr.-130; 2-R.J. Johnson-110; 3-Josh Pelkey-105; 4-Ronnie Clark-101; 5-Justin Quinn-96; 6-Brian Hosford-93; 7-Bryan Swinehart-92; 8-Tom Ogle-90; 9-Nick Aiuto-87; 10-Mike Bonneau-69; 11-Mike Martin-63; 12-James Aragon-58; —Shon Deskins-58; 14-Andy Reinbold-55; 15-Nathan High-52; 16-Chris Bonneau-51; 17-Stevie Sussex-47; 18-Bruce St. James-45; 19-Stephen Harms-44; 20-Tom Lee-43.
2013 USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE
DATE – TRACK – LOCATION
April 13: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ (Spring Fling)
April 27: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Canyon Clash)
May 11: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ
May 25: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Salute To Indy)
May 26: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Salute To Indy)
June 8: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ
June 22: Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ
June 29: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Summer Sizzle)
July 13: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ
July 19: **El Paso Speedway Park – El Paso, TX
July 20: **Southern New Mexico Speedway – Las Cruces, NM
July 27: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Summer Slam)
August 21: Mid America Speedway – South Coffeyville, OK (Freedom Tour / $2,500-to-Win / Non-Points)
August 22: 81 Speedway – Wichita, KS (Freedom Tour / $2,500-to-Win / Non-Points)
August 23: Dodge City Raceway Park – Dodge City, KS (Freedom Tour / $2,500-to-Win / Non-Points)
August 24: Dodge City Raceway Park – Dodge City, KS (Freedom Tour / $2,500-to-Win / Non-Points)
September 7: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ
September 14: Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ
September 28: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Brawl For It All / $2,500-to-Win / Grudge Series)
October 12: Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ
October 19: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ
October 31: *Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA (Oval Nationals / $2,500-to-Win / Grudge Series / Non-Points)
November 14: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Western World Championships)
November 15: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Western World Championships)
November 16: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Western World Championships / $7,500-to-Win)
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* = Co-Sanctioned Event With USAC West Coast Sprints.
** = Co-Sanctioned Event With NMMRA Sprints.
This schedule is subject to change.