By Bryan Hulbert
TULSA, Okla. (April 2, 2013) It goes without saying that Little Rock, Ark. has a long history with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real. Crowning Garry Lee Maier champion for the 1992 season, the first official National Tour commenced on May 15, 1993 at the Joe M. Clay Raceway, or as it is knows far and wide, I-30 Speedway.
Since that first race, the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real has seen 62 checkered flags fall over 25 different drivers. Most recent of those winners is Paul McMahan who captured the 25th annual Comp Cam Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tire on October 27, 2012 ahead of Christopher Bell and Gary Wright.
The first of three appearances of the 2013 season at “Hammer Hill”, the Saturday, April 6 date for the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real will count as the seventh tour date of the 2013 season.
One year ago, the spring race at the I-30 Speedway was postponed to June following heavy rains just prior to the start of the final Heat Race on the prelim night. Upon the series return, Tony Bruce, Jr. powered to the prelim win but was not able to keep Jason Johnson at bay the following night. Both Tony and Jason share multiple wins at the quarter-mile oval.
By the numbers, the top three in the list of I-30 winners includes Gary Wright who holds the record for Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real victories at Hammer Hill with 13 triumphs. Jason Johnson follows with seven followed by Tim Crawley with five.
Crawley, who for the past couple of seasons has elected to race closer to home, is among the toughest competition the National Tour faces when they roll through the gates of the I-30 Speedway. A three time Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real Champion, it leaves no wonder as to why the Benton, Ark. driver is a threat at any National event he attends.
Crawley is just one of several who compete regularly at the I-30 Speedway who are poised to upset the National drivers.
Scaled to a single day show in 2013, the Little Rock date will be the second night of a weekend swing that begins at the Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, Texas.
Events at the I-30 Speedway are scheduled to begin at 7:30 P.M. with gates opening at 5 P.M. For more information regarding events at the I-30 Speedway, and all Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real events at the I-30 Speedway, log onto http://www.i-30speedway.com.
Series:
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV
When:
Date: April 6, 2013
Times: Gates open at 5 P.M. with racing at 7:30 P.M.
Track Information: I-30 Speedway
Address: 12297 I-30, Little Rock, Ar. 72209
Phone #: 501-455-4567
Website: http://www.i-30speedway.com
Past Winners: Gary Wright-13, Jason Johnson-7, Tim Crawley-5, Garry Lee Maier-4, Mike Ward-3, Terry Gray-3, Tony Bruce, Jr.-3, Wayne Johnson-3, Brad Sweet-2, Brady Bacon-2, Sammy Swindell-2, Travis Rilat-2, Shane Stewart-2, Danny Lasoski, Eric Sandage, Jack Dover, Jason Meyers, Jeff Swindell, Nick Smith, Paul McMahan, Pete Butler, Ricky Logan, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Tim Shaffer, Zach Chappell
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 and Twitter @LucasOilASCS.
2013 “A” Feature Winners: Jason Johnson-2, Brian Brown-1, Roger Crockett-1, Kyle Bellm-1
Lucas Oil ASCS Driver Points (Top 10): 1. Jason Johnson 634; 2. Johnny Herrera 594; 3. Lucas Wolfe 578; 4. Jeff Swindell 557; 5. Tony Bruce, Jr. 555; 6. Seth Bergman 542; 7. Brad Loyet 537; 8. Brian Brown 536; 9. Logan Forler 514; 10. Roger Crockett 499
The 2013 season marks the twenty-second 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 eight 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. Log onto www.mavtv.com for information regarding availability and listings in your area.
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV include: Hoosier Racing Tire and Brodix
Team Lucas Sponsors for the American Sprint Car Series consist of Protect the Harvest, Geico, Hawk Racing Products, E3 Spark Plugs, and General Tire.
Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by: K&N Filters, PitstopUSA.com, Engler Machine and Tool, Roush Yates Racing Engines, FSR Radiator and Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Driverwebsites.com, Weld Wheels, Fuel Safe, Saldana Racing Products, SBI Fuel Bladders, Maxwell Industries, Print Place, Xtreme Accu-Tach, Simpson, LeJoie Seating, Ti 22 Performance, Wesmar Racing Engines, Hinchman Indy Racewear, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, DMI Rear Ends, Rod End Supply, Smiley’s Racing Products, Speedway Motors, and Hilborn Injection Systems.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com as well as Twitter (@LucasOilASCS) and Facebook. News and information can also be sent to you with the ASCS E-News by texting ASCS to 22828 with any mobile device.