By Bryan Hulbert
– TULSA, Okla. (April 29, 2013) Taking a break following the combined regional events at the Springfield Raceway on April 20, the American Bank of Oklahoma Sooner Region heads to the southwest region of the “Sooner State” for a single night visit to the Lawton Speedway in Lawton, Okla. on Saturday, May 4.
Averaging 35 cars following the Sooner Region’s first two outings, the early advantage belongs to Danny Wood who earned a seventh, and third place finish in the regions opening weekend two weeks ago. Followed closely by Car and Fleet Rookie of the Year contender Blake Hahn at only 13 markers behind, the series top ten point getters round out at only a 62 point difference.
In the regions last appearance at the Lawton Speedway, a combined show with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real saw Mike Goodman emerge as the highest point earner for the Sooner Region with a third place run against winner Wayne Johnson and Sam Hafertepe, Jr.
Events at the Lawton Speedway on Saturday, May 4 are scheduled to begin at 8:00 P.M. with gates opening at 6:00 P.M. Joining the American Bank of Oklahoma Sooner Region are the USA Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, and Factory Stocks. More information on the weekend’s events can be found at http://www.lawtonspeedway.com.
Drivers and crew with the American Bank of Oklahoma Sooner Region have at their disposal discounted rooms at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites located at 209 SE Interstate Drive. Rooms are $95 and you must identify yourself as begin with the region at the time of booking in order to receive any discounts.
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 nine different Regions throughout the nation.
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.