By Bryan Hulbert
TULSA, Okla. (May 16, 2013) The I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Neb. is not for the faint of heart.
At four-tenths of a mile in size, the semi-banked clay oval is among the fastest tracks visited by the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real.
A regular stop for the Speedway Motors Midwest Region since 2005, the Nebraska based arm of the ASCS Nation will join the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real for the single night appearance on Thursday, May 23 in what will ultimately be the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real’s eighth visit to the Nebraska oval and the Midwest Region’s thirtieth.
Seven drivers in as many starts have claimed the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real winner’s bounty.
Starting in 1996, Gary Wright posted his only victory at the I-80 Speedway on July 28. Three straight days of racing on June 4, 5, and 6, 1997 ended with Bruce Divis, Mike Chadd, and Doug Wolfgang each parking in victory lane.
It wasn’t until 2004 that the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real again graced the big oval with 2001 National Champion Zach Chappell winning on June 10.
Victory belonged to Brian Brown on August 3, 2005 before another stretch saw the National Tour absent until 2012 when Danny Lasoski rocketed to the win on May 24 in the Mark and Parker Burch backed No. 1m.
Already tested in 2013 on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 with the season opener for the Speedway Motors Midwest Region, Jack Dover and Gregg Bakker each garnered victories with Dover earning his fourth, and Bakker his first at the I-80 Speedway in Midwest Regional competition.
Thursday, May 23 at the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Neb. is slated to begin at 7:15 P.M. (CT) with grandstand gates opening at 5:30 P.M.
Grandstand admission is set a $22 with kids 6-12 admitted for $5. Children 5 years and under are allowed into the grandstands for free. The Thursday night card will also include Super Late Models, Ty’s Outdoor B Mods and ARR Towing and Recovery Hornets.
More information on the I-80 Speedway can be found at http://www.i-80speedway.com or by calling (402) 342-3453.
Past Lucas Oil ASCS National Winners:
5/24/12 – Danny Lasoski (Midwest vs. National)
8/3/05 – Brian Brown (Midwest vs. National)
6/10/04 – Zach Chappell
6/6/97 – Doug Wolfgang
6/5/97 – Mike Chadd
6/4/97 – Bruce Divis
7/28/96 – Gary Wright
Past Speedway Motors Midwest Regional Winners:
9/22/12 – Jason Johnson
9/21/12 – Jack Dover
6/29/12 – Dustin Selvage
5/24/12 – Danny Lasoski (Midwest vs. National)
4/7/12 – Brian Brown
4/6/12 – Robby Wolfgang
7/1/11 – Brian Brown
5/26/11 – Brian Brown
4/9/11 – Brian Brown
4/8/11 – Seth Bergman
9/24/10 – Billy Alley
9/3/10 – Brian Brown
7/2/10 – Brian Brown
5/27/10 – Shane Stewart
4/17/10 – Jack Dover
4/16/10 – Dustin Morgan
7/2/09 – Brian Brown
5/21/09 – Chad Humston
4/11/09 – Jonathan Cornell
4/10/09 – Billy Alley
8/14/07 – Jack Dover
4/15/07 – Chuck Swenson (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
4/14/07 – Brian Brown (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
8/15/06 – Billy Alley
7/3/06 – Jake Peters (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
4/8/06 – Brian Brown (Midwest vs. Northern Plains)
8/3/05 – Brian Brown (Midwest vs. National)
7/8/05 – Brian Brown
4/15/05 – Terry McCarl
Series:
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Times: Gates open at 5:30 P.M. / Racing begins at 7:15 P.M.
Track Information: I-80 Speedway
Address: 14200 238th St, Greenwood, NE 68366
Phone #: (402) 342-3453
Website: http://www.i-80speedway.com
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-3, Brian Brown-1, Roger Crockett-1, Kyle Bellm-1, Brad Loyet-1
Lucas Oil ASCS Driver Points (Top 10): 1. Jason Johnson 914; 2. Johnny Herrera 871; 3. Brad Loyet 809; 4. Seth Bergman 759; 5. Tony Bruce,Jr. 759; 6. Logan Forler 752; 7. Jeff Swindell 749; 8. Dustin Morgan 713; 9. Cole Wood 636; 10. Shawn Petersen 630;
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.