From Bryan HulbertCurrent Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real point’s leader Jason Johnson has topped the Devil’s Bowl Winter Nationals twice with back-to-back scores in 2007 and 2008. Nebraska’s Jack Dover is scheduled to try and repeat his 2010 success as well as Travis Rilat who topped the field in 2006. Kevin Ramey, who has spent the 2013 season juggling between racing the promoting at the Kennedale Speedway Park, took the top podium step in 2009.
Paired with the Smiley’s Racing Products Lone Star Region, current regional point’s leader Matt Covington maintains a buffer of 158 makers over Patrick Stasa. Kolt Walker holds third in regional standings with Blake Hahn and John James making up the top five with this weekend’s Winter Nationals putting a wrap in the 2013 season.
Overall, the Devil’s Bowl Winter Nationals has seen 21 different winners. Sammy Swindell has earned the top spot on eight occasions (1978, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1994, 1998, and 2000). Gary Wright’s five victories (1992, 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2005) stands second on the list with Doug Wolfgang taking the show position with a trio of victories (1980, 1981, and 1988).
Joe Saldana earned the inaugural 1974 victory. To date, the Saldana family is the only one to have a father, son victory to their credit with Joey Saldana winning in 2001.
The 40th Devil’s Bowl Winter Nationals on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 will begin at 8:00 P.M. (CT) both nights. Grandstands open at 6:00 P.M. with Pit Gates open at 2:00 P.M.
Support classes for the weekend include Blaine’s USA Limited Modifieds both nights. Saturday will see the addition of DGS RaceSaver 305cid Sprint Cars. For more information on the Devil’s Bowl Speedway including directions, lodging, and ticket information log onto http://www.devilsbowl.com or call 972-222-2421.
The Devil’s Bowl Winter Nationals will be preceded by the seventh Steve King Foundation Golf Tournament of Champions presented by Smiley’s Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest on Thursday, October 17 at the Buffalo Creek Golf Club on Rockwall, Texas to again help raise funds for the continued work of the Steve King Foundation.
The Steve King Foundation Golf Tournament of Champions presented by Smiley’s Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest will open at 10:30 A.M. with registration. The tournament begins at Noon. Anyone with questions or wishing to enter can contact Tom Lorenz or B.A. Wilson at Smiley’s Racing Products by calling 917-290-7011.
Past Devil’s Bowl Winners (Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour: Win Totals):
Gary Wright 20, Jason Johnson 10, Wayne Johnson 6, Kevin Ramey 4, Danny Jennings 3, Sammy Swindell 3, Garry Lee Maier 2, Jeff Swindell 2, Johnny Herrera 2, Mike Peters 2, Shane Carson 2, Shane Stewart 2, Terry Gray 2, Travis Rilat 2, Alan Payne, Brian Brown, Danny Lasoski, Edd French, Jack Dover, Jake Peters, Kyle Bell, Larry Neighbors, Mike Ward, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Tim Crawley, Tony Bruce, Jr.
Past Devil’s Bowl Winter National Champions:
2012-Jeff Swindell
2011-Danny Lasoski
2010-Jack Dover
2009-Kevin Ramey
2008-Jason Johnson
2007-Jason Johnson
2006-Travis Rilat
2005-Gary Wright
2004-Shane Stewart
2003-Gary Wright
2002-Tyler Walker
2001-Joey Saldana
2000-Sammy Swindell
1999-Gary Wright
1998-Sammy Swindell
1997-Mark Kinser
1996-Mark Kinser
1995-Gary Wright
1994-Sammy Swindell
1993-Dave Blaney
1992-Gary Wright
1991-Mike Peters
1990-Steve Kinser
1989-Jack Hewitt
1988-Doug Wolfgang
1987-Sammy Swindell
1986-Bobby Davis, Jr.
1985-Dave Blaney
1984-Sammy Swindell
1983-Sammy Swindell
1982-Steve Kinser
1981-Doug Wolfgang
1980-Doug Wolfgang
1979-Sammy Swindell
1978-Sammy Swindell
1977-Bobby Marshall
1976-Bobby Marshall
1975-Jan Opperman
1974-Joe Saldana
The Series:
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real
Event:
40th Devil’s Bowl Winter Nationals
When:
Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 – Open at 6:00 P.M. / Racing at 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 – Open at 6:00 P.M. / Racing at 8:00 P.M.
Where:
Devil’s Bowl Speedway
11711 Lawson Rd.
Mesquite, TX 75181
Contact Information:
Website: http://www.devilsbowl.com
Email: info@devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421
Event Coverage:
Live online audio is provided for the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real on http://www.racinboys.com. Live broadcasts are brought to you by Lucas Oil and presented by the McCarthy Auto Group, located in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
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Live Timing and scoring is available at most Lucas Oil ASCS events via Race Monitor which is available in the App Store of your Smart Phone or Tablet.
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2013 “A” Feature Winners: Jason Johnson-8, Jeff Swindell-5, Johnny Herrera-4, Roger Crockett-3, Brian Brown-3, Logan Forler-2, Brad Loyet-2, Danny Lasoski-2, Tony Bruce, Jr.-2, Kyle Bellm, Jack Dover, Seth Bergman, Jonathan Cornell, Travis Rilat, Justin Henderson, Shane Stewart, Tim Crawley
Lucas Oil ASCS Driver Standings (Top 10): 1. Jason Johnson 4,712; 2. Johnny Herrera 4,660; 3. Jeff Swindell 4,463; 4. Brad Loyet 4,454; 5. Tony Bruce, Jr. 4,376; 6. Logan Forler 4,268; 7. Seth Bergman 4,134; 8. Dustin Morgan 3,953; 9. Cole Wood 3,753; 10. Brandon Hahn 3,053;
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