Bryan Hulbert
TULSA, Okla. (February 10, 2014) Jumping from the Micro and Midget ranks to Sprint Cars in 2012, Blake Hahn will make the jump from regional competition to the national scene in 2014 with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real.
“I’m excited to run with everybody, with all the big guys. I know I’m going to learn a lot this year.” commented the 19 year old driver about his upcoming season.
Teaming up with Bruce Griffith, Jr. in 2013, Hahn picked up his first ASCS Regional victory on July 20 at the Lawton Speedway. Hahn won his second of the season at the Heart O’ Texas Speedway on August 23.
Asked about being able to drive for Bruce, the third generation driver was very appreciative of the chance, “I know that he’s definitely a good guy to have supporting you because he loves racing. He’s old school, but he really went head first with me last year and wanting to take me on the road now, it’s really exciting. We’ll have two cars ready to go, all the parts, a new trailer, plus we have full time crew guy this year with my friend Dalton Seigler.”
With Cousin, Matt Ward running the show, Grandfather, Emmett Hahn in charge of the series, and father Tommy Hahn alongside as his Crew Chief, Blake responded as to whether or not there is any added pressure to perform?
“Not really, it’s actually nice having my family there to support me. I’m just looking to have a solid year, and I’m just glad to have their support. I just know that I have to be really consistent, and have my stuff together to run with the national guys. They are great every weekend, so I have to be right there.”
Overall, Hahn’s goals are simply to finish Top-10 in National Standings while taking as much time necessary to get laps under his belt, “We plan on racing every weekend whether it’s ASCS national or regional,” said Hahn. “I’m also hoping to get some Midget races in as well to have laps before we get to the Chili Bowl.
In 2013, Blake Hahn attempted 57 events with 37 starts between ASCS Sooner, Lone Star, Gulf South, and ASCS National events. Hahn’s 2013 record includes 11 top fives, including 23 top ten appearances.
News and information on Blake Hahn can be found online at http://www.blakehahnracing.com as well as Facebook and Twitter. Publications on Blake Hahn. are provided throughout the year by Shawn Miller’s Inside Line Promotions. To sign up for direct news concerning Blake Hahn, email sprintcarreporter@yahoo.com.
The 2014 Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real season begins February 28 and March 1 at the Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz. Tickets for the $10,000 to win event are on sale at http://www.cocopahspeedway.com
2013 ASCS (Regional/National) Record: Events: 57: Wins – 2, Top 5 – 11, Top 10 – 23
Overall ASCS National Tour Record: A-Feature Starts: 15: Wins – 0, Top 5 – 2, Top 10 – 6
The 2014 season marks the twenty-third 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. Anchored by the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series, ASCS also consists of ten 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, iON Camera, Smokey Mountain Moonshine, C&R Radiator, Hawk Performance Products, Geico, E3 Spark Plugs, and General Tire.
Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by: K&N Filters, PitstopUSA.com, Engler Machine and Tool, FSR Radiator and Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Driverwebsites.com, Weld Wheels, Fuel Safe, Saldana Racing Products, Maxwell Industries, Print Place, Simpson, The Joie of Seating, Wesmar Racing Engines, Hinchman Indy Racewear, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, DMI Rear Ends, Rod End Supply, Smiley’s Racing Products, Speedway Motors, Speedmart, 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.