By John Rittenoure
TULSA, Okla. (June 20, 2023) – A tribute to Kansas racer Mike Peters at Red Dirt Raceway and a first time visit to Elk City Motorsports Park highlight a weekend of racing for AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories OCRS Sprint Cars.
Friday OCRS returns to Red Dirt Raceway for the annual Freedom 40 which honors the memory of long-time champion racer Mike Peters. A many time NCRA champion, Peters was well known for his success in Oklahoma City, Tulsa Wichita and a career that saw him pick up wins around the country.
A 40-lap feature will top the card on Friday at Red Dirt Raceway. Red Dirt Raceway opened the AmeriFlex / OCRS season on March 11 where Tanner Conn picked up a victory.
Saturday a trip west on I-40 will take the OCRS to Elk City Motorsports Park. Gates open at 3 p.m. with racing getting underway at 7.
What you need to know……….
Where: Red Dirt Raceway, Meeker, Oklahoma
When: Friday, June 23
Pits open: 5 p.m.
Driver Sign-In: 5:45 to 6:15 p.m.
Drivers Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
Racing Starts: 7:30
Race Info: A-Feature pays $1,500-to-win, $300-to-start. Pill Draw: $20. MUST run AmeriFlex sticker to be paid.
Track Website: www.RedDirtRaceway.com
Where: Elk City Motorsports Park, Elk City, Oklahoma
When: Saturday, June 24
Pits open: 3 p.m.
Driver Sign-In: 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.
Drivers Meeting: 6 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.
Racing Starts: 7.
Race Info: A-Feature pays $1,500-to-win, $300-to-start. Pill Draw: $20. MUST run AmeriFlex sticker to be paid.
2023 Winners
03/11 – Red Dirt Raceway, Tanner Conn.
03/18 – Tulsa Speedway, Fred Mattox.
04/01 – Enid Speedway, Zach Blurton
04/15 – Longdale Speedway, Zach Blurton
05/26 – Arrowhead Speedway, Sean McClelland
05/27 – Salina Highbanks Speedway, Alex Sewell
06/10 – Lawton Speedway, Alex Sewell
06/15 – Lucas Oil Speedway, Rees Moran
06/16 – I-70 Motorsports Park, Whit Gastineau
06/17 – Lake Ozark Speedway, Rees Moran
2023 Top Ten: 1. Danny Wood, 1009; 2. Johnny Kent, 1004; 3. Joe Bob Lee, 959; 4. Sheldon Barksdale, 935; 5. Zach Chappell, 781; 6. Alex DeCamp, 773; 7. Terry Easum, 739; 8. Rees Moran, 716; 9.Joshua Tyre, 706; 10. Gage Laney, 684.
About the AmeriFlex / OCRS Series –
Established in 2002, the Tulsa OK based AmeriFlex / Oil Capital Racing Series sanctions dirt track sprint car racing in the southern region of the central plains. Fan appeal and quality race teams, combined with our solid core of supporting sponsors are the nucleus of the series. Thrilling competition providing the ultimate quality family entertainment is the essence of what the AmeriFlex / OCRS series is all about.
Website: www.ocrsracing.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oil.series
About AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories –
Located in Tulsa OK, AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories is a family owned and operated company. From food grade hose to hoses for the petroleum industry, AmeriFlex will strive to fill your needs. AmeriFlex can build a hose to your specifications or we will assist you in creating what you have designed while you wait. AmeriFlex has several hard to find items that some vendors can’t get or find. Product can be shipped quickly and efficiently. If we do not have what you are looking for, we will direct you on where to find it. Give us a try, after all…………..AmeriFlex Has The Stuff That Keeps You Going!
Website: www.AmeriFlexHose.com
AmeriFlex / OCRS Contingency Sponsors
AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories, Hoosier Racing Tires, Smileys Racing Products, Schoenfeld, Brodix, Lucas Oil, RacinDirt.TV, Schure Built Suspension, Lightning Wings & Powder Coating, Smith Titanium, MyRacePass.