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- BRODY ROA COMPLETED HIS 2022 SEASON AT THE TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX
(Cypress, CA, December 7, 2022) Nearly eleven months after it started, Brody Roa finished his 2022 racing season in the 81st annual Turkey Night Grand Prix at Jim Naylor's Ventura Raceway. Contesting the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series portion of the program in Jayson May's pretty #8M sprint car, the Garden Grove, California driver ended up finishing 17th in the 30-lap main event due to some late-race bad luck. 310350912_10166729824325201_6527411594461310400_n.jpg Brody Roa's Turkey Night Grand Prix ride. May photo. The two-night program featured heat races, qualifiers, and a dash for the sprint cars on Friday night. An outstanding field of 49 entries showed up for the event. Drivers did not qualify but rather drew for positions in the Friday night heat races. Roa pulled a number that placed him in the second heat race on the famous 1/5-of-a-mile clay oval. The 31-year-old started in the fourth position in his heat race. By the end of the opening go around he was second and was applying immediate heat to the leader. The veteran racer kept the pressure up all the way to the Kris Kornder checkered flag but he had to settle for second. The finish placed him on the outside of row number one for his 12-lap qualifier. From there, he steered the #8M into the lead and proceeded to stay out front every inch of the way. Two races down and everything was working to perfection. However, that was about to change. With the heat and qualifiers out of the way, there was only one thing left for Roa on the night. That was the 15-lap dash for the top 10 drivers in points after the heat races and the qualifiers. The way they finished the dash would be the way they started the main event straight up. Roa was on the outside of the second row in fourth for the start. He stayed in that position over the first two circuits before slipping back to fifth on lap three. On lap nine Roa moved back to the 4th place spot. That pass moved him up a full row in Saturday's main if he could stay there. Everything went smoothly until lap 12. Entering turn three, the second-place car clipped one of the huge tires protecting the end of the crashwall at the pit entrance. That caused the car to spin and it also kicked the tire onto the track. The third-place driver, Roa's teammate Chase Johnson, hit the tire and turned over. Roa, who was close behind, had nowhere to go and slid into the mess. For good measure, another car sailed into Roa and the red flag came out. For all intents and purposes, it looked like Roa was done for the night. In fact, he climbed out of his car and took off his helmet. But after a closer look, he realized his car was not damaged as much as he thought. The veteran racer pushed his helmet back on, climbed back in the car, and bumped off for the restart. By that time there were only seven cars left in the race. That meant Roa had to restart at the back in seventh. In the remaining laps, he passed one car to finish sixth and start one spot closer to the front in Saturday's championship main event. Saturday night Roa and his fellow competitors were greeted by a near-capacity crowd at one of America's most popular dirt tracks. In addition to the packed house, the race was also seen by thousands more around the world on Flo Racing. Being that he finished sixth in points the previous night, Roa did not have to race in any of the preliminaries. He was seeded right into the 30-lap finale and would start on the outside of the third row in May's gorgeous #8M. At the drop of the Chris Kornder green flag, Roa immediately went on the attack. However, the green flag was short-lived as the caution came out on the second circuit. For the restart, Roa was in fifth and he dogged the fourth-place car for the first 1/3 of the race. By lap 20, he had slipped back to seventh. As the race reached the waning laps, he was still in seventh, but with an engine issue and an overzealous driver clobbering him from behind, Roa was knocked from the action with two laps to go. He ended up 17th. The Ventura result was not the way "The Pride of Garden Grove" wanted to conclude the season but he did have a very good year. He had 15 top-10 finishes and 11 of those were in the top five. Despite not running the full USAC/CRA schedule, Roa's total of three wins was second-best on the circuit and he finished sixth in points. Highlights of the year included his win at Mohave Valley after he started 11th in the main event. At Santa Maria, he drove to the win in the 410 race in May's 360 powered rocketship. He also had a win in May's car in a USAC West Coast Series race at Ventura. In addition to his non-wing endeavors, Roa, also qualified for his first-ever World of Outlaws main event at Perris on March 26th. It was only his second-ever race in the legendary series. The first came 24 hours earlier at Bakersfield. While the 2022 season just ended, 2023 will kick off in just five weeks in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Chili Bowl. The sprint car season will kick off two weeks after that at the Cocopah Speedway in Arizona. In between now and Cocopah, the team will be working on cars, ordering parts, and exploring marketing opportunities with potential partners. If you would like to join forces with Roa for 2023, give him a call or drop him an email at the contact information at the top of this release. To learn more about Roa and the team or to pick up some team merchandise, check out the website https://www.brodyroa.com/. Fans can also stay up to date by checking out the team news on Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/br91r/. If you are looking to purchase a sprint car, Roa has a nice roller for sale. It is a 2021 Eagle 87/40 Raised Rail. It includes KSE Gen2 Steering, new in 2022, KSE Steering Pump, Winters Competition Eliminator 4.12 Rear End with swivel coupler, XYZ Birdcages, BMRS Plumbing, Plenty of Titanium, Carbon Body, Quick Car Gauges, Wilwood Brakes. Front axle length of buyer's choice - 50" or 53". No Fuel Tank, Shocks, or Seat. Quality Race Car! CSI Shocks and/or Saldana Fuel Tank can be added at additional cost. $9,900. Send an email address for a list of components. Brett - 562-230-1286 brett@brodyroa.com or Brody - 714-932-7994 brody@brodyroa.com. Roa and the team want to thank the following sponsors for making the 2022 season possible. HD Industries, Burris Racing, Sander Engineering, Inland Rigging, Caltrol, "Biker" Bruce Fischer, Competition Suspension, ALR Virtual Services, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. In addition, the veteran driver offers thanks to RDM Mechanics, Fastenal, KC Keen Concrete, Coopers Propane, Ten West Towing, Ten West Environmental, TJM Distribution, and Westco International for sponsoring May's #8M. To keep up with May Motorsports, please check out and "like" its Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/MayMotorsports8M Brody Roa's 2022 Schedule and Race Results January 12 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Nationals 15th A Main January 15 Tulsa Expo Raceway Chili Bowl Nationals 13th C Main January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 6th A Main January 29 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 4th A Main February 11 Central Arizona Speedway ASCS/CAS 360 5th A Main February 12 Central Arizona Speedway ASCS/CAS 360 2nd A Main February 26 Keller Auto Speedway King of Thunder 9th A Main March 25 Bakersfield Speedway World of Outlaws 8th B Main March 26 Perris Auto Speedway World of Outlaws 24th A Main April 9 Keller Auto Speedway NARC King of the West Canceled April 30 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 6th A Main May 28 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main June 11 Ventura Raceway USAC/CRA 2nd A Main June 25 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 1ST A Main July 22 Gas City I69 Speedway ISW - USAC National 9th C Main July 23 Kokomo Speedway ISW - USAC National 7th B Main July 24 Lawrenceburg Speedway ISW - USAC National Rained out July 25 Circle City Raceway ISW - UASC National 19th A Main July 27 Terre Haute Action Track ISW - USAC National Rained Out July 28 Lincoln Park Speedway ISW - USAC National 8th B Main July 29 Bloomington Speedway ISW - USAC National 16th A Main July 30 Tri-State Speedway ISW - USAC National 16th A Main August 6 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA 1st A Main August 20 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 19th A Main August 27 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast 360 1st A Main September 17 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 3rd A Main September 24 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast 360 DNS October 8 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA 1st A Main October 15 Kern County Raceway USAC West Coast 360 17th A Main October 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC National & CRA 15th A Main October 29 Cocopah Speedway USAC National & CRA 15th A Main November 3 Perris Auto Speedway USAC National & CRA 16th A Main November 4 Perris Auto Speedway USAC National & CRA 17th A Main November 5 Perris Auto Speedway USAC National & CRA 11th A Main November 25 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast 360 7th Dash November 26 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast 360 17th A Main @hdindustries_1971 @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @sander_engineering @sanderjenna @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @k1racegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @zacboz35 @joegibb83, @inlandrigging, @eaglemotorsportsinc @caltrolinc @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com
- Chili Bowl Early Entry Deadline Is This Friday
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (December 7, 2022) With the entry list for the 37th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire already cresting the 200 mark, the first deadline for teams to enter is Friday, December 9, 2022. Currently at $150, after Friday's deadline, the cost per entry goes to $200. Entry for the 2023 event can be taken via mail to 1140 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112, by phone at (918) 838-3777, by fax to (918) 836-5517, and via email at chilibowlentries@gmail.com. The entry form can be downloaded at https://www.chilibowl.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=72453. If entering by phone, the Chili Bowl office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CT). Each entry must include a W9 to indicate who will receive payment. Entries that do not have a completed W9 on file will not be added to a qualifying night. Changed just prior to the 2022 event, competitors under the age of 16 will be allowed to enter. All entries received by drivers under 16 years of age will go before an advisory committee. Only after being approved by the committee will a driver under 16 years of age be allowed to compete. A copy of a Birth Certificate will still be required to confirm the driver's age. The 2023 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, takes place January 9-14, 2023, atop the clay of the Tulsa Expo Raceway. The event is contested under the massive roof of the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla. Monday and Tuesday Reserved Seats are on sale by calling (918) 838-3777. The offices of the Chili Bowl Nationals are open Monday-Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CT). Pit Passes are sold at the event and can be purchased for single or consecutive nights. Teams will move in on Saturday, January 7, 2023, starting at 9:00 A.M. Some teams pitted near the grandstands overlooking turns three and four will be contacted directly to park Friday night. Practice will be Sunday, January 8, 2023, starting at 9:00 A.M. Groups will run through twice. Weekdays open at 9:00 A.M. with cars on track at 4:00 P.M. for Hot Laps. Saturday opens at 8:00 A.M. with cars on track at 9:00 A.M. (CT). A complete rundown of times can be found at https://www.chilibowl.com/about. Fans not able to attend the 37th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire will be able to watch every lap live on http://www.floracing.com. For continued updates on the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, fans can follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with @CBNationals. All official press, updates, and results on the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire can be found online at http://www.chilibowl.com. Quick Notes: What: 37th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire When: January 9-14, 2023 Where: SageNet Center - Tulsa Expo Raceway 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114 Contact: Phone: (918) 838-3777 Fax: (918) 836-5517 Mail: 1140 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 Chili Bowl Online: Website: http://www.chilibowl.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chilibowlnationals Twitter: (@cbnationals) Official Hashtag: #ChiliBowl2023 Instagram: cbnationals Snap Chat: TheChiliBowl Daily Times and Prices: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Move-In……..…..…..………..……....……..….9:00 am - 8:00 pm Building/Pit Pass Booth Open...……......………………12:00 pm Sunday, January 8, 2023 Building/Pit Pass Booth Open...……......………………7:00 am Building Secured.........................................................7:00 am Practice………………………………….…...…...….….. 9:00 am Multi-Day Pit Pass $405~ Single day $30 Monday, January 9, 2023 Building/Pit Pass Booth Open...……......………………9:00 am Building Secured.........................................................1:00 pm Draw For Lineups........................................................2:00 pm Driver's Meeting..........................................................3:00 pm Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm Races………………………..………….….….…...….... 5:00 pm Multi-Day Pit Pass $375~ Single day $60 Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Building Opens............................................................9:00 am Pit Pass Booth Open………......……..............…….…11:00 am Building Secured.........................................................1:00 pm Draw For Lineups........................................................2:00 pm Driver's Meeting..........................................................3:00 pm Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm Races………………………..………….….….…...….... 5:00 pm Multi-Day Pit Pass $315 ~ Single day $60 Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Building Opens...........................................................9:00 am Pit Pass Booth Open..…….....................……………11:00 am Building Secured.........................................................1:00 pm Draw For Lineups........................................................2:00 pm Driver's Meeting..........................................................3:00 pm Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm Races………………………..………….….….…...….... 5:00 pm Multi-Day Pit Pass $255 ~ Single day $60 Thursday January 12, 2023 Building Opens..........................................................9:00 am Pit Pass Booth Open..……......……………..............11:00 am Building Secured.........................................................1:00 pm Draw For Lineups........................................................2:00 pm Driver's Meeting..........................................................3:00 pm Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm Races………………………..………….….….…...….... 5:00 pm Multi-Day Pit Pass $195 ~ Single day $60 Friday January 13, 2023 Building Secured/Pit Pass Booth Open..……......…….9:00 am Draw For Lineups........................................................2:00 pm Driver's Meeting..........................................................3:00 pm Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm Races………………………..………….….….…...….... 5:00 pm Multi-Day Pit Pass $135 ~ Single day $60 Saturday January 14, 2023 Building Secured/Trade Show ……….………….…... 8:00 am Pit Pass Booth/Pit Gate ….….…...….…..……………. 8:00 am Racer's For Christ Service...........................................8:15 am Feature Hot Laps..……….……………….……….……9:00 am Opening Ceremonies..................................................6:00 pm Pit Pass $75 All times are subject to change Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Champions: Year - Driver (Owner) 2022 - Tanner Thorson (Andy Reinbold) 2021 - Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel) 2020 - Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel, LLC-Mike Larson) 2019 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian) 2018 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian) 2017 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian) 2016 - Rico Abreu (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian) 2015 - Rico Abreu (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian) 2014 - Bryan Clauson (Joe Dooling/Rusty Kunz/Curb Records) 2013 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records) 2012 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records) 2011 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records) 2010 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records) 2009 - Sammy Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records) 2008 - Damion Gardner (Jason Leffler) 2007 - Tony Stewart (Tony Stewart Motorsports) 2006 - Tim McCreadie (Steve Smith) 2005 - Tracy Hines (Wilke - Pak) 2004 - Cory Kruseman (Andy Bondio) 2003 - Dan Boorse (Dan Boorse) 2002 - Tony Stewart (Keith Kunz) 2001 - Jay Drake (Keith Kunz) 2000 - Cory Kruseman (Andy Bondio) 1999 - Dan Boorse (Dan Boorse) 1998 - Sammy Swindell (Pete Willoughby) 1997 - Billy Boat (John Lawson) 1996 - Sammy Swindell (Rusty Kunz / Jay McKinnie) 1995 - Donnie Beechler (Zarounian Motorsports) 1994 - Andy Hillenburg (Keith Kunz / Rusty Kunz) 1993 - Dave Blaney (Ralph Potter) 1992 - Sammy Swindell (Dave Ellis) 1991 - Lealand McSpadden (Andy Bondio) 1990 - John Heydenreich (Tony Finley) 1989 - Sammy Swindell (Jack Runyon) 1988 - Scott Hatton (Jerry Hatton) 1987 - Rich Vogler (Bob Lowe) O'Reilly Auto Parts Race of Champions: Justin Grant (2022), Christopher Bell (2021 and 2020), Tanner Thorson (2019 and 2016), Chad Boat (2018), Kyle Larson (2017 and 2014), Sammy Swindell (2015, 2012, 2011, 2009), Kevin Swindell (2013), Brad Loyet (2010) Trade Show: A long-standing tradition at the Chili Bowl, the Trade Show, which is open to the public each day (Monday through Saturday), is free of charge. All variety of racing products, apparel, and more is available with well over 100 vendors. The Trade Show still has space available. Anyone looking to be a part of the Trade Show can contact the Chili Bowl office at 918-838-3777. The Trade Show covers approximately 20,000 square feet. ======================================= Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. More information about the products available from Lucas Oil can be found at http://www.lucasoil.com. General Tire is the presenting sponsor of the Chili Bowl. A complete inventory of tires offered by General Tire can be found at http://www.generaltire.com. Facebook Twitter Instagram Click banner for more information Click the logo to find out more on all of our events throughout the year. null Chili Bowl Nationals | O: (918) 838-3777 | F: (918) 836-5517 | www.chilibowl.com Media Contact: Bryan Hulbert | announcer@ascsracing.com | @bryanhulbert Chili Bowl Nationals | Tulsa Shootout | American Sprint Car Series | 1140 S 83rd E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112 Unsubscribe dirtfanwebsite@gmail.com Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by announcer@ascsracing.com powered by Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today. Try email marketing for free today! Chili Bowl Nationals announcer@ascsracing.com via dirtfan.com 12:44 AM (7 hours ago) to contact Facebook Share This Email Twitter Share This Email LinkedIn Share This Email (Image Credit: Buck Monson) Chili Bowl Early Entry Deadline Is This Friday Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (December 7, 2022) With the entry list for the 37th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire already cresting the 200 mark, the first deadline for teams to enter is Friday, December 9, 2022. Currently at $150, after Friday's deadline, the cost per entry goes to $200. Entry for the 2023 event can be taken via mail to 1140 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112, by phone at (918) 838-3777, by fax to (918) 836-5517, and via email at chilibowlentries@gmail.com. The entry form can be downloaded at https://www.chilibowl.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=72453. If entering by phone, the Chili Bowl office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CT). Each entry must include a W9 to indicate who will receive payment. Entries that do not have a completed W9 on file will not be added to a qualifying night. Changed just prior to the 2022 event, competitors under the age of 16 will be allowed to enter. All entries received by drivers under 16 years of age will go before an advisory committee. Only after being approved by the committee will a driver under 16 years of age be allowed to compete. A copy of a Birth Certificate will still be required to confirm the driver's age. The 2023 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, takes place January 9-14, 2023, atop the clay of the Tulsa Expo Raceway. The event is contested under the massive roof of the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla. Monday and Tuesday Reserved Seats are on sale by calling (918) 838-3777. The offices of the Chili Bowl Nationals are open Monday-Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CT). Pit Passes are sold at the event and can be purchased for single or consecutive nights. Teams will move in on Saturday, January 7, 2023, starting at 9:00 A.M. Some teams pitted near the grandstands overlooking turns three and four will be contacted directly to park Friday night. Practice will be Sunday, January 8, 2023, starting at 9:00 A.M. Groups will run through twice. Weekdays open at 9:00 A.M. with cars on track at 4:00 P.M. for Hot Laps. Saturday opens at 8:00 A.M. with cars on track at 9:00 A.M. (CT). A complete rundown of times can be found at https://www.chilibowl.com/about. Fans not able to attend the 37th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire will be able to watch every lap live on http://www.floracing.com. For continued updates on the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, fans can follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with @CBNationals. All official press, updates, and results on the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire can be found online at http://www.chilibowl.com. Quick Notes: What: 37th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire When: January 9-14, 2023 Where: SageNet Center - Tulsa Expo Raceway 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114 Contact: Phone: (918) 838-3777 Fax: (918) 836-5517 Mail: 1140 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 Chili Bowl Online: Website: http://www.chilibowl.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chilibowlnationals Twitter: (@cbnationals) Official Hashtag: #ChiliBowl2023 Instagram: cbnationals Snap Chat: TheChiliBowl Daily Times and Prices: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Move-In……..…..…..………..……....……..….9:00 am - 8:00 pm Building/Pit Pass Booth Open...……......………………12:00 pm Sunday, January 8, 2023 Building/Pit Pass Booth Open...……......………………7:00 am Building Secured.........................................................7:00 am Practice………………………………….…...…...….….. 9:00 am Multi-Day Pit Pass $405~ Single day $30 Monday, January 9, 2023 Building/Pit Pass Booth Open...……......………………9:00 am Building Secured.........................................................1:00 pm Draw For Lineups........................................................2:00 pm Driver's Meeting..........................................................3:00 pm Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm Races………………………..………….….….…...….... 5:00 pm Multi-Day Pit Pass $375~ Single day $60 Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Building Opens............................................................9:00 am Pit Pass Booth Open………......……..............…….…11:00 am Building Secured.........................................................1:00 pm Draw For Lineups........................................................2:00 pm Driver's Meeting..........................................................3:00 pm Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm Races………………………..………….….….…...….... 5:00 pm Multi-Day Pit Pass $315 ~ Single day $60 Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Building Opens...........................................................9:00 am Pit Pass Booth Open..…….....................……………11:00 am Building Secured.........................................................1:00 pm Draw For Lineups........................................................2:00 pm Driver's Meeting..........................................................3:00 pm Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm Races………………………..………….….….…...….... 5:00 pm Multi-Day Pit Pass $255 ~ Single day $60 Thursday January 12, 2023 Building Opens..........................................................9:00 am Pit Pass Booth Open..……......……………..............11:00 am Building Secured.........................................................1:00 pm Draw For Lineups........................................................2:00 pm Driver's Meeting..........................................................3:00 pm Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm Races………………………..………….….….…...….... 5:00 pm Multi-Day Pit Pass $195 ~ Single day $60 Friday January 13, 2023 Building Secured/Pit Pass Booth Open..……......…….9:00 am Draw For Lineups........................................................2:00 pm Driver's Meeting..........................................................3:00 pm Hot Laps…………………….……..…….….………..…..4:00 pm Races………………………..………….….….…...….... 5:00 pm Multi-Day Pit Pass $135 ~ Single day $60 Saturday January 14, 2023 Building Secured/Trade Show ……….………….…... 8:00 am Pit Pass Booth/Pit Gate ….….…...….…..……………. 8:00 am Racer's For Christ Service...........................................8:15 am Feature Hot Laps..……….……………….……….……9:00 am Opening Ceremonies..................................................6:00 pm Pit Pass $75 All times are subject to change Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Champions: Year - Driver (Owner) 2022 - Tanner Thorson (Andy Reinbold) 2021 - Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel) 2020 - Kyle Larson (Kyle Larson Openwheel, LLC-Mike Larson) 2019 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian) 2018 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian) 2017 - Christopher Bell (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian) 2016 - Rico Abreu (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian) 2015 - Rico Abreu (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian) 2014 - Bryan Clauson (Joe Dooling/Rusty Kunz/Curb Records) 2013 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records) 2012 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records) 2011 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records) 2010 - Kevin Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records) 2009 - Sammy Swindell (Swindell Motorsports/Curb Records) 2008 - Damion Gardner (Jason Leffler) 2007 - Tony Stewart (Tony Stewart Motorsports) 2006 - Tim McCreadie (Steve Smith) 2005 - Tracy Hines (Wilke - Pak) 2004 - Cory Kruseman (Andy Bondio) 2003 - Dan Boorse (Dan Boorse) 2002 - Tony Stewart (Keith Kunz) 2001 - Jay Drake (Keith Kunz) 2000 - Cory Kruseman (Andy Bondio) 1999 - Dan Boorse (Dan Boorse) 1998 - Sammy Swindell (Pete Willoughby) 1997 - Billy Boat (John Lawson) 1996 - Sammy Swindell (Rusty Kunz / Jay McKinnie) 1995 - Donnie Beechler (Zarounian Motorsports) 1994 - Andy Hillenburg (Keith Kunz / Rusty Kunz) 1993 - Dave Blaney (Ralph Potter) 1992 - Sammy Swindell (Dave Ellis) 1991 - Lealand McSpadden (Andy Bondio) 1990 - John Heydenreich (Tony Finley) 1989 - Sammy Swindell (Jack Runyon) 1988 - Scott Hatton (Jerry Hatton) 1987 - Rich Vogler (Bob Lowe) O'Reilly Auto Parts Race of Champions: Justin Grant (2022), Christopher Bell (2021 and 2020), Tanner Thorson (2019 and 2016), Chad Boat (2018), Kyle Larson (2017 and 2014), Sammy Swindell (2015, 2012, 2011, 2009), Kevin Swindell (2013), Brad Loyet (2010) Trade Show: A long-standing tradition at the Chili Bowl, the Trade Show, which is open to the public each day (Monday through Saturday), is free of charge. All variety of racing products, apparel, and more is available with well over 100 vendors. The Trade Show still has space available. Anyone looking to be a part of the Trade Show can contact the Chili Bowl office at 918-838-3777. The Trade Show covers approximately 20,000 square feet. ======================================= Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. More information about the products available from Lucas Oil can be found at http://www.lucasoil.com. General Tire is the presenting sponsor of the Chili Bowl. A complete inventory of tires offered by General Tire can be found at http://www.generaltire.com.
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Kassidy Kreitz gets to learn from a couple of National Sprint Car Hall of Famers including her dad, Donnie Kreitz Jr., Lance Dewease and Davey Brown.
- Longhorn Chassis Tops Miller Multimatic Chassis Builder's Challenge
BATAVIA, Ohio (December 6, 2022) - The North Carolina-based Longhorn Chassis ruled the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again, winning the Miller Multimatic Chassis Builder's Challenge for the second consecutive season. The Miller Multimatic Chassis builders challenge awarded points to over 30 unique chassis manufacturers in 2022. Points were awarded to the highest finishing driver of each manufacturer after every Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series A-Main. Overall, Longhorn Chassis registered victories in 30 of the 2022 season's 56 A-Main events and boasted six of the top ten drivers in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship standings. The Longhorn Chassis army was led by Tim McCreadie and the Paylor Motorsports team, who's consistency brought them the tour's $150,000 title and second consecutive championship. Longhorn Chassis will be recognized during the December 9th championship awards banquet at Lucas Oil Stadium. The top chassis manufacturer in 2022 will receive a new Miller Multimatic welder along with a $250 certificate from Summit Racing Equipment. About Miller Multimatic: Multi-process welders make it easy for welding operators to tackle a variety of fabrication or construction jobs and projects on the jobsite, in the shop or in the field without switching power sources - saving you time and money. The Miller Multimatic is an all-in-one, portable multiprocess MIG, TIG and Stick welder. To find the multiprocess welder that's right for your application, visit www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/multiprocess. About Miller Welders: Miller® is about building things that matter - leading the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health. The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world's largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works. The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality, and responsiveness. To learn more about all of Miller Welders products, visit www.millerwelds.com. About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package filmed, produced and edited by Lucas Oil Production Studios. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events will be streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2022 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2022 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, Ag Protect 1, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, Armslist.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warhouse, Big River Steel, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, DirtonDirt.com, Dirty Girl Racewear, Dixie Chopper, eBay Motors, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts,General Tire, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Processing, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Öhlins Shocks, OPTIMA Batteries, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Stop Tech Brakes, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vahlco Wheels, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland, Xceldyne, 5150 Race Trailers
- NARC 2023 SCHEDULE: CALIFORNIA STAPLES, HUGE NORTHWEST SWING HIGHLIGHT CAMPAIGN
(12/5/2022) Sacramento, CA… The NARC 410 Sprint Cars are set for another busy campaign in 2023 with the unveiling of a 24-race schedule for the West Coast's best drivers and teams as the series enters its 63rd season of racing. For the second straight year NARC will visit all three states that comprise the West Coast at tracks as far south as Bakersfield and all the way up north nearly to the Canadian border. Overall, 13 different facilities are on the calendar. Teams will compete for more than $800,000 in prize money throughout the entirety of the schedule, plus another $50,000 in product and cash awards up for grabs. Shares of a lucrative championship points fund will also be on the line. March-ing Into Chico The season opener will see the revitalization of a historic, fan-favorite race. On March 18th the series kicks off the 2023 campaign with the return of Mini Gold Cup at Chico's Silver Dollar Speedway. Originally starting in 1987, the Mini Gold Cup has been a spring staple in California but took a brief hiatus after the 2019 edition. Throughout its history, the event has alternated between NARC and World of Outlaws sanctioning. With the 2023 edition being a NARC event, it again gives locals a shot at Mini Gold Cup glory and placing their name alongside some legends of sprint car racing. The Classics The state of California has established a handful of "Classic" races that have become fan-favorites, and per usual some of those coveted events have found a home on the NARC schedule. The first of five Classics on the calendar is on the second weekend of April and will be the third edition of the Anthony Simone Classic at Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford on April 8th. The night honors the versatile driver known as "Mr. Excitement" and offers a $10,000 payday to the winner. The very next weekend will be another lucrative event as Tulare's Thunderbowl Raceway will host the second Dennis Roth Classic. As a nod to Roth's iconic car, the feature winner will again be awarded $8,300. The Roth Classic has grown by a day for 2023 and will showcase two nights of racing on April 14th and 15th with the winner of the latter taking home the big check. The wildly popular Peter Murphy Classic is set for May 12th and 13th and will take place at the site of the two aforementioned Classics. Night one will be at Thunderbowl Raceway with Keller Auto Speedway taking center stage for the $11,000 to win finale. Like last year, NARC will be joined by the Sprint Car Challenge Tour both nights. Another one of the most anticipated races of the campaign can be found in July as the Howard Kaeding Classic continues as a summertime staple. Unlike recent years, the event will now feature two nights of the NARC 410 Sprint Cars at Ocean Speedway as opposed to 410s only partaking on the final night. "The HK" is slated for July 14th and 15th. On August 26th the series heads to Stockton Dirt Track for the Champions Classic. After a cancellation this year due to the tire shortage, teams will be eager for its return and to fight for a $6,000 payday by visiting victory lane. A Busy Road To Dirt Cup For the second straight year NARC will hit the Road to Dirt Cup, but this year's edition will include a few more stops and double as the Fastest Four Days in Motorsports. In lieu of making a pair of trips to the Pacific Northwest like in 2022, the series will make one extended journey to make logistics easier on the teams. The four straight nights of action begins on Thursday, June 15th at Central Point, Oregon's Southern Oregon Speedway. The next night it's up to Douglas County Dirt Track in Roseburg, Oregon, a track that was converted from pavement to dirt over the off-season under the new promotional leadership of Roseburg Racing Promotions. Night three is a visit to Lebanon, Oregon's Willamette Speedway, where Justin Sanders set a new track record when NARC invaded last year. And the Road to Dirt Cup meets an end at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington on June 18th. Overall, the trip promises to provide four fantastic nights of racing at four different facilities and will feature a special bonus to any driver that can sweep all four events. Dirt Cup After a wildly successful 2022 Jim Raper Memorial Super Dirt Cup, NARC will again support the West Coast crown jewel as it enters its second year of a return to 410 sprint cars at Burlington, Washington's Skagit Speedway. The Dirt Cup will again feature a trio of nights (June 22nd - 24th) with the final night's winner taking home a whopping $50,000. Last year the race attracted more than 40 competitors as promoters Peter Murphy and Kevin Rudeen restored a ton of prestige to one of the most historic events on the left-coast. *On Tuesday, June 20th there will be a Dirt Cup Tune-Up race at Skagit, but it will not be a NARC event. Making History A pair of historic races with winners lists that read like a California Hall of Fame will again be a part of the NARC campaign with many drivers hungry to add their names in one of those coveted slots. The 32nd Annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial Race will occur on June 3rd at the scenic Placerville Speedway, marking the third straight year the El Dorado County track has hosted one of the most prestigious races in California. With lap money and other awards, this show features one of the largest one-day purses of the year. The season finale will see a historical race enter another decade of existence as Stockton Dirt Track hosts the 40th Tribute to Gary Patterson on November 4th. And More A few other racetracks and events help complete the 2023 schedule. Petaluma Speedway has a pair of dates with the Salute to First Responders set for May 20th and the Salute to Baylands Raceway Park scheduled for July 8th. The second race of the season will be the fourth annual Asparagus Cup on April 1st at Stockton Dirt Track with the SCCT joining the card. Silver Dollar Speedway's second and final NARC race of 2023 will be on April 29th as the series will again partake in the David Tarter Memorial. The fourth edition of the Morrie Williams Memorial will be run on September 30th at Keller Auto Speedway. The unique event will again showcase a twin-20 lap features to conclude the evening. NARC will make its lone trip to The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park on October 28th for the Halloween Spectacular. NARC 410 Sprint Cars 2023 Complete Schedule March 18: Silver Dollar Speedway (Chico, CA) - Mini Gold Cup April 1: The Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, CA) - Fourth Annual Asparagus Cup w/SCCT April 8: Keller Auto Speedway (Hanford, CA) - Anthony Simone Classic ($10,000 to win) April 14: Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare, CA) - Dennis Roth Classic April 15: Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare, CA) - Dennis Roth Classic ($8,300 to win) April 29: Silver Dollar Speedway (Chico, CA) - David Tarter Memorial May 6: RAIN DATE May 12: Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare, CA) - Peter Murphy Classic w/SCCT May 13: Keller Auto Speedway (Hanford, CA) - Peter Murphy Classic ($11,000 to win) w/SCCT May 20: Petaluma Speedway (Petaluma, CA) - Salute to First Responders June 3: Placerville Speedway (Placerville, CA) - 32nd Annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial June 15: Southern Oregon Speedway (Central Point, OR) - Fastest Four Days in Motorsports/Road to Dirt Cup June 16: Douglas County Dirt Track (Roseburg, OR) - Fastest Four Days in Motorsports/Road to Dirt Cup June 17: Willamette Speedway (Lebanon, OR) - Fastest Four Days in Motorsports/Road to Dirt Cup June 18: Grays Harbor Raceway (Elma, WA) - Fastest Four Days in Motorsports/Road to Dirt Cup June 22: Skagit Speedway (Burlington, WA) - Super Dirt Cup June 23: Skagit Speedway (Burlington, WA) - Super Dirt Cup June 24: Skagit Speedway (Burlington, WA) - Super Dirt Cup ($50,000 to win) July 8: Petaluma Speedway (Petaluma, CA) - Salute to Baylands Raceway Park July 14: Ocean Speedway (Watsonville, CA) - Night One of the 13th Annual Howard Kaeding Classic July 15: Ocean Speedway (Watsonville, CA) - Night Two of the 13th Annual Howard Kaeding Classic July 29: OPEN August 26: The Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, CA) - Champions Classic ($6,000 to win) September 30: Keller Auto Speedway (Hanford, CA) - Morrie Williams Memorial Twin-20s w/SCCT October 28: The Dirt Track at KCRP (Bakersfield, CA) - Halloween Spectacular November 4: The Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, CA) - 40th Annual Tribute to Gary Patterson w/SCCT November 5: Championship Awards Celebration at Brookside Country Club (Stockton, CA)
- Lucas Oil Speedway Champions Spotlight: Young McCowan celebrates in memory of Grandpa with Late Model plans next
WHEATLAND, MO. (Dec. 6, 2022) - Dillon McCowan has many fond memories of talking racing with his grandfather and one of those was a desire both had for Dillon to turn competitive laps in a dirt Late Model. "That was our goal and it was special to all of us," Dillon McCowan said. "We couldn't have done it without Jesse Stovall. He loaned us a car and we were able to put it together and practice a little bit and eventually run a couple of races in it. "I was sure glad that Grandpa got to see us run it." A.D. McCowan, an Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Hall of Famer, passed away in September but not before 18-year-old Dillon had a pair of strong Late Model runs in the Lucas Oil Speedway Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series. There also was a second straight track championship in the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified division. The wrap for both cars was A.D. McCowan's yellow No. 7x that he campaigned. That made it even more special for the entire family. Dillon McCowan said it's time to retire the 7x and return to his green No. 8 in 2023. But a new chapter awaits as the Urbana resident is planning to move primarily to a Late Model, beginning with the Wild West Shootout next month in Vado, N.M. "The plan right now is to take a Late Model and try to run it every night," McCowan said of the six-night Wild West Shootout. "We're trying to get geared up for the (Lucas Oil) MLRA season. We're gonna try to run that full time and hit some different super shows. "We'll still have a Modified to run some USMTS stuff with it. We may take one Late Model and one Modified out to Vado, but I know for sure we'll be running a Late Model." McCowan said he has a 2017 Longhorn that he and his dad, Charlie, have been working regularly on to prepare for next season. He called it a natural progression - and one he often talked with A.D. McCowan about. "That's the goal and always has been the goal, racing Late Models for a living," McCowan said. "I love watching the Late Models and racing them is even better. It's a heck of a lot of fun. I promise you when they're good, they drive amazing compared to a Modified. But when it's not good, you can't muscle it around like you can a Modified." McCowan's busy 2022 season saw him enter 72 events with 17 wins, 11 second-place finishes and 46 top-fives. He scored seven feature victories at Lucas Oil Speedway, where he wound up 22 points in front of Dustin Hodges in the championship chase. "It was an amazing season," McCowan said. "We won quite a few races over there at Lucas. This year we wanted to pull the championship off for Grandpa. Not having him now really makes it tough, but being able to pull off the championship the second year in a row for him that was really good. "It was fun getting to race there all season long and being in a points battle with Dustin and a couple of other guys. That made it really fun. I thought the track was exceptionally good all year long. The times we did hit the set-up on the car right, everything came together good and it was a fun season." McCowan smiled about being named Lucas Oil Speedway's Most Popular Driver, from online fan balloting, for the second straight year. His friendly demeanor in the pits interacting with kids - and adults of all ages - is one he learned from his time as a lad. "I love it when kids come over to the trailer. I used to be that little kid who wanted to go and talk to the drivers in the pits and see what was happening back there," McCowan said. "I love signing cards for the kids. You have to be kind and respectful to everybody who comes back there. Without the fans, we wouldn't be racing. It's all about the fans. That's why we're there." Asked if there are specific drivers that stood out to him as a fan growing up, he said many fit the bill. "A lot of them, really," he said. "I can't name one that was not good to me. They were always answering any questions that I had. I respected all those guys and I still do today." McCowan said he hopes to drop into Lucas Oil Speedway and run weekly Modified programs next season, when his schedule permits. It seems fitting that the MLRA series opener, the 10th annual Spring Nationals, are at his home track on March 31-April 1. "I'm excited to run there, the first show of the MLRA schedule," he said. "We love running over there and seeing everybody. That's like home to me." McCowan thanks a long list of sponsors, including: Midwest Sheet Metal, Empire Energy, Pomeroy Services, Swift Springs, FastShafts, McCowan Farms, Rick Lowry Taxidermy, Ozark Motorsports Report, Hawk Fertilizer & Feed, Hawk Angus Farms, Wooderson Veterinary Clinic, Oak Star Bank, Don Howe Gravel & Dirt, Bud's Tire & Wheel, Specialty Risk Insurance, AD and Nancy McCowan, Joe's Hardware, Dobson Farms, Greg and Tina Day, Elusive Competition Engines, Midwest Wrap Co., and Mars Race Cars. He gave a special shout-out to his parents, Mindy and Charlie. "Without my Mom and Dad, I couldn't be living the dream today," he said. "I really am living the dream. This is what I've always wanted to do. We've put in a lot of hard work, but I wouldn't want to be doing anything else." Lucas Oil Speedway recently announced the 2023 tentative schedule which includes the usual variety of motorsports on the dirt oval, drag-boat track and off-road course. The season begins with an Open Test & Tune on March 18 and the season-opener of the Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series is set for March 25. For information regarding gift certificates which can be used in various areas of the speedway in 2023, contact Lucas Oil Speedway Admissions Director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or by email at nichole@LucasOilSpeedway.com. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2022 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Optima Batteries "The Official Battery" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2022 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Arizona Sport Shirts, Ash Grove Aggregates, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Comfort Inn-Bolivar, DirtonDirt.com, Dixie Chopper, eBay Motors, Eibach Springs, Evans Pipe & Steel Co., Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Highway 54 RV Park, Hobbytime Motorsports, Hoosier Race Tires, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Department of Tourism, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. 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- Southern Ontario Sprints Announce Tammy $10,000 Points Fund
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. (December 6, 2022) - The Southern Ontario Sprints series is pleased to announce a points fund of $10,000 for the 2023 racing season. This points fund is entirely due to the support and generosity of Tammy Ten Media of Richmond Hill, Ontario. "To be honest I had feared we would have a minimal points fund for 2023," SOS Owner Peter Turford stated. "I had promised the racers no race night purse reductions, but I had added we would not be emphasizing a points fund. I did not ever dream we would be able to put something together this quickly. I cannot stress how humbled I am that the Tammy Ten Media team would put so much faith in both the series and myself. I am truly excited and am looking forward to the challenge of maximizing this partnership." Tammy Ten Media is a multi-faceted design firm owned by John and Wendy Brush, and known for logos, trade show banners and displays, and various other design solutions. "We have a long tradition of associating ourselves with open wheel motorsports," said John Brush about the company. "We have worked hard to grow our business to the point that we can do more than our share for the Ontario and New York racing communities. We have long supported many tracks, series, and even drivers such as Jessica Zemken, Doug Didero, Mike Kruchka, and Travis Cunningham. We are very pleased to help the Southern Ontario Sprints grow through our involvement." Mr. Brush has long supported open wheel racing, whether it be through Tammy Ten Media or another of his holdings, Corr/Pak Merchandising. Mr. Brush dates his love of motorsports back to June 15, 1963 at Flamboro Speedway when he first saw one car in particular - the Tammy 10 driven by Canadian motorsports legend Harvey Lennox. Since that night, Ontario motorsports have benefitted from the support of John Brush and his companies. Please visit www.tammytenmedia.ca for more information. Please stay tuned for more news in the coming weeks. Drivers, team members, and team owners interested in competing with the Southern Ontario Sprints in 2023 can contact SOS owner Peter Turford at pturford@tdpracing.com SOS Media Website: www.southernontariosprints.com Twitter: @SOSsprints Facebook: SouthernOntarioSprints Instagram: southernontariosprints About the Southern Ontario Sprints tour: Founded in 1996, the Southern Ontario Sprints series is a traveling winged 360 Sprint Car tour based in Ontario, Canada. Each points-paying event on the 2023 schedule will pay a minimum of $2,000-to-win and $250-to-start, and selected events will be broadcast live on GForceTV. A $10,000 points fund will be divided among competitors thanks to the support of Tammy Ten Media. Visit www.southernontariosprints.com for more information.
- 2023 SOS Tire Rule Announcement
SELKIRK, Ont. (December 2, 2022) - Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS) officials are today announcing their 2023 tire rule. There will be three right rear tires allowed - the American Racer MC-3, the Hoosier HTC, and the Hoosier 'Medium'. The American Racer MC-3 has been the SOS spec tire since its inception in 1996. The Hoosier HTC has been the tire of choice for the Ohsweken Speedway, the former Knights of Thunder Series, and the two New York-based Sprint Car series (ESS & PST). The Hoosier Medium tire is widely used throughout the US, including by the Great Lakes Super Sprint Series which competes in nearby Ohio and Michigan. The rule is designed to allow competitors options, while at the same time enabling them to use their on-hand inventory. It will also give competitors from any bordering states the ability to compete with the SOS with minimal aggravation. Finally, while it is hoped that tire supply issues are a thing of the past in 2023, this will let competitors work around any supply issues should they arise. "We believe this to be the best possible compromise for all involved," said SOS President Peter Turford. "Like any racing series, we have many constituents and interests to serve and we have tried to keep those in mind at all times. This is our attempt to act in the best interests of all of our stakeholders." Please stay tuned for more news in the coming weeks. Drivers, team members, and team owners interested in competing with the Southern Ontario Sprints in 2023 can contact SOS owner Peter Turford at pturford@tdpracing.com SOS Media Website: www.southernontariosprints.com Twitter: @SOSsprints Facebook: SouthernOntarioSprints Instagram: southernontariosprints About the Southern Ontario Sprints tour: Founded in 1996, the Southern Ontario Sprints series is a traveling winged 360 Sprint Car tour based in Ontario, Canada. Each points-paying event on the 2023 schedule will pay a minimum of $2,000-to-win and $250-to-start, and selected events will be broadcast live on GForceTV. Visit www.southernontariosprints.com for more information.
- Eastern Motorsport Press Association Announces Hall of Fame and Award Nominees
(HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA 11-30-22) The Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) has released the ballot for Hall of Fame and awards that will be presented during the organizations 50th Convention set to take place January 13-15, 2023 at the Genetti Best Western Convention Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The Board of Directors poured over nearly 150 names that where narrowed down to the respective categories, including just under 60 for induction into the prestigious EMPA Hall of Fame. Noted car owner Frank Rio, who for seven decades has led a PA-based family dirt Modified team with his signature No. R-10 (a salute to the "Rio" name) and has been a mainstay in Eastern PA and New Jersey and renowned driving great Bobby Marshman, who came up through the ranks of Midgets and Sprints before embarking on a career in Indy Cars, are locked in, needing no votes. There is an equally impressive list of other distinguished individuals who will be voted on by the EMPA membership which includes long-time New Jersey car owner John Blewett Sr., who recently passed. Noted dirt Modified and ARCA racer Bobby Gerhart Jr. The late Central PA Sprint Car standout Greg Hodnett. Respected commentator/broadcaster Mike Joy. Legendary pavement Modified star George Kent. Multi-time WoO champion Steve Kinser. Reggie Ruggiero, a dominant driver on the Northeast NASCAR and open-competition asphalt Modified circuit. Don Schumacher, one of Drag Racing's pioneers in Funny Cars and Ed Spencer Sr., the patriarch of the famous Spencer racing clan and a winner of over 200 feature races. Four of those aforementioned will be inducted into the Hall of Fame by way of voting. The organization will also honor National and Northeast Driver(s) of the Year in both asphalt and dirt. The youth is also recognized with the John Blewett III Young Gun Award presented by New England Race Fuels. Other honors to be presented are 'News Maker of the Year,' 'Promotional Effort of the Year' and Spirit of the Sport. EMPA also recognizes many of their own bestowing a Writer of the Year and Photographer of the Year plus several other awardees in a variety of writer, photographer and videographer contests. The annual three day convention begins with a Friday evening Salute to the Champions where a number of local and regional driving titlists are invited to meet and greet with the press. Saturday consists of press conferences and seminars followed by the evening's formal Hall of Fame dinner and awards ceremony. Founded in 1969, the Eastern Motorsport Press Association is an organization of professional writers, broadcasters, announcers, videographers and photographers working in the motorsports industry. It also includes associate and corporate members with backing from Dover International Speedway, Pocono Raceway, Brice's NAPA Auto Parts, DirtTrackDigest.com and New England Race Fuels who are among the supporters of the organization. 2023 Eastern Motorsport Press Association Hall of Fame/Award Nominees EMPA Hall of Fame nominees: John Blewett, Sr. Bobby Gerhart, Jr. Greg Hodnett Mike Joy George Kent Steve Kinser Reggie Ruggiero Don Schumacher Ed Spencer Sr. The following two gentlemen will also be inducted. No vote is needed: Bobby Marshman Frank Rio John Blewett III Young Gun Presented by New England Race Fuels…vote for 1 Anthony Bello Andy Lewis Jr. Samantha Osborn Logan Watt Junie Donlavey Spirit of the Sport Tom Wanick III Richie Evans Memorial Northeast Asphalt Driver of the Year…vote for 1 Austin Beers Matt Hirschman Dan Kapuscinski Jon McKennedy Ron Silk Richie Evans Memorial Northeast Dirt Driver of the Year…vote for 1 Anthony Macri Brent Marks Greg Satterlee Matt Sheppard Mat Williamson Al Holbert Memorial National Asphalt Driver of the Year…vote for 1 Erica Enders Noah Gragson Joey Logano Will Power Zane Smith Al Holbert Memorial National Dirt Driver of the Year…vote for 1 Jonathan Davenport Justin Grant Buddy Kofoid Tim McCreadie Brad Sweet Chris Economaki Memorial EMPA Newsmaker of the Year…vote for 1 North Wilkesboro Speedway Penske Racing Tommy Baldwin Racing Tony Stewart Racing Track House Racing EMPA Promotional Effort of the Year…vote for 1 Brett Deyo/Short Track Super Series Joe Skotnicki/RoC Series/RPM Silver City Speedway World Racing Group 50th Anniversary Super Dirt Week Jim Hunter Memorial EMPA Writer of the Year Award…vote for 1 Jason Beck Jack O'Connor Ted Schmidt Jeff Ulrich Scott Walsh Ace Lane Sr., Memorial EMPA Photographer of the Year…vote for 1 Matt Butcosk Evan Canfield Harry Meeks Rick Neff Walt Smith
- Racing roundup: Late Model Series announces 2023 schedule
The APC United Late Model Series announced its 2023 schedule recently and the Ontario series has come up with some longer races for its nine-race card on the local paved ovals. The APC, which started ...
- Big names revving for the annual North Brisbane Cup on Saturday
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- SEXTON GATLIN RACING ENDS THE 2022 SEASON AT THE TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX
(Lakeside, CA, December 2, 2022) Nine months after it opened the season at the Imperial Valley Raceway, Sexton Gatlin Racing brought the curtain down on its 2022 campaign when Grant Sexton competed in the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series portion of the 81st Turkey Night Grand Prix at the Ventura Raceway. The historic race was contested in front of a near-sellout crowd and watched by others around the world on the Flo Racing Network. Dating back to 1934, the Turkey Night Grand Prix is the third oldest race in the United States, trailing only the Indianapolis 500 and the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Some of the biggest names in USA racing have won Turkey Night including A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Tony Bettenhausen, Tony Stewart, and Kyle Larson. Just to say that a driver has competed in the Turkey Night Grand Prix is a feather in the racer's cap and an honor. Sexton's participation in the sprint car portion of this year's race adds the SGR driver's name to the long list of racers who have competed in the coveted event. The Lakeside, California native's first TNGP action came on Friday in a 10-lap heat. Starting on the outside of the front row, Sexton was third entering turn one on the first lap. He slipped back to fourth at the end of the opening circuit but racing on the track where he won the main event in his first-ever sprint car start, he raced back to third before the checkered flag. Not long thereafter, the 18-year-old came back onto the track known as "The Best Little Dirt Track In America" for his 12-lap qualifier. In that race, he started sixth. The 2021 POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Car champion advanced one spot forward to fifth on the second lap. He drove a smooth race the rest of the way and was still in fifth at the end. The teenage racer gave a good account of himself all night by racing fast and smoothly against his more experienced sprint car competitors. More importantly, he stayed out of trouble on a night when it seemed like there was carnage every other lap. Saturday saw the cars line up based on points accumulated on Friday. Sexton's good performance saw him start on the inside of row three in one of the 12-lap B mains. All he had to do was finish in the top six to earn his ticket into the 30-lap Turkey Night Grand Prix main event. Early on, the teen was shuffled back as far as seventh but an aggressive move on lap two saw him move all the way back up to fourth. After a restart on lap three, he got sideways in turn four and got punted by another car. A quick recovery meant that he only lost one position back to fifth. He stayed in fifth until there were two laps to go and it looked like he was going to transfer into the main event. However, just in front of him in turn three, two cars tangled leaving the young driver with nowhere to go. Try as he might, he could not miss the mess, and he became involved in it. Unfortunately, the pretty #22 car suffered enough damage to prevent it from restarting. So, what looked like a sure transfer to the A main ended up with a frustrating 13th-place finish. It also brought an end to SGR's 2022 season. The Turkey Night Grand Prix closed the books on a highly successful season for Sexton Gatlin Racing. Patriarch Brent Sexton won the POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprint Car Series championship. In addition, in 29 races, the team racked up an astounding 19 main event victories. That kind of success does not come easy, and SGR is ready to begin the hard work for another successful year in 2023. If you or your company is interested in becoming a partner with this front-running team, please call (619) 454-6945 or E-mail mailto:sextonfire@cox.net or mailto:sextonfire@gmail.com. Sexton/Gatlin Racing would like to thank the following companies for making the 2022 season possible. Sexton Fire Protection, BK Wings, Johnny Motorhead, Troy Dirt, Victory Graphix, Swift Powdercoat, Maxima Oil, Automated Interior, and an extra special thanks to Scotty and Jimmy Keys. Sexton Gatlin Racing 2022 Schedule March 5 Imperial Valley Raceway POWRi Wingless - Dalton 1st - Brent 7th - Grant 15th March 6 Imperial Valley Raceway POWRi Wingless - Brent 1st - Dalton 3rd - Grant 4th March 25 Bakersfield Speedway CLS Winged - Grant 1st - Brent 8th - Dalton 17th April 16 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprints - Grant 1st April 23 Imperial Valley Raceway POWRi Wingless - Bezio 3rd - Brent 4th - Dalton 5th April 30 Barona Speedway POWRi Winged - Grant 1st - Brent 4th - Dalton 5th May 14 Barona Speedway POWRi Wingless - Dalton 1st - Bezio 2nd - Brent 3rd May 28 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars - Grant DNS June 11 Barona Speedway POWRi Winged - Grant 1st - Brent 2nd - Dalton 11th June 25 Barona Speedway POWRi Winged - Dalton 1st - Brent 2nd - Grant 3rd July 9 Barona Speedway POWRi Wingless - Brent 1st - Grant 2nd - Dalton 6th August 6 Santa Maria Raceway CLS Winged - Brent 1st - Dalton 15th August 6th Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars - Grant 11th B Main August 11 Norman County Speedway Minkota Nationals Winged - Dalton 8th - Brent 13th - Grant 25th August 12 River Cities Raceway Minkota Nationals Winged - Brent 1st - Grant 9th - Dalton 11th August 13 Greenbush Race Park Minkota Nationals Winged - Grant 6th - Brent 11th - Dalton 13th August 14 Minkota Nationals Minkota Nationals Winged - Grant 1st - Dalton 15th - Brent DNS Sept. 17 Perris Auto Speedway POWRi Winged - Chiaramonte 1st - Brent 4th - Dalton 18th October 1 Barona Speedway POWRi Winged - Grant 1st - Dalton 4th - Brent DNS October 8 Mojave Valley Raceway POWRi/CLS Winged - Brent 1st - A.J. Bender 2nd - Dalton 3rd October 8 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars - Grant DNS October 21 Imperial Valley Raceway POWRi Winged - Dalton 3rd - Grant 4th - Brent Horn 8th October 22 Imperial Valley Raceway POWRi Wingless - Brent 1st - Horn 8th - Dalton 14th October 22 Imperial Valley Raceway Open Comp. Sprint Cars - Grant 3rd Nov. 15 Bakersfield Speedway BCRA/CLS Winged Brent 9th - Grant DNS Nov. 17 Placerville Speedway BCRA/CLS Wingless AJ Bender 1st - Grant 2nd - Brent 12th - Dalton 15th Nov. 18 Placerville Speedway BCRA/CLS Wingless AJ Bender 1st - Brent 5th - Grant 6th - Dalton 10th Nov. 19 Placerville Speedway q CRA/CLS Wingless Grant 1st - AJ Bender 2nd - Dalton 12th - Brent 20th Nov. 25 Ventura Raceway Turkey Night G.P. USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Grant 6th in Qualifier Nov. 26 Ventura Raceway Turkey Night G.P. USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Grant 13th B Main This release was produced by Scott Daloisio. Contact (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com
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