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8-14-08

Hardcore fans follow wingless sprint cars: The Oklahoman

8-13-08

Wingless Sprints visit OKC: The Fourth Annual O'Reilly Sprint Bandits Tour N' Topless Midwest Swing rolls into Oklahoma City tonight. State Fair Speedway will host the third of six consecutive nights of wingless 410 sprint car racing across four states. The tour will stop in Sapulpa on Thursday night. Races tonight begin at 7:30. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, $2 for kids ages 6-11 and free for youngsters 5 and under. Cars owned by NASCAR drivers Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart will be raced, and State Fair Speedway promoter Lanny Edwards said there is a chance Stewart will be in attendance tonight. (The Oklahoman)

8-12-08

ADRL cancels October 3-4 event in Tulsa: The Flowmaster American Drag Racing League (ADRL) presented by the National Guard announced today that the 2nd annual Shelor.com Spring Drags, originally postponed to Oct. 3-4 at Tulsa Raceway Park, has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts.With the Tulsa State Fair also set for the early October weekend, ADRL and track officials considered moving the ADRL date a few weeks later, but the 4th annual ADRL World Finals are scheduled for Oct. 24-25, at Dallas, Texas, and it would have placed too much strain on ADRL racers and officials, series president Kenny Nowling explained. (Read more on ADRL cancels Tulsa event)

8-9-08

Steve Smith reaches 100-victory milestone: The Oklahoman

8-7-08

Oklahoma Racing Notebook: In honor of Fan Appreciation Night tonight at State Fair Speedway, Duke Hill and the Limon Racing Team will host a fourth annual watermelon fest for fans after the races. Hill, a former dirt champ driver and the father of sprint car driver Strike Hill, said he usually has eight to 10 watermelons each year. The Hills will have 20 tonight as he anticipates a large turnout. The Limon Racing Team will also have a $100 cash giveaway at their trailer during the watermelon festival in the pits, which are open to the fans after the races. Fans can register during the races below the grandstand. The Hills' sponsors have also added money to the purse of each class, which will pay the fifth-place finishers of the A features. "This is our way to give back and show appreciation during Fan Appreciation Night,” Duke Hill said.(The Oklahoman)

Fort Gibson driver makes his move at Outlaw: Muskogee Phoenix

8-5-08

Kent tops Sprint main at CCS: Neighbor Newspapers

8-4-08

OKC's Wayne Johnson wins the Knoxville Nationals: Wayne Johnson is a Knoxville Nationals champion again. The Oklahoma City native collected $10,000 late Saturday night by winning the 18th annual American Sprint Car Series Knoxville Nationals championship race at Knoxville Raceway (Iowa). Johnson passed Jason Johnson on the seventh of 25 scheduled laps and led the rest of the way on the historic half-mile dirt track. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is located in Knoxville. Wayne Johnson beat Brian Brown of Grain Valley, Mo., by a wide 3.772-second margin at the checkered flag. The win was Johnson's second Knoxville Nationals crown and first since 2000. The younger brother of former State Fair Speedway sprint car champ Mike Johnson, Wayne Johnson now lives in Knoxville, Iowa. Wayne Johnson started racing fulltime in 1987 at State Fair. (The Oklahoman)

Hughes wins Enid's 1st annual 10k Modified Naitonals: Jason Hughes, of Watts, won the inaugural $10,000 to Win Summer Modified Nationals at Enid Speedway Park Sunday afternoon. The race drew drivers from six states, some as far away as California. Randy Timms, aboard his Western Flyer Express-sponsored car, exploded off the outside pole to maintain a commanding lead after 10 laps of the 50-lap race, despite two cautions. A lap 10 yellow flag flew for debris and tightened up the field. Jeff Taylor challenged Timms for the lead until Taylor faded to the pits in lap 18 with a flat tire. Timms, despite four more cautions, led the field until the 36th lap when he faded off the pace with flat right tire. Hughes took the lead on the restart. He wasn’t seriously challenged on his route to the checkered flag. Scott Drake was second, trailed by Morgan Bagley, Bud Longpine and Brian Franz. (The Enid News and Eagle)

8-3-08

Oklahoma Motorsports Scene: The Oklahoman

Hulbert's Potts picks up first win: Muskogee Phoenix

8-2-08

High fuel costs don't deter out-of-state mini sprint racers: The Oklahoman

State Fair Speedway August 1st results

8-1-08

Kevin Becker's sponsors upset with SFS officials after DQ: Becker was given a black flag that disqualified him from an A feature after he bumped Dustin Exline's car from behind — causing Exline to lose control and spin out. Becker insists the black flag, which was waved for rough driving, was undeserved. Becker said his sponsors, especially Cross Timber Koi, who provides his engine, were disgusted with the call by speedway officials. The sponsor told Becker he was finished racing this season at State Fair. "The bad call they made burned my sponsors,” said Becker, a Wellston resident. "I've still got them as long as I don't race in the city. It was about the 15th bad call, and I was tired of it. "It was just a racing thing. I got under him (Exline) and bumped him. I was furious with the call. I'm out here trying to win three championships in a row, and that night would have really helped me with the points. In six years, I had never even had a warning.” Tom Sanders, the State Fair Speedway manager who made the disqualification call, stands by his decision. Sanders said Becker isn't the only driver who has received a black flag this year and that it doesn't mean he can't return. (The Oklahoman)

7-28-08

Timms claims 2nd modified ‘A’ win of year: The Enid News and Eagle

Reminder 1st 10k to win Modified Summer Nationals at Enid: Annual Enid Speedway Park will host the first ever $10,000 to win Modified Summer Nationals next weekend. Action will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday with a test and tune session. Qualifiers will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday with the grand finale at 2 p.m. Sunday. The big money event will include action in the limited modified division featuring $2,500 for the first place winner.

7-27-08

Skaggs’ Outlaw streak continues: Muskogee Phoenix

Cordell Wings it While Goodman Goes Wingless at Creek County Speedway: OCRS

7-26-08

Goodman Outduels Passmore for Outlaw Motor Speedway Victory: OMS

Harli White returns to the track after incident: After three and a half months, Harli White is back at the races. The 13-year-old from Lindsay suffered severe burns after her mini sprint car flipped and went up in flames at I-44 Speedway in April. She spent a month at the Shriners Burn Hospital in Galveston, Texas, receiving treatment surgeries. Though she isn't back behind the wheel, White was at State Fair Speedway on Friday night cheering on her father, Charlie White, who drives the 1w USA modified car. Charlie White made his comeback last week, when he edged Stanley Reed Jr. to win the modified A feature. He earned second place in the B feature Friday, but finished 11th in the A feature due to car trouble. "Feels good to be back out here with my friends, and to win again,” Charlie White said. (The Oklahoman)

7-24-08

Oil Capital Racing Series Sprints Return to Oulaw Motor Speedway

The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin series: The series has cancelled their event at Siloam Springs Speedway on August 2. Instead, checkout the Show-Me Racin series at Outlaw Motor Speedway, Friday, August 1st. (The Race Brothers Show-Me Racin series)

7-23-08

New start-time at Tri-State Speedway; 30 minutes later: Tri-State Speedway has announced new opening and start times that are effective immediately. All times have been moved back 30 minutes. The new times will be: Pit gates open will now open at 4:30 PM. Grandtands will opon at 5:30. Draw time will end at 6:30 PM. Racing will start at 7:30 PM. (Tri-State Speedway Announces New Opening, Starting Times)

Racer enjoys long trip to Enid: Enid News and Eagle

7-21-08

Rowland wins first race this season: Enid News and Eagle

7-20-08

Skaggs and Scroggins wins at Outlaw: It is beginning to look like no one can compete with Greg Skaggs at Outlaw Motor Speedway. The Bixby driver took the lead on lap six from Jeran Frailey and then set sail to his third straight Outlaw Modified feature win in racing here Friday night. It was his track-leading 10th victory of the year. Once Skaggs, who started on the sixth row outside, got around Frailey, he made a mockery of the race until a pair of caution flags with five laps remaining brought the field back to him. The final caution, for Joe Wright’s stalled car in turn two, came with two laps remaining. On the single-file restart, he thundered ahead of Muskogee’s Tate Cole to get an advantage going into turn one. From there, he pulled away from Cole and the field to win with ease. Cole held off Frailey for second and Chad Davis was fourth behind Frailey. In the hobby stock, Brian Scroggins held off a furious charge by Dale Richardson to win the feature that was stopped twice for accidents and cautioned five times for four others.(OMS PR)

Drivers uninjured in accidents: The race was halted on lap 11 when Brookin Stephens slammed hard into Jess Simms on the back stretch. An ambulance was summoned for Simms, but he did not require treatment. His car got sideways coming out of turn two in front of Stephens, who had no place to go. he other race stoppage came when four cars got together in turns three and four blocking the track. When everything was untangled, three of the cars remained in the race. No one was injured.

7-17-08

Video: NASCAR drivers come to Muskogee to compete: Muskogee Phoenix

7-16-08

Louisiana driver wins Speedweek race: Tulsa World

Johnson Tops ASCS Speedweek Round Three at Creek County Speedway: Including results

1st annual Arbuckle Rally to Dallas: The first annual Arbuckle Rally will be held Saturday July 19th 2008! Begining at Hooters Nw in OKC and ending at the W Hotel Dallas.Hurry and get registered to hold your spot. (405)513-8519 or arbucklegroup@yahoo.com All registrations are $250 and due by July 18th 2008 at our pre launch party at Cafe Nova. All entrants must be present no later than 5:00 pm at Hooters on Nw Expressway. We will be sending off all cars starting at 6:00 pm. Dont miss this run! Plan on spending the night. We are throwing a huge V.I.P party at Ghost Bar in the W hotel.

Prizes are as follows:
Arbuckle award.............................$1000.00
Most exotic.....................................$250.00
Hottest co driver.............................$250.00
Spririt award (costumes,flair)..........$250.00

7-15-08

Record attendance for OMS: A crowd estimated by Outlaw officials to be near 6,500 — a record for the speedway.

NASCAR guys part of star-style show: Muskogee Phoenix

Skaggs tops NASCAR duo: Muskogee Phoenix

NASCAR duo rocks Outlaw: Muskogee Phoenix

7-14-08

Enid's $10,000 to Win for Modifieds Just Weeks Away

Outlaw, Creek hosting stars: Tulsa World

7-13-08

NASCAR night returns to Outlaw: Muskogee Phoenix

NASCAR Drivers Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader at Outlaw Motor Speedway Tomorrow Night

Official Information on the 10th Annual Super Stock Shooutout presented by Shamrock Bolt & Screw at Tri-State Speedway

7-12-08

Lee Jennings keeps up family tradition, lives mom's dream: The Oklahoman

7-11-08

Outlaw Motor Speedway NASCAR night rescheduled for Monday July 14th: With the anticipation is building for over two months, NASCAR will visit Outlaw Motor Speedway Monday July 14th. This is a must see event as NASCAR duo Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader visit the monster 3/8th mile oval. Wallace and Schrader will be bringing their Modified to race against anyone who thinks they can outrun NASCAR talent. "We worked hard to get these guys here, and worked even harder to get them re-scheduled for July 14th," said Outlaw co-owner Danny Womack. "With the fan response we knew we had to get these guys in here to put on a show. This will be a great night of racing and great for not only Muskogee but the whole state."

For some drivers, just finding sponsorship is the real challenge: The Oklahoman

Longtime racer makes run at title: Enid News and Eagle

7-7-08

Long trip worth it for Nebraska drive: Enid News and Eagle

7-5-08

Largest crowd of '08 at SFS: Friday night's races at State Fair Speedway yielded the largest crowd of the 2008 season. An estimated 7,000 fans piled into the grandstands for Celebrate America night, which featured all five racing divisions and a fireworks display. (The Oklahoman)

Lawton Speedway introduces limited modified division: Beginning in August, Lawton Speedway will add the limited modified division to its racing program. The limited modified cars are smaller and cheaper than the USA modified cars currently raced at both Lawton Speedway and State Fair Speedway. (The Oklahoman)

July 4th races have special meaning for Butler family: The Oklahoman

7-4-08

West Siloam limited late model 1k to win: This Saturday night at West Siloam Speedway is $1000 to win in our Limited Late Model class. Sponsered by Wolfmasters Glass of Grove,Oklahoma. Since all the aluminum bodied cars Limited Late,Outlaw,Street Stock and Pro Street in Oklahoma are pretty close on rules. Please check our rules at www.wsspeedway.com We also do have steel bodied cars that run in our Limited Late class. This class has been extremely competitive this year. With 10 different winners in 16 races. (PR)

Local driver restarts career: Muskogee Phoenix

Local auto racing notebook: The Oklahoman

7-1-08

NCRA returns to Enid on Saturday: Enid News and Eagle

6-30-08

Hughes claims 5th modified victory: Enid News and Eagle

6-29-08

Stox notebook: The Oklahoman

6-28-08

Tri-State Speedway rained out: The 37th Annual Firecracker Special, originally scheduled for June 28th, 2008 has been postponed until July 5th, 2008. Although the rain cleared out in time, it would have taken too much track work in such a short amount of time and we didn't feel it would be fair to the drivers and fans. Be sure to join us next Saturday, July 5th for the 37th Annual Firecracker Special, including our giant fireworks "Salute To America" and the Oil Capital Racing Series Sprint Cars. It will definitely be a night full of action on the track and in the air. (PR)

It's been a while, but Bruce Jennings shows he still has winning touch: The Oklahoman

6-24-08

Payout for 360 Modified Topless Special at West Siloam Speedway

6-23-08

Driver unharmed after fire: The Oklahoma City team pulled together to take home the $2,500 purse in the Precision Wireline Challenge 10-lap dash that pitted five regulars from State Fairgrounds Speedway against five local drivers. Troy Gemmill posted the win in the race but the Oklahoma City drivers took home the purse with a one-point advantage. The sixth lap of the challenge was red-flagged when the car piloted by Greg Burt erupted into flames on the back straight. Burt escaped from the car unharmed. (Enid News and Eagle)

Wing/Non-Wing Sprint Double Header at Creek County Speedway Has New Purse Structure

6-22-08

Lawton Speedway Results 6/21: Un-Official Results

Adams dominant in modified class: Enid News and Eagle

6-21-08

State Fair Speedway Results 6/20: Un-Official Results

Auto Racing notebook: The Oklahoman

Racing best choice for Whit: The Oklahoman

6-20-08

A dream of a summer job for NASCAR fan: The Oklahoman

Local auto racing notebook: The Oklahoman

Look Out, Danica: Muskogee Phoenix

6-19-08

Altus makeup races this Saturday: We will be opening early this Saturday to finish the program that was rained out last week. Pits will open at 5pm races will start one hour early at 7pm. Grandstands will be open at 6pm and will be no charge until the rainout races are complete, then the grandstands will be cleared and tickets will be sold for the regularly scheduled show. (Altus PR)

6-17-08

29th Annual "Race For Life": A Race Night in Review: Our 37th consecutive season continued last Saturday night, June 14th, 2008 at the legendary Tri-State Speedway. The night"s events were underway about 7:30 PM. With more than four inches of rain that fell overnight on Friday, some extra track preparation was needed. By "A" feature racing time, the track was starting to get some shine to it although there were a few "soft" places in it that caused some rough areas. (Results and More)

6-15-08

Randy Timms claims modified feature: Enid News and Eagle

6-14-08

Rain forces the postponement of A Features: A thunderstorm blew through the State Fair Speedway just before 9:30 p.m. Friday, forcing postponement of the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) A Feature and the Champ Sprints A Feature. The Factory Stocks A Feature and ASCS B Feature were both completed before the rain began. The Champ Sprints A Feature, which was on the fourth lap, will be continued next Friday. The ASCS A Feature will be Aug. 15. (The Oklahoman)

Rain shortens the night at Outlaw Motor Speedway also: Racing at Outlaw Motor Speedway lost out to a rain shower Friday night. All of the heat races on the weekly show were completed before the heavy shower. Only the features were left on the program. Those races will be run as part of next week’s program. (Muskogee Phoenix)

A mixed night of racing for Robb in his return to State Fair Speeway: The Oklahoman

6-13-08

Winning doesn’t always equal points lead: Muskogee Phoenix

Gas prices keep some drivers off the track: The Oklahoman

Fisher looks to regain title form: Enid News and Eagle

6-9-08

Rain cancels Wallace's and Schrader's OMS appearance: A race at Outlaw Motor Speedway featuring NASCAR duo of Kenny Wallace and Ken Schrader tonight has been canceled because of rain. It will be rescheduled for a later date. (Outlaw Motor Speedway)

Rain, rain, go away: NASCAR comes another day: Muskogee Phoenix

6-7-08

State Fair Speedway notebook: The Oklahoman

Burns faces uphill struggle to capture third straight title: The Oklahoman

6-6-08

Cobb recovering after wreck: Champ sprints driver Kyle Cobb is recovering from a back injury he suffered last week in the champ sprints A Feature. Cobb had no feeling below the waist after the injury, but said he can now walk with a slight limp. "We will be back,” Cobb said. "We'll be out for a while, and we see a back specialist on July 3, so hopefully they have good things to say.” (The Oklahoman)

Speedway legend Scott Claxton passes away: State Fair Speedway legend Jack Claxton died Thursday at the age of 68 after a five-year battle with lung cancer. Claxton was an announcer at State Fair for nearly 20 years from the early 1980s to the late 1990s. Two of his sons, Scott and Trent Claxton, raced at State Fair Speedway. "He was a real friend of the fans, and he was always really close with the drivers and their families,” said Scott Claxton of his father. Scott Claxton said doctors told Jack his cancer was terminal less than one week ago, and his family brought him home Monday. (The Oklahoman)

Fans, drivers honor Leep: An estimated 1,000 people piled into the State Fair Speedway grandstands Tuesday evening for a memorial service honoring former champ sprints driver Harold Leep Jr. Leep died last Friday morning of heart failure at the age of 55. His son, Jeff Leep, will continue to race in the super sprint division this season at State Fair Speedway. (The Oklahoman)

Super sprint driver Hill bucks superstition, thrives in his black-and-green No. 13: The Oklahoman

Track photographer passionate about job: Enid News and Eagle

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