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Winter Nationals Races - Information
Brill Motor Speedway - Meeker, Okla
Clinton Speedway - Clinton, Okla
Creek County Speedway - Kellyville, Okla
Enid Speedway Park - Enid, Okla
I-44 Speedway - Newcastle, Okla
Lake Country Speedway - Ardmore, Okla
Lawton Speedway - Lawton, Okla
Oklahoma Sports Park - Ada, Okla
Outlaw Motor Speedway - Muskogee, Okla
State Fair Speedway - Oklahoma City, Okla
Tri-State Speedway - Pocola, Okla

11-10-09

Outlaw adds new division: The Outlaw Motor Speedway has added Pure Stock to its divisions of cars racing weekly at the track. The other divisions already racing include Factory Stock, Grand National, 360 Modified and USRA Modified. Late Model, Sprints, Front Wheel Drive and Mini Stocks are specials. Pure Stock are basic street cars with limited modifications for safety. Gasoline from the pump is the only fuel that can be used and must be from that make and model of car. The current Pure Stock division will be renamed Factory Stock with performance rule changes. For all 2010 rule changes, they are now online at www.oulawmotorspeedway.com. (OMS PR)

11-6-09

PBS NOVA to tape segments at Outlaw Motor Speedway's Turkey Leg 100: PBS / NOVA will be at Outlaw Motor Speedway for the Turkey Leg 100 Enduro and the Turkey Tango Demolition Derby to do a show on material science. Several cameras will be around the track and number of cars will be outfitted with in-car cameras. NOVA is the show that is on PBS that is filming the days events. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ NOVA is filming a series on material science, such as what the physics are in metal and materials and the science in these types of races and demolition derbies. It will also cover how strong the metals and structures are, the force in the wrecks and how the people sustain any impact. The episode will air sometime in 2010. "This is an exciting opportunity for the Muskogee area to make an impact and be televised all over the world," said track co-owner Lynn Skinner. "This is a race that literally anyone can enter and now they get to be on TV. "Just get a car, knock out the windows and basically race it," said Skinner. "With $1,000 up to the winner and no entry fee, this is one of our funniest and most entertaining races of the season." "We would love to see 200 cars starting the race, that would be a sight having cars stretch all the way around the track," said Skinner. (OMS PR)

11-3-09

Round 2 of Winter Season at Oklahoma Sports Park: Oklahoma Sports Park Winter racing season, which will have divisions for Karts, Quads, Lawn Mowers and Motorcycles, will be back this Saturday, Nov. 7 with round 2 of the 2009 - 2010 Winter Season. There will be classes for both kids and adults. Gates open at 5 p.m. and racing will start some time after 7 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for kids ages 11 to 15 & Senior Citizens. Children ages 10-and-under are admitted free. Oklahoma Sports Park Winter Racing will be held in the big barn beside the dirt track which is located 10 miles northwest of Ada on SH 3W. As always check out the website for the most up to date information www.oklahomasportspark.com (PR)

10-31-09

Phillips wins 3rd Annual Fall Brawl at OMS: Terry Phillips drove a “loose” race car to victory lane to capture the Modified championship in the Third Annual Fall Brawl at Outlaw Motor Speedway here Saturday night. Phillips, Springfield, MO, led from start-to-finish to capture the $5,000 first place prize money. Not even two caution flags and a red flag for debris on the track could stop him. He led Justin Hughes, Watts, over the finish line with Johnny Bone, Pea Ridge, AR., finishing third. “I misread the track and had the wrong setup tonight,” Phillips said. “My car was loose, but I was able to hold off some good drivers for the win. Justin kept the pressure on me, there was no breathing room. “This track, as good as it is, has had a lot of laps on it the last two nights, not to mention the wet weather we’ve had this week. I just didn’t read it right, and I don’t thing anyone else did either.” Phillips captured the pole by winning the qualifying feature Friday night by inches over Hughes. He made the pass for the win just before the flag stand. The highest finishing local driver was Bixby’s Greg Skaggs, sixth. This year’s point champion Joe Duvall, Chelsea, was last after dropping out of the race with car problems early.

Grand Nationals

Dale Richardson, moving to first when pole-setter Colton Dunlap pulled out of the race after just one lap, won the feature. Richardson starting along side of his Muskogee buddy on the front row, trailed the Muskogee teenager by a car when Dunlap pulled into the infield. A broken distributor put Dunlap, who won the qualifying event Friday, out of the race. After taking the lead, Richardson easily pulled away from the field. The race was for second place between Haskell’s Jay Arnold and Kansas’ Billy Kelley, with Arnold finishing second. The race was cut from 20 to 15 laps because only 11 cars made the feature lineup. There were five no-shows.

Pure Stock

Matt Burnett, denied re-entry to the track in Friday’s qualifying race, came back to win the feature tonight. Burnett went to the pits after a minor car problem instead of going to the hot-pit area. Track rules prohibit a car from rejoining a race if they go to the pits. Burnett, Muskogee, passed defending champion Russell McLain, Chouteau, and led the rest of the way. He had a nice, 11-car lead at finish, beating Tahlequah’s Jason Ward and Fort Gibson’s Dalton Ragsdale. McLain finished fourth. McLain and 2009 track champion Kyle Slader took turns leading the race before Burnett took over on lap seven, passing Slader on the low side out of turn four. A caution one-lap later hurt Slader, as McLain passed him on the backstretch on the restart to slip back into the challenging position. He maintained that until a restart for debris on the track with six laps to go let the field catchup with the two leaders. Ward and Fort Gibson’s Dalton Ragsdale got past McLain and held him off in the final two laps.

360 Modified

Attrition took its toll among the leaders, opening the door for Jeran Frailey to capture – the feature and $1,000 to win prize money. There were four different leaders of the 20-lap race and besides Frailey, only Porter’s Carl Conley finished – sixth. Early race leaders Shannon Reheard, Muskogee, and Braggs’ Patrick Goodnight, Braggs, left the race because of mechanical problems. Frailey, from Chouteau, jumped from third to first when Conley and Reheard made door-to-door contact in front of the grandstands. Both went to the hot pit area where Reheard discovered he had a broken rear-end. Conley had a flat right-rear tire, and after having it changed, he returned to the track at the tail-end of the remaining 14-car field. Goodnight went from first to sixth after an lap 11 restart with apparent car problems. He eventually dropped out of the race four laps later and finished 13th. In the meantime, Frailey won for the second week in a row, beating Porter’s Casey Lindell and Muskogee’s Mike Wroblewski. Starting in the third position, he dropped to fourth before climbing back in the hunt just before Reheard and Conley’s mishap brought out the caution. (PR)

10-29-09

Phillips takes pole for Fall Brawl: Waiting until the final 100 feet, Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo, passed Watts’ Jason Hughes at the finish line to win the Modified qualifier on the opening night of the Third Annual Fall Brawl at Outlaw Motor Speedway here Friday night. Champions in four classes will be crowded tonight, with racing starting at 5 p.m. (PR)

10-28-09

Third Annual Fall Brawl at OMS this weekend: Coming this weekend, October 30 & 31, 2009, the Fall Brawl is now sponsored by BMS Engines and they will be sponsoring the Modified entry fee! BMS Engines out of Hulbert, Oklahoma is going to pay $100 of each Modified driver's entry fee for this weekends race. Making the entry fee for the $5,000 to win, just $150. "BMS Has stepped in and wants to see 40-50 Modifieds here this weekend," said track co-owner Lynn Skinner. "With them stepping in, there is no reason that we shouldn't have Modifieds coming out of the woodwork to come race for the $5,000." Modified $5,000 to win, 360 Modified $1,000 win, Grand National $1,000 win and Pure Stock $500 win. (PR)

Man attacked, another arrested after alleged assault: A Stilwell man was arrested late Saturday night after allegedly attacking a Missouri race car driver in the pit of Outlaw Motor Speedway. Charles Sims, 51, allegedly attacked Burl Woods, 32, of Republic, Mo., with a flashlight. Muskogee County Chief Deputy Terry Freeman said Woods was treated at Muskogee Regional Medical Center for a head injury and released. Before hitting Woods with the flashlight, Sims asked Woods why he ran his son off the track, according to the report. Sims was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He posted a $5,000 bond and was released at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Freeman said. (Muskogee Phoenix)

10-25-09

Essary wins $3,000 race at Enid Speedway Park: Rafe Essary brought the OCRS season to a close with the biggest win of his career Sunday at Enid Speedway Park. Essary drove off the pole and led all 25 laps on a black dry slick race track to pick up a $3,000 first place check. "Jamie (Passmore) won last night and we won tonight," smiled a happy Rafe Essary after climbing out of his car. "It could not be a better weekend for us. November 15 is my 48th birthday so it was a good day." Essary was chased by outside front row starter Mike Goodman from the start. Taylor Milton, Sean McClelland and Jonathan Beason bell in behind Goodman and the race went 13 laps before a yellow flag. The five continued out front until lap 19 when Milton slowed to a stop in turn two bringing out the yellow. With Milton out Beason moved up to third with McClelland and Jamie Passmore fifth. The final six laps saw Essary continue for his first victory of the season. Goodman, who tried to challenge Essary briefly on lap 10, finished a close second. Beason, McClelland and 2009 champion Jamie Passmore rounded out the top five. Passmore successfully defended his 2008 championship with his win on Friday night. It is the second career OCRS crown for the Rose, Oklahoma resident. After going winless most of the season Passmore won three of the last five events to take command of the points lead. (PR)

Chickering wins modifieds at Winter Nationals: Enid News and Eagle

Lewis and Foster crowned at Thunder Valley: Hundreds of racers in 11 categories commanded the strip this weekend at Thunder Valley Raceway, which completed the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series for the South Central division. In the end, Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Brandon Lewis of Broken Arrow, Okla., took home the final win light and locked down the division Championship. Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Chris Foster out of Davenport, Iowa, also picked up a victory and is making a last minute push for the West Central division title. Lewis kept the momentum going this weekend as he picked up his third Top Alcohol Dragster victory in a row. He laid down a healthy 5.319 second, 271.00 mph pass to drive around Richard Putz of Earlville, Iowa, and grab the NHRA Wally trophy. In the all Iowa final, Foster’s 5.735 second, 248.07 mph lap was more than enough to take out the struggling Lance Van Hauen of Reinbeck. This marks Foster’s third divisional win of the year and places him in strong contention with Andrew Bohl for NHRA’s division five title. Other top honors went to Scott Parks, Burlingame, Kan., in Comp Eliminator; Jason Tinberg, Shawnee, Kan., won in Super Stock; and Jerry Hefler of Kennedale, Texas, earned the title in Stock with every opponent faced in eliminations taking a red light on the tree. The Super Gas trophy was awarded to Lonnie Grim, Benton, Ark., in his ’63 Corvette; Gary Stinnett of Emporia, Kan., wheeled his dragster to another Super Comp win; and Val Harmon from Luling, La., was victorious in Super Street. The Sunset Racecraft Top Sportsman Series trophy went to Jerry Helfrich of Forney, Texas, and Keith Raftery, Lake Charles, La., jumped up to the No.2 spot in the divisional rankings with his victory in the TCI Comp Cams Top Dragster Series. The Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson was mastered by Alex Barmettler, Maplewood, Minn., with a 9.408 second, 138.27 mph pass. (PR)

10-24-09

Hughes dominates OctoberFast at OMS: Dominating, there is no other way to describe Kip Hughes’ ride in the 50-lap Grand National feature in the completion of OctoberFast at Outlaw Motor Speedway late Saturday night. The Enid driver led the final 41 laps to claim the lion’s share of the purse, $5,000. Muskogee’s Colton Dunlap was second with Chad McNamara, Blackwell, third. Allen Screws, Winnsboro, Texas, one of the pre-race favorites, was fourth after experiencing mechanical problems most of the race weekend. It was Hughes’ second big payday of the month. He won $10,000 on his home track in Enid two weeks ago. “This is the best darn race car I have ever driven,” Hughes said as he watched his car go through technical inspections on the front straightaway. “This is a good, fast track. For the most part, my car handled well.” (OMS PR)

Passmore clinches Championship at Enid: Jamie Passmore won the sprint A feature at Enid Speedway Park on Saturday and that was good enough to lock up the 2009 OCRSchampionship. Passmore picked up his third victory of the season on the first night of the Enid Winter Nationals to wrap up the title with one race to spare. Passmore led Sean McClelland, Mike Goodman and Jonathan Beason to the finish. All four will transfer to Sunday's $3,000 Winter Nationals OCRS season finale which starts at 2 p.m. The remaining 36 cars in the 40 car field will return on Sunday to run another set of heats and B features to determine who will run for the Winter Nationals title. (PR)

Pairings set at Thunder Valley: Day two of three is complete of NHRA’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event hosted at Thunder Valley Raceway. This race is the last of six in South Central division competition with current points leaders making moves to hold onto their rankings. Final qualifying is complete with Top Alcohol Dragster pilot James Thompson of Vernon, Texas, and Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Vern Moats, Des Moines, Iowa, taking the No.1 positions going into Sunday’s eliminations. Thompson comes from the bottom of the pack and blasts a 5.308 second, 274.39 mph pass to grab the top spot. This puts him just ahead of Brandon Lewis from Broken Arrow, Okla., who posted a 5.322 second, 267.85 mph lap. Lewis, the current points leader, has won the last two races he’s attended, an out-of-division event in Topeka, Kan., and at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La. He holds a slim 32-point lead over Claremore, Okla.’s Malcolm Wahle, who sits in the No.3 qualifying position. Steve Harker, Gainesville, Ga., is dropped down to the No.2 slot due to Moats 5.658 second, 256.48 mph run. Moats races out of the West Central division and is searching for his first divisional win of the season. He will be going into Sunday’s eliminations with a first round bye. Top qualifier in Comp Eliminator was Rick Brown of Lebanon, Ohio; Jeff Colvert, Arkadelphia, Ark., jumped up a spot in the Super Stock class and Brian McClanahan, Alta Loma, Calif., held onto the lead in Stock Eliminator. The Sunset Racecraft Top Sportsman Series is lead by divisional points leader Keith Raftery of Lake Charles, La., and Don Aydelott of Vernon, Texas, held onto the top spot in the TCI Comp Cams Top Dragster Series. The Sportsman Motorcycle Series presented by Harley Davidson is still lead by Dan Rollman, Oklahoma City, Okla., with his perfect reaction time. Gates open at 8 a.m. Sunday for eliminations beginning at 9 a.m. Eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car begin at noon. (PR)

10-23-09

Winter Nationals begin tonight at Enid Speedway Park: The 44th annual Winter Nationals will begin a three-day run at Enid Speedway Park at 7 tonight. Modifieds, limited modifieds, street stocks, factory stocks and pure stocks will get the weekend underway with a full show, including heats and features. Sprint car competitors will headline Saturday’s 7 p.m. card, joining the track’s regular divisions for a full show, including qualifying heats and main events. The finale will be 2 p.m. Sunday with a full race card for the track’s regular divisions. Points from the three competitions will be combined to crown Winter Nationals champions, along with bonuses of $800 for modified and street stock, $600 for limited modified, $500 for factory and $300 for the pure stock champ. Promoter Lonnie Col-ville is expecting a good turnout. “The sprint car organizer has pretty much promised us that we’ll have between 40 and 60 sprint cars on Saturday night,” said Col-ville. “ (Enid News and Eagle)

10-20-09

OctoberFast Nationals this weekend at OMS: The OctoberFast Stockcar Nationals $5,000 to win, is just a three days away and gaining momentum with 10 states represented in the race. Every day in the racing community the word spreads for one of the largest Stockcar races in Oklahoma. Beginning this Thursday for an open practice night for any division. Qualifying begins Friday and the talk of the $30,000 purse is catching drivers attention from as far away as Arizona and Alabama. Pre-entries have been received from 10 different states; Kansas, Texas, Arizona, Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Iowa, Colorado and Oklahoma. "We have drivers entering this race from all over the United States," said track co-owner Lynn Skinner. "This will be one of our biggest races of the season and we expect over 200 cars for the race weekend." (OMS PR)

10-17-09

Winners from Tri-State 30th Annual Spooker: Wow! That is the easiest and shortest way to describe the 30th Annual Spooker, presented by Choctaw Casino that was run on October 14th-17th, 2009. Although mother nature again showed everyone that she was the boss by dropping temperatures into the mid to low 40's each night, a great time was had by everyone from fans to drivers alike. An estimated fan count of over 2,000 for the four day event bundled themselves and braved the cold temperatures at night to watch over 300 cars battle it out on the legendary high banks for some of the best racing of the year. When it was all said and done, there were ten new Spooker champions that were crowned. Dalton McKenzie (Van Buren, AR) picked up the win in the Pure Stock class as Wesley Bourne (Cameron, OK) picked up the trophy for the Mini-Stocks. Ronnie Palmer (Roland, OK) showed why he was a double track champion in the Front Wheel Drives by winning the 'A' feature on Thursday night. Ty Evans (Fort Smith, AR) took home the top Road Runner honors on Friday night as Clay Julian (Ozark, AR) picked up the B Modified win. (PR)

10-15-09

Outlaw Motor Speedway Championships banquet set: 2009 Championship Banquet will return to the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame & Museum after the first of the year. The date has been set for January 9, 2009 at 6:30pm at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (located at 401 South 3rd Street) catered by Mahylon's Bar-B-Q and guest speaker TBA. 2009 Point Champions are - Pure Stock Kyle Slader, Muskogee. Grand National Kevin Flock, Muskogee. 360 Modified Patrick Goodnight, Braggs. USRA Modified Joe Duvall, Chelsea. Front Wheel Drive, Ronnie Palmer, Roland. Meet and greet is set for 6:30-7:00 and dinner at 7:00. Recognition of the champions and officials will begin approximately at 8:00. (PR)

Winter Racing to debut in ADA: The Oklahoma Sports Park is pleased to announce that a 2009 Winter Racing season has been scheduled after a year's absence. The winter racing season, which features divisions for Karts, Quads, Lawn Mowers and Motorcycles, will make its debut Saturday, Oct. 17. There will be classes for both kids and adults. Gates open at 5 p.m. and racing will start some time after 7 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for kids ages 11 to 15. Senior Citizens and children ages 10-and-under are admitted free. Oklahoma Sports Park Winter Racing will be held in the big barn beside the dirt track which is located 10 miles northwest of Ada on SH 3W. (PR)

10-10-09

Five Champions crowned at Outlaw Motor Speedway: It was obvious that Kyle Slader was excited after winning the Outlaw Motor Speedway Pure Stock point championship here Saturday night – the 14-year-old rookie tried to do both a burn out and some donuts in the infield after his victory, but apparently, he didn’t know how. Slader made history by becoming the youngest driver in Muskogee racing history to win a championship. He went into the night tied with Chouteau’s Lee McLain for the lead. He didn’t win the feature, but his fourth place finish was good enough to break the tie to give him the title. McLain, driving a borrowed car, finished three spots behind Slader, in seventh. Slader joined Braggs’ Patrick Goodnight and Muskogee’s Kevin Flock in claiming championships on the final points race of the season. The three new champions joined Chelsea’s Joe Duvall who clinched the Outlaw Modified two week’s ago. Ronnie Palmer, Roland, won the Front Wheel drive division by default when both he and runner-up Brandon Morris, Booneville, Ark., failed to make the program. He finished 15 points ahead of Morris. (PR)

Smith having fun on track: Enid News and Eagle

10-3-09

Weaver wins crown at Brill Motor Speedway: The 2009 campaign for the inaugural season of the O’Reilly/NCRA Oklahoma modified division came to a close Saturday night and it was Woodward, Oklahoma’s Bryan Rowland becoming the first repeat winner of the year as he took home the Hard Rock Hotel-Casino feature victory at Brill Motor Speedway in Meeker, Oklahoma. But while Rowland took home the victory it was Amarillo, Texas driver Gene Weaver picking up the division championship. (David Smith Jr/PR)

10-1-09

NCRA Oklahoma Modified finale this weekend at Brill Motor Speedway: The final points race for the inaugural season of the O’Reilly/NCRA Oklahoma modified division will take place this coming Saturday night, October 3rd, at Brill Motor Speedway in Meeker, Oklahoma as part of the track's Winter Nationals and with it will be the out come of who will be crowned series champion and who will finish where in the final top ten in series points. The nights racing action will also see the NCRA sport modifieds in action for their next to last event on the 2009 race schedule. Gene Weaver of Amarillo, Texas will come into the night with a 95 point lead over Moore, Oklahoma’s Alan Oliva. Weaver, the Hard Rock Hotel-Casino feature winner in the divisions’ opener at Elk City back in March, is just one of four drivers to have reached victory lane in the four races that have been held. Pit gates will open a 4:30 PM with racing set to begin at 7:00 PM. From the North, Brill Motor Speedway is located off of the Turner Turnpike –ten miles south of Hwy 66 on Hwy 18. Coming from I-40 the track is located off of exit 186, go North on Hwy 18 about sixteen miles and the track will be on the west hand side of the road. For more race information contact the track (405) 769-6927. For NCRA rules information for the NCRA Oklahoma modified division, contact NCRA steward Chris Smith (918) 625-6200. (David Smith, Jr./PR)

9-26-09

Bates wins third non-wing sprint victory at Creek County Speedway: Brent Bates seems to be at his best when the wings come off the sprint cars. Saturday Bates won his fifth sprint feature of the season, but it was his third non-wing win of the season at Creek County Speedway. Bates had to chase down Jamie McDonald to get the victory. On lap 16 Bates pulled up behind McDonald in traffic and there was some contact. Bates managed to exit turn four with the lead and McDonald held on for a season best second place finish. Robert Claunch was the early leader followed by Len Larkin until lap eight. McDonald passed Larkin on lap seven then got by Claunch for the lead. Bates drove into second on lap 10 but did not close on McDonald until McDonald had a close call with Tommy Deckard who was trying to pull into the infield. Deckard came down on McDonald who was trying to pass. McDonald briefly got airborne but recovered with the lead. H owever that allowed Bates to challenge and eventually take the lead. Randy Bailey turned his first visit of the season to Creek County Speedway into a victory in the modified 20-lapper. But he had to survive a torrid battle with points leader Ho Dean to get the win. (PR)

Passmore wins at Mid-America Speedway: Defending Oil Capital Racing Series champion Jamie Passmore inherited the lead in Saturday nights A feature at Mid-AmericaSpeedway in South Coffeyville when race leader Earl McDoulett spun to a stop in turn four on lap 15 of the 25 lap affair. The win marked Passmore's first victory of 2009 with OCRS. With Passmore's triumph, OCRS events have produced an astonishing 8 different main event winners in just 12 events making for one of the most competitive sprint car series anywhere. (PR)

9-25-09

Dittman Wins Second OCRS Feature at OMS: Frank Dittman came on strong in the final 12 laps and the result was his second OCRS Sprint victory of the season Friday night at Outlaw Motor Speedway. The Oklahoma City competitor chased down early leader Rafe Essary after a lap 13 restart and took away the lead on lap 15 to win again after only three starts on the season. The 25-lap feature got underway with Essary jumping off the pole with the lead followed by Danny Smith, Jonathan Beason and points leader Jamie Passmore. The four stayed that way until lapped traffic came into play after 10 laps. Dittman charged into fourth with Matt Sherrell getting by Passmore for fifth just before the yellow waved on lap 13 for Tim Kent who was slowing down. On the restart Essary continued to lead with Smith trying to mount a challenge. Meanwhile Dittman seemed to be getting faster and passed Beason for third on lap 14. Dittman quickly roared outside of Essary on the backstretch of lap 15 and drove into the lead in turn four. Dittman then raced unchallenged to the checkered. Essary held on to second while Sherrell passed Smith for third. Beason finilshed fifth behind Smith. Dittman became the seventh different winner in eleven weeks of racing. (PR)

USA Grand Nationals set for Oct. 2-4 at Oklahoma Motorsports Complex: Following a busy two weeks hosting the Rotax Max Challenge USA Grand Nationals, the Oklahoma Motorsports Complex is preparing to host another two straight weekends of top level karting in North America. The 'Race of America' is set for October 2-4, where some of America's top talent from both coasts is expected to converge on the 7/10-mile circuit. The race is anticipated as a warm up for the Championship Karting International (CKI) Grand Championships race held the following weekend at the OMC course. 'The month of September, we really concentrated our efforts on providing the best facility for the Rotax Max Challenge USA Grand Nationals,' stated Rodney Berryhill of the OMC facility. 'With that event concluded as a success, hosting nearly 200 racers, we are turning our attention on the next three weeks for those looking to attend our Race of America and the CKI finale. The Race of America gives those across the country a chance to race against the top drivers in different categories without the pressure of a series championship on the line. I expect a solid amount of drivers from the Oklahoma and Texas area here over the first weekend of October and many more from surrounding states.' Competitors still have until Sunday, September 27 to turn in their pre-entry in order to save $15 per day in entry costs per class. Friday's practice day will cost only $50 per driver with driver and spectator pit passes for $20 that is good for all three days. Aside from the Mojo spec tire for the Rotax divisions, Bridgestone will be the spec tire for the remaining classes. For more information about tires, classes, or anything regarding the Race of Americas, contact the Oklahoma Motorsports Complex at 405.579.2777 or e-mail via info@championkart.com Also, visit them online at their new website, www.oklahomamotorsportscomplex.com (PR)

9-22-09

Harold Leep Nationals rescheduled for this Friday: Honoring one of the legends of racing, the fourth return of the Oil Capital Racing Series Sprints will battle for the Harold Leep Nationals sponsored by Fox 23 and Okie Country 101.7FM Friday night September 25th. Leep has been recognized the last two seasons for his contribution to Muskogee area racing and was elected into the Oklahoma Dirt Racing Hall of Fame in August by his peers. Leep is also a member of the Sprint Hall of Fame in Bellville, Kansas. (PR)

9-19-09

Chappell wins ASCS Sooner Region Main Event at Creek County Speedway: Zach Chappell picked off his second overall American Sprint Car Series feature win of the year at the exact same place he posted his first triumph by topping Saturday night's 25-lap American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region main event at Creek County Speedway. Chappell, who also topped the Creek County leg of ASCS Speedweek in June, gunned into the lead at the outset and held off the advances of Sean McClelland atop a heavy ¼-mile clay oval to post his 12th career win in ASCS competition. "I love this track, absolutely love it!" Chappell exclaimed as he pulled into victory lane. "Turns three and four was tough tonight, I thought I might turn it over every time I got in there. I started running the bottom of one and two just so I could rest a little." (ASCS PR)

Races at OMS cancelled: Tonight's races (The Harold Leep Nationals) for September 18th have been canceled due to the amount of rain that has been collected at Outlaw Motor Speedway over the last five days. "We have been saturated with rain since earlier in the week and the track is just like play dough," said track manager Eric Shannon. "Over 11 inches of rain has fallen since last Tuesday out here and we haven't been able to even get on the track to work it since Saturday morning. This was a hard decision to make but we had to think long term, think about the racers , take a night off, save your equipment and we will regroup next week." The OCRS Sprints will return next week for the Harold Leep Nationals. (PR)

9-17-09

Harold Leep Sprint Nationals this Friday at Outlaw Motor Speedway: Honoring one of the legends of racing, the fourth return of the Oil Capital Racing Series Sprints will battle for the Harold Leep Nationals sponsored by Fox 23 on September 18th. Leep has been recognized the last two seasons for his contribution to Muskogee area racing and was elected into the Oklahoma Dirt Racing Hall of Fame in August by his peers. Leep is also a member of the Sprint Hall of Fame in Bellville, Kansas. The last two trips Tulsa's Mike Goodman has taken home the OCRS win at Outlaw Motor Speedway and leads all Sprint drivers with eight career wins at the 3/8th mile track. Grandstand Ticket prices: Grandstand Admission - Adult - $10, Kids 6-12 $5, 5-Under Free. Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult to enter the races. (PR)

CKI Grand Championship scheduled for Oct. 9-11 at Oklahoma Motorsports Complex: The stage is set for a thrilling season finale at Championship Karting International’s Grand Championship at the Oklahoma Motorsports Complex, Norman, OK, October 9 -11. CKI roars into Oklahoma to wrap up a highly successful inaugural season with tight races to crown the CKI 2009 Champions in virtually every class – the CKI Grand Championship also features another big cash and prize purse worth over $25,000. Like the first three events – the CKI Grand Prix of New Castle, the CKI Grand Prix of New Jersey and the CKI Grand Prix of California – the 6-class Grand Championships will be showcased on live audio/video coverage over the Internet, all staged at one of North America’s most highly renowned karting facilities. CKI will host an Awards Banquet to announce the series’ Champions Sunday evening. (PR)

9-16-09

ASCS Sooner Region at Creek County: The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region returns to the place where it all begin with Saturday night's event at Creek County Speedway near Tulsa, OK. Saturday's card atop Sapulpa's tight, º-mile clay oval, where the American Sprint Car Series cut its teeth beginning in 1992, is the third and final Sooner Region stop in Creek County for the 2009 season. Closing in on his first series championship is fourth-generation Oklahoma City shoe Joe Wood, Jr., who has posted seven top-tens in nine Sooner features aboard the Wesmar-powered JW Field Equipment/Grand Machine No. 03 Maxim. Wood holds a 34-point advantage over Glenpool's Matt Covington, the 19-year-old with a pair of runner-up showings to his credit that is poised to take quick advantage of any Wood mistakes in the stretch run for the Sooner crown. Third-generation Tulsa-area driver Donnie Ray Crawford has worked his way up to third in points ahead of the Missouri duo of Kyle Bellm and Brad Graham. The balance of the current top ten includes Oklahoma City area contenders Chris Lloyd and Andy Shouse, Kansas competitor Forrest Sutherland, Mustang's Robert Sellers and Broken Arrow's Brady Bacon. (PR)

9-15-09

Norman to host go-kart Grand Nationals: The pinacle of go-kart racing in the united states is the U.S. Rotax Grand Nations, which will be held this week at the Oklahoma Motor Sports Complex in Norman. “This event will be a huge draw for those that are any type of racing or sports fan and any age,” said Lauren P. Lorenzen of Frontier Country Marketing Association. “This sport is in fact where a lot of NASCAR, Indy and Formula 1 Drivers get their start.” The event starts Thursday with the finals taking place Saturday. Organizers are expecting 200-250 racers, who will compete in six different age-grouped classes. The Oklahoma Motorsports Complex has hosted other prestigious karting events such as the SKUSA World Finals and the Stars of Karting Race of the Americas. But in the 10 year history of the U.S. Rotax Grand Nations, this will be its first time in Norman. (Norman Transcript)

Sprint cars still speeding to OSP: Ada Evening News

9-13-09

Rain cancels MDLMS Event at Mid-America: With 20 Midwest Dirt Late Model Series cars sitting in the pits awaiting competition mother nature decided to steal the show and force a cancellation just prior to race time at the Mid-America Speedway. An odd westerly moving storm wiped out a big night of competition at the Speedway. It was to be the first sanctioned race of the season, and now gives the series its third rainout out of 8 scheduled events so far this season. The series heads to the Minneapolis Raceway next Saturday night September 19 for the first ever appearance by Late Models on the 3/8 mile fairly new facility. The track is located just 15 minutes north of Salina and will feature many festivities commemorating the first appearance by the wedge bodied gladiators. The event at the Mid-America Speedway will be rescheduled at a later date. Any cars who paid their entry fee but didn't collect their money prior to leaving will have a free entry fee at any upcoming race. (PR)

9-11-09

Outlaw's 'Chase' still tight: Muskogee Phoenix

9-8-09

Two races go to the wire at Outlaw: Muskogee Phoenix

9-7-09

Steve Smith ties State Fair Speedway record with 7th title: Steve Smith continued what has become a legendary career at State Fair Speedway by winning a record-tying seventh points championship Sunday night. The Edmond resident drove his Dodge-powered Pro Stock to a sixth A feature win this season and tied the speedway record for most career titles. Former open-wheel driver Glen Owens of Pauls Valley also won seven championships. "It's unbelievable. It probably won't sink in until later," Smith said. (The Oklahoman)

State Fair Speedway 2009 Champions
SUPER SPRINTS - Danny Jennings
CHAMPIONSHIP SPRINTS - Frank Dittman
PRO STOCKS - Steve Smith
USA MODIFIEDS - Stanley Reed Jr.
LIMITED MODIFIEDS - Justin Allen

9-5-09

Three points titles still undecided at State Fair Speedway: The Oklahoman

9-4-09

OU’s Kenny Mossman scouts the races: The Oklahoman

Joe Wood Jr. is not doing flips over scenario: The Oklahoman

9-3-09

Bohnstedt living up to family tradition: Enid News and Eagle

8-31-09

McCartney gets 2nd win of season: The Enid News and Eagle

8-29-09

Lady drivers on hot streak of late: The Oklahoman

8-27-09

Points races tighten at State Fair Speedway: The Oklahoman

8-21-09

Whatever happened to ... Alan Marker, 1992 State Fair Speedway Pro Stocks champion: The Oklahoman

8-20-09

Topless Bandits travel to Creek County Speedway: Sprint and midget car drivers from around the country, including some with NASCAR connections, will converge on Creek County Speedway in Kellyville on Thursday for the fourth stop on the six-race Sprint Bandit Tour 'N Topless sprint car tour. USAC National Sprint Car Series point leader Levi Jones of Olney, Ill., driving a sprint car owned by NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Tony Stewart, and Indiana USAC driver Bryan Clauson, piloting a sprinter for NASCAR Sprint Cup competitor Kasey Kahne, are just two of many top open wheel drivers that will be in the field on Thursday. They will have to contend with 19-year old Broken Arrow resident Brady Bacon. (More at Tulsa World)

Brady Bacon takes sprint car feature at State Fair Speedway: The Oklahoman

8-19-09

Topless sprint cars set to race at State Fair Speedway: The Sprint Bandits Tour ’N Topless racing series arrives at State Fair Speedway tonight. The top drivers of the wingless sprint cars are traveling from all over the United States to compete in the week-long competition, which races in Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Kansas. (The Oklahoman)

Drivers upset with new tire rule at SFS: Not every driver at State Fair Speedway was excited Wednesday night. A few were downright mad. Allen Chickering and Stanley Reed Jr. both showed concern that track promoter Lanny Edwards decided to change the USA Modified's tire rules for the rest of the season. "It's whoever has the biggest motor and the biggest pocketbook," Chickering said. "Now if you want to be competitive you've got to buy all new tires." This week Edwards began allowing a softer Hoosier compound that is much more competitive than the previous tire model. (The Oklahoman)

8-17-09

Rauschenberg wins 200th career feature at Enid: Johnie “The Rocket” Rauschenberg was on cloud nine after he piloted his Dunsworth Machine-powered Smiley’s limited modified to the 200th feature win of his racing career at Enid Speedway Park Saturday night. “Tonight was the sweetest win of my life,” said Rauschenberg. “I want to give special thanks to my crew, fans and sponsors. We picked up the new car Thursday and everyone worked hard to get it ready. Daniel Rogers at Dunsworth busted it to get the new motor done and thanks to Dad for fronting me the money.” (The Enid News and Eagle)

8-16-09

Skaggs, Richardson pull out victories: Muskogee Phoenix

8-14-09

$10,000 Topless Late Models purse at Outlaw Motor Speedway: Late Models racing and a Front Wheel Drive Gambler will highlight tonight’s racing program at Outlaw Motor Speedway. The Late Models will be racing topless, meaning fans will get an unrestricted view of the drivers. They will be competing for $10,000 purse. “This is an historical event for our track in that it’s the first time the Late Models will run topless,” said co-track owner Lynn Skinner. “We’ve had a lot of calls from drivers all over this part of the country. “We’re expecting 30-plus cars. We had 20-25 when we had a Late Model Show in April.” Skinner also said advance ticket sales have been brisk. “The Late Models have always been a fan-favorite,” Skinner said. “One of our largest crowds of this season was when they raced last spring.” It’s a fan favorite and an event that attracts the not-so fan. Jesse Stidham from Wagoner said he makes about dozen races a year at OMS, and adds, “I’ve never missed a Late Model show. I was a regular when they ran at Muskogee Speedway. I hardly ever missed a race. I wish they were here more frequently.” (PR)

Checking in with Strike Hill, Joe Wood Jr. and Andrew Marshala: The Oklahoman

8-13-09

Ramsey lives life in the fast lane: Enid News ad Eagle

8-9-09

Timms wins at Outlaw Motor Speedway: For 10 laps Oklahoma City’s Randy Timms was the stalker and Fort Gibson’s Justin Fulton the target in Friday’s Outlaw Modified Sizzler at Outlaw Motor Speedway. Fulton had dominated the race from the first lap and was bidding for his first win of the year while Timms passed him at the flag stand to chalk up his second triumph in four weeks and the $1,000 first-place money. Fulton seemingly had the feature well in hand with two laps remaining, that was until a slower car played into the outcome, stalling Fulton’s momentum. Fulton caught last place James Drummond of Mountainburg, Ark., on the backstretch on lap 18, with Timms catching both of them moments later. The two leaders kept their running lanes on lap 19 – Timms high and Fulton low – with Drummond maintaining his middle-of-the-track line. He was given the “move over for faster cars” flag, but couldn’t alter his path because he was flanked by both Timms on the outside and Fulton on the inside. Completing their final turns in one and two, they were both on his Drummond’s bumper down the backstretch into turns three and four. The two roared passed Drummond, Timms still high and Fulton low, but it was Timms who had the better bite into the homestretch, beating him in the final 100 feet. “I was so slowly catching Justin, but I was about to run out of time and that slow car came into the picture,” Timms said. (PR)

8-8-09

Pro Stocks title chase gets more interesting: The Oklahoman

8-7-09

Four questions with Limited Modified driver Cody Whitworth: The Oklahoman

8-3-09

McCartney posts first win of season: Enid News and Eagle

8-2-09

Sewell wins at Creek County Speedway: Evan Sewell has only raced in seven of 13 sprint events this season at Creek County Speedway. But that has not stopped him from visiting the winners circle multiple times. Saturday Sewell drove into the lead after five laps and cruised to his third sprint victory of the season. Travis Ashwood led the first three laps before a red flag stopped the action after Brent Bates flipped in turn four. Ashwood continued to lead after the restart but a lap later Sewell charged past in turn four to take away the lead. Danny Smith moved into second on lap 11. Zach Beeler finished third after running second early in the race. Matt French took an early lead and raced to his third straight and seventh modified win of the season. French shot out front on lap two and Ho Dean moved into second on lap four. Dean could not close on French and settled for second. Chad Davis moved into third on lap 13 and chased Dean the final seven laps. Carl Lewis survived a crash marred super stock feature to win for the third time this season. Only 11 cars finished the race which was shortened to 9 laps after five yellow flags extended the race beyond its 20 minute time limit. After passing early leader Robert Watson on lap five Lewis set the pace until the final yellow for a five car pileup on lap eight. Following the final restart Lewis turned back a bid by Jerry Wagner on the final lap for the victory. Watson was third. Michael Stucks drove through a cloud of smoke to win his third mini stock feature of the season. (PR)

8-1-09

Meet racing announcer Brian Ward: The Oklahoman

Speedway Q&A with Dennis Marshala: The Oklahoman

7-31-09

Suspended SFS driver Michelle Decker set to return: Sprint car driver Michelle Decker will return to State Fair Speedway tonight after a two-week suspension. Decker’s car owner, Don Strawn, said the popular driver was suspended after an on-track incident, but he did not know the details. Decker said she did not wish to comment on the incident, except to say , "it was grossly blown out of proportion.” Decker, a Guthrie resident, won the Championship Sprints title last season. She was the first female to win a points championship at State Fair Speedway, which opened in 1954. (The Oklahoman)

7-30-09

OCRS to return to Outlaw Motor Speedway: The OCRS Sprints return for the fourth time in the Rebel Rumble on Dukes of Hazard Night. We will have a General Lee Dukes of Hazard look a like car that will be chased by police and jumped in the air to entertain the fans. Bo and Luke Duke will be in the house, so look out ladies. After the fun with the General Lee, we will have a Daisy Duke look a like contest with the night's divisional winners being the judges! Also all Police, EMS and Fire Departments personnel will get in free in appreciation of their thankless work! (Admission only free with ticket) Departments need to contact the race track by July 29th to participate. (PR)

7-27-09

Kansas driver outlasts Muskogee teen in Outlaw's Sizzler: Muskogee Phoenix

Results: Robert Sellers Sweeps the Champ Sprints at State Fair Speedway

Results: Brown Wins Championship Sprints A-Feature at Lawton Speedway

7-25-09

Steve Smith wins again at State Fair Speedway; Jared Hicks still leads points : The Oklahoman

7-24-09

Under the helmet with State Fair Speedway driver Jeff Leep: The Oklahoman

7-19-09

State Fair Speedway Shayla Waddell refuses to quit when money runs out: The Oklahoma

7-16-09

16-year old Racer Takes Fastlane to Success: Oklahoma HS Playbook

7-14-09

ASCS Sooner Region set for SFS and Lawton this weekend: The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region is set for the first of two H.E. Bailey Turnpike 2009 doubles with this weekend's racing action in Oklahoma City and Lawton. On Friday night, the series takes to Oklahoma City's State Fair Speedway. Then, on Saturday night, it's a quick trip southwest down the H.E. Bailey to Lawton Speedway for the first time this year. With four different winners through the initial four events of the season, a mere eight points separate the two drivers atop the points charts as Oklahoma City's Joe Wood, Jr., holds a slight edge over 19-year-old Glenpool, OK, shoe Matt Covington. Just 24 years old, Wood reeled off three ASCS Sooner wins to rank second in series points leas year. Covington, on the other hand, is seeking his first series win after capturing a Knoxville main event earlier this season. Sand Springs' Sherman Davis enters the weekend ranked third in points, 32 markers off the lead pace, with 18-year-old Nixa, MO, shoe Kyle Bellm currently fourth in his first full Sooner effort. Two-time and defending series champion Brian McClelland of Tulsa, OK, enters the weekend ranked sixth after topping the series most recent event at Missouri's Springfield Raceway on June 20, just two markers ahead of Donnie Ray Crawford. Friday's action at Oklahoma City's State Fair Speedway fires off at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday's event at Lawton Speedway going green at 8:00 p.m. (SFS PR)

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