4/14/2014
ASCS
Sooner and Warrior Regions set for 2014 season opening weekend.
TULSA, Okla. (April 14, 2014) - After Mother Nature forced the cancellation of the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region opener this past Sunday, the season's first event will now be on Friday, April 18.
Thankfully, track management at the West Siloam Speedway in West Siloam Springs, Okla. has agreed to keep the season opener at their facility and will host the Sooner Region this Friday.
The $2,000 to win, $250 to start affair is the first of a two night weekend for the Sooner Region, which heads to the Springfield Raceway in Springfield, Mo. on Saturday, April 19 for a co-sanctioned night with the Speedway Motors Warrior Region. The first event of 2014 for the Warrior Region, Saturday's feature event is $2,000 to win, and will pay $300 to start.
Friday, April 18 at the West Siloam Speedway will have gates opening at 6:00 P.M. with Hot Laps getting underway at 7:00 P.M. (CT). Races begin at 8:00 P.M. The undercard for the weekend will include Front Wheel Drive, Super Stocks, and USRA B-Modifieds. Admission is $20 for adults with discounts for seniors, veterans, and children ages 5-12. For more information on the West Siloam Speedway, log onto http://www.westsiloamspeedway.com or call (479) 427-1299.
Saturday, April 19, events at the Springfield Raceway will begin with Hot Laps at 5:15 P.M. (CT). Races are slated to begin at 6:00 P.M. The weekend will also include Modifieds (A&B), MW Modz, Legends, and Street Stocks. Presented by Miller Lite, the evening will also pay tribute to Don Haase. Admission is $20.00 with discounts for kids. For more information, log onto http://www.springfieldraceway.com or call (417) 863-0097.
The ASCS Sooner Region is presented by American Bank of Oklahoma. "American Bank of Oklahoma opened for business April 1, 1998, taking seriously the role of a community-based, full-service institution. Our organizers came from the community and our stockholders are virtually all local citizens. American Bank of Oklahoma currently operates five banking facilities. Our main office is located at 200 East Main Street in Collinsville with branch offices in Skiatook, Ramona and Muskogee."
The ASCS Warrior Region is brought to you by Speedway Motors. "Speedway Motors is America’s Oldest Speed Shop® and has been a trusted source for specialty rodding and racing products and friendly expert advice for over 60 years. Founded in 1952 by “Speedy” Bill Smith – a racer and street rodder himself – Speedway Motors has grown from a one-man operation to become the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and retailer of street rod and racing products."
For more information on the American Sprint Car Series, from its Regional events to National Tour dates, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.
Submitted By: Bryan Hulbert
