David Smith, Jr.
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Sooner Midget Nationals in OKC This Weekend!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – October 13, 2011 - For the first time ever this coming Friday and Saturday night, I-44 Riverside Speedway in southwest Oklahoma City will be hosting the "Sooner Midget Nationals" featuring the Southern Open Wheel Series (SOWS) midgets with two complete shows scheduled. Also competing both nights will be the non-wing 600's for an all-open wheel weekend of racing.
Friday night's SOWS midget feature will pay $1000 to win while Saturday night's championship finale feature winner will earn $2000. It will be the Oklahoma City appearance for the midgets since the now defunct SWIMS midget touring series back in the mid-80's that were held at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds during the State Fair.
Among the midget drivers who have indicated their intentions on competing during the two day weekend include: Brad Loyet, Donnie Ray Crawford, Blake Hahn, Mike Goodman, Matt Johnson, Gary Taylor, Christopher Bell, Evan Pardo, Tyler Thomas and may more. Over twenty-five drivers from several different states are expected.
As mentioned and not to be left out, the non-wing 600's will also be competing both nights as well. Drivers will be competing in two complete heat races after drawing for positions on Friday night with the top twenty transferring to Saturday nights "A" main qualifier with all other drivers competing in consolation features. Championship Saturday night will see the "A" main qualifier take place with the top ten transferring into the $1000 to win feature finale. All drivers not qualified for the finale will go to consolation features with the top twelve cars from those consolation races transferring into the "A" main.
There will be no more than twelve cars in each consolation race.
Below is information you need to know for the "Sooner Midget Nationals" as well as the non-wing 600's.
WHAT: Sooner Midget Nationals featuring midgets sanctioned by the Southern Open Wheel Series and non-wing 600's
WHERE: I-44 Riverside Speedway in Southwest OKC. The 1/6 mile dirt track is located southwest of Oklahoma City on I-44 to exit 109, then east
WHEN: This Friday and Saturday night, October 14-15, 2011. Gates open at 5:00 PM with racing set for 7:30 PM
SOONER MIDGET NATIONALS: Full fledge midgets, as seen every January during the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A complete show both nights with Friday nights feature winner taking home $1000 while Saturday night's feature finale champion will earn $2000.
NON-WING 600'S: Below is information you need to know concerning the non-wing micros for both Friday and Saturday night with Saturday night's feature winner taking home $1000
Non-Wing Mini Sprint Entry Fee: $100 covers Driver both Friday & Saturday.
Schedule for Non-wings
Friday, October 14th
?Draw for start position for the 1st heat.
?There are 2 heats per car.
?Passing points will be awarded.
?The 2nd heat is inverted.
?Top 20 transfer to A Main qualifier.
?All others will move to consolation features on Saturday.
Saturday, October 15th
?A Main Qualifier.
?Top 10 finishers transfer to A Main.
?All cars not locked into A Main will go onto consolation features.
?No more than 12 cars in each consolation race.
?Top 12 cars out of consolation races will transfer to A Main.
Pay Out for Non-Wings
1st $1000
2nd $700
3rd $500
4th $400
5th $350
6th $300
7th $250
8th $200
9th $150
10th $100
11th thru 20th $75
THERE'S MORE: After the races on Friday night, there will be a live band and cookout open to all in attendance!
