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SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AWAITS OCRS
CONTINGENT
SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA SPEEDWAY TARGETED FOR ACTION
John Lemon
OCRS Public Relations
Tulsa Oklahoma (June 25, 2012)
– Last year at this time, the Southern Oklahoma
Speedway (formerly Lake Country Speedway) went
through a promoter change. John and Nicky Webb
became the regions newest track promoters and one of
their very first moves was booking the Tulsa
Oklahoma based Oil Capital Racing Series sprint
cars. OCRS responded with a bevy of open wheel
warriors with the Moore’s Whit “Gasman” Gastineau,
out dueling the former three time OCRS sprint
champion, Jammin Jamie Passmore and eventual 2012
champion, Sean McClelland for the victory.
Forward a full year since and the Webb’s bring back
the OCRS warriors this Saturday night to the
Southern Oklahoma Speedway for the first of two tour
stops at SOS in 2012. OCRS teams will find changes
in the track since their visit last year. The front
and back straights have been reworked and the
embankments in the turns have been regraded. Race
fans that will be making their first visit to SOS in
2012 will find that remodeled restrooms and
concessions await them. The Webb’ s have been
working hard at providing SOS with a facility all
parties will come to enjoy.
As for the action coming to town, race fans will
witness a throng of sprint teams that will provide
some of the best entertainment found to date.
Gastineau is coming off a thrilling duel in Missouri
with Sapulpa’s Danny Smith that had fans at the edge
of their seats witnessing the two gunslingers go at
it back and forth. The Gasman would prevail for his
second win of 2012. Point leader Passmore will
arrive with five main event triumphs yet he has a
small 43 point lead (765-722) over Smith in the 2012
chase for the “Goodyear Tire and Rubber OCRS
Championship”.OCRS has been informed that the famed “Hog
Wagon” with Oklahoma City sprint ace Joe Wood Jr at
the wheel, will make an appearance as well. Many
OCRS fan followers will recollect Wood’s 20th
to 2nd charge in the season opener at the
Brill Motor Speedway.
A sampling of other expected OCRS pilots preparing
for an all out southern style battle include:
Fred Mattox:
Sitting third in points, Mattox has all but kicked
down the door for his 1st OCRS victory
Shayla Waddell:
Won her 1st OCRS feature on 5/19 at the
Salina Highbanks Speedway
Gary Owens:
Pauls Valley resident and 2011 Okla. State
Championship winner is always a threat.
Casey Wills:
Sitting 4th in points, Wills is
experiencing his best season in his career.
Tim Kent:
A solid performer, Kent always gives it his all
whenever he signs in and has done well.
Johnny Kent:
Cousin to Tim, “Hotrod” is a hard charger and
consistent throttle masher.
Rafe Essary:
A multi-time OCRS feature winner, Essary must be
taken seriously when in the field.
Beau Gastineau:
Younger sibling of Whit, “BG” shows constant
improvement for the team.
Kyle Clark:
Teammate to Danny Smith, Clark is a dedicated OCRS
driver with the drive to succeed.
The Gasman (2w) and point leader Passmore (4j) wage
battle / Phil Pace Photo
The Brodix Cylinder Heads /PM-PRO chase for the 2012
OCRS “Rookie of the Year” looks like this:
Alex Sewell:
This young man possesses the talent of some
veterans. Solid competitor (497 pts)
Colton Brewer:
At only 15, Brewer has driven more types of cars
than most veterans (395 pts)
Michael Bookout:
Steady as they come as he continues to perfect his
craft at speed (372 pts)
Harli White:
Not finished worse than any of her former starts
since joining OCRS. (270 pts)
Layne Himebaugh:
Runs hard but isn’t hard on equipment. Full of
potential, quality racer. (176 pts)
The teams have reloaded since their weekend off last
week and now its time to return to battle with
determination and fierce full throttle action. Join
us this Saturday night race fans as the OCRS sprint
cars will provide you with a night of entertainment
you will tell your friends about! Alex Sewell with a young race fan
Gary Taylor rim riding the cushion in the Tim
O’Toole 15x / Mike Spivey Photo
What:
Oil Capital Racing Series sprint cars
When:
Saturday night June 30, 2012 @ 7:30pm (Hot Laps @
7pm)
Where:
Southern Oklahoma Speedway / Ardmore, Oklahoma
Track website is:
www.southernoklahomaspeedway.com
Phone: 405 816-4314
Directions from Interstate 35:
Take exit 29 and proceed east approximately ½
mile to Hwy 77
Turn south onto Hwy 77. Track is approx. 2
miles on right.
Additional information on the
OCRS series can be viewed at:
www.ocrsracing.com
Get ready southern Oklahoma, as
OCRS will rock the place this Saturday night!
Can
You Hear The Thunder?
