TULSA, Okla. (September 3, 2014) – With a weekend off, teams with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real are gearing up for two nights at the Port-a-Cool U.S. Dirt Track Championship on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13.
Following the Jackson Nationals, Brad Loyet holds a 94 point advantage over Jeff Swindell who suffered engine failure under the bonnet of the Mesilla Valley Transportation No. 94. Jason Johnson salvaged a twelfth place finish despite the narrow racing surface to close on Swindell, bringing the fight to a single point for the runner-up spot.
Looking for his first National Tour victory of 2014, Johnson is the two-time and defending champion of the Port-a-Cool U.S. Dirt Track Championship.
A finish of seventh in Minnesota also put Johnny Herrera back in the middle of the action, sitting two markers behind Jason Johnson and only 97 back from Loyet.
Losing an engine on the start of the A-Feature at Jackson, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. is still in the mix, but now has to make up 126 points to contend for the title. Seth Bergman holds sixth with Matt Covington looking to add another win to the season after claiming the 36th annual Jackson Nationals.
Consistent finishes on the part of Tony Bruce, Jr. has brought the Oil Medics No. 18 from tenth to eighth in driver standings with Aaron Reutzel falling to ninth after being unable to attend the Jackson Nationals while waiting on a fresh bullet for the BC Funds No. 87. Blake Hahn currently rounds out the top ten with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour.
Bringing along the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region and Smiley’s Racing Products ASCS Lone Star Region, races will be preceded by a practice night on Thursday, September 11 from 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. (CT).
Pit gates will open at Noon on September 12 and 13. Spectator gates open at 5:00 P.M. on Friday night with Hot Laps at 6:00 P.M. Saturday night will see front gates opening at 6:00 P.M. with Hot Laps at 7:00 P.M. A complete schedule of events as well as links to purchase tickets are available at http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/upcoming-events/special-events/port-a-cool-u-s-national-dirt-track-championship
For continued updates on the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.
The Series:
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real
2014 Port-a-Cool U.S. Dirt Track Championship Schedule of Events:
Thursday, September 11
12:00pm-Camping Opens
12:00pm-Credentials Opens
12:00pm-Registration & Pits Open
12:00pm-Haulers Load In
6:00pm – 10:00pm-Practice
11:00pm-Pit Area Closed
Friday, September 12
12:00pm-Credentials & Pit Gates Open
12:00pm-Tech Line Opens
5:00pm-Gates / Displays & Suites Open
6:00pm-Limited Modified Practice (4 Laps)
ASCS Sprint Car Series Practice
7:00pm-Opening Ceremonies
7:05pm-Limited Modified Heats (12 Laps)
ASCS Sprint Car Series Heats
Limited Modified D Qualifier (12 Laps)
Limited Modified C Qualifier #1 (15 Laps)
Limited Modified C Qualifier #2 (15 Laps)
Limited Modified B Qualifier #1 (15 Laps)
Limited Modified B Qualifier #2 (15 Laps)
ASCS Sprint Car Series Last Chance Race
Limited Modified A Qualifier (15 Laps)
ASCS Sprint Car Series Feature (Starts no later than 11pm)
Victory Lane Celebrations
Saturday, September 13
12:00pm-Credentials / Pit Gates Open
12:00pm-Tech Line Opens
6:00pm-Gates / Displays & Suites Open
7:00pm-Limited Modified Practice (4 Laps)
ASCS Sprint Car Series Practice
8:00pm-Opening Ceremonies
8:05pm-Limited Modified Qualifiers (5 Races, 15 Laps)
Limited Modified Pole Dash (8 Laps)
ASCS Sprint Car Series Heats
Limited Modified Last Chance Race (15 Laps)
ASCS Sprint Car Series Last Chance Race
Limited Modified Championship (30 Laps)
ASCS Sprint Car Series Championship (40 Laps) (Starts no later than 11pm)
Victory Lane Celebrations
Track:
Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track – Ft. Worth, Texas
Address: 3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Contact Information:
Website: http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com
Phone (Track): (817) 215-8500
Email: http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/experience/about-us/contact-us
Event Coverage:
Online audio will be available at http://www.racinboys.com. Live broadcasts are brought to you by Lucas Oil and presented by the McCarthy Auto Group, located in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Line-ups, finishes, and further updates are provided throughout each race night at http://www.facebook.com/lucasoilascs and http://www.twitter.com/lucasoilascs.
Live Timing and scoring is available at most Lucas Oil ASCS events via Race Monitor that is available in the App Store of your Smart Phone or Tablet. The American Sprint Car Series app can also be downloaded for free in the Google Play store.
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2014 A-Feature Winner(s): Brad Loyet – 3, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. – 3, Jeff Swindell – 3, Aaron Reutzel -2, Rico Abreu – 2, Tony Bruce, Jr. – 2, Christopher Bell – 2, Brian Brown – 2, Patrick Stasa – 1, Derek Hagar – 1, Seth Bergman – 1, Sammy Swindell – 1, Davey Heskin – 1, Matt Covington – 1
2014 Lucas Oil ASCS Driver Standings (Top 10): 1. Brad Loyet 2,830; 2. Jeff Swindell 2,736; 3. Jason Johnson 2,735; 4. Johnny Herrera 2,733; 5. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. 2,704; 6. Seth Bergman 2,600; 7. Matt Covington 2.524; 8. Tony Bruce, Jr. 2.521; 9. Aaron Reutzel 2,520; 10. Blake Hahn 2,472
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The 2014 season marks the twenty-third year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing for the American Sprint Car Series, which brings the best of Sprint Car racing to dozens of different tracks throughout the nation. Anchored by the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series, ASCS also consists of ten different Regions throughout the nation.
Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. More information can be found on Lucas Oil Products at www.lucasoil.com. MAVTV is the presenting sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. Log onto www.mavtv.com for information regarding availability and listings in your area.
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV include: Hoosier Racing Tire and Brodix.
Team Lucas Sponsors for the American Sprint Car Series consist of Protect the Harvest, iON Camera, Smokey Mountain Moonshine, C&R Radiator, Hawk Performance Products, Geico, E3 Spark Plugs, and General Tire.
Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by: K&N Filters, KSE Racing Products, SpeedMart, Competition Suspension, Engler Machine and Tool, FSR Radiator and Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Driverwebsites.com, Weld Wheels, Saldana Racing Products, Maxwell Industries, Print Place, Simpson, The Joie of Seating, Wesmar Racing Engines, Hinchman Indy Racewear, Rod End Supply, Smiley’s Racing Products, Speedway Motors, and Hilborn Injection Systems.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com as well as Twitter (@LucasOilASCS) and Facebook. News and information can also be sent to you with the ASCS E-News by texting ASCS to 22828 with any mobile device.