Bryan Hulbert – Tulsa, Oklahoma – In a season unlike any other experienced with the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV, rounds 28 through 30 in the championship hunt would have in years past revolved around a season gone by. In fact the 28th, 29th, and 30th races held in 2011 consisted of the season ending Western World but in 2012 these nights on the calendar represent new tracks, new states, and new drivers in a season still shy of its halfway point.
Joining the list as the 123rd different track to feature the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV, Electric City Speedway in Great Falls, Montana will see racing on Wednesday July 11th and carries the distinction as the first Montana oval to host the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV. Listed as track No. 124 on the list, Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Oregon prepares for a double header on Friday July 13th and Saturday July 14th.
Swapping the points lead six times since the start of the season, Jason Johnson again shows the way with a 60 point advantage following a ninth place showing at I-90 Speedway this past Saturday.
Suffering his first DNF of the season, Wayne Johnson was credited with twenty-third this past Saturday following a massive flip on the opening lap of the A-Feature. Capitalizing on the situation, Brady Bacon ran to a podium finish; successfully shaving 22 markers off his point’s deficit.
Johnny Herrera continues to stack on consistent runs to maintain fourth in the tour standings with Tony Bruce Jr. moving back into the top five only seven points ahead of Brad Loyet.
Seth Bergman has slowly been fighting his way up the point standings. Moving into seventh this past weekend the Washington driver was joined by Dustin Morgan as another mover following a pair of top five finishes this past Friday and Saturday night.
Continuing to gain speed, Logan Forler has moved into the ninth slot with Gary Wright now rounding out the top ten.
The Series:
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV
When and Where:
Wednesday – July 11th – Electric City Speedway – Great Falls, MT – Gates Open at 5pm / Racing at 7pm
Friday – July 13th – Willamette Speedway – Lebanon, OR – Gates Open at 2pm / Racing at 6pm
Saturday – July 14th – Willamette Speedway – Lebanon, OR – Gates Open at 2pm / Racing at 6pm
Track Information: Electric City Speedway
Directions (according to NSD) – 2.2 miles north of US 89 on US 87, the 50 feet west, then north.
Address: 2801 Old Havre Hwy, Great Falls, MT 59403
Phone #: 406-727-4884
Website: www.electriccityspeedway.com
Track Information: Willamette Speedway
Directions (according to NSD) – I-5 to SR 34, then 5.4 miles east on SR 34, then 2.2 miles SE on Denny School Road (SSR) (turns into Airport Dr.)
Address: 36606 Airport Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355
Phone #: 541-405-6944 or 541-598-6643
Website: www.trophymotorsports.com
Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV Points (top 10): 1. Jason Johnson 3,568; 2. Wayne Johnson 3,508; 3. Brady Bacon 3,396; 4. Johnny Herrera 3,248; 5. Tony Bruce Jr. 3,167; 6. Brad Loyet 3,160; 7. Seth Bergman 2,890; 8. Dustin Morgan 2,780; 9. Logan Forler 2,726; 10. Gary Wright 2,724
2012 Feature Winners: Jason Johnson-8, Brady Bacon-4, Wayne Johnson-3, Tony Bruce Jr.-3, Brian Brown-1, Seth Bergman-1, Danny Lasoski-1, Jason Martin-1, Dustin Morgan-1, Danny Wood-1, Cody Baker-1, Jordan Boston-1
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV – A Look Ahead
July 19 – Sunset Speedway – Banks, OR
July 20 – Grays Harbor Raceway – Elma, WA
July 21 – Grays Harbor Raceway – Elma, WA
July 25 – Placerville Speedway – Placerville, CA
July 27 – Silver Dollar Speedway – Chico, CA
Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV Points (top 10): 1. Jason Johnson 3,568; 2. Wayne Johnson 3,508; 3. Brady Bacon 3,396; 4. Johnny Herrera 3,248; 5. Tony Bruce Jr. 3,167; 6. Brad Loyet 3,160; 7. Seth Bergman 2,890; 8. Dustin Morgan 2,780; 9. Logan Forler 2,726; 10. Gary Wright 2,724
Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV on the web:
All Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series national events are broadcast live on www.racinboys.com for anyone who is unable to attend the races live. Official results, points, and race notes are posted at www.ascsracing.com. The Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.
Lucas Oil ASCS on TV: A full schedule of tape-delayed races for the 2012 season can found at www.motorsportshour.com.
The Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV is scheduled to compete 68 times throughout the United States with drivers competing for their share of a $250,000 point’s fund.
The 2012 season marks the 21st 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 and into Canada. 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. For information regarding availability and listings in your area log onto www.mavtv.com.
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MavTV include: Hoosier Racing Tire, Brodix, Geico, E3 Spark Plugs, General Tire, K&N Filters, PitstopUSA.com, FSR Radiators, Schoenfeld Headers, Driverwebsites.com, Weld Wheels, Maxwell Industries, Print Place, Simpson, Wesmar Racing Engines, and Hilborn Injection Systems.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Photo Credit: Jeff Bylsma