Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (May 21, 2013) Just getting warmed up, the 2013 season for the Speedway Motors Warrior Region rolls into Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo. on Wednesday, May 22 with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real.
Parting ways with the National Tour, the Warrior drivers will seek the Double X Speedway in California, Mo. on Sunday, May 26 for a night in honor of the late Jesse Hockett.
Joining the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real this past Friday at the U.S. 36 Raceway, a ninth place showing against the national drivers by Jonathan Cornell has boosted the Sedalia, Mo. driver atop the point standings by 31 markers over Jay Russell. Wyatt Burks, Cody Baker, and sister Casey Baker currently make up the top five in Warrior Region standings.
Wednesday night a Valley Speedway is scheduled to open at 5:00 P.M. (CDT) with racing getting underway at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday will also include Midgets and Micro Sprints. Information including ticket prices and directions can be found at http://www.valleyspeedway.com.
Sunday at the Double X Speedway will have gates opening at 5:00 P.M. (CDT) with races slated to begin at 7:30 P.M. The tribute to Jesse Hockett has been ongoing since the year of the tragic loss. Prior to honoring Jesse, the Double X Speedway paid tribute to his fallen cousin, and best friend, Daniel McMillin. Mid America Lightning Sprints, Street Stocks, and Hobby Stocks will complete the Sunday card. Information including prices and directions can be found at http://www.xxspeedway.com.
The 2013 season marks the twenty-second 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 nine different Regions throughout the nation.
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.
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