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OCRS SPRINT CARS HIGHLIGHT MUSKOGEE REGIONAL FAIR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!
By John Lemon
Tulsa, Oklahoma (September 28, 2010) –It's that time of the year where the air turns from warm and humid to crisp and cool. A sense of comfort bedazzles those that enjoy outdoor entertainment in such temperatures. Communities all around begin their annual ritual of hosting carnivals and fairs for all to enjoy. This weekend, Muskogee Oklahoma will be conducting the "Muskogee Regional Fair" at the Muskogee Fairgrounds.Located on the fairgrounds is the Thunderbird Speedway. Thunderbird is a historic half-mile oval dirt track that has hosted auto racing as far back as 1955. Many marquee events have been held at Thunderbird over the years and multiple generations have experienced the thrill of high powered vibrating engines roaring around the track.
On Friday October 1st, the Oil Capital Racing Series sprint cars will make their second appearance on the famed oval. The first appearance on August 21st featured a stout 32 car field that competed on Thunderbird soil for the first time since the track reopened after a seven year hiatus. Rose Oklahoma's Jamie Passmore won a torrid duel with Moore's Frank Dittman and Stillwell's Rafe Essary. Passmore would use the Thunderbird win to start a streak that would see him win three OCRS events in a row. With the cancellation of last Saturday's scheduled event at the Wild West Speedway in Clinton Oklahoma due to the sudden sale of the track, Passmore has now locked up his third consecutive OCRS championship title.
While Passmore can bask in his championship champagne shower, there are a few serious battles amongst the OCRS contingent for other positions on the championship ladder. Essary holds down the runner-up slot but only by a 45 point margin over Tulsa's Mike Goodman. The battle for fourth is even tighter with Broken Arrow's Travis "Hollywood" Jenkins holding a slim 27 point lead over Danny Smith of Sand Springs. The race to sixth on the charts sees three drivers within 16 markers of one another. Holding the position is Fred Mattox of Drumright (1090) followed by Miss Shayla Waddell of Oklahoma City (1084) and Tim Kent Of Bristow (1074). Kyle Clark of Sand Springs (999) and Brady Demeree of Skiatook (948) round out the top ten.
With only three races remaining on the OCRS schedule, it appears the challenge for the 2010 OCRS 'Rookie of the Year' by Brodix Cylinders and Broken Arrow Lawn and Garden is going to go down to the wire. Demeree holds a slim 51 point margin over Inola's Terry Easum. These two young hard chargers have been locked in a heated battle for this award most of the season and the final three OCRS events look to be very exciting for these racers and fans alike.
Pit gates open at 5pm with grandstand gates opening at 6pm.
Hot laps begin at 7:00pm with racing getting underway at 7:30pm.
OCRS drivers meeting starts at 6:30pm.
The Regional Fair opens at 6pm and is open till 11pm.
Fans are allowed to bring their own lawn and/or lounge chairs into the track grandstand for additional comfort seating. Coolers are not permitted.
Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors. Children 10 and under are free.
There is no charge for the regional fair and parking is also free.
For track directions and fair info, click on the fairgrounds link: www.muskogeefairgrounds.org
Track website: http://www.thunderbirdspeedwaymuskogee.yolasite.com/
Phone Information: Stanley Slader: (918) 682-7977
Dennis Slader: (918) 869-6955
"its useless to put on the brakes when you are upside
down" -Paul Newman
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