Along
with the these tracks returning to the OCRS series in 2013, all racetracks that
held OCRS events in 2012 are also on the schedule for the new season. In
alphabetical order they are…….……..
Brill Motor Speedway –
Meeker, OK:
BMS will host OCRS three times 3/30, 5/4 & 7/20. Promoter’s Mark &
Debbie Brill first hosted OCRS last year and a solid partnership was made
instantly. 2013 OCRS champion Jamie Passmore collected both victories at BMS.
The track is the most centered track between Tulsa and Oklahoma City on the
schedule. Don’t dare miss the non-wing event that kicks off the 2013 tour in
March.
Caney Valley Speedway –
Caney, KS:
Promoter Kerry Gorby has cultivated his ¼ mile track well and runs a solid
program. Action is always tight and furious at CVS. OCRS will swarm across the
state line Memorial Day weekend on 5/25 then again on 7/6 for a non-wing show
and back for a third time on 8/31 during Labor Day weekend. CVS is one hell of
a racy joint.
Humboldt Speedway –
Humboldt, KS:
“The Hummer” is one of two tracks in the Sunflower State that the OCRS warriors
will attack and 2013 will mark the third time in four seasons that the OCRS
sprints spread their wings on “The Hummer’s” soil. Whit Gastineau was
victorious in 2010 and Jamie Passmore took the trophy last year. The 2011 event
was washed out. Best kept secret in southeastern Kansas, The Hummer gets Thunder
on 4/19.
Joe Wood Jr. is a crowd
favorite anywhere he competes / Mike Spivey Photo
Mid-America Speedway – South
Coffeyville, OK: – MAS will see if it can produce a first time OCRS winner in 4 of 5
seasons. Evan Sewell (2009), Travis “Hollywood” Jenkins (2010) and Dean Drake
Jr. (2011) all got their first wins at General Kenny Gariss’ fort. After the second
booked OCRS non-wing show on 6/7, the warriors return with aluminum war foils mounted
on 9/20. A noteworthy bit is that MAS switches to Friday nights in 2013.
Monett Speedway – Monett,
MO: – Randy
Mooneyham opened his gates to OCRS for the first time ever in 2012 and based on
the success of the event, he invites OCRS back with a 2013 date of 6/14.
Mooneyham has switched to Friday nights from their previous Sunday night spot.
Last season saw Whit Gastineau pass Danny Smith on the last lap in an exciting
show for the fans. Will 2013 produce another barnburner? OCRS looks to try in the
place they call the “Show Me State”.
Oklahoma Sports Park – Ada,
OK: One of
the faves. Promoter George Welch is as good as they come. He has been a long
time supporter of the OCRS series and the feeling is mutual. OSP always has
good crowds when the sprinters come calling. Highlights for 2013 include the 5th
Annual Harold Leep Jr. Memorial on May 11th, a second OSP tour stop
on July 27th and then OCRS makes their last OSP appearance with the
7th annual running of the ‘Oklahoma State Championship’ event on
9/14.
Salina Highbanks Speedway –
Salina, OK:
What can one say about the great job Keith Sanders, Dave Bohannon and their
staff have done since re-opening the track in 2011? The improvements to the
facility have been outstanding and race fans know they went to somewhere
special when they head home from the Highbanks. OCRS produced the first ever female
winner in series history when Shayla “The Princess” Waddell swept the field in
a May visit last year. Jamie Passmore took a July stop and Jeremy Allen scored
his first career OCRS win in September to close out the season. Not just a
place for fast action, but surprise results happen here. The 2013 dates are:
5/18, 7/13 and 8/24.
Morgan Dowdy from Amarillo
Texas will be in more OCRS action in 2013
Southern Oklahoma Speedway –
Ardmore, OK:
John and Nicky Webb started their promotion careers a bit different than the
norm. With the track in limbo while the 2011 season was in progress, the Webb’s
stepped up and took control of the track. OCRS was instantly booked and with a
good showing, the Webb’s and OCRS have found success in working together. Last
year, Passmore took a June race and was on his way to sweep the two bookings as
he led the last lap in August only to have Danny Smith pass him in turn four to
earn the win. 4/6 & 8/17 are
the dates you will find OCRS speeding around the SOS oval. The Webb’s are
dedicated, hard working people. Be sure to say thanks.
Thunderbird Speedway –
Muskogee, OK:
When the phrase “legendary track” is tossed about the region, Thunderbird
Speedway is one track that fits the billing. Today, it is the lone remaining ½
mile dirt track in the state and the drivers love the place for its long straight-a-ways
and paper clip turns. Promoter Stanley Slader works endless hours to make sure
Thunderbird puts on exciting racing action as the track has done since 1955!
Fans can get a glimpse of OCRS action on this monster-sized track on 4/12 &
9/6. Listen carefully as the motors sing a full song at the end of those
straights.
Tri-State Speedway – Pocola,
OK: Promoter
Tim Adams reclaimed TSS in 2012 after relinquishing the track for a couple of
seasons. By all indications of the events OCRS held at TSS last year, the track
is in steady hands. Adams and staff do a fantastic job of promoting their
events as evidenced by promotions OCRS assisted in along with TSS. Passmore
collected another trophy in June then lost a tough hard race to Whit Gastineau
in August where the two waged a torrid battle in what became known as “The
Thriller at Pocola”.Look for more
of the same when OCRS comes knockin’ on 6/15 and then again on 9/7. One things
for certain, those that saw the “Thriller” race will be back for more.
In all, there are 13 venues in
three states that will makeup the 12th Oil Capital Racing Series
tour. Many of your favorite drivers are expected to compete on the oval
battlefields while entertaining one and all to the max. Drivers such as……………….
Jamie Passmore / Danny
“Caretaker” Smith/ Whit
“Gasman” Gastineau / Beau
“The Show” Gastineau
Shayla
“The Princess” Waddell / Joe
Wood Jr / Sean
McClelland / Brian
McClelland
Harli" Lindsay Flash” White / Mike
Peters / Johnny
‘Hotrod’ Kent / Matt
“Mongoose” Sherrell
Rafe
Essary / Kyle
Clark / Michael
“Bigfoot” Bookout / Fred
Mattox / Alex
Sewell
Chuck
Bellefeuille / Kenneth Walker / “Lightning”
Layne Himebaugh / Casey Wills
Jeremy Allen / Gary
Owens / Frank
Dittman / Kerry
McAllister / Alex
DeCamp
Rob
Hooper / Jeff
Garnett / Danny
Jennings / Brandon
Jennings / Terry
Easum
Andrew
Deal / Len
Larkin / Derek
Cottrell / Bobby
Springer
Cody
Brewer / Michael Tyre II / Morgan
Dowdy / Kevin
Pickard / Perry Pickard
……………and more!
OCRS is expecting a new crop of rookies that will compete for the Brodix
/PM-Pro Rookie of the Year honors including: Chance Morton / Kade Morton /
Mickey Walker / Grant Wresche.
Sponsors Offer Their Support To OCRS For
2013
In
addition to Hoosier Southwest’s involvement to the 2013 points fund, several sponsors
have renewed their support of the
OCRS series for the new season and new sponsors have come aboard to work with
the growing series. These sponsors include:
AmeriFlex Hose and
Accessories:
1st Heat Race and Hard Charger Award
Bob Hurley Auto Family: 2nd Heat Race
and Pace Truck supplier
Drive Shaft Inc.: 3rd Heat Race
Car & Fleet Parts: 4th Heat Race
Wesmar Racing Engines: B-Feature
Dyno Services of Oklahoma: Hard Luck Award
Brodix Cylinder Heads: Rookie of the Year
PM-PRO: Rookie of the Year
Grand Prix Auto Parts: Contingency Award
Lightning Wings: Contingency Award
M&W Aluminum Products: Contingency Award
Same Day Auto Repair: Year End Banquet Sponsor
Schoenfeld Headers: Year End Banquet Sponsor
Allen Competition Engines: (Announcement forthcoming)
Morton Excavating: (Announcement forthcoming)
Smiley’s Racing Products: (Announcement forthcoming)
Superior Auto Salvage.com: (Announcement forthcoming)
Complete schedule and additional information on the OCRS series can be viewed at:
www.ocrsracing.com