David Smith, Jr.
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Two Track Texas/Oklahoma Late Model Series Announced!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Geary, Oklahoma – January 1, 2015 - After suffering struggling car counts and declining purses the past couple of years, the late model scene in the North Texas/Southern Oklahoma region is making a comeback as a two track series for the “gladiators” has been announced for the upcoming 2015 race season. .
The brand new East Texas Speedway in Petty, Texas and Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore, Oklahoma will both be hosting the late models at least twice a month this upcoming season, put together by Texas late model racer Nate Jantz. Each race will pay $750 to win and $150 to start the feature finale.
“At the end of the 2014 late model season, Devils Bowl Speedway (Mesquite, Texas) announced they would be no longer run late models in 2015, ending a decade of weekly racing for the division,” according the Jantz. “With things not looking good for late model teams in our area, I begin discussions with area racers and track promoters. After several months of discussions, we came up with a sixteen race series and will allow crate, spec and open engine rules to compete on hard tires with provisions made for weight and spoiler size to keep racing competitive amongst all engine types.
Eight events are scheduled for both East Texas Speedway and Southern Oklahoma Speedway, all on Saturday nights except for the season finales at each track in September and October. Contingencies and a point fund are also in the works as an added bonus to all late model teams who support the two track series.
All attempts to revitalize late model racing in the area couldn’t be possible without the track promoters jumping on board and making it possible. “A lot of thanks to John and Nicky Webb (Southern Oklahoma Speedway) and Ray Griffis (East Texas Speedway) for taking a chance and making this deal possible. Without them working together and their support, we wouldn’t have this opportunity.”
Official rules can be found on each tracks website; www.southernoklahomaspeedway.com and www.easttexasspeedway.com. For more information on this series, contact Nate Jantz (214) 334-6802.
Southern Oklahoma Speedway late model dates: March 21, April 18, May 9, June 20, July 18, August 15 and September 18-19
East Texas Speedway: March 14, April 11, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 29 and October 9-10. :
