David Smith, Jr.
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“Fast Friday” Featuring Sprints and Late Models at Southern Oklahoma Speedway!
Ardmore, Oklahoma – April 11, 2016 - A huge double-header weekend of racing a wait racers and fans as Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore, Oklahoma is set for the first of four “Fast Friday” events this Friday night (April 15), followed by regular weekly race action on Saturday night.
It all kicks off in a big way as the “gladiators” of the new Sooner Late Model Series will hit the track for their inaugural event and the first of thirteen races scheduled throughout the state of Oklahoma as well as Caney, Kansas. The SLMS will also appear atop the three-eighths mile oval on Friday night, May 20
th. To learn more on the SLMS check out their official website
www.soonerlatemodelseries.com.
Also appearing will be the new Sprint Series of Oklahoma IMCA Racesaver Sprints and this event will be race number four on the 2016 season for the series. The SSO has completed three events thus far this season with Lubbock, Texas driver John Carney II having picked up two victories while Texas driver Brandon Long having picked up the most recent victory in Wichita Falls, Texas. 305-ci sprint car drivers race for IMCA national, regional and state points and a good field of “winged warriors” are expected. More information on the SSO can be found on their official facebook page Sprint Series of Oklahoma.
Last and certainly not least, the “wingless sprints” will be making an appearance, showcasing their breath taking side by side style of non-wing racing that has become popular throughout the state.
Friday night gates will open at 5:00 PM with race action slated for a 7:30 PM start time. Grandstand prices are $15 for ages 13 and up; $10 for ages 6-12; all pit passes will be $30.
No rest for track owners John and Nicky Webb and other track officials as they will clean things up, rework the track and get fans and driver prepared for regular Saturday night racing action featuring modifieds, limited modifieds, hobby stocks and economy modifieds.
Saturday night gates open at 5:00 PM and race action set to start at 7:30 PM. Grandstand adult general admission will be $12; $8 for all senior citizens as well as ages 6-12 while kids five and under will be admitted for free. All pit passes are just $30.
Southern Oklahoma Speedway is located off of I-35 to exit 29, go east on Hwy 70 for 0.7 mile then south on Hwy 77 for two miles. For more race and track information check out their official website
www.southernoklahomaspeedway.com; their official facebook page Southern Oklahoma Speedway; or call the track office (405) 627-1766.
