Randy Timms of Wheatland, Okla. (5) and Scott Green of Derby, Kan. (25), racing at Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, Texas earlier this month. Timms is currently second in points and was last year’s runner-up in the final standings. (RonSkinnerPhotos.com)
O’Reilly USMTS Southern Series steamroller invades Lake Country, Cowtown Speedways May 2-3
ARDMORE, Okla. — It's been the talk of the towns from Oklahoma City to Dallas for several months, and this coming Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, the talk will stop but the mud-slinging will escalate as the rugged road warriors of the O’Reilly USMTS Southern Series make their long-awaiting debut at two of the most popular dirt tracks in Oklahoma and Texas.
On Friday night, May 2, the scene will be Ronny Gould's Lake Country Speedway in Ardmore, Okla. The 3/8-mile semi-banked clay oval promises to be one of the best passing tracks on the O’Reilly USMTS Southern Series schedule. Don't be surprised at the amount of side-by-side, and even three-wide racing that you'll see this Friday night. Dozens of drivers have made it clear that they're all looking forward to this one!
Not to be outdone, Bo Rawdon's Cowtown Speedway in Kennedale, Texas, is arguably the most popular dirt track for Modified racing in the Lone Star State. And race fans, you're headed for some big numbers there this Saturday night and, more importantly, some great racing from the most talented wheelmen in the South.
Both shows get underway with pit gates opening at 4 p.m. and grandstands open for general admission seating starting at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 and the first green flag waves at 7 p.m.
Lake Country Speedway is a 3/8-mile semi-banked clay oval located just off of I-35 at Exit 29, then 0.7 mile east on US 70, then 1.8 miles south on US 77. Also on the racing card will be Hobby Stocks and IMCA SportMods. For race day information, call 580-223-3044 or visit www.lakecountryspeedwayok.com online.
There will be a test tune session at Lake Country Speedway on Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. Pit passes will be $15 and admission to the grandstands is free.
Cowtown Speedway is a quarter-mile high-banked clay oval located off of I-20 at Exit 442-A, then 1.7 miles southeast on Mansfield Hwy., then 1.4 miles southwest on New Hope Rd. Dwarf Cars, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks and Bombers will also be running Saturday night. For day-of-race information, call 817-478-9952 or check out www.cowtownspeedway.com on the World Wide Web.
Both events will pay $2,000 to the winner.
RULES: All USMTS rules apply. The American Racer KK704 is the Official Tire of the USMTS; however drivers may use the Hoosier G60 but will not earn points or be eligible for contingency awards. Qualifying will be done by heat race passing points and B-mains. Draw for heat race starting spot ends 15 minutes before hot laps start. Roll bar padding plus a window net or arm restraints are required. Aluminum heads are legal, but must have 25 lbs. in front of motor plate. Total weight rule is 2,400 lbs.
LICENSES: There is no requirement to purchase a USMTS license to compete in any USMTS event. However, benefits enjoyed by licensed drivers includes higher event purses and bonus payouts, increased tow money, discounted entry fees, contingency awards, points funds, provisional starting spots, increased media recognition, a personalized driver profile page at www.USMTS.com and more. The cost of a license is $200 for the entire O’Reilly USMTS Southern Series.
ENTRY FEES: Pre-entry is $90 for non-licensed drivers or $80 for drivers with an O’Reilly USMTS Southern Series license. Late entry for all drivers is $100. Drivers may pre-enter by phone prior to this Friday by calling the USMTS offices at 515-832-7944.
O’REILLY USMTS SOUTHERN SERIES
Points Standings (top 20) as of April 28, 2008
1. 12 Jason Hughes, Westville, OK … 195 pts.
2. 5t Randy Timms, Wheatland, OK … 176
3. 5 Steve Holzkamper, Gentry, AR … 166
4. 17 Morgan Bagley, Longview, TX … 161
4. 6x Kyle Pleasant, Robeline, LA … 161
6. 02 Tommy Weder Jr., Woodward, OK … 154
7. 1w Howard Willis, Dayton, TX … 153
8. 13 David Mitchell, Ashdown, AR … 146
9. 5w John O. Whittington, Vidor, TX … 144
10. 19 Jamie Burford, Keatchie, LA … 136
11. 8j Dustin Hyde, Texarkana, TX … 132
12. 05 Michael Robertson, Minden, LA … 130
12. 02 B.J. Robinson, Shreveport, LA … 130
14. 14 Jon Tesch, Watertown, SD … 128
15. 99 Derick Grigsby, Marshall, TX … 126
16. 22 Tracy Denby, Vidor, TX … 119
16. A1 Phil Dixon, Crosby, TX … 119
16. 38r Jeremy Ross, Locust Grove, OK … 119
19. 97j Jeff Hoegh, New Caney, TX … 117
20. 703 David Smith, Copperas Cove, TX … 115
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