5/3/2021
ASCS
Sprint Wars Next For Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series And Great Lakes Super Sprints
Bryan Hulbert – LAKE ODESSA, Mich. (May 3, 2021) Ready for another round against the Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro and ARP, the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsport Network will battle it out at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Mich. on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8.
Along with the two-winged series fight for bragging rights, the weekend will also include a non-wing matchup between the Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series and Great Lakes Traditional Sprints.
Last going head-to-head with the Michigan-based tour in 2019, the 41-car field was no match for Sam Hafertepe, Jr., who swept the weekend. Rounds four and five in the state of Michigan for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsport Network, the only other track to host the series was Hartford Speedway on June 3, 2016. The win went to Johnny Herrera.
Going into the weekend, the battle for the top of the standings is starting to tighten as Blake Hahn closed the margin to 10 points on J.J. Hickle, while third running, Matt Covington, brought himself within 12 points. Both drivers rolled out of I-96 Speedway in 2019 with two five finishes both nights. Seth Bergman’s return to full-time competition has been a quick one, as the Washington shoe sits fourth, with Canada’s Dylan Westbrook currently fifth. Looking to rebound from a shredded tire at Selinsgrove Speedway, Scott Bogucki sits sixth, with Devon Borden, Ryan Bickett, Colby Thornhill, and Travis Reber completing the top ten in tour standings.
Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8, open at 5:00 P.M. with racing on track at 8:00 P.M. (EDT). Each night is $25 for the grandstands with kids 10 and under free. Pits are $35 per night. I-96 Speedway is located between Lansing and Grand Rapids at 3823 W. Portland Rd. in Lake Odessa, Mich. Details on the facility can be found online at http://www.i96speedway.com or by phone at (616) 642-0555.
Friday’s A-Feature offers $3,000 to win, $400 to start with Saturday’s payout upped to $4,000 to win. Teams will draw for their Heat Race lineups between 5:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. (EDT) each night. Driver’s Meeting will take place five minutes after the draw is closed. Mufflers are not required at I-96 Speedway. Event rules and format are ASCS. Those rules can be found at https://www.ascsracing.com/series-info/rules.aspx.
The 2021 season is the 30th year of competition for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network.
For the first time, the series can be seen live on two platforms, with Racinboys.com and FloRacing.com featuring National Tour events in tandem. Both are subscription-based sites. FloRacing.com is $20 per month, billed annually at $150 per year. Racinboys.com is $29.99 per month.
For other news, notes, and information on the American Sprint Car Series, from the National Tour to any of the Regional Tours that make up ASCS Nation in 2021, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com, follow on Facebook, on Instagram, and Twitter (@LucasOilASCS).
Quick Notes:
Who: Lucas Oil ASCS vs. GLSS
When: May 7-8, 2021
Where: I-96 Speedway (Lake Odessa, Mich.)
Times and Other Info:
Clear The Pits: 4:00 P.M.
Grandstands: 5:00 P.M.
Draw: 5:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Driver’s Meeting: 5:35 P.M.
Racing: 8:00 P.M.
Muffler Rule: Open
RACEceiver: 454.000
Prices:
Pit Pass: $35
Grandstand Admission: $25
Youth (11-16) and Military: $15
Kids 10 & Under: Free
Contact Info:
Address: 3823 Portland Rd, Lake Odessa, MI 48849
Phone: (616) 642-0555
Website: https://i96speedway.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/I96Speedway
Twitter: https://twitter.com/i96speedway
ASCS Online:
American Sprint Car Series: http://www.ascsracing.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lucasoilascs
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lucasoilascs (@lucasoilascs)
Instagram: LucasOilASCS
Broadcast: FloRacing.com and Racinboys.com
Live-Scoring (Where Applicable): MRP Live
2021 Driver Standings (Top 15): 1. JJ Hickle 639; 2. Blake Hahn 629; 3. Matt Covington 627; 4. Seth Bergman 586; 5. Dylan Westbrook 582; 6. Scott Bogucki 578; 7. Devon Borden 535; 8. Ryan Bickett523; 9. Colby Thornhill 512; 10. Travis Reber 426; 11. Alex Hill 405; 12. Roger Crockett 350; 13. Garet Williamson 292; 14. Chase Randall 244; 15. Jake Bubak 229;
2021 A-Feature Winner(s): JJ Hickle – 2 (3/19 – Devil’s Bowl Speedway; 3/20 – Devil’s Bowl Speedway); Blake Hahn – 1 (4/17 – Park Jefferson Speedway); Blane Heimbach – 1 (5/1 – Selinsgrove Speedway);
ASCS National Tour Drivers Online:
Seth Bergman (Snohomish, WA.): http://www.sethbergmanracing.com
Ryan Bickett (Ramona, SD): https://www.facebook.com/rynotrucking
Scott Bogucki (McLaren Vale, S. Aust.): https://www.facebook.com/ScottBogucki89
Devon Borden (Raymond, WA): https://www.facebook.com/DevonBordenRacing
Matt Covington (Glenpool, OK): http://www.mattcovingtonracing.com
Roger Crockett (Broken Arrow, OK): http://www.rocketdesignsllc.com
Blake Hahn (Sapulpa, OK): http://www.blakehahnracing.com
JJ Hickle (Quilcene, WA): https://www.facebook.com/JJHickleRacing
Alex Hill (Six Nations, Ontario, Can.): https://twitter.com/alexhill77x
Travis Reber (Rapid City, SD): https://bit.ly/2P3Ok2r
Colby Thornhill (Enumclaw, WA): https://www.facebook.com/colby.thornhill.92
Dylan Westbrook (Scotland, Ont. Can.): https://twitter.com/westbrook47x
Garet Williamson (Columbia, MO.): https://twitter.com/garetw3
ASCS Sponsors:
Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. More information can be found on Lucas Oil Products at www.lucasoil.com. MAVTV Motorsports Network is the presenting sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. Log onto http://www.mavtv.com for more information.
Sawblade.com is the official SawBlade of the American Sprint Car Series and title sponsor of every National Tour A-Feature and Victory Lane. For more information, log onto https://www.sawblade.com and follow Social Media at @SawBladecom on Twitter, on Instagram at Sawblade.com_, and Facebook.
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented the MAVTV Motorsports Network include Hoosier Racing Tire and Brodix. All Heat Races are brought to you by SCE Gaskets. All B-Features are presented by BMRS.
Team Lucas Sponsors for the American Sprint Car Series consist of Protect the Harvest, Geico, SRI, General Tire, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MAVTV Plus, and General Tire.
Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by SCE Gaskets, K&N Filters, BMRS, SpeedMart, Engler Machine and Tool, FSR Radiator and Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, MyRacePass.com, Weld Wheels, Maxwell Industries, Simpson, Wesmar Racing Engines, Hinchman Indy Racewear, Rod End Supply, Smiley's Racing Products, and Triple X Race, Co.
Submitted By: Bryan Hulbert