5/23/2023
Oil Capital Racing Series
OCRS opens the new Arrowhead Speedway Friday, takes on Salina Highbanks Saturday
John Rittenoure - TULSA, Okla. (May 22, 2023) - After a month off the AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories OCRS Sprint Cars return to action this weekend with a pair shows.
The two-night weekend begins on Friday at the new Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma. Friday is opening night for the remodeled speedway under new ownership (formerly Flint Creek Speedway) and the night will bring back fond memories for long-time OCRS fans.
It was 2015 when the AmeriFlex OCRS Sprint Cars last raced at what was then Flint Creek Speedway and veteran Robert Sellers won the 30-lap main that night over OCRS career wins winner Whit Gastineau. Sellers went on to win the 2015 season championship.
Friday’s show will be only the fifth event of the season after rain washed out four shows.
Three winners have emerged in the first four events. Tanner Conn and Fred Mattox won the first two shows of 2023, and Kansas driver Zach Blurton comes into the weekend on a two-race win streak.
Saturday Salina Highbanks Speedway will host the first of two shows slated for the season. Last May Alex Sewell conquered the 3/8’s mile oval for the fifth time in six visits to the Highbanks. In September Gastineau won to put his name on the list of AmeriFlex Challenge champions with a victory at Salina.
What you need to know……….
Where: Arrowhead Speedway, Colcord, Oklahoma
When: Friday, May 26
Pits open: 4 p.m.
Driver Sign-In: 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Drivers Meeting: 6:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7:30 p.m.
Racing Starts: 8 p.m.
Race Info: A-Feature pays $1,500-to-win, $300-to-start. Pill Draw: $20. MUST run AmeriFlex sticker to be paid.
Mufflers: Open Headers
Track Website: www.ArrowheadSpeedway.com
Where: Salina Highhbanks Speedway, Pryor Creek, Oklahoma
When: Saturday, May 27
Pits open: 3 p.m.
Driver Sign-In: 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Drivers Meeting: 5:45 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.
Racing Starts: 7 p.m.
Race Info: A-Feature pays $1,500-to-win, $300-to-start.
Pill Draw: $20. MUST run AmeriFlex sticker to be paid.
Mufflers: Open Headers
Track Website: www.SalinaHighbanksSpeedway.com
2023 Winners
03/11 - Red Dirt Raceway, Tanner Conn
03/18 - Tulsa Speedway, Fred Mattox
04/01 - Enid Speedway, Zach Blurton
04/15 - Longdale Speedway, Zach Blurton
2023 Top Ten: 1. Johnny Kent 437; 2. Joe Bob Lee, Danny Wood 406; 4. Zach Chappell, 367; 5. Terry Easum 360; 6. Alex DeCamp 355; 7. Fred Mattox 336; 8. Sheldon Barksdale 329; 9. Emilio Hoover 283; 10. Whit Gastineau 272.
About the AmeriFlex / OCRS Series -
Established in 2002, the Tulsa OK based AmeriFlex / Oil Capital Racing Series sanctions dirt track sprint car racing in the southern region of the central plains. Fan appeal and quality race teams, combined with our solid core of supporting sponsors are the nucleus of the series. Thrilling competition providing the ultimate quality family entertainment is the essence of what the AmeriFlex / OCRS series is all about.
Website: www.ocrsracing.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oil.series
About AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories -
Located in Tulsa OK, AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories is a family owned and operated company. From food grade hose to hoses for the petroleum industry, AmeriFlex will strive to fill your needs. AmeriFlex can build a hose to your specifications or we will assist you in creating what you have designed while you wait. AmeriFlex has several hard to find items that some vendors can’t get or find. Product can be shipped quickly and efficiently. If we do not have what you are looking for, we will direct you on where to find it. Give us a try, after all…………..AmeriFlex Has The Stuff That Keeps You Going!
Website: www.AmeriFlexHose.com
AmeriFlex / OCRS IMCA Contingency Sponsors -
AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories, Hoosier Racing Tires, Smileys Racing Products, Schoenfeld, Brodix, Lucas Oil, RacinDirt.TV, Schure Built Suspension, Lightning Wings & Powder Coating, Smith Titanium, MyRacePass.
Article Credit: John Rittenoure