5/2/2016
ASCS
Lakeside Speedway On Deck For Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV Motorsports Network
(Image Credit: Serena Dalhamer)
TULSA, Okla. (May 2, 2016) The third time may be the charm as the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network readies for the McCarthy Auto Group KC Klassic presented by Racinboys.com at Lakeside Speedway on Thursday, May 5.
Claimed by weather the past two attempts, the weather outlook looks like the green flag will finally fly on the series return to the three-eighths mile oval. This year's event marks the first time since Wayne Johnson topped the field on July 4, 2008 that the ASCS banner will be present at the Kansas City oval.
Adding to the Thursday spectacular over the weekend, the BOSS Chassis W.A.R. Sprint Cars are now a part of the lineup along with B-Modifieds.
Matt Covington leads the 2016 driver standings going into Lakeside with a seven point advantage over Johnny Herrera. Looking to back up his 2008 performance at Lakeside Speedway, Wayne Johnson holds third only 20 points away from the lead with Sam Hafertepe, Jr. and Logan Forler completing the top-five in tour standings.
Brad Loyet holds seventh with Aaron Reutzel eighth. Josh Baughman, who leads the Brodix Rookie of the Year standings, and Seth Bergman round out the top-ten with Blake Hahn eleventh. Starting to pick up speed, Steven Russell is 16th, and also in pursuit of the Brodix Rookie of the Year.
Co-sanctioned with the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region presented by Impact Signs, Awnings, and Wraps, the Thursday showdown is the first of two nights on the week for the Missouri based region as the Impact Signs, Awnings, and Wraps Open Wheel Showdown takes place on Saturday, May 7 at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo.
Jonathan Cornell currently leads the Warrior Region by 17 points after three nights of racing with Cody Baker, Evan Martin, Austin Alumbaugh, and Danny Thoman completing the top-five.
Thursday, May 5 at Lakeside Speedway opens at 5:00 P.M. with Hot Laps getting underway at 7:00 P.M. (CT). Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://www.racinboys.com or the day of the race. Fans have a chance to win a pair of tickets by visiting the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series on Facebook and sharing the commercial for this Thursday’s race. For more information on Lakeside Speedway, log onto http://www.lakesidespeedway.net.
For continued updates on the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.
Quick Notes:
Series: Lucas Oil ASCS and ASCS Gulf South Region
Track Information: Lakeside Speedway (Kansas City, Kan.)
When: Thursday, May 5, 2016
What: McCarthy Auto Group KC Klassic
Where: Lakeside Speedway
Address: 5615 Wolcott Dr. Kansas City, KS 66109
Phone: (913) 299-9206
Email: scott@racinboys.com
Website: http://www.lakesidespeedway.net
Social Media: https://twitter.com/Lakeside_Spdwy
Lucas Oil ASCS History: Lakeside Speedway (Kansas City, Kan.)
Date – Winner
7/7/07—Gary Wright
7/4/08—Wayne Johnson
2016 ASCS National Driver Standings (Top 10): 1. Matt Covington 504; 2. Johnny Herrera 497; 3. Wayne Johnson 484; 4. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. 477; 5. Logan Forler 471; 6. Tommy Bryant 457; 7. Brad Loyet 449; 8. Aaron Reutzel 430; 9. Josh Baughman 425; 10. Seth Bergman 420;
2016 ASCS National Winner(s): Johnny Herrera 1 (3/17-Heart O’ Texas Speedway); Wayne Johnson 1 (3/19-Devil’s Bowl Speedway); Brandon Hanks 1 (3/25-Cotton Bowl Speedway); Josh Baughman 1 (3/26 – Bronco Raceway Park)
ASCS National Drivers Online:
Josh Baughman: http://www.joshbaughman.com
Kyle Bellm: http://www.kylebellm.com
Seth Bergman: http://www.sethbergmanracing.com
Matt Covington: http://www.mattcovingtonracing.com
Sam Hafertepe, Jr.: http://www.sam15.com
Blake Hahn: http://www.blakehahnracing.com
Johnny Herrera: http://www.johnnyherreraracing.com
Wayne Johnson: https://www.facebook.com/WayneJohnsonRacing?fref=ts
Logan Forler: https://twitter.com/ForlerRacing
Brad Loyet: http://www.loyetmotorsports.com
Aaron Reutzel: http://www.aaronreutzelracing.com
Steven Russell: https://www.facebook.com/steven.russell.71066?fref=ts
ASCS Online:
American Sprint Car Series: http://www.ascsracing.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lucasoilascs
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lucasoilascs (@lucasoilascs)
Instagram: ASCSRACING
Audio Broadcast: http://www.racinboys.com
Live Scoring (Where Applicable): http://www.ascsracing.com/live and the Race Monitor App
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 www.mavtv.com for information regarding availability and listings in your area.
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network include: Hoosier Racing Tire and Brodix. All Heat Races are brought to you by ButlerBuilt Professional Seating Systems. All B-Features are presented by BMRS.
Team Lucas Sponsors for the American Sprint Car Series consist of Protect the Harvest, Geico, E3 Spark Plugs, LucasOilRacing.tv, Carlyle Tools, and General Tire.
Communications for the American Sprint Car Series is provided by Racing Electronics. All events are broadcast online at http://www.racinboys.com.
Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by: K&N Filters, KSE Racing Products, Fuel Safe, DMI Rear Ends, BMRS, SpeedMart, Competition Suspension, Engler Machine and Tool, FSR Radiator and Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Driverwebsites.com, Weld Wheels, Maxwell Industries, Simpson, Wesmar Racing Engines, Hinchman Indy Racewear, Rod End Supply, Smiley's Racing Products, Speedway Motors, and Hilborn Injection.
Submitted By: Bryan Hulbert