8/31/2015
Tulsa Shootout
1,200cc Mini Sprints Gain Winged Division in 2016 Tulsa Shootout
TULSA, Okla. (August 31, 2015) At the end of August, it may seem like a good while before the start of the 31st annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout, but ask any team, and they’ll tell you it’s crunch time to get everything lined up for the annual trek to take on the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirt Expo Center.
Happening December 30, 2015 through January 2, 2016, the biggest New Year’s Party in all of Motorsports will see no change to the classes competing but instead, will see the 1,200cc Mini Sprints expand into a Winged and Non-Wing division.
“We’ve been getting a consistent number of drivers in the 1,200cc Mini Sprints, but it hasn’t grown in over the past five years like the other divisions have,” said Shootout Director, Matt Ward. “We talked with several drivers, and one of the things we were told that keeps some teams from participating, is unlike the Micro divisions where you can run the same car in four classes, the 1,200 limits you to that class so unless you are able to bring a second car, or find a ride, your whole weekend consists of four races.”
“We’re always looking at ways to make the event better and smoother and right now, we are just tweaking a few things to see what effect it has and go from there. We want to be fair to the drivers who continually support the Shootout because without them, this event wouldn’t be what it is today.”
With the change in the lineup for the 1,200cc Mini Sprints, Deming Speedway owner and promoter, Paul Lemley, has signed on as the tech inspector for the 1,200’s at the 2016 Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout. Officials are working with Paul on the current rules to make sure everything comes together seamlessly. A press release concerning the rules package will be released in the coming weeks.
Classes for the 31st annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout will include:
• Winged Outlaw
• Non-Winged Outlaw
• “A” Class Winged
• “A” Class Non-Winged
• “A” Class Restricted
• Junior Sprints
• 1,200cc Non-Winged Mini Sprints
• 1,200cc Winged Mini Sprints
• ECOtec/Ford Focus Midgets
Micro and Junior Sprint competition will continue to follow the rules package utilized at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, Okla. Rules for the Micro divisions can be found at http://www.portcityracin.com/#!downloads/cxvn
If there are any questions about the rules, contact Matt Ward at 918-838-3777. The running order for the Tulsa Shootout is still in the works, and will be announced as the event draws closer.
Pre-entry is $103 per class and can be mailed to the Tulsa Shootout office at 1141 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 or faxed to (918) 836-5517 starting September 30, 2015. Teams will also be able to enter online at http://www.tulsashootout.com. To enter by phone, contact Ashleigh Ward at 918-838-3777.
Entries received on, or after, December 9, 2015 are considered late and will be charged $120 per entry. Please note, any team wanting to pay for Pit Passes with a check must be pre-approved by the Tulsa Shootout office. Call the office at 918-838-3777 for approval.
For complete rules and information, log onto http://www.tulsashootout.com.
Need To Know Information:
Event: 31st annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout
Move-In/Registration: December 29, 2015
Race Dates: December 30, 2015 through January 2, 2016
Where: Tulsa Expo Raceway - 4145 East 21st Tulsa, OK 74114
Pre Entries: Discounted Pre-Entry: December 9, 2015
Pre Entry Cutoff: December 23, 2015
Drivers who do not enter before the deadline will enter when they check in at the event on December 29, 2015.*
Send Entries to: Attn: Ashleigh Ward
Mail: Tulsa Shootout 1141 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112
Phone: 918-838-3777
Fax: 918-836-5517
Online: http://www.tulsashootout.com
Rules for the represented classes can be found at http://www.tulsashootout.com/classes/default.aspx.
Tentative Schedule:
Each racing vehicle (NOT ENTRY) is allowed one 9'x10' space only. Multiple vehicles may combine spaces to leave trailer inside the complex. All times below may vary depending on vehicle count.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 - Sign-In Day!
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM..................................Parking
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM.................................Sign-In All Classes
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 - Practice All Classes plus Heat Races.
8:00 AM............................................................Gates Open & Sign-In
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM..........................................Practice
5:00 PM............................................................Grandstands Open
6:30 PM............................................................Heat Races
Driver/Non-Driver Friday Pit Pass $30
Adults $15.00 | Children FREE When Accompanied by an Adult
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!
Thursday, December 31, 2016 - Heat Races & Qualifiers!
8:00 AM............................................................Gates Open & Sign In
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM...........................................Heat Races
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM............................................Grandstands Open
Driver/Non-Driver Saturday Pit Pass $30
Adults $15.00 | Children FREE When Accompanied by an Adult
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!
Friday January 1, 2016 - Heat Races & Qualifiers!
8:00 AM............................................................Gates Open & Sign In
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM..........................................Heat Races
9:00 am........................................................Grandstands Opens
Driver/Non-Driver Saturday Pit Pass $30
Adults $15.00 | Children FREE When Accompanied by an Adult
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!
Saturday January 2, 2016 - Non-Qualifiers & Features!
8:00 AM......................................................Gates Open
9:00 am........................................................Grandstands Opens
9:00 am........................................................Non-Qualifier Races
6:00 pm........................................................Opening Ceremonies
Features will follow Opening Ceremonies!
Driver/Non-Driver Saturday Pit Pass $40
Drivers Saturday Pit Pass included in Entry Fee
Adults $20.00 | Children FREE When Accompanied by an Adult
All TIMES MAY VARY DUE TO VEHICLE COUNT!
***Schedule is subject to change without notice. Please contact the Tulsa Shootout office if you have any questions.
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Submitted By: Bryan Hulbert
