Wheatland, Missouri (May 3, 2016) – Andrew Felker hopes this is the year he gets to finally celebrate in front of a large continent of friends and family at his “home” track.
“We’ve had quick cars there, but haven’t been able to get the monkey off our back and finish it off,” the Carl Junction driver said of past visits to Lucas Oil Speedway in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series. “Hopefully this time we can rid of our bad luck and win one.”
Felker, a two-time winner on the POWRi Midget Series already this season, will be one to watch on Saturday when the 5th annual Impact Signs Awnings Wraps Open Wheel Showdown returns to Lucas Oil Speedway.
The triple header
Andrew Felker of Carl Junction has two POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Serires wins already this season but is looking for his first feature win at Lucas Oil Speedway. (ASCS photo)
of open-wheel action features the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region Winged Sprint Cars along with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region Winged Sprint Cars; the Boss Chassis WAR Wingless Auto Racing Sprint Cars and the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series.
Impact Signs, Awnings, Wraps of Sedalia also is a presenting sponsor of the ASCS Warrior Region in 2016.
“Impact Signs, Awnings, Wraps and (owner) David Goodson is a tremendous supporter of dirt-track racing and we appreciate them returning as the title sponsor for our Open-Wheel Showdown,” Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson said. “The Open Wheel Showdown always is one of the highlights of our season.
“When you get the two ASCS Winged Sprints tours competing together along with the Boss Chassis Wingless Sprints and the POWRi Lucas National Midget Series on the same program – and combine it with a terrific weather forecast – it’s going to be a fantastic night of open-wheel racing.”
Here’s a look at the program:
POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series
Zach Daum, a two-time series champion, leads the series points with Felker 60 behind after his win last Friday at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois. The series was rained out on Saturday at I-55 Speedway.
Felker, 23, said he’s riding momentum into this weekend after the victory. Winning for the first time so close to home would be sweet.
“A lot of hard work in the offseason is starting to pay off and hopefully we can keep it rolling,” Felker said. “Last year at Lucas we were running second, battling for the win, and had a battery go bad, but the season is going really good and hopefully we can finish it off this time.”
The series kicks off the weekend with a Friday race at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo. Saturday’s event includes the POWRi West Midget Series and is the only visit of the season for the POWRi Midget Series to Lucas Oil Speedway.
For a full schedule, point standings and more information on the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series follow www.POWRi.com
ASCS Speedway Motors Warrior Region and ASCS Red River Region
Jonathan Cornell of Sedalia has rebounded from flipping his car in the season-opening race at State Fair Speedway in Sedalia with a pair of top-five finishes to lead the Warrior Region points. Cody Baker of Lone Jack, Mo., is 17 points behind with Evan Martin of Lohman, Mo., 22 back.
In the Red River Region chase, Brandon Hanks of Burlison, Tenn., is out to a 69-point lead over Mickey Walker of Broken Arrow, Okla.
Nixa’s Kyle Bellm, an ASCS National Tour regular, is seventh in the Warrior Region and recently won a Red River Region feature at Humboldt Speedway on April 22.
For more information, point standings and full schedules for both regions, go to www.ASCSRacing.com
Boss Chassis WAR Sprint Series
Clinton Boyles of Greenwood, Mo., sits atop the early points chase in the Wingless Auto Racing (WAR) Sprint Series with a 43-point margin of T.J. Muths of Sedalia.
The 20-year-old Boyles recently earned the first WAR Sprint Series win of his career in just his fourth start when he prevailed at I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo.
Twenty-seven drivers have competed in the first three events of the season with three different winners.
Complete information, points and schedules for the Boss Chassis WAR Series can be found at www.warsprints.com
At Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 and racing at 7:30.
Ticket prices are:
Adults (16 and up) $20
Seniors (62 and up)/Military $17
Youth (6-15) $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $40
Pit Pass $35
A limited number of VIP Suites are available for Saturday. Contact Anna Harnden at (417) 282-5984 or via email at anna@lucasoilspeedway.com.
Impact Signs Awnings Wraps is a proud supporter of racing. In addition to its support of Lucas Oil Speedway and the ASCS Warrior Series, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps also are fantastic supporters of area sports teams, non-profit groups and various kids activities. Contact Impact for all of your signs, banners, awnings, vehicle wraps and decal needs. Visit www.Impact4800.com or call (660) 829-4800.
For complete event information, archived stories, ticket info and schedule information for the season, visit lucasoilspeedway.com.
Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With it’s entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks.
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