By Scott Wolfe
STEWART, OHIO-For the first-time ever, the fire-breathing, Methanol-fueled Outlaw Sprint cars of the Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA) will be coming to Beckley Motorports Park Friday, June 11. The 410 Sprint Cars are one of the most popular open wheel forms of racing in the nation.
Although the organization is in its infancy, the group has drawn some of the best names in outlaw style sprint car racing, including one of the original "outlaws" Danny Smith, Jimmy Stinson, Aaron Higgins/Billy Jarrell, Josh Davis, Kory Crabtree, Dave Dickson, Brian Benson, Charlie Fisher, Eddie Miller, and Wes McGlumphy who round out the top ten in points.
Many more stars and cars are expected for the $2,500 top prize Friday night, including a couple inquiries from the Northern Ohio/Western Pennsylvania circuit. The organization has averaged 20 cars per race meet.
Beckley Motorports Park's Jimmy Williams said, "I'm really excited to see the powerful sprint cars come back to Beckley Motorports Park. To have the quality of cars from the OVSCA coming to Beckley will be a first. Some of the best sprint car drivers around will be mixing it up here in our backyard. It is an honor to have them here. The power and wheel-to-wheel action these guys generate are sure to please our fans."
Typically, the 410 sprint cars can average up to 130 miles per hour on a 3/8 mile track and their 1250 pounds to nearly 900 horsepower make them the most powerful race cars on earth per weight/HP ratio.
This is one race, West Virginia racing fans will not want to miss!
Next weekend, Friday, June 18 the OVSCA returns to Skyline Speedway and then visits Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV on June 19 for a weekend double-header. The next weekend, June 25 the series visits Skyline Speedway and Ohio Valley Speedway (Lubeck, WV), June 26 for another doubleheader.
Information about Beckley Motorsports Park: Stadium Seating For Stadium Chairs Only - Terrace Seating On Back Side Of Speedway For Lawn Chairs- No Lawn Chairs In Stands. Seating exists on both sides of the track with Handicapped Seating In Turn #3.
Coolers are allowed, but No Glass Bottles & coolers must be less than 14". Beckley Motorsports Park doesn't sell or allow alcohol on its premises. Concessions are available on the front stretch, back stretch, and pit area.
One of the perks of Beckley Motorsports Park is the scoreboard and timing system for the fans. Race Cars are time by transponders. The track address is 301 Racetrack Road, Mt Hope, WV 25880-9028 .
Beckley Motorsports Park hosts Friday night racing on a 3/8 mile, high banked clay oval (elev. 2300') (Free camping, no hookups) Featuring AMRA Late Models, , AMRA Modifieds, Outlaw Streets, and Pure Stocks.
Travel Directions: I-77 to exit 48, then 1.5 miles on U.S. 19, take the Bradley exit 1, turn right and go to top of hill, at the stop light turn right, go ½ mile and turn right onto Racetrack Road, track is on the left. For more information visit www.beckleymotorsportspark.com or call 304-929-2688 (track) or OVSCA director 304-542-8322.
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SERIES SPONSORS
Hoosier Tire and Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley is the title sponsor of the series. Among the series sponsors are Dave Poske's Performance Parts << www.poske.com >> ; Hoosier Tire << https://www.hoosiertire.com >> ; Allstar Performance << http://www.allstarperformance.com/index.htm >> ; ASI Racewear << http://www.asiwear.com/racewear.html >> ; Outerwears << http://www.outerwearsracing.com/about.html >> ; R2C Powerflow Air Filters << http://www.r2cperformance.com >> ; Weld Racing Wheels << http://www.weldracing.com/ >> Sprint Co Speed Shop, 740-474-4342; and Bazell Race Fuels.
Coming Events:
11 Beckley Motor Speedway Beckley, WV $2500 to win
18 Skyline Speedway Stewart, Ohio
19 Tyler County Speedway Middlebourne, WV
25 Skyline Speedway Stewart, Ohio
26 Ohio Valley Speedway Lubeck, WV
About the OVSCA
The Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA) is a 410 Sprint Car Series which sanctions 410 Outlaw style sprint car racing regionally in the Ohio-West Virginia area within two hours of the Charleston, WV area. The sanctioning body was born during the off-season prior to the 2010 racing season in an effort to promote and provide sprint car racing teams within a uniform set of rules; and stabilize purses for the betterment of the sport of 410 sprint car racing. The organization also offers sprint car teams an alternative to use a tire brand, namely Hoosier Tires, in contrast to track tire deals that command the use of other tire brands. The racing season for the OVSCA runs from April through October.
All OVSCA races pay at least $1,500 to win and $200 to start with at least one monthly special event that features a bolstered purse structure. Points will be kept for all drivers. The top 20 in points will be awarded a cash award at the end of the season with a season champion to be crowned.
Another mission of the OVSCA is to offer an exciting brand of sprint car racing to venues not usually associated with the open wheel daredevils; to build and grow a solid fan base; and to professionally broaden an awareness of the excitement and competitiveness of America's fastest growing sport.
The organization was the brainchild of sprint car owner and former driver Billy Jarrell, with support from Dave Poske at Dave Poske Performance Parts and tire specialist Todd Frye of Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley. Currently, tracks participate in the series: Skyline Speedway, Stewart, Ohio; Beckley Motor Speedway, Beckley, WV; Ohio Valley Speeedway, Lubeck, WV; I-77 Motorsports Park, Fairplane, WV; and Tyler County Speedway, Middlebourne, WV. Other tracks within the reach of the organization have shown support to join the sanction.
STEWART, OHIO-For the first-time ever, the fire-breathing, Methanol-fueled Outlaw Sprint cars of the Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA) will be coming to Beckley Motorports Park Friday, June 11. The 410 Sprint Cars are one of the most popular open wheel forms of racing in the nation.
Although the organization is in its infancy, the group has drawn some of the best names in outlaw style sprint car racing, including one of the original "outlaws" Danny Smith, Jimmy Stinson, Aaron Higgins/Billy Jarrell, Josh Davis, Kory Crabtree, Dave Dickson, Brian Benson, Charlie Fisher, Eddie Miller, and Wes McGlumphy who round out the top ten in points.
Many more stars and cars are expected for the $2,500 top prize Friday night, including a couple inquiries from the Northern Ohio/Western Pennsylvania circuit. The organization has averaged 20 cars per race meet.
Beckley Motorports Park's Jimmy Williams said, "I'm really excited to see the powerful sprint cars come back to Beckley Motorports Park. To have the quality of cars from the OVSCA coming to Beckley will be a first. Some of the best sprint car drivers around will be mixing it up here in our backyard. It is an honor to have them here. The power and wheel-to-wheel action these guys generate are sure to please our fans."
Typically, the 410 sprint cars can average up to 130 miles per hour on a 3/8 mile track and their 1250 pounds to nearly 900 horsepower make them the most powerful race cars on earth per weight/HP ratio.
This is one race, West Virginia racing fans will not want to miss!
Next weekend, Friday, June 18 the OVSCA returns to Skyline Speedway and then visits Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV on June 19 for a weekend double-header. The next weekend, June 25 the series visits Skyline Speedway and Ohio Valley Speedway (Lubeck, WV), June 26 for another doubleheader.
Information about Beckley Motorsports Park: Stadium Seating For Stadium Chairs Only - Terrace Seating On Back Side Of Speedway For Lawn Chairs- No Lawn Chairs In Stands. Seating exists on both sides of the track with Handicapped Seating In Turn #3.
Coolers are allowed, but No Glass Bottles & coolers must be less than 14". Beckley Motorsports Park doesn't sell or allow alcohol on its premises. Concessions are available on the front stretch, back stretch, and pit area.
One of the perks of Beckley Motorsports Park is the scoreboard and timing system for the fans. Race Cars are time by transponders. The track address is 301 Racetrack Road, Mt Hope, WV 25880-9028 .
Beckley Motorsports Park hosts Friday night racing on a 3/8 mile, high banked clay oval (elev. 2300') (Free camping, no hookups) Featuring AMRA Late Models, , AMRA Modifieds, Outlaw Streets, and Pure Stocks.
Travel Directions: I-77 to exit 48, then 1.5 miles on U.S. 19, take the Bradley exit 1, turn right and go to top of hill, at the stop light turn right, go ½ mile and turn right onto Racetrack Road, track is on the left. For more information visit www.beckleymotorsportspark.com or call 304-929-2688 (track) or OVSCA director 304-542-8322.
............................................
SERIES SPONSORS
Hoosier Tire and Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley is the title sponsor of the series. Among the series sponsors are Dave Poske's Performance Parts << www.poske.com >> ; Hoosier Tire << https://www.hoosiertire.com >> ; Allstar Performance << http://www.allstarperformance.com/index.htm >> ; ASI Racewear << http://www.asiwear.com/racewear.html >> ; Outerwears << http://www.outerwearsracing.com/about.html >> ; R2C Powerflow Air Filters << http://www.r2cperformance.com >> ; Weld Racing Wheels << http://www.weldracing.com/ >> Sprint Co Speed Shop, 740-474-4342; and Bazell Race Fuels.
Coming Events:
11 Beckley Motor Speedway Beckley, WV $2500 to win
18 Skyline Speedway Stewart, Ohio
19 Tyler County Speedway Middlebourne, WV
25 Skyline Speedway Stewart, Ohio
26 Ohio Valley Speedway Lubeck, WV
About the OVSCA
The Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA) is a 410 Sprint Car Series which sanctions 410 Outlaw style sprint car racing regionally in the Ohio-West Virginia area within two hours of the Charleston, WV area. The sanctioning body was born during the off-season prior to the 2010 racing season in an effort to promote and provide sprint car racing teams within a uniform set of rules; and stabilize purses for the betterment of the sport of 410 sprint car racing. The organization also offers sprint car teams an alternative to use a tire brand, namely Hoosier Tires, in contrast to track tire deals that command the use of other tire brands. The racing season for the OVSCA runs from April through October.
All OVSCA races pay at least $1,500 to win and $200 to start with at least one monthly special event that features a bolstered purse structure. Points will be kept for all drivers. The top 20 in points will be awarded a cash award at the end of the season with a season champion to be crowned.
Another mission of the OVSCA is to offer an exciting brand of sprint car racing to venues not usually associated with the open wheel daredevils; to build and grow a solid fan base; and to professionally broaden an awareness of the excitement and competitiveness of America's fastest growing sport.
The organization was the brainchild of sprint car owner and former driver Billy Jarrell, with support from Dave Poske at Dave Poske Performance Parts and tire specialist Todd Frye of Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley. Currently, tracks participate in the series: Skyline Speedway, Stewart, Ohio; Beckley Motor Speedway, Beckley, WV; Ohio Valley Speeedway, Lubeck, WV; I-77 Motorsports Park, Fairplane, WV; and Tyler County Speedway, Middlebourne, WV. Other tracks within the reach of the organization have shown support to join the sanction.
