John Rittenoure - TULSA, Okla. (March 18, 2019) - After a successful season opener at Red Dirt Raceway last Saturday, the Ameri-Flex / OCRS Sprint Car Series travels to Creek County Speedway on Saturday for race number two on the 2019 season schedule.
It has been 11 years since the OCRS has raced at the Emmett Hahn owned quarter-mile oval located on old route 66 near the town of Kellyville. For many, it has been a long time coming.
This will be an opportunity for many of the Creek County champ sprint regulars to make their first start with the Ameri-Flex / OCRS series and race with our series regulars.
The last time OCRS visited Creek County Speedway was July of 2008 and two features were run that night, one with wings and one without.
Mike Goodman topped 2008 series champion Jamie Passmore and Tim Kent in the non-wing event, while Cody Cordell won with the wings on over Matt Sherrell and Danny Smith who finished second and third.
This time the wings will be on and several of the same veteran competitors from 2008 will be in the field along with a host of younger ones.
In last weeks season opener at Red Dirt Raceway veteran Wayne Johnson picked up a thrilling final lap victory over 2017 Ameri-Flex / OCRS champion Zach Chappell, who spun on the backstretch while leading on the final lap of the 30-lap main event. Chappell stayed on the gas and continued with only two turns between him and the checkered flag. Chappell managed to pass second place Layne Himebaugh but fell short at the finish by 0.390 seconds.
Coming into Saturdays show, Johnson holds a slim two-point lead over Chappell in the Ameri-Flex / OCRS standings.
For more information about the Ameri-Flex / OCRS sprint car series, visit our website at www.ocrsracing.net.
Here is your itinerary for this Saturday's racing event:
What: March Madness - Ameri-Flex / OCRS Race Number 2
Where: Creek County Speedway, Kellyville, Oklahoma
When: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Time: Main Gates 5:30 p.m. / Hot Laps 6:30 p.m. / Racing 7 p.m. / Driver draw-in starts at 4:30 p.m. / AMERI-FLEX / OCRS drivers meeting will be at 5:45 p.m.
Tickets: General: $20 / 10yrs & Under: Free
How to find Creek County Speedway
From OKC: Take I-44 east [Turner Turnpike] to exit 211 [Kellyville Exit]. Turn right to stop light [Highway 66] turn right and track is 1 mile on left side of highway.
From Tulsa: Take I-44 west [Turner Turnpike] to exit 211 [Kellyville Exit]. Turn left to stop light [Highway 66] turn right and track is 1 mile on left side of highway.
Address:
18450 W Highway 66
Kellyville, OK 74039
Track website: www.creekcountyspeedway.co
About the Ameri-Flex / OCRS Series -
Established in 2002, the Tulsa OK based Ameri-Flex / OCRS 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 Ameri-Flex / OCRS series is all about.
Website: www.ocrsracing.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oil.series
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Pictured: Danny Smith ($5) & Zach Chappell (50z) in action last week.
Photo Credit: Mike Howard