2021 ASCS Mid-South Lineup Revealed

 

Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 22, 2021) Ready for the 2021 season, the ASCS Mid-South Region has released its lineup of events which includes stops at a dozen tracks across five states.

Based primarily in Arkansas with a dozen events spread at six tracks, the bulk of those stops, seven to be exact, will be at Little Rock’s I-30 Speedway, which opens the season with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27. Other dates at “Hammer Hill” include June 22, July 24, September 11, and the COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tire on Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2.

Other Arkansas ovals include Texarkana 67 Speedway (May 21), Crowleys Ridge Speedway (June 11), Diamond Park Speedway (June 26 and September 4), Riverside International Speedway (July 22), and Batesville Motor Speedway (July 23).

Looking outside Arkansas, the tour will make stops at Louisiana’s Boothill Speedway in Greenwood on April 10 and Revolution Park in Monroe on May 8 and July 17. Mississippi’s Jackson Motor Speedway will greet the tour on April 10.

Missouri will have a pair of regional showdowns with Legit Speedway Park on June 5 with the Racinboys.com ASCS Warrior Region presented by Impact Signs, Awnings, and Wraps and Monett Motor Speedway on July 3 with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Products.

One trip into Oklahoma for the 2021 season finale, the Mid-South Region will again square off with Sooner foes at Tri-State Speedway in Pocola.

All regional events will feature a $2,000 to win, $300 to start A-Feature. The ASCS Mid-South Region will again be under the direction of Terry Mattox who can be reached by calling (918) 838-3777 or by email to terry@ascsracing.com.

For other news, notes, and information on the American Sprint Car Series, from the National Tour to any of the Regional Tours that make up ASCS Nation in 2021, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com, follow on Facebook, on Instagram, and Twitter (@LucasOilASCS).

2021 ASCS Mid-South Schedule:

3/26/2021-I-30 Speedway - Little Rock, AR
3/27/2021-I-30 Speedway - Little Rock, AR

4/10/2021-Boothill Speedway - Greenwood, LA
4/17/2021-Jackson Motor Speedway - Byram, MS

5/8/2021-Revolution Park - Monroe, LA
5/21/2021-Texarkana 67 Speedway - Texarkana, AR
5/22/2021-I-30 Speedway - Little Rock, AR

6/5/2021-Legit Speedway Park - West Plains, MO
6/11/2021-Crowleys Ridge Raceway - Paragould, AR
6/26/2021-Diamond Park Speedway - Murfreesboro, AR

7/3/2021-Monett Motor Speedway - Monett, MO
7/17/2021-Revolution Park - Monroe, LA
7/22/2021-Riverside International Speedway - West Memphis, AR
7/23/2021-Batesville Motor Speedway - Batesville, AR
7/24/2021-I-30 Speedway - Little Rock, AR

9/4/2021-Diamond Park Speedway - Murfreesboro, AR
9/11/2021-I-30 Speedway - Little Rock, AR

10/1/2021-I-30 Speedway - Little Rock, AR
10/2/2021-I-30 Speedway - Little Rock, AR
10/9/2021-Tri-State Speedway - Pocola, OK

*Subject to change without notice.

ASCS Elite Texas Wingless Nationals Debuting At Big O Speedway

ENNIS, Texas (January 21, 2021) Set for March 4, 5, and 6 the ASCS Elite Non-Wing Series presented by Abilene Powder Coating will open the 2021 season with a bang as the inaugural Smiley's Racing Products Texas Wingless Nationals will bring the best open competition around to Big O Speedway in Ennis, Texas for a shot at a $10,300 payday.

Set to follow the format used at the Hockett/McMillin Memorial, teams will compete each night with cumulative event points setting the stage for Saturday’s finale. However, if the number of entries reaches 80, the field will be split into two qualifying nights. The format will still follow the same Heat/Qualifier layout with event points awarded and combined to set Saturday night. Passing Points will be used to break any tie in the event points.

Entry fee is $60 in advance, and $100 the day of the race. Pit Passes on March 4 and 5 are $35 per day and $40 on March 6. Three-day Pit Passes are $100. Team can register online at https://www.myracepass.com/series/1846/registrations/ until March 3, 2021.

The event will be preceded by an open practice on March 3 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. (CT). March 4, 5, and 6, Pits will open at 3:00 P.M. with Grandstands opening at 5:00 P.M. Hot Laps will be at 6:15 P.M. with racing at 7:00 P.M. (CT). Grandstands Tickets are $15 per day on March 4 and March 5. March 6 is $20.

Two preliminary nights will be $1,000 to win, $100 to start with $50 to all non-qualifiers. Saturday will be $10,300 to win, $400 to start with $50 to all non-qualifiers.

The event is put on by ASCS Elite Non-Wing Director, and series owner, Nathan Moore. Questions regarding the event or the tour should be directed to him at (903) 780-9934.

For other news, notes, and information on the American Sprint Car Series, from the National Tour to any of the nine Regional Tours that make up ASCS Nation in 2021, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com, follow on Facebook, on Instagram, and Twitter (@LucasOilASCS).

Texas Wingless Nationals Format:

All drivers will compete in both qualifying nights as combined points from Heat Races, Qualifiers, B-Mains, and A-Mains will set the lineup for Top 8 on Saturday night. If the field reaches 80 pre-entries, Qualifying Nights will be split.

Any tie in points will be broken by Friday’s passing point totals. ASCS Format will be utilized with draw in for Heat Race starting position and passing points to determine drivers who advance to Qualifiers and B-Mains. If the field is split, passing points will be used to break the tie.

Top 40 in Passing Points from Heat Races will move into Qualifiers. Remainder will fall to the tail of the night’s “B” Features. Number of Qualifiers and invert will be based on car count with the highest point earner from Heat Races starting sixth in the first Qualifier. Qualifiers will be 8 laps each. Passing Points will be utilized with the driver’s total points combined with their Heat Race total. The top 16 in combined Passing Points will advance to the A-Feature. Drivers will not redraw for their starting position. Lineup is straight up by the combined Passing Point total. The remainder will fall into B-Features. Number of B-Features is dependent upon the number of cars. 40-50 cars means remaining drivers will drop into two “B” Features. 51 or more will drop into three “B” Features. Lineup will be done by passing point totals with 17th going to the pole of the first “B” Feature, 18th to the pole of the second “B” Feature, etc.

Top 5 from each B-Feature will go into a Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ). Lineup will be based off the driver’s accumulated Passing Points from their Heat and Qualifier. Top 6 will advance to the final three rows of the A-Feature.

Following the completion of Friday’s program, event points will be totaled with the Top 8 locked in, straight up, into Saturday’s A-Feature. All other drivers will be lined up into 4 Last Chance Qualifiers on Saturday.

Lineup will be staggered by points (9th to the pole of LCQ 1, 10 to the pole of LCQ 2, etc). Top 2 finishes in each LCQ will advance to the A-Feature. Winners of LCQ 1 starts 9th, winner of LCQ 2 will start 10th, and so on.

The remainder of the field will fall into three B-Main, straight up by their finish. Top five from each B-Main will move onto an LCQ. Lineup will be straight up. Top six from the LCQ will advance into the A-Feature.

Format subject to change depending on car count.

Thursday and Friday Race Points will follow the following scale:

Heat Race and Qualifiers:

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

B-Features: Starting with the first non-transfer:

78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59

LCQ:. Starting with the first non-transfer:

87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79

A-Feature: Based on ASCS points structure for standard A-Mains:

150
142
135
130
125
122
119
116
113
110
108
106
104
102
100
98
96
94
92
90

**Subject to change depending on car count, weather, and circumstances beyond anyone’s control.