SOMERTON, Ariz. (November 8, 2017) The end of the 2017 season is in sight for Sam Hafertepe, Jr. who leads the way with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series National Tour presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network as the series rolls into the Cocopah Speedway on November 9, 10, and 11 for the series 2017 season finale.
The final stop of the series one year ago, Hafertepe rode off into the sunset with $60,000 and his first career National Tour Championship. For his 2017 visit, the Sunnyvale, Texas native will again look to pocket the five-figure payday and second consecutive title.
"We set out to win last year the championship and achieved that, and this year, we wanted to make sure we proved that our win wasn't by chance, and I think we did that," commented Hafertepe. "We have a comfortable lead, but we're still going down there to win. To achieve what we've achieved this season is fantastic, but even after wins, we still strive and work hard to get better."
Driving for Keith Dobbs Motorsports out of Dallas, Texas, the back-to-back championships is a real feather in his cap considering the team runs on a very narrow budget; making Sam's performance the driving force on keeping the team on the road.
"If we weren't winning like we were, we'd definitely be working a lot hard to keep this program rolling. It helps us stay prepared and with that, it allows us to have liberties that maybe other teams don't have, but what's made it even harder this year is having a full-time crew guy on the road."
Having had to cycle through a couple of crew members during the season, namely because of their commitments to school, Sam has had to take on more of the role of mechanic at times, but even then, it hasn't slowed him down with 15 National Tour wins on the season, which ties Hafertepe with follow Texan, Gary Wright, for the most wins in a single season on the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour.
"It really means a lot to even be mentioned in the same breath as Gary Wright, but even with that chance to break that record, we're not focusing on anything but ending this season with a win, and if we can, a sweep. We're going to do what we've done all year and focus on the race."
Events at the Cocopah Speedway on November 9, 10, and 11 will get underway each night at 7:30 P.M. Leading up to the three-race swing, a Fan Fest will take place on November 8 at the Wild River Family Entertainment Center, located directly across from the Cocopah Speedway, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with teams practicing at 7:30 P.M. (MT).
Cocopah Speedway is located at 3450 W County 15th St. in Somerton, Ariz. Tickets are sold the day of the race at the track with each day opening at 5:30 P.M. More information can be found at
http://www.cocopahspeedway.com.
Wednesday, November 8 - Fan Fest and Practice
Fan Fest: 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Wild River Family Entertainment Center: 15136 S Avenue B, Somerton, AZ 85350 (Directly across the street from the track).
Start Time: 7:30pm
Grandstands: Free
Pits: $20
Thursday, November 9 - Racing
General Admission: $20
Kids 11-15: $5
Kids 10 and under: Free
Pit Pass: $30
Classes: ASCS
Friday, November 10 - Racing
General Admission: $20
Kids 11-15: $5
Kids 10 and under: Free
Pit Pass: $30
Classes: ASCS, Jr. Sprints, Dwarf Cars
Saturday, November 11 - Racing
General Admission: $25
Kids 11-15: $10
Kids 10 and under: Free
Pit Pass: $35
Classes: ASCS and Hobby Stocks
Quick Check
Who: Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour with ASCS Southwest Region
What: 2017 National Tour Finale
Where: Cocopah Speedway (Somerton, Ariz.)
When: November 9-11, 2017
Also Featured: Fan Fest Party - Wild River Family Entertainment Center: 15136 S Avenue B, Somerton, AZ 85350
Track Contact: Cocopah Speedway:
Year To Date:
2017 Lucas Oil ASCS A-Main Winner(s):
Sam Hafertepe, Jr. - 15 (3/17 - Devil's Bowl Speedway; 3/18 - Devil's Bowl Speedway; 4/7 - Texas Motor Speedway; 4/8 - Texas Motor Speedway; 4/15 - Missouri State Fair Speedway; 6/13 - Devil's Bowl Speedway; 6/14 - Lawton Speedway; 6/23 - Skagit Speedway; 6/24 - Skagit Speedway; 7/14 - Black Hills Speedway; 8/20 - Missouri State Fair Speedway; 8/27 - Smoky Mountain Speedway; 9/2 - Jackson Motorplex; 9/23 - Lucas Oil Speedway; 9/30 - I-80 Speedway);
Aaron Reutzel - 6 (5/11 - Lakeside Speedway; 6/15 - Creek County Speedway; 6/17 - Lucas Oil Speedway; 6/22 - Skagit Speedway; 7/15 - Black Hills Speedway; 10/21 - Devil's Bowl Speedway);
Wayne Johnson - 2 (7/7 - Gallatin Speedway; 7/8 - Gallatin Speedway);
Sammy Swindell - 3 (9/21 - Lucas Oil Speedway; 9/22 - Lucas Oil Speedway; 10/7 - El Paso County Raceway);
Jake Bubak - 1 (6/9 - West Texas Raceway);
Kyle Bellm - 1(6/10 - Route 66 Motor Speedway);
Brian Brown - 1 (6/16 - Randolph County Raceway);
Matt Covington - 1 (6/30 - Grays Harbor Raceway);
Roger Crockett - 1 (7/1 - Grays Harbor Raceway);
Terry McCarl - 1 (7/29 - Knoxville Raceway);
Gregg Bakker - 1 (7/30 - Mason City Motor Speedway);
Tim Shaffer - 1 (8/3 - Knoxville Raceway);
Greg Hodnett - 1 (8/4 - Knoxville Raceway);
Clint Garner - 1 (8/5 - Knoxville Raceway);
Tim Crawley - 1 (8/24 - Riverside International Speedway);
John Carney II - 1 (10/20 - Devil's Bowl Speedway);
2017 Lucas Oil ASCS Driver Standings (Top 10): 1. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. 4,965; 2. Aaron Reutzel 4,560; 3. Wayne Johnson 4,477; 4. Matt Covington 4,465; 5. Johnny Herrera 4,381; 6. Seth Bergman 4,316; 7. Blake Hahn 4,250; 8. Skylar Gee 3,900; 9. Harli White 3,453, 10. Josh Baughman 1,855;
ASCS Online:
ASCS National Tour Drivers Online:
Kyle Bellm (Nixa, Mo.):
http://www.kylebellm.com
Seth Bergman (Snohomish, Wash.):
http://www.sethbergmanracing.com
Matt Covington (Glenpool, Okla.):
http://www.mattcovingtonracing.com
Skylar Gee (Leduc, Ont. Can.):
https://twitter.com/SkylarGee99
Jake Greider (Haysville, Kan.):
https://twitter.com/JakeGreider2013
Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (Sunnyvale, Texas):
http://www.sam15.com
Justin Henderson (Sioux Falls, S.D.):
http://www.bdsmotorsportsllc.com
Alex Hill (Six Nations, Ont. Can.):
https://twitter.com/alexhill77x
Blake Hahn (Sapulpa, Okla.):
http://www.blakehahnracing.com
Johnny Herrera (Albuquerque, N.M.):
http://www.johnnyherreraracing.com
Wayne Johnson (Oklahoma City, Okla.):
https://www.facebook.com/WayneJohnsonRacing?fref=ts
Dustin Morgan (Owasso, Okla.):
https://www.facebook.com/dustin.p.morgan?hc_ref=SEARCH
Aaron Reutzel (Clute, Texas):
http://www.aaronreutzelracing.com
Harli White (Lindsay, Okla.):
http://www.harliwhiteracing.net
ASCS Sponsors:
Lucas Oil Products is the title sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. More information can be found on Lucas Oil Products at www.lucasoil.com. MAVTV Motorsports Network is the presenting sponsor of the American Sprint Car Series. Log onto www.mavtv.com for information regarding availability and listings in your area.
Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network include Hoosier Racing Tire, CP Carrillo Pistons, EMI, and Brodix. All Heat Races are brought to you by ButlerBuilt Professional Seating Systems. All B-Features are presented by BMRS.
Team Lucas Sponsors for the American Sprint Car Series consist of Protect the Harvest, Geico, Zotto Mattress, Spray Nine, LucasOilRacing.tv, Carlyle Tools, and General Tire.
Communications for the American Sprint Car Series is provided by Racing Electronics. All events are broadcast online at
http://www.racinboys.com.
Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by: K&N Filters, KSE Racing Products, BMRS, SpeedMart, Engler Machine and Tool, FSR Radiator and Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, MyRacePass.com, Weld Wheels, Maxwell Industries, Simpson, Wesmar Racing Engines, Hinchman Indy Racewear, Rod End Supply, Smiley's Racing Products, Speedway Motors, and Hilborn Injection.
