Bryan Hulbert - BELGRADE, Mont. (July 8, 2019) The race weekend where Victory Lane takes more guts than the race itself, the fourth annual NAPA of Montana Grizzly Nationals is set for this Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 at Gallatin Speedway in Belgrade, Mont. with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network.

"The Grizzly Nationals is such a cool event. Getting to stand in Victory Lane with a real Grizzly Bear is an experience I don't think I'll ever be able to top," said Blake Hahn who swept the inaugural event in 2016. "I was nervous at first, but once he got to the car and the trainer started working with him, it was like standing next to a giant dog that drooled a lot. He was calm as could be and was all about the candy he was getting. I really hope we can get rolling this weekend and get another picture with him."

In three events, covering six nights of racing at the Gallatin Speedway, three drivers have had the chance to stand next to Adam the Grizzly Bear. Blake Hahn in 2016 was followed by a weekend sweep by Wayne Johnson in 2017. Matt Covington added his name to the list of winners on July 6, 2018, with Canada's Skylar Gee getting the finale victory on July 7, 2018.

Gee's win broke a streak of Oklahoma born winners at the three-eighths-mile oval. The win as also the first for Skylar with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network.

Going into the NAPA of Montana Grizzly Nationals, the chase of the top spot with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network is still hotly contested with the top five drivers only separated by 80 markers.

Following the Fred Brownfield Classic, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. shot back to the top of the overall driver standings by 44 points. Leading Brodix National Rookie of the Year contender, John Carney II, holds the runner-up spot with Blake Hahn slipping from the top to third following the use of Provisional at the Brownfield Classic. Scott Bogucki holds fourth with 2019 Brownfield Classic winner, Matt Covington, in fifth.

Regaining some ground on the season, Roger Crockett is 104 markers out of the top five in tour standings. Picking up the 2019 Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup, Canada's Robbie Price sits seventh with Harli White in pursuit. Picking up his first ASCS Regional Tour victory this past Saturday night at Big Sky Speedway, Jordon Mallett continues to pick up speed and currently holds ninth. Another driver finding more speed is Alex Hill who holds tenth but is under pressure from 2019 National Tour Rookie, Tucker Doughty, who has closed the gap on Alex to 57 points.

Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 at Gallatin Speedway both open at 5:00 P.M. with racing at 7:00 P.M. (MT). Grandstands are $20 each night for adults with kids 12 and under free. Pit Gates on Friday open at Noon and remain open through the event. Pit Passes are $30 per night. Cars at the track cannot be fired before 6:00 P.M. or the offending team will be fined. This is per the city of Belgrade. Gallatin Speedway is located at 2290 Tubb Rd. in Belgrade, Mont. Information on Gallatin Speedway can be found online at  https://www.gallatinspeedway.com or by calling (406) 388-ZOOM (9666).

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 2019, log onto  http://www.ascsracing.com, follow on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter (@LucasOilASCS).

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Who: Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series and ASCS Frontier Region
What: NAPA of Montana Grizzly Nationals
Where: Gallatin Speedway (Belgrade, Mont.)
When: July 12-13, 2019
Muffler: ASCS Muffler Required
RACEceiver: 454.000

Times (all times listed are MDT)

Pit Gates: 12:00 P.M.
Ticket Office: 1:00 P.M.
Front Gate: 5:00 P.M.
Driver's Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Racing: 7:00 P.M.

Prices:

Grandstands: $20/day, Kids 12 and under free
Pits: $30/day

Track Contact and Location

Phone: (406) 388-ZOOM (9666)
Website:  https://www.gallatinspeedway.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GallatinSpeedway
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RaceGallatin
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2290 Tubb Road, Belgrade, MT 59714

2019 National Tour Driver Standings (Top 15): 1. Sam Hafertepe, Jr. 2,218; 2. John Carney II 2,174; 3. Blake Hahn 2,165; 4. Scott Bogucki 2,158; 5. Matt Covington 2,138; 6. Roger Crockett 2,034; 7. Robbie Price 1,935; 8. Harli White 1,847; 9. Jordon Mallett 1,793; 10. Alex Hill 1,691; 11. Tucker Doughty 1,634; 12. Jamie Ball 1,063; 13. Seth Bergman 826; 14. Jason Solwold 633; 15. Colton Heath 604;

2019 Race Winners:  Sam Hafertepe, Jr. - 5 (5/17 - I-96 Speedway; 5/18 - I-96 Speedway; 5/25 - Lake Ozark Speedway; 6/5 - Lawton Speedway; 6/8 - Salina Speedway);  Scott Bogucki - 2 (6/14 - Brown County Speedway; 6/15 - Black Hills Speedway);  Thomas Kennedy - 2 (4/25 - Eagle Raceway, 4/26 - U.S. 36 Raceway);  John Carney II - 1 (5/26 - Lake Ozark Speedway);  Travis Rilat - 1 (6/4 - Devil's Bowl Speedway);  Blake Hahn - 1 (6/20 - Skagit Speedway);  Roger Crockett - 1 (6/21 - Skagit Speedway);  Robbie Price - 1 (6/22 - Skagit Speedway);  Devon Borden - 1 (6/28 - Grays Harbor Raceway);  Matt Covington - 1 (6/29 - Grays Harbor Raceway);

Weather Related Cancellations - 8: Devil's Bowl Speedway (3/15 and 3/16); Williams Grove Speedway (5/3); Selinsgrove Speedway (5/4); Lakeside Speedway (5/9); I-30 Speedway (5/11); Route 66 Motor Speedway (6/1); Creek County Speedway (6/6)

ASCS Online:

American Sprint Car Series:  http://www.ascsracing.com
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/lucasoilascs
Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/lucasoilascs (@lucasoilascs)
Instagram: LucasOilASCS
Audio Broadcast:  http://www.racinboys.com
Live Scoring (Where Applicable): MRP Live

ASCS National Tour Drivers Online:

Jamie Ball (Knoxville, IA):  http://www.jamieball.com/default.aspx?i=false 
Seth Bergman (Snohomish, WA.):  http://www.sethbergmanracing.com 
Scott Bogucki (McLaren Vale, S. Aust.):  https://www.facebook.com/ScottBogucki89
John Carney II (El Paso, TX):  https://www.facebook.com/JohnCarneyRacing
Matt Covington (Glenpool, OK):  http://www.mattcovingtonracing.com
Roger Crockett (Broken Arrow, OK):  http://www.rocketdesignsllc.com
Tucker Doughty (Rockwall, TX):  https://twitter.com/tuckerdoughty
Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (Sunnyvale, TX):  http://www.sam15.com 
Blake Hahn (Sapulpa, OK):  http://www.blakehahnracing.com 
Alex Hill (Six Nations, Ontario, Can.):  https://twitter.com/alexhill77x 
Jordon Mallett (Greenbrier, AR):  https://www.facebook.com/jordonmallettmotorsports
Chris Martin (Ankeny, IA):  https://twitter.com/cmr_44?lang=en 
Robbie Price (Cobble Hill, BC, Can.):  http://www.bdsmotorsportsllc.com 
Harli White (Lindsay, OK):  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  http://www.mavtv.com for more information.

Sawblade.com is the official SawBlade of the American Sprint Car Series and title sponsor of every National Tour A-Feature as well as Victory Lane. For more information, log onto  https://www.sawblade.com and follow along on Social Media at @SawBladecom on Twitter, on Instagram at Sawblade.com_, and on Facebook.

Associate sponsors for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented the MAVTV Motorsports Network include Hoosier Racing Tire and Brodix. All Heat Races are brought to you by SCE Gaskets. All B-Features are presented by BMRS.

Team Lucas Sponsors for the American Sprint Car Series consist of Protect the Harvest, Geico, SRI, General Tire, MAVTV Motorsports Network, LucasOilRacing.tv, and General Tire.

All events are broadcast online at  http://www.racinboys.com.

Product and Contingency Sponsorship provided by SCE Gaskets, K&N Filters, 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, and Triple X Race, Co.