12/5/2016
Tulsa Shootout
Tulsa Shootout Moves Past 600 Entries As Early Entry Deadline Approaches
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TULSA, Okla. (December 5, 2016) With the 32nd annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout just beyond the horizon, drivers from across North American, and indeed the world, are getting ready to converge on Tulsa, Okla. for the mecca of Micro/Mini Sprint racing.
Taking place under the roof of the River Spirit Expo Center, the 32nd edition of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout will kick off on Wednesday, December 28 with Practice at 9:00 A.M. leading into Heat Races at 5:30 P.M. (CT). With the discounted entry about to expire on Wednesday, December 7 and Midnight, the number of entries listed at the time of press is 627 with driver’s numbering 307 from 29 states as well as island state of Tasmania.
Of the 307 drivers currently entered, 19 of those have found their way to a Golden Driller. State by state, 13 call the state of Oklahoma home with California, Missouri, and Texas also represented. Four drivers have entered looking to defend their 2016 wins
Led by Blake Hahn, who scored his seventh Golden Driller in 2016, Hahn will again run in multiple divisions as will Jonathan Beason. Taking home Golden Driller No. 2 in 2016, the Broken Arrow native will try to add a third to his Trophy Case. Missouri's Miles Paulus and Oklahoma's Ryder Laplante each look to double up their totals in 2016. Laplante holds the record for the closest finish in Tulsa Shootout history as the transponder had to read back to the fourth decimal place to determine the winner in the 2016 Jr. Sprint A-Feature event.
The current record for driver participation was set in 2016 with 1,249 entries officially used among 615 drivers. The current rate of entry looks to put the count close to, or better for the 2017 edition.
Divisions for the 32nd annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout include Winged and Non-Wing 600cc Outlaw Micros, A-Class 600cc Micros, ASCS ECOtech Midgets, Restricted Micros,1200cc Winged Mini Sprints, 1200cc Non Wing Mini Sprints and the exciting Jr. Sprint class for the kids from 6-12.
Of the listed divisions, A-Class Non-Wing currently holds the highest count with 152 entries, followed closely by its winged counterpart at 132. Non-Wing Outlaw has 135 with Winged Outlaw at 104. Restricted has 55 drivers entered with Junior Sprints at 29. ECOtec is up to 11 with 1,200cc Mini Sprints at nine.
Taking place Wednesday, December 28, 2016 through Sunday, January 1, 2017 the entry process began on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Early entry for the Speedway Motor Tulsa Shootout will conclude on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. After that, any additional entries will have to be made at the event during check-in on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.
Entries received between September 27, 2016 and December 6, 2016 will charged $100 per class entered. On December 7, 2016, the cost per class entered goes up to $120. With the deadline for discounted entry falling during PRI, Indy the entry list will not be updated until after the beginning the following week. All entries received online, by fax, or post marked December 7, 2016 will be charged the discounted rate.
Teams can enter online at https://www.myracepass.com/register/default.aspx?n=10110 or by phone to (918) 838-3777. For continued updates, including race order and times, check back to http://www.tulsashootout.com.
Quick Notes
Event: 32nd annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout
Discounted Early Entry ($100 per class entered): Sept. 27, 2016 – Dec. 6, 2016
Late Early Entry ($120 per class entered): Dec. 7, 2016 – Dec. 21, 2016
Entries can be paid by Cash, Master Card, or Visa. No personal checks are accepted without prior approval. Entry includes Sunday Pit Pass.
Mail Entries To: Tulsa Shootout 1140 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112
Fax Entries To: (918) 836-5517 (Attn: Ashleigh Ward)
Call Entries To: (918) 838-3777 (Attn: Ashleigh Ward)
Enter Online At: http://www.tulsashootout.com
**Entries will NOT be accepted via social media.
Schedule of Events:
All times are subject to change based on car count
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Parking: 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Sign-in for all classes: 12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Building Open and Sign-in: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Practice: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Grandstands Open: 5:00 P.M.
Racing: 5:30 P.M.
Driver/Non-Driver Pit Pass: $30. Pit Passes are sold at the Pit Gate as well as the Main Lobby. Grandstand Admission: $15, kids 10 and under free.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Building Open and Sign-in: 9:00 A.M
Grandstands Open: 9:30 A.M.
Racing: 10:00 A.M.
Driver/Non-Driver Pit Pass: $30. Pit Passes are sold at the Pit Gate as well as the Main Lobby. Grandstand Admission: $15, kids 10 and under free.
Friday, December 30, 2016
Building Open and Sign-in: 9:00 A.M
Grandstands Open: 9:30 A.M.
Racing: 10:00 A.M.
Driver/Non-Driver Pit Pass: $30. Pit Passes are sold at the Pit Gate as well as the Main Lobby. Grandstand Admission: $15, kids 10 and under free.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Building Open and Sign-in: 9:00 A.M
Grandstands Open: 9:30 A.M.
Racing: 10:00 A.M.
Driver/Non-Driver Pit Pass: $30. Pit Passes are sold at the Pit Gate as well as the Main Lobby. Grandstand Admission: $15, kids 10 and under free.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Building Open: 9:00 A.M
Grandstands Open: 9:30 A.M.
Racing: 10:00 A.M.
Opening Ceremonies: 3:00 P.M.
Driver Pit Pass included in paid entry
Non-Driver Pit Pass: $40. Pit Passes are sold at the Pit Gate as well as the Main Lobby. Grandstand Admission: $20, kids 10 and under free.
**Rules for the represented classes can be found at http://www.tulsashootout.com/classes/default.aspx. For any clarification on rules, contact Matt Ward at 918-995-1650 or 918-838-3777.
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Submitted By: Bryan Hulbert