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Sam Hafertepe, Jr. Wins Copper Cla

Sam Hafertepe, Jr. Wins Copper Cla...

11/27/2021
(Image Credit: Ron Gilson) Bryan Hulbert – QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (November 26, 2021) His third race in a row in Arizona this month, and just as many trips to Victory Lane, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. found his way to the top with the ASCS Southwest Region during Friday night’s Copper Classic A-Feature. Getting the jump from the pole, Brock Zearfoss led the way with Sam Hafertepe, Jr. chasing. In traffic on Lap 8, Hafertepe rolled in from nearly a second back to 0.013-seconds on...more
Sam Hafertepe, Jr. Sweeps Cocopah

Sam Hafertepe, Jr. Sweeps Cocopah...

11/21/2021
(Image Credit: Ron Gilson) Bryan Hulbert – SOMERTON, Ariz. (November 20, 2021) Collecting his second win of the weekend, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. made it a sweep of the Keith Bryan Memorial at Cocopah Speedway with the ASCS Southwest Region. Non-stop for 25 laps, Sam took the green from the right of the second row. Third the opening eight rotations, traffic was in play quickly, with the No. 15h taking second away from J.J. Hickle on Lap 9. Chasing the Verville No. 01 driven...more
Sam Hafertepe, Jr. Triumphant At C

Sam Hafertepe, Jr. Triumphant At C...

11/20/2021
(Image Credit: Ron Gilson) Bryan Hulbert – SOMERTON, Ariz. (November 19, 2021) Besting a field of 33 on Friday night, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. won every time he was on track with the ASCS Southwest Region at Cocopah Speedway. The opening night of the Keith Bryan Memorial, the win is Sam’s second with the Arizona-based tour. Stretching his lead to 2.915-seconds over the opening 16 laps before the caution lights shown around the three-eights mile oval, the restart saw Sam...more
Mallett and Hafertepe, Jr., Score

Mallett and Hafertepe, Jr., Score...

10/23/2021
Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 22, 2021) – The 34th edition of I-30 Speedway’s COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires kicked off in rousing fashion Friday night with Jordon Mallett and Sam Hafertepe, Jr., racing to victory lane in the evening’s Twin 20-lap feature events. While Greenbrier, AR, shoe Jordon Mallett emerged from a spirited battle with Derek Hagar to capture his first career Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour win in the first...more
Hafertepe Breaks Through At Knoxvi

Hafertepe Breaks Through At Knoxvi...

8/6/2021
(Image Credit: Rob Kocak) Bryan Hulbert – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 5, 2021) Racing into Victory Lane for the first time on Busch Light First Responders Night at the famed Knoxville Raceway, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. captured the opening checkered flag of the 31st annual My Place Hotels 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Sam’s 57th SawBlade.com A-Feature win with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network, his win...more
Hafertepe Battles To Lakeside Spee

Hafertepe Battles To Lakeside Spee...

8/4/2021
(Image Credit: Russell Moore) Bryan Hulbert – KANSAS CITY, Kan. (August 3, 2021) Rolling into Lakeside Speedway to take on the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network on Tuesday night, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. proved he hasn’t lost his touch as the Hills Racing No. 15h traded blows in traffic with Dylan Westbrook before parking in SawBlade.com Victory Lane at the Road To Knoxville presented by Terry Mattox Promotions and...more
Hafertepe Taking Speed Into Eldora

Hafertepe Taking Speed Into Eldora...

5/6/2021
(Image Credit: Paul Arch) Bryan Hulbert – ROSSBURG, Ohio (May 6, 2021) Picking up substantial speed over the past couple of weeks, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. will hit the Highbanks of the Eldora Speedway this weekend with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. A look back at the past few outings, Hafertepe has a lot to be happy about. While the final results at the Bristol Motor Speedway were not what he wanted, Sam left the weekend with a fourth-place finish...more
Hafertepe Continues To Find Speed

Hafertepe Continues To Find Speed...

4/6/2021
(Image Credit: Paul Arch) Bryan Hulbert - PEVELY, Mo. (April 6, 2021) – Continuing to work on his 410cid program, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. is constantly making changes on his Hills Racing Team No. 15h, and with every small change, finds a little bit more speed every time he hits the track. In action most recently with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo. Hafertepe finished 10th Friday night and 15th...more
Sam Hafertepe, Jr. Ready For Massi

Sam Hafertepe, Jr. Ready For Massi...

2/24/2021
(Image Credit: Paul Arch) Bryan Hulbert – SUNNYVALE, Texas (February 24, 2021) Turning his focus primarily to 410cid Sprint Car events, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. will not run for championships in 2021, but instead, will go where he feels is best for his Hills Racing Team No. 15h with an ambitions lineup that will see over 90 nights of racing for the Sunnyvale, Texas driver. “We wanted to do this last year, and really focus on running with the All Stars, but obviously 2020...more
Hafertepe Opens Season With Top Fi

Hafertepe Opens Season With Top Fi...

2/2/2021
(Image Credit: Paul Arch) Bryan Hulbert – SYLVANIA, Ga. (February 2, 2021) Seeing off-season hustle become success was Sam Hafertepe, Jr.’s reward this past weekend as the Heidbreder Foundation / Hills Racing No. 15h rolled to a pair of top-five finishes, including a weekend high podium run, against the All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 at Screven Motor Speedway. A long time return to the Georgia oval, Sam’s opening effort saw him crack off a time good...more
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