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ASCS Gulf South Headed to Louisian...

9/3/2014

(Photo Credit: Manvel Motorsports) TULSA, Okla. (September 3, 2014) - After rain washed out the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region at the Leesville 171 Speedway on July 19, the second attempt at the event again had to dodge Mother Nature, forcing official to move the date from August 30 to this coming Saturday, September 6. Hoping for sunshine this Saturday, teams continue to chase Channin Tankersley for the 2014 title. With a 109 advantage over Ray Allen...more

Bryan Hulbert on Sep 03, 2014
Article Date: 9/3/2014

Tags: Leesville 171 Speedway, ASCS Gulf South Region, Winged Sprints

Tankersley Tackling Debut at Leesv...

9/3/2014

(Photo by Ron Skinner Photos) Inside Line Promotions – HIGHLANDS, Texas (Sept. 3, 2014) – An ASCS Gulf South Region schedule change pushed back an event from last Saturday to this weekend for championship points leader Channin Tankersley. The debut at Leesville 171 Speedway in Leesville, La., is now slated to be held this Saturday. “They flooded last week and are probably going to get rained out this week,” Tankersley said. “It rained all week last week and all...more

Shawn Miller on Sep 03, 2014
Article Date: 9/3/2014

Tags: Channin Tankersley, Leesville 171 Speedway, ASCS Gulf South Region

Schedule Update: ASCS Gulf South

8/27/2014

TULSA, Okla. (August 27, 2014) - The remainder of the 2014 lineup for the Griffith Truck and Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region has been updated. According to Regional Director, Keith Johnson, races at the Leesville 171 Speedway in Leesville, La. have been moved from Saturday, August 30 to Saturday, September 6 as weather reports continued to show an 80%-90% chance of rain in the area this weekend. Other changes include the removal of events at the Royal Purple Raceway...more

Bryan Hulbert on Aug 27, 2014
Article Date: 8/27/2014

Tags: Leesville 171 Speedway, Royal Purple Raceway, ASCS Gulf South Region

Tankersley Caps ASCS Sooner Region...

8/26/2014

Inside Line Promotions – LAWTON, Okla. (Aug. 26, 2014) – Channin Tankersley wrapped up a rare weekend driving for Bruce Griffith with a podium result last Saturday at Lawton Speedway. “We had a good heat race to get in the redraw,” he said. “That was the key.” Tankersley pulled the No. 4 in the random feature redraw after advancing from fifth to second place in his ASCS Sooner Region heat race. “They sprinkled a little water on the track before the feature,” he said....more

Shawn Miller on Aug 26, 2014
Article Date: 8/26/2014

Tags: Channin Tankersley, Lawton Speedway, Monarch Motor Speedway

Races Called Off For ASCS Gulf Sou...

7/18/2014

TULSA, Okla. (July 18, 2014) - Officials with the Leesville 171 Speedway in Leesville, La. have made the decision to call of racing with the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2014 as rains have pounded the area. The next showing for the Gulf South Region will be August 15 at the Heart O' Texas Speedway in Waco and the Devil Bowl Speedway on August 16 with the Smiley's Racing Products Lone Star Region. For continued ...more

Bryan Hulbert on Jul 18, 2014
Article Date: 7/18/2014

Tags: Leesville 171 Speedway, ASCS Gulf South Region, Winged Sprints

Tankersley Heading into ASCS Gulf...

7/16/2014

(Photo by Fast Eddie Racing & Photography) Inside Line Promotions – HIGHLANDS, Texas (July 16, 2014) – Channin Tankersley will return to ASCS Gulf South Region action this weekend holding onto a 76-point advantage in the championship standings. “I don’t plan on going there in protect-mode,” he said. “We’re attacking this weekend like we have any other. We’re going after the win and hoping not to crash.” Tankersley, who leads the ASCS Gulf South with seven top fives and...more

Shawn Miller on Jul 16, 2014
Article Date: 7/16/2014

Tags: Channin Tankersley, Golden Triangle Raceway Park, Leesville 171 Speedway

ASCS Gulf South in action in Texas...

7/16/2014

(Photo Credit: Manvel Motorsports) TULSA, Okla. (July 15, 2014) - Taking on tracks in Texas and Louisiana this coming weekend, the Griffith Truck and Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region will hit the clay at the Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, Texas on Friday, July 18 before their long awaited return to the Leesville 171 Speedway in Leesville, La. on Saturday, July 19. The season's final visit to the Golden Triangle Raceway Park, four previous trips has yielded...more

Bryan Hulbert on Jul 16, 2014
Article Date: 7/16/2014

Tags: Golden Triangle Raceway Park, Leesville 171 Speedway, ASCS Gulf South Region

March 1st Southern United Sprints...

1/28/2014

Our Season Opener will be at Cottonbowl Speedway on March 1st in Paige Texas. A 3/8 mile red clay track. This race will pay $750 to win, $600, $500, $400, $350, $325, $305 .... $305 to start through a 20 car field. $100 non-qualifiers. We have a pretty appealing points fund for the season. For complete series information you can go to www.gatormotorplex.net or "Like" us on facebook www.facebook.com/southernunitedsprints or contact Randy Waller at 936-537-5265.