Southern Oklahoma adjusts Stampede schedule

ARDMORE, Okla. – With wet weather moving into the area Saturday, Southern Oklahoma Speedway will host Southern Stampede shows Thursday and Friday, March 11 and 12.     

Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying features now see IMCA Modifieds run for $3,000 to win and $300 to start on Thurs­day and $1,000 to win and $100 to start on Friday. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Smiley’s Racing Products South­ern SportMods both run for $1,750 to win and $175 to start on Thursday and $750 to win and $75 to start on Fri­day. 

With a 70-plus chance of an inch of rain in the forecast, Saturday’s program has been canceled. 

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing Na­tional and KMJ Performance Oklahoma State points will be awarded in all three divi­sions both nights. Modifieds also chase Razor Chassis South Central Region points and Stock Cars earn EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region points. 

Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and racing starts at 6:30 p.m. both days. Pit passes are $35. Spectator admission is $20 for adults. General admission for kids ages 6-12 is $15 with ages five and under free.

Face masks and social distancing are required. It’s recommended that spectators sit with the group they are attending each race program with. 

An open practice for all divisions is from 6-10 p.m. on Wednes­day, March 10. Pit passes are $15 and grand­stand admittance is free.

Each race programs will be broadcast by IMCA.TV.

More information about the Southern Stampede is posted at www.southernoklahomaspeedway.com and on Facebook.