5/2/2023
NOW600 National Micros
Terry Walker Memorial Next For Dirt2Media NOW600 At Port City Raceway
Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (May 2, 2023) Back at Port City Raceway on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, the Dirt2Media National Open Wheel 600 Series presented by Hi-Plains Building Division headlines the sixth annual Terry Walker Memorial.
Off a two-night run at Sweet Springs Motorsports Park this past weekend that saw four drivers adding their names to the list of NOW600 winners, action this week will take on some of the toughest weekly competition in Micro racing.
Three trips to the one-fifth-mile oval this year have yielded three winners in four feature events. Jett Nunley doubled up in Restricted competition during the Milestone Home Service Co. Outlaw Nationals presented by T2 Promotions. Joining the POWRi Turn Pike Challenge, Shawn Mahaffey topped A-Class, with Braxton Weger getting the Restricted win.
Looking back through the history of the Terry Walker Memorial finale, Frank Flud has four A-Class wins and a pair of Non-Wing triumphs. Garrett Benson, with two wins in Restricted, is the only other driver who holds multiple wins in the event’s five outings. Other winners include Chris Cochran, Cooper Miller, Garth Kasiner, Gavan Boschele, Harley Hollan, Jake Rosario, and Ryan Timms.
The wins-by-year breakdown like this:
2022
Jake Rosario – NW
Frank Flud – A-Class
Cooper Miller – Rest.
2021
Gavan Boschele – NW
Frank Flud – A-Class
Garrett Benson – Rest.
2020
Frank Flud – NW
Frank Flud – A-Class
Garrett Benson – Rest.
2019
Frank Flud - NW
Frank Flud – A-Class
Ryan Timms – Rest.
2018
Chris Cochran - NW
Harley Hollan – A-Class
Garth Kasiner – Rest.
Going into this weekend’s Terry Walker Memorial, Shawn Mahaffey’s second non-wing win of the season has elevated him to the top of Non-Wing standings by one over Frank Flud. A-Class continues to be led by Brecken Reese, while Cale Lagroon has taken command of Restricted points over Carson Bolden.
Along with the three core divisions of the Dirt2Media National Open Wheel 600 Series presented by Hi-Plains Building Division, the weekend will include Sportsman and Junior Sprints. Normal NOW600 format applies to A-Class, Non-Wing, and Restricted. Port City classes will run a draw/passing points format.
The Terry Walker Memorial will be preceded by Practice on Thursday, May 4. Pits open at Noon with cars on track at 5:00 P.M. (CDT).
Pits on Friday, May 5, open at 4:00 P.M. with Grandstands opening at 6:00 P.M. Hot Laps get underway at 7:00 P.M. with racing at 8:00 P.M. Times for Saturday, May 6, will clear pits at 3:00 P.M. with Grandstands at 5:00 P.M.. Hot Laps are at 6:00 P.M., with racing at 7:00 P.M. (CDT). Grandstands are $12 per night for adults, $6 for youth and seniors, and free for veterans,
Port City Raceway is located at 1706 N 161st E Ave. in Tulsa, Okla. Information on the track can be found at (918) 438-7856 or online at http://www.portcityraceway.net.
Fans not able to attend can see every lap live on https://www.now600.tv and http://www.dirt2media.tv.
The 2023 season marks the 11th year of competition for the National Open Wheel 600 Series. Anchored by the Dirt2Media NOW600 National Championship, the NOW600 Series comprises several regional tours and sanctioned racetracks. The NOW600 National Championship features three divisions of 600cc micro sprints at each event: Stock Non-Wing, Winged A-Class, and Restricted 'A' Class.
To keep up on everything happening with the National Open Wheel 600 Series, from the National Tour to Regional and Weekly racing lineups, log onto http://www.now600series.com and make sure to follow the tour on Facebook and Twitter (@NOW600Series).
Quick Notes:
Who: NOW600 Series
Where: Port City Raceway (Tulsa, Okla.)
When: Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6
Race Day Info:
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023 – PIT PASS: $35 per class
Pits Open: 4:00 P.M.
Pill Draw: 5:15 P.M. – 6:15 P.M.
Drivers Meeting: 6:30 P.M.
Hot Laps: 7:00 P.M.
Racing: 8:00 P.M.
FRIDAY PAY-OUT: Restricted: $225 to win / $40 to start; A-Class: $300 to win / $40 to start; Non-Wing: $300 to win / $40 to start
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 – PIT PASS: $35 per class
Pits Open: 3:00 P.M.
Pill Draw: 4:15 P.M. – 5:15 P.M.
Drivers Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Hot Laps: 6:00 P.M.
Racing: 7:00 P.M.
SATURDAY PAY-OUT: Restricted: $350 to win / $50 to start; A-Class: $500 to win / $50 to start; Non-Wing: $500 to win / $50 to start
ASCS2 Right Rear MANDATORY! No doping of tires is allowed!
Member Pill Draw: $10 per class. Non-Member Pill Draw: $20 per class
RACEceiver Frequency: 454.000
Track Contact Info:
Address: 1706 N 161st E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74116
Phone: (918) 438-7856
Website: http://www.portcityraceway.net
Social: https://www.facebook.com/portcityraceway
NOW600 Online:
Website: http://www.now600series.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NOW600Series
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NOW600series
Phone: (918) 417-0624
Email: now600series@gmail.com
NOW600 SERIES –
The National Open Wheel 600 Series is entering its eleventh season of sanctioning micro sprint racing across the country. Anchored by the Dirt2Media NOW600 National Championship, the NOW600 Series is made up of several regional tours and sanctioned race tracks. The NOW600 National Championship features three divisions of 600cc micro sprints at each event: Stock Non-Wing, Winged A-Class and Restricted 'A' Class. Check out www.NOW600Series.com to find a race near you.
DIRT2MEDIA –
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HI-PLAINS BUILDING DIVISION –
Hi-Plains Building Division manufactures building projects encompassing agricultural, barndominiums, commercial, industrial, warehouse, and utility buildings. For more information, visit http://www.HPBuildingDivision.com.
Submitted By: Bryan Hulbert
