7/7/2025
Sooner Late Model Series
Sooner Late Models visit Creek County Speedway Saturday
By John Rittenoure - TULSA, Okla. (July 7, 2025) - The Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation Sooner Late Model Series returns to action this weekend with a visit to Creek County Speedway on Saturday.
Creek County Speedway last hosted the Sooner Series in September 2023 and Joseph Gorby of Bartlesville picked up the victory over Brett Hanson of Fort Gibson and Jason Redman from Sapulpa.
Six different drivers have picked up Sooner Series victories in 2025, but it is veteran Delbert Smith of Wichita that leads the points chase despite the fact he has yet to pick up a victory this season. Close behind in second is son Daniel Smith. Steve Hewitt, Sr. of Mannford holds down third while Eric Brill from Nicoma Park and Dax Harless of Paden round out the top five.
Pit gates open at 2 p.m. Saturday and grandstands at 4. Hot laps are scheduled for 7:30 with racing to follow.
For more information visit CreekCountySpeedway.co or SoonerLateModelSeries.com.
2025 Winners: 3/28 - Eli Ross, Enid Speedway; 4/11 - Eli Ross, Thunderbird Speedway; 4/12 - Bryan Glaze, Crawford County Speedway; 5/30 - Brandon Conkwright, Humboldt Speedway; 5/31 - Kyle Berck, 81 Speedway; 6/20 - Christopher Wilhite, Enid Speedway; 6/28 - Eli Ross, Thunderbird Speedway; 7/5 - Terry Phillips, Enid Speedway.
2025 Top 10: 1. Delbert Smith 3845; 2. Dan Smith 3732; 3. Steve Hewitt, Sr. 2560; 4. Eric Brill 2170; 5. Dax Harless 1950; 6. Christopher Wilhite, Jr. 1845; 7. Dalon Helm 1840; 8. Damian Patocka 1835; 9. kip Hughes 1770; 10. Colby Moore 1740.
Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation
Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation goal is to help grow both high school, trade school and college programs to start and or develop a motorsports program, club, or organizations at their school as well as individual motorsports programs. HRMF will provide financial grants, equipment, expertise, scholarships, and educational opportunities for these organizations and individuals. This program will allow students to overcome the hurdle of entering motorsports due to the high costs and specialized experience needed to get started. This program will allow these students the opportunity to be part of a team with one overall goal of success on the track, including budgeting, marketing, mechanical skills, logistics, and team building efforts. All while honoring the life lost to early of Hayden Diesel Ross, #forever66.
Sooner Late Model Series
The Sooner Late Model Series was formed in 2016 by Enid Speedway co-promoter Mark Brill. Brill felt there was not many opportunities for late model competitors to race in Oklahoma and the Sooner Late Model Series was formed. Now the series has grown beyond the borders of Oklahoma with events held in the neighboring states of Kansas, Texas and Arkansas.
Article Credit: John Rittenoure
