For Immediate Release
March 20, 2015
USAC
Debi Supan
USAC Welcomes the Long Established Tulsa Club to the Honda .25 Program
(Indianapolis) The United States Auto Club confirms today the addition
of the Historic Tulsa Quarter Midget Club as their newest member of the
Honda .25 Midget Program. The club, established in 1958, has been in the same
location for over 50 + years and has seen many youth start racing at the
small concrete oval.
The 2014 USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Champion, Brady Bacon, 2013 World
of Outlaws Sprint Car Champion, Daryn Pittman and Two-time ASCS Sprint Car
Champion, Shane Stewart, both current World of Outlaw drivers, all started
their racing careers at the little track in Tulsa. In fact, Shane
Stewart’s dad, Mike, was also a driver there and Grandpa Stewart was one of
the founding fathers. Bacon, Pittman and Stewart grew up together in
quarter midget racing and remain friends today as they compete against
each other at least once a year.
The story goes like this
After Mr. Harry Baker saw his first quarter
midget race in Phoenix, AZ he just couldn’t wait to call his good friend
Clyde Bayer. Several cars were purchased and the group held their first
race in 1957 in a high school parking lot. Mr. Baker is the original
owner of the land at 1901 No Yale and he dedicated it to the City of Tulsa
as a park, under the premise that the quarter midget track would always
have a home there. Thanks to the dedication of many members throughout
the years, the facility now has a 2 story tower, a concession building,
covered bleachers, a scale house, covered hot chute and a soft wall.
Seven years ago, the metal guardrail wall came down when the track was
re-surfaced with concrete.
The Tulsa Club prides itself on member involvement, helping promote the
club and the sport by participating in Christmas Parades, car shows and
hosting Arrive and Drives. The most recent Arrive and Drive event held
in March recorded 77 participants. Because of these efforts, the club
boasts a Rookie / Novice Class of 13 this year; more drivers than were at
Opening Day in 2014.
We are looking forward to a great 2015 season with our largest beginners
class in years," said Robbie Combs, Club President. We are looking
forward to the continued success of our TnT (Tulsa vs Topeka) Race in June
and we are really excited to be racing again with our friends in Texas.
Its going to be a great year for the Tulsa Quarter Midgets!
We are pleased to welcome the Tulsa Quarter Midget Members to our USAC
Family, said Kyle McCain, .25 Director.
Opening Day at the Tulsa Quarter Midget Club will be April 12, 2015. The
Tulsa leg of the TnT Series will be held May 30th.
For more information and upcoming events please visit the website
www.tulsaquartermidgets.com, TQMA on Facebook or President, Robbie Combs
(479) 601-5502 and Publicity Director, Teresa Collins (918) 852-2583.
