Series News Release - Tulsa Shootout Media
TULSA, Okla. (October 25, 2023) - On par with entry numbers from last year at this time, the 39th annual Tulsa Shootout, happening December 26 through December 31 at the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla., is already nearing the 700 entry mark, with this week's update putting the count at 671.
Able to run multiple divisions, three drivers are currently registered into five classes of competition, including the 2022 Restricted A-Class Champion, Jett Nunley. Joining him are Xander Dundon and Braxton Weger. The count sits at 73 drivers entered into four divisions, another 41 into three, and 68 planning on a two-division run at a Golden Driller.
The total number of drivers is currently 290 from 197 cities across 34 states.
The list of defending champions includes Mattix McBride, who will make his bid for the Restricted Golden Driller. The 2023 winner in Restricted, Jack Thomas, will also move up and take on Outlaw and A-Class. Entries from Gavan Boschele (SNW), TJ Smith (OWN), Jake Hagopian (A-Class), and Emerson Axsom (Outlaw) have not been filed yet.
The 39th annual Tulsa Shootout dates are December 27-31, 2023. Teams will move in, draw, and purchase Pit Passes on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Practice will occur on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, with the first rounds of Heats taking the green around 7:00 P.M. (CT). Racing will continue each day, starting at 9:00 A.M., with the race for the Golden Driller wrapping up on New Year’s Eve.
Happening about every ten years, the final day of racing will be on a Sunday.
Featured classes at the 39th running of the “Mecca of Micros” include RS-12 Motorsports Winged Outlaw, Hyper Racing Non-Wing Outlaw, EVO Fuel Injection A-Class Winged, Joe’s Racing Products Stock Non-Wing, K&B Racing Restricted A-Class, and Junior Sprints.
Fans not able to attend the 39th annual Tulsa Shootout can see every lap of action on http://www.floracing.com.
The Tulsa Shootout takes place at the Tulsa Expo Raceway, located inside the SageNet Center in Tulsa, Okla. More information on the event will be released as the event draws closer. All official rules, event information, and dates are online at http://www.tulsashootout.com. Fans can also follow the Tulsa Shootout at https://www.facebook.com/TulsaShootout and on Twitter (@TulsaShootout).