9/9/2025
Sooner Late Model Series
Sooner Late Models invade Caney Valley Speedway Saturday
By John Rittenoure - TULSA, Okla. (September 9, 2025) - The Hayden Ross Motorsports Foundation Sooner Late Model Series is back in action this weekend with a stop at Caney Valley Speedway on Saturday.
Nine different drivers have won Sooner events this season but none have been able to catch points leader Dan Smith or his dad, Delbert Smith, who sits number two in points. Both are winless this season but have been very consistent over 13 events that have been run this year. Eric Brill of Choctaw, Oklahoma sits in third, Steve Hewitt of Mannford is chasing the leaders from fourth and Damian Patocka of Enid rounds out the top five in points.
Joining the Sooner Series Saturday are USRA B-Mods, Factory Stocks and Pure Stocks.
Gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps hit the track at 6:30 followed by racing at 7.
Adult admission is $15, Seniors $5 and Kids 12 and under are FREE. Pit passes are $35.
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; 7/19 - Jon Herring, Jr., Longdale Speedway; 8/9 - Kip Hughes, Enid Speedway; 8/22 - Dusty Leonard, SaltCity; 8/23 - Dusty Leonard, SaltCity; 9/6 - Kip Hughes, Enid Speedway.
2025 Top 10: 1. Dan Smith 5847; 2. Delbert Smith 5750; 3. Eric Brill 3935; 4. Steve Hewitt, Sr. 3165; 5. Damian Patocka 3065; 6. Dalon Helm 2955; 7. Nate Jantz 2905; 8. Kip Hughes 2720; 9. Jon Herring, Jr. 2965; 10. Gary Lowe 2395.
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
