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SPORTS BUZZ flies high at Expo Square TULSA, Okla. – If you’re a fan of Arenacross motorcycle racing, then make sure you secure your tickets for the Nitro Arenacross Tour, which arrives in Tulsa on Feb. 16 and 17 at Expo Square and the Ford Truck Arena, located on 21 st St. between Yale Ave. and Harvard Ave. Featuring professional motorcycle racers competing on a dirt track that includes huge jumps that launch them upwards of 60 feet in the air, the weekend’s races will comprise Rounds 14 (Friday night) and 15 (Saturday) of the Nitro AX Pro Tour, leading up to their national championships the following Cecil & Sons Discount Tires Good People. Good Products. Good Prices. 7 X Winner Peoples Choice Award! FREE Services on passenger vehicle tires purchased from us including rotation and flat repair Our company is founded on repeat customers & quality service. 204 E. Morrow Rd., Sand Springs 918-245-9655 4002 S. Hwy 97, Prattville 918-245-7528 100 S. Main, Sapulpa 918-224-5470 By John Tranchina | Photo Courtesy NitroAxTour weekend in Tunica, Miss. There be numerous classes of motorcycles on display, from 450cc fire-breathing motocross bikes to kids 50cc minis, as well as ATVs, flipping UTVs and a freestyle motocross pro jump-off competition. The riders competi ng on this circuit are shooting for an overall prize package (to be decided the subsequent weekend) worth over $100,000. Heading into Round 8 on Jan. 12, Adam Gulley of Wright City, Mo., leads both the 450cc Pro and 250cc Pro classes with 372 and 361 points, respectively. That’s way ahead of second place Aaron Gulley, his brother, with 252 and 268 points. Kevin Moranz of Topeka, Kan., was third in both categories with 239 and 214 points. Gunner McKinney and Dallas Starr, each from Ponca City, Okla., are the top two leaders in the ATV Pro category. The Nitro AX Pro Tour in Tulsa also features live music, a laser and lights show, and a free pit party where people can mix and mingle with the pro drivers. Advance tickets are $18 for adults ($20 at the door), $12 for kids under 12 ($14 at the door) and free for those 2-and-under. For more information, visit nitroaxtour.com. www.thecurrentbuzz.net | 33