Reutzel Races into 2020 with Ten Florida Sprint Car Nights – Already has Posted Aussie Win & First Chili Bowl Feature!

Lonnie Wheatley, CLUTE, Texas (February 3, 2020) – The “off-season” has been a brief one if not non-existent for Aaron Reutzel.

After racking up the nation’s best 18 feature wins and a second consecutive All Star Circuit of Champions title in 2019, Reutzel and the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports No. 87 Sprint Car team are ready to fire off the 2020 season with ten nights of competition in Florida.

It all begins with the DIRTcar Nationals at Barberville, beginning on Wednesday night with two nights of All Star competition and then the opening three nights of the World of Outlaws season Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

From there, All Star competition resumes at East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa on Monday and Tuesday (February 10-11) followed by the “King of 360’s Nationals” at East Bay on February 13-15.

Following on the heels of a whirlwind Australian visit that netted his first win “Down Under” and then charging into his first Chili Bowl Nationals championship feature event, Reutzel has leaned on crew members Dylan Buswell and Jason Tetrault to make sure the Folkens Brothers Trucking/Dissolvalloy Downhole Revolution Triple-X Sprint Car is ready for Florida competition.

“I’ve been there working on the cars as much as I can, but with all the racing we’ve been doing I haven’t been able to be there for all of it,” Reutzel comments.  “I’m fortunate to have JimBob and Dylan, they can put cars together better than anyone so I know we’re ready to go.”

While the Florida events don’t count towards All Star Circuit of Champions points, Reutzel and the Precision Catalyst/Hollywood Blasting & Coating/Beard Equipment team have their sights set on a third consecutive series title while taking in a major portion of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car schedule along the way in 2020.

And the Clute, TX, native knows what it will take to win a third series title.

“We still have a lot of things we can clean up,” Reutzel explains.  “We have to keep our speed consistently and clean up the DNF’s.  Some of those were out of our control, but there are others that we can eliminate such as driver error and parts failure.  There is some really strong competition with the All Stars this year, so we have to cut down on those nights to win another championship.”

Additional World of Outlaws triumphs are also among the goals for the Nattress Construction/Momentum Racing Suspension team. 

“We have been fortunate to get a couple of Outlaw wins the last couple of years and been close to some others,” Reutzel comments.  “Those wins are so tough to come by; you have to be on your game to have a chance and then take advantage of those opportunities.  We’re hoping to get at least a couple more of those this year.”

After finishing out a banner 2019 campaign in the United States, Reutzel joined forces with the Saller Motorsports No. USA56 Triple-X for the Ultimate Sydney Speedway at Australia’s Valvoline Raceway where he posted finishes of sixth or better in five of six events including a pair of runner-up finishes and scored a World Series Sprintcar win at Toowoomba’s Hi-Tec Oil Speedway during some down time on January 5.

“Overall it was really good.  The first night was kind of a just feeling things out, then after that we were contending for the win every night,” Reutzel said of his first Australian adventure.  “It was a really cool family that I drove for and they made it a lot of fun, I really look forward to getting back there next year.”

Reutzel returned stateside and led the Monday night Chili Bowl Midget Nationals opener on Monday, January 13, only to get collected in a crash.  Reutzel rallied back through the field to claim third in the preliminary and then was on the move in the championship feature event on Saturday, January 18, before an incident cut the weekend short aboard the Tucker-Boat Motorsports No. 84 entry.

“Chad (Boat) did a great job of changing things up for me, it was the first time I felt really comfortable racing in a Midget,” Reutzel commented.  “The car was so good, I had a lot left when I got crashed leading on Monday.  Then on Saturday, we got going really well after 20 laps or so and were moving up before we threw one slider that got us caught up and ended the race.  It was fun to drive a car that felt that good.”

After climbing to the 410-ci Sprint Car ranks full-time for the first time in 2018 and capturing the All Star Circuit of Champions title in his rookie campaign, Reutzel made an indelible mark on the 410-ci scene with a monster 2019 campaign that netted another crown, 18 wins and a second consecutive top-five finish at the Knoxville Nationals.

Reutzel and the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports No. 87 Sprint Car team look to build upon the past two years beginning on Wednesday night at Volusia Speedway Park.

2019 Quick Stats:  94 races, 18 wins, 47 top-fives, 61 top-tens.

2020 Quick Stats:  9 races, 1 win, 6 top-fives, 7 top-tens.

Next Up:  DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park (All Star Circuit of Champions on February 5-6, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on February 7-9).

Keep Track:  Keep track of Aaron Reutzel’s on-track action including schedule and results at http://www.aaronreutzelracing.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aaron-Reutzel-Racing/117666254913127 or on Twitter at @AaronReutzel.  You can also e-mail Aaron at aaronreutzel@yahoo.com.

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Contact: Jeremy Shields (shields@msrmafia.com )
February 4, 2020

Jesse Lowe Opens 2020 Campaign with Boyd’s Triumph
Sweetheart at 411 Motor Speedway Next

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (02/04/20) – Jesse Lowe kicked off his 2020 season in triumphant fashion on Saturday afternoon. The driver of the Xtreme Pressure Washing No. 5j Dylan Scott Music/ Gondolas Pizza and Steakhouse/ CVR Race Car Crate Late Model bagged a $1,500 victory in the 12th Annual Cabin Fever at Boyd’s Speedway.

“I can’t think of a better way to start off the 2020 season,” said Lowe. “That was one of the toughest tracks I’ve ever raced on. It was a long night but being in Victory Lane with my favorite people makes it all worth it. I have to thank the Lord above for keeping everyone safe tonight.”

In a field of 28 Crate Late Models, Lowe secured his spot into the main event with the second fastest lap in time trials behind Zach Sise. Starting on the front row for the feature, Jesse outran Brandon Williams to capture his first win of the season.

Williams, Ronnie Johnson, Sise, and Jake Rainey completed the Top-5 finishers in the 20-lap affair.   

For more results from this event, please visit www.BoydsSpeedway.com .

Jesse Lowe will continue his 2020 campaign on Saturday, February 15 at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tenn. The annual Sweetheart boasts a $2,000 top prize for Crate Late Models. Additional information on the event is available at www.411MotorSpeedway.net .

Jesse Lowe would like to thank all of his marketing partners, which include Xtreme Pressure Washing, Dylan Scott Music, Gondola Pizza and Steakhouse, Hidden View Lake, Bennett Heating and Cooling, Workout Anytime (Crossville and Cookeville, Tennessee), Superior Lawn Care, Martin’s Towing, Baisley’s Body Shop, Phantom Racing Engines, Danny Jones, CVR Racecars, Martel Sign Company, Hyperco, Autozone, 865 Hydro Graphics, Hoosier Tire South, Velocita, Brucebilt Performance, Butlerbuilt and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

Keep your browsers pointed to www.5jMotorsports.com as well the team’s social media channels at www.facebook.com/jesseloweracingupdates and www.twitter.com/LoweRacing5J for the latest team information.

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Contact: Jeremy Shields (shields@msrmafia.com)
February 4, 2020

Parker Martin Set to Embark on Ambitious 2020 Campaign
Team Prepares for DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (02/04/20) - Parker Martin has quickly established himself as one of dirt late model racing’s rising young stars. Martin is set to embark on his most ambitious season to date in 2020.

The team has equipped their Longhorn Chassis with a fresh RY45 powerplant by Custom Race Engines for 2020, shifting a majority of their focus to the Super Late Model ranks.

“I am thankful that I have the opportunity to race with the best Super Late Model drivers,” said Martin. “We are getting new equipment for our cars and testing it out preparing for race. I’m a little nervous, but new challenges make me want to try even harder and prove that I can do it.”

Fresh off a successful 2019 season that included three wins, eight Top-5 finishes and 12 Top-10 outings, the 15-year-old is ready to tackle the challenges ahead. The team plans to compete in a mixture of regional and national Super Late Model events in 2020. Martin will also continue to field a Crate Late Model entry in select events throughout the season.

“I’ve worked really hard to get to where I am,” Martin added. “I’m thankful for my parents, crew chief, and everyone that has helped me get this far. I can’t wait to see what this year has in store for me and our team.”

Parker Martin will kickstart his 2020 campaign during the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., February 10-14. The week begins with a pair of DIRTcar-sanctioned events on Monday-Tuesday, each paying $7,000-to-win. The World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series will take center stage Wednesday-Saturday with four consecutive $10,000-to-win events.

More information on these events can be found at www.DIRTcarNationals.com.

Parker Martin would like to thank all of his marketing partners, which include: Martin's Industrial, Sunoco Race Fuels, Ole Chobys Restaurant, PMR Aviation, VP Racing Oil, Sweats Portable Buildings, Southeastern Performance, Willy's Carburetors, and MSR Mafia Marketing Services.

For more information on Parker Martin Racing, visit the team’s official website at www.ParkerMartinRacing.com.

AT A GLANCE: Daryn Pittman eyes back-to-back DIRTcar Nationals victory
Pittman enters year-two with Roth Motorsports for the 2020 World of Outlaws season

BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 4, 2020 – Daryn Pittman and his Roth Motorsports team didn’t know each other at all during last year’s DIRTcar Nationals.

That didn’t stop them from sweeping the to two season opening races for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and claiming the DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator championship – Pittman’s third Big Gator and Roth’s first.

Now, entering their second season together in 2020 with the same crew – plus a new addition – there’s a new level of comfort amongst the team, which they hope will translate into repeat success during the Feb. 7-9 DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park.

“I think that does ease things a little bit so we can focus on how to make our cars fast,” Pittman said. “Just a lot more comfortable situation going to the racetrack. Knowing 70% of the personalities and how each of us tick and what to expect.”

Pittman will be going for his fourth Big Gator in eight seasons this year. The half-mile Volusia Speedway Park has been one of Pittman’s better tracks throughout his career. The Owasso, OK driver has five wins at the speedway and an average finish of ninth.

“I’ve always enjoyed going to Volusia,” Pittman said. “I’ve always had pretty good success there. Obviously, there’s not guarantees with anything. I’m sure everybody else will be a little bit better. We’ve got our work cut out for us to be as good as we were last year. We’re optimistic we can get started off on the right foot and hopefully try to build our season from there.”

After sweeping the two season opening races last year, Pittman and his team went on an almost six-month winless slump before returning to Victory Lane at Grays Harbor Raceway in September and then, again, a week later at Silver Dollar Speedway for the Gold Cup. Pittman said team owner Dennis Roth joked the team shouldn’t come out of the box so strong this year.

The team’s plan for this year is no different than the last, though. They still plan on entering every race with the intention of winning. There’s tracks they know they need to improve on, but their mentality is to address each race individually. They’ll start with the DIRTcar Nationals and then go from there.

“Our goal is to try and start off as good,” Pittman said. “Hopefully we can get off to a good start and at least get one gator if we can and then be in contention for the big one at the end of the week. That’s our ultimate goal. I feel like if we’re in contention for the Big Gator at the end of the week then we’ve been very consistent and we’re off to a good start, whether we have the wins or not.”

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

WHEN & WHERE
Friday, Feb. 7, Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9 at Volusia Speedway Park for the DIRTcar Nationals. Get tickets and more information.

ABOUT THE TRACK
Volusia Speedway Park is a semi-banked half-mile track. The track record is 12.569 sec. set by Paul McMahan on Feb. 10, 2011.
Online – VolusiaSpeedwayPark.com
Phone – (386) 985-4402

TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased by going to WorldofOutlaws.com/tix.

1/2-MILE WINNERS IN 2019
There were 25 races on a 1/2-mile track last year.
-Volusia Speedway: Daryn Pittman won on Feb. 8 and 9
-The Dirt Track at Las Vegas: Tim Shaffer won on Feb. 27 and Donny Schatz won on Feb. 28
-Perris Auto Speedway: Aaron Reutzel won on March 30
-Devil’s Bowl Speedway: Logan Schuchart won on April 12
-Eldora Speedway: Donny Schatz won on May 10, July 17 and July 19, Brad Sweet won on July 18 and July 20 and Logan Schuchart won on Sept. 27
-Williams Grove Speedway: David Gravel won on May 17 and Oct. 4; Lance Dewease won on May 18; Tim Shaffer won on July 26; Donny Schatz won on July 27 and Brent Marks won on Oct. 5
-Knoxville Raceway: Brian Brown won on June 14; Brad Sweet won on June 15; David Gravel on Aug. 10
-Black Hills Speedway: Carson Macedo won on Aug. 23
-Calistoga Speedway: David Gravel won on Sept. 14
-Lakeside Speedway: Donny Schatz won on Oct. 18
-Port Royal Speedway: Donny Schatz won on Oct. 25

VOLUSIA SPEEDWAY PARK PREVIOUS WINNERS
2019 – Daryn Pittman on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9
2018 – Sheldon Haudenschild on Feb. 9, Donny Schatz on Feb. 10, Donny Schatz on Feb. 11
2017 – Jason Johnson on Feb.17, Donny Schatz on Feb.19 (day), Donny Schatz on Feb.19 (night)
2016 – Brad Sweet on Feb. 12, Donny Schatz on Feb. 13, Brad Sweet on Feb. 14
2015 – Daryn Pittman on Feb. 13, Donny Schatz on Feb. 14, Brad Sweet on Feb. 15
2014 – Brad Sweet on Feb. 14, Donny Schatz on Feb. 15, Steve Kinser on Feb. 16
2013 – Daryn Pittman on Feb. 15, Terry McCarl on Feb. 16, Danny Lasoski on Feb. 17
2012 – Danny Lasoski on Feb. 18, Donny Schatz on Feb. 19, Craig Dollansky on Feb. 19
2011 – Steve Kinser on Feb. 11, Steve Kinser on Feb. 12, Jason Sides on Feb. 13
2010 – Donny Schatz on Feb. 6, Steve Kinser on Feb. 7
2009 – Donny Schatz on Feb. 6, Joey Saldana on Feb. 7, Donny Schatz on Feb. 8
2008 – Craig Dollansky on Feb. 8, Jason Meyers on Feb. 9, Danny Lasoski on Feb. 10
2007 – Donny Schatz on Feb. 9, Kerry Madsen on Feb. 10, Daryn Pittman on Feb. 10
2006 – Chad Kemenah on Feb. 9, Joey Saldana on Feb. 10
2005 – Jeff Shepard on Feb. 11, Steve Kinser on Feb. 13
1981 – Doug Wolfgang on Feb. 9