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August 19, 2019
Mason Zeigler Scores First-Career World of Outlaws Victory
Dirt Million at Mansfield Motor Speedway Up Next
Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania (08/19/19) – Mason Zeigler scored a milestone victory on Saturday evening in his MS Shock Therapy No. 25z JLE Industries/ Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals/ XR1 Rocket Chassis/ Cornett Racing Engine Super Late Model.
The Pennsylvania native topped a thrilling battle for the lead with Ricky Weiss at Port Royal Speedway to claim his first-career World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series win.
“This win has been a long time coming. We’ve been so close so many times. I told these guys before we went out, ‘We gotta keep this one in PA’,” Zeigler said in Victory Lane on Friday night at Port Royal Speedway. “We got a lot of laps around this place and I love coming here. It’s basically become like our home track, so it’s pretty cool to get our first Outlaw win here.
“I really want to thank my family, my team, my sponsors and everybody that has supports our racing efforts. We may have got a late start on the year, but we are rolling now and can’t wait to get to Mansfield this coming weekend for the Dirt Million.”
Mason Zeigler invaded Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania) on Friday night, where he was piloting his Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals No. 25z Super Late Model in the World of Outlaws (WoO) Morton Buildings Late Model Series-sanctioned program. With 30 cars registered for battle, Zeigler edged his way into the opening night feature with the sixth-and-final transfer spot in his heat.
Rolling off 17th for the feature, Mason worked his way into the Top-10 early and was battling for a Top-5 finish until slipping over the cushion late in the race. He went on to rebound to an 11th-place finish
The following night at Port Royal Speedway (Port Royal, Pennsylvania), Mason recorded the second-fastest lap in his time trial group before picking up a heat race victory. Receiving the pole position in the feature redraw, Zeigler shot out an early race lead until jumping the cushion on lap 30, while trying to pass a lapped car. The mishap allowed Ricky Weiss to shoot past for the lead.
Throughout the remaining circuits of the finale Zeigler tracked down Weiss as the duo began a feverish battle for the lead. Mason ultimately used the cushion to take back the lead in the closing laps en route to his first-career World of Outlaws victory. The triumph marked his third of his season and came over Weiss, Brandon Sheppard, Shane Clanton, and Rick Eckert. He earned $10,000 for his efforts.
Full results from these events can be found at www.WoOLMS.com .
This Thursday – Saturday, August 22-24 – takes Team 25z to Ohio for the second annual Dirt Million at Mansfield Motor Speedway. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event starts with twin $10,000-to-win programs on both Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile, Saturday night’s finale payout will be determined by ticket sales, pay-per-view revenue, and a host of other factors.
In 2018, Mason qualified for the inaugural finale, which paid a whopping $202,939.50, but was an early retiree from the 100-lap finale.
For more information on the weekend’s event, please visit www.MansfieldMotorSpeedway.com and for more information on the pay-per-view, please visit www.DirtOnDirt.com .
Mason Zeigler would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals, Arizona Sport Shirts, JLE Industries, Old Mill Farms, Gotta Race, Rocket Chassis, Pro Power Racing Engines, Stonehouse Restaurant, Montgomery Motorsports 21, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Schaeffer's Oil, CV Products, MS Shock Therapy, Strange Oval, Bell Helmets, Precise Racing Products, Midwest Sheet Metal, Dirt Wraps, Performance Race Bodies, VP Race Fuels, Dynamic Drivelines, FK Rod Ends, Joie of Seating, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
For more information on Mason Zeigler, please visit www.MasonZeigler.com .
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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
August 19, 2019
Last-Minute Decision Lands Jesse Lowe in Victory Lane
Continues UCRA Championship Pursuit This Saturday
Crossville, Tennessee (8/19/19) – A planned off weekend from racing abruptly turned into Jesse Lowes’ 17th win of 2019 on Friday night. Lowe raced his Xtreme Pressure Washing No. 5j Gondolas Pizza and Steakhouse/ CVR Race Car Crate Late Model to the victory at Tennessee’s Crossville Speedway.
The triumph marked the 99th of his career.
“We had planned to not race this weekend, but dad worked on the car all week, so we decided last minute to race. We got the win at Crossville on Friday night, which was definitely for my dad since he busted his tail all week,” Lowe said. “Then we fought electrical issues all night at 411 Motor Speedway on Saturday night, but still got a third out of the deal. This week I’m looking forward to getting back after my pursuit of the UCRA title and hopefully my 100th feature win.”
On Friday evening Jesse Lowe was a late arrival to Crossville Speedway (Crossville, Tennessee). The team arrived just before hot laps, but that didn’t slow Lowes’ roll. He earned the pole position for the feature, and then led every circuit to score his 17th win of 2019. Colton Proffitt, Andy Miller, Anthony Conley and Michael Smith completed the Top-5 finishers.
Saturday night took the team to Mitch McCarter’s 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee). Jesse started fourth in the feature, and despite fighting mechanical gremlins still notched a third-place finish behind race winner, Trevor Sise, and Zach Sise.
For full results from both programs, please visit www.CrossvilleSpeedway.com and www.411MotorSpeedway.net .
This Saturday will see the team traveling south to Fort Payne Motor Speedway (Fort Payne, Alabama). A $2,500-to-win, United Championship Racing Association (UCRA) program is on the docket. Lowe will look to claim his 100th-career win, while extending his lead atop the series standings.
For event details, please visit www.UCRARacing.com .
The team will not be in action this weekend as they plan to go through their racecar to repair damage as well as freshen their ride for a busy, upcoming slate. As additional dates are finalized, they’ll be posted at www.5JMotorsports.com .
Jesse Lowe would like to thank all of his marketing partners, which include Xtreme Pressure Washing, Gondolas Pizza and Steakhouse, Hidden View Lake, Bennett Heating and Cooling, Workout Anytime (Crossville and Cookeville, Tennessee), Baisley’s Body Shop, Phantom Racing Engines, CVR Racecars, Martel Sign Company, The Clean Machine, Hyperco, Autozone, 865 Hydro Graphics, Haircuts by Mel, Hoosier Tire South, Penske Shocks by Vinny, Velocita, Butlerbuilt and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
Jesse would also like to say a very special thanks to Gary, Kyra, Jerry, Jeff, and last but not least his Dad for their great help on keeping the racecar in race-winning condition.
For the latest information on Jesse Lowe, please visit www.5jMotorsports.com as well the team’s social media channels at www.facebook.com/jesseloweracingupdates and www.twitter.com/LoweRacing5J .
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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
August 19, 2019
Tyler Bruening Dashes to Davenport Checkers
42nd Annual Yankee Dirt Track Classic Up Next
Decorah, Iowa (08/19/19) – Race drivers have a hard time staying idle. Such was the case for Tyler Bruening on Friday night. A scheduled non-racing weekend turned into Bruening’s ninth win of the season in his Skyline Motorsports No. 16 Bennett Explosives/ Bruening Rock Products/ Capital Race Car/ Clements Racing Engine Late Model.
The victory was scored at Davenport Speedway.
“We truly planned to not race this weekend, but since we had all of our equipment ready for this coming weekend’s Yankee Dirt Track Classic, we decide to go to Davenport on Friday. It was a good decision because the car was flat out awesome all night, and we got the win,” Bruening noted. “Now, we’ll head to Farley this weekend and try to get another Yankee Classic title.”
Friday night found Tyler Bruening in action at Davenport Speedway (Davenport, Iowa), where he was competing in a field of 21 IMCA Super Late Models. Starting the night with a heat race victory, Bruening earned the fifth-starting position for the feature via the redraw. Overtaking the leader on the 10th circuit, Tyler paced his way to his ninth win of the season, which came over Matt Ryan, Jeff Aikey, Chuck Hanna, and Andy Nezworski.
For full results from this event, please visit www.DrtTrackRacing.com .
Team 16 is now locked and loaded for this weekend’s 42nd Annual Yankee Dirt Track Classic at 300 Raceway (Farley, Iowa). The program is scheduled for August 22-23 and posts a $5,000 winner’s check on Thursday night and a $12,000 top prize on Friday night.
Tyler won the coveted event in 2016 and 2012.
For more information on the event, please visit www.300Raceway.com .
Tyler Bruening would like to thank all of his sponsors including Skyline Motorsports, Bennett Explosives, Bruening Rock Products, Capital Race Cars, Truck Country, Clements Racing Engines, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Tire South, M&S Concrete, Super K Express, Carolina Concrete Finishing, RV Select, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, QA1, Quarter Master, Bert Transmission, Weld Racing, Freeman Plumbing, Hovden Oil, Five Star Stock Car Bodies, Bulldog Rear Ends, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Simpson Race Products, Penske Shocks, Beyea Custom Headers, Sweet Manufacturing, Peterson Fluid Systems, Schaeffer’s Oil, Modern Images, Stop Tech Brakes, Allstar Performance, DirtVision.com, Advanced Transportation, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
For more information on Skyline Motorsports, please visit www.Tyler16.com .
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August 19, 2019
Donald McIntosh Pockets $10,000 Win at North Georgia Speedway
Set to Invade Mansfield Motor Speedway for the Dirt Million
Dawsonville, Georgia (08/19/19) – Behind the wheel of teammate, Tommy Kerr’s Blount Motorsports No. 4k Ole Ben Franklin Motors/ Stowers Cat/ XR1 Rocket Chassis/ Vic Hill Racing Engine Super Late Model, Donald McIntosh pocketed the $10,000 victory on Saturday night at North Georgia Speedway.
“What a year. We’ve had a lot of flats, and I’ve made a lot of mistakes. We’ve just had some really bad luck. I’m so glad that these guys have stayed behind me, and this win is definitely for them,” McIntosh said in Victory Lane at North Georgia Speedway on Saturday night. “I really appreciate Tommy Kerr for letting me drive his car tonight. We had some damage on our primary ride from last night at Smoky Mountain Speedway. This Rocket XR1 Chassis was great all night, and this Vic Hill Race Engine ran like a dream.”
On Friday night, Donald made the short trip to Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee), where he entered the inaugural event for the Schaeffer’s Fall Nationals. In a field of 16 cars, Donald locked his spot into the opening night feature with the second-fastest lap in his time trial group behind Brandon Kinzer. Starting the A-Main in the third position McIntosh ran in the Top-5 for much of the event before a spin sent him to the tail of the pack. He bounced to register a sixth-place finish in the 40 lapper.
The following night at North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, Georgia), McIntosh hopped behind the wheel of his teammates Tommy Kerr No. 4T Super Late Model entry. With 32 cars registered for action, Donald followed up the fastest time in qualifying with a heat race victory.
Rolling off from the pole position, Donald McIntosh led wire-to-wire to capture his fifth win of the season and a $10,000 payday. Casey Roberts, Michael Page, Kyle Hardy, and Jason Hiett trailed him to the checkers.
With the first two events in the books, Donald has jumped out to an early lead in the Fall Nationals point standings. For full results and the latest series’ standings, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com .
This weekend, Donald will take his family-owned Buick-powered No. 7 007 Race Car Super Late Model into battle in the second annual Dirt Million at Mansfield Motor Speedway (Mansfield, Ohio). The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) weekend opens with twin $10,000-to-win features on both Thursday and Friday night. On Saturday evening the mega event draws to a close with a winner’s check that is still to be determined. The final payout is determined by ticket sales, pay-per-view sales and more. In 2018 the inaugural event paid a whopping $202,939.50 to the event winner.
For anyone unable to attend all of the event will be broadcast live at www.DirtOnDirt.com . For more event information, please visit www.MansfieldMotorSpeedway.com .
Donald McIntosh would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Stowers (CAT) Machinery Corp., Walker’s Truck Contractors, Blount Excavating, Motion Control Suspension, Massey Electric, Turner Hydraulics, Ole Ben Franklin Motors, DR Investments, Food City, The Wine and Spirits Cellar and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
For the latest information on Donald McIntosh, please visit www.DonaldMcIntoshRacing.com .
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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
August 19, 2019
Logan Roberson Nabs Natural Bridge Checkers
$3,000-To-Win at Virginia Motor Speedway Up Next
Waynesboro, Virginia (08/19/19) – Saturday night marked the 11th time in 2019 that Logan Roberson picked up a feature win in his Wynbridge Inc. No. 17 RBS Auto Sales/ BTS Towing Service/ XR1 Rocket Chassis Crate Late Model. The triumph came at Virginia’s Natural Bridge Speedway.
“We had an awesome racecar from the time that we unloaded, and I was able to get the job done,” Roberson commented after his Saturday night victory. “I’m really excited for the next month of racing. There’s a lot of big paying shows coming up, and as a team we are hitting our stride. We’re going to head to Virginia Motor Speedway this Saturday. We’re working hard to get both cars dialed in for the upcoming FASTRAK World Championship race there.
“Last but not least, we had a lot of friends and family in attendance at Natural Bridge Speedway, and I want to thank them all for coming out and showing their support. It means a lot to me.”
On Saturday evening Logan Roberson visited Natural Bridge Speedway (Natural Bridge, Virginia) in his Pancho’s Racing Products No. 17 Crate Late Model entry. After laying down the fastest lap in a field of 15 cars, Logan went on to draw the fourth-starting position for the A-Main. He made quick work of the field in the feature as he worked his way into the top spot. He went on to outrun Dustin Ferguson, Kerry Breeden, Tyler Hoy, and B.J. Mongold, Roberson to score his 11th win of the season.
For full results from this event, please visit www.NBSpeedway.com .
This Saturday Roberson is trekking to Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, Virginia), where he’ll be competing in a $3,000-to-win Prelude To The World Championship. The event is sanctioned by the FASTRAK Racing Series.
For more information on the event, please visit www.VaMotorSpeedway.com .
Race fans also make sure to check out the “Apparel” page at www.LoganRoberson.com as the brand-new shirts and diecasts are now available for online purchase. Get them before they are gone!
Logan Roberson would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Wynbridge Inc., Cecil B. Arthur Beef Farm & Bucking Stock, Pancho’s Racing Products, RBS Auto Sales, Wells Custom Jeep, BTS Towing Service, Virginia Motor Speedway’s Fastrak World Championship, Blue Ridge Treescape Service, Dirt Defender, Walker Arthur Racing, Beyea Custom Headers, Boyd Bilt, QA1, Keyser Manufacturing, All About Wraps, Rocket Chassis, Race 1, Kaylor’s Dirt Track Cams, Russ King Racing, Hoosier Tire by Terry Wilcher, Smiley’s Racing Enterprises, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
For the latest information on Logan Roberson, please visit www.LoganRoberson.com as well the team’s social media channels at www.facebook.com/Loganrobersonracing/ and www.twitter.com/ThuggNasty17 .
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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
August 19, 2019
Jake Knowles Picks Up Durrence Layne Win at Smoky Mountain
Extends Advantage Atop Series’ Standings
Rome, Georgia (08/19/19) – Jake Knowles padded his advantage atop the Durrence Layne Dirt Late Model Series standings with a Friday night win at Smoky Mountain Speedway. The victory was the fourth of 2019 for the pilot of the Knowles Race Parts & Bodies #66 Josh Roberts Trucking/ Coosa Heating & Cooling/ Longhorn Chassis Late Model.
“We hit the ground running this weekend by sweeping the program at Smoky Mountain Speedway. We had a good car on Saturday night at Duck River too, but just started a little too far back against some really good cars. To both get a win and to add to our point’s lead, I don’t think we could’ve asked for much more. A very special thanks goes out to each-and-every person, who helps make my program happen.”
On Friday evening Jake Knowles returned to the Crate Late Model ranks with the Durrence Layne Dirt Late Model Series-sanctioned program at Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee). In a field of 23 entries, Knowles recorded the fastest lap in time trials, which positioned him on the pole for the opening night feature.
Jumping to the lead at the drop of the green flag, Jake led all 30-laps en route to his fourth win of the season and a $2,500 payday. Cory Hedgecock, Brandon Williams, Wil Herrington, and Michael Courtney trailed him to the checkers.
The following night at Duck River Raceway Park (Wheel, Tennessee), Knowles edged his way into the $2,500-to-win finale with the third-fastest time in his qualifying group. Starting in 6th, Jake gained two spots in the 50-lapper to place fourth behind Brandon Williams, Christian Hanger, and Wil Herrington with Cruz Skinner rounding out the Top 5.
Jake continues to lead the Durrence Layne Chevrolet Series point standings. For full results from the events as well as the latest standings, please visit www.DurrenceLayneRacing.com .
The team is currently unsure of when and where their next race will be. Please point your browsers to www.JakeKnowles66.net to keep up with the latest updates.
For more information on available marketing opportunities with Jake Knowles Racing, please contact the team at CruiseWithTheChampions@hotmail.com .
Jake Knowles would like to thank his marketing partners, which include Knowles Race Parts & Bodies, Josh Roberts Trucking, Buster Goss Body Shop, Rheem, Martins Wrecker Service, Curbow Logging, Coosa Heating & Cooling, JW Motorsports, Bohannon Glass, Cruise with the Champions, Shorty’s Shock Service, Hoosier Racing Tire by Pup, Knowles Trucking, Wiles Racing Driveshafts, Joe’s Transmission, Carolina Racing Supply, Big A’s Custom Graphics, AG Calf Ranch, VP Racing, Mitchell Jenkins Photography, Stealth Racing Carburetors, VP Racing Lubricants, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
For more information on Jake Knowles please visit www.JakeKnowles66.net .
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Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
August 19, 2019
Jeff Taylor Double Dips in Batesville Motor Speedway Victory Lane
Wins Two-Out-Of-Three Weekend Events
Cave City, Arkansas (08/19/19) – Jeff Taylor continued his recent hot streak over the weekend with a pair of feature wins in his Industrial Electric No. 5 Spur Bar/ Wehrs Machine/ Provence Construction/ Shaw Race Car Modified. The dual $1,000 triumphs came at Batesville Motor Speedway during the Modified portion of the 27th annual COMP Cams Topless 100 weekend.
“Once again, we had a heck of a car every time that we hit the track. We won on Friday and Saturday, and if not for losing power steering on Thursday night we might’ve been able to sweep all three shows,” Taylor said. “Not only are we getting faster every time that we hit the track, but all of our Shaw Race Cars clients are progressively gaining speed. I couldn’t be more excited right now.”
Thursday night saw Jeff Taylor invade Batesville Motor Speedway (Batesville, Arkansas) to kick off three-straight nights of action in the IMCA Modified portion of the Topless 100. In a field of 24 entries, Taylor secured his spot into the opening night feature with a third-place finish in his heat race. Rolling off 14th on the feature grid, Jeff quickly worked his way into the Top 5 before he power steering issues forced him to retire from the feature.
Returning on Friday evening, Taylor started the night with a heat race victory, which positioned him 10th on the starting grid for the A-Main. Overtaking the lead by the fourth lap, Jeff Taylor drove away from the field to secure his fifth win of the season. Mikey Bell, Ashton Wilkey, Brandon Smith, and Ricky Engles Jr. followed him across the line. He earned $1,000 for his triumph.
Wrapping up the Topless 100 weekend on Saturday night, Jeff earned the fourth-starting spot for the feature via a heat-race win. Wheeling his way to the front by the third lap, Taylor streaked to his second $1,000 win as many nights and sixth overall on the season.
For full results from the weekend, please visit www.BatesvilleMotorSpeedway.com .
Jeff is currently unsure of when his next event will be. As schedule updates are finalized they will be posted at www.JeffTaylor5.com .
Jeff Taylor would like to thank all of his sponsors, which include Shaw Race Cars Industrial Electric, Spur Bar, Heat Transfer Solutions, New Vision Graphics,Provence Construction, Wehrs Machine, Fury Energy, Sweet Manufacturing, No Limits Racing, Precision Performance, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
For more information on Jeff Taylor Racing, please visit the official team website at www.JeffTaylor5.com and for more information on Shaw Race Cars, please visit www.LarryShaw.com .
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Donny Schatz on top at River Cities, reclaims WoO championship point lead |
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Date: Friday, August 16th
Event: Second Leg of Northern Tour
Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Track: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish (Start): 1st (6th)
2019 World of Outlaws Championship Standings: 1st - 6652 points (24-point lead over Brad Sweet)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 19, 2019) - Despite entering the weekend behind in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship chase, ten-time and defending Series champion, Donny Schatz, ended his two-race turned one-race campaign into a triumph, ultimately retaking control of the World of Outlaws championship standings over season rival, Brad Sweet.
The victory, taking shape at the always-exciting River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Friday, August 16, not only allowed Schatz the opportunity to win in his home state, but it also bumped his season total to eight; a perfect momentum boost as the Series looks west toward a multi-race West Coast Swing.
Schatz, who started sixth on the feature grid, took command from recent Knoxville Nationals champion, David Gravel, with a diving move on lap 17, ultimately driving under the Connecticut-native as the duo battled through turns three and four to complete the circuit.
“Unreal,” said Schatz in River Cities victory lane after claiming his ninth win in the last 11 races at the speedway. “We had a plan from the word go to be good at the end. The track kind of came around to us. Not bad for a North Dakota boy and a South Dakota boy (Schatz’s crew chief Steve Swenson). I think that was an ass whooping there.”
Action scheduled for Saturday, August 17, at Red River Valley Speedway was halted due to Mother Nature.
Donny Schatz will continue his quest toward an 11th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series title this Friday and Saturday with a doubleheader weekend headlined in South Dakota and Montana. The Fargo, North Dakota-native will visit Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City, South Dakota, on Friday, August 23, followed by a stop at Big Sky Speedway in Shepherd, Montana, on Saturday, August 24.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Fans are encouraged to follow the progress of Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and the No. 15 Toco Warranty/Ford Performance/Curb Records/Sage Fruit/Absolute Automation & Security/J&J Auto Racing motorsports team on the Web and on social media. More information can be found at www.tonystewartracing.com, as well as at www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com.
Tony Stewart Racing: Facebook at www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing or on Twitter and Instagram @TonyStewart_Rcg.
Donny Schatz: Facebook at www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz or on Twitter and Instagram @DonnySchatz.
Watch Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart Racing live during each and every World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event of 2019 at www.dirtvision.com.
2019 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing Statistics: (thru August 19, 2019)
World of Outlaws Races: 48
World of Outlaws Wins: 8
World of Outlaws Top-5s: 32
World of Outlaws Top-10s: 44
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CONTACT:
Photo: DB3 Inc.
Tyler Altmeyer
Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises
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Rico Abreu rallies from 13th to third during Ocean Speedway’s Johnny Key Classic |
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Date: Saturday, August 17th
Event: 58th Annual Johnny Key Classic
Series: Civil War Series (360c.i.)
Track: Ocean Speedway (Watsonville, California)
Rico Abreu A-Main Finish (Start): 3rd (13th)
ST. HELENA, Calif. (August 19, 2019) - After an extensive stretch through the Midwest, St. Helena, California’s Rico Abreu made his return to the Golden State during the recent weekend, resuming his 2019 campaign with the 58th Annual Johnny Key Classic at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, California, on Saturday, August 17. Although the former event champion was unable to claim the $5,000-to-win showstopper in 2019, Abreu accomplished the next best feat and hard charged his way to a podium performance; rallying from 13th to finish third at the final checkers.
Unfortunately, an abrasive surface kept Abreu from any further advancement after battling his way to third.
The driver of the Rico Abreu/Curb Agajanian Racing/Abreu Vineyards/Curb Records/Lucas Oil Products/Southern Pacific Farms/Priority Aviation/Dewalt/MAC Tools/Self Made Racing/Dancer Logistics/No. 24 earned his way into the Civil War Series main event by finishing second during his respective heat race, kicking off the evening with the ninth fastest time during qualifying time trials.
“That was a lot of fun,” Rico Abreu said, who owns four victories in 2019. “I wish the track stayed racey. The last 25 laps of the 50 laps got pretty narrow, so we basically had to stay in our spot. I think we were good enough to win. We have a lot of our plate this week so we’ll see how it goes.”
Up next on the schedule, Rico Abreu and Rico Abreu/Curb Agajanian Racing will venture to four events in four days, crisscrossing much of Northern California with the King of the West-NARC Sprint Car Series. Action will commence on Wednesday, August 21, at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California, followed by a stop at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California, on Thursday, August 22.
Abreu’s four-race stretch will conclude with a two-day visit to The Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, California, on Friday and Saturday, August 23 & 24.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Fans are encouraged to follow Rico Abreu online, as well as on all of the available social media networks. Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RicoAbreuRacing, Twitter at https://twitter.com/Rico_Abreu, or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rico_abreu/
APPAREL:
Those seeking the lastest Rico Abreu Racing apparel should visit shop.ricoabreu.com. Abreu’s traveling merchandise vehicle will be a select events in 2019. A complete list of at-track merchandise availability can be found on Rico Abreu’s racing calendar via www.ricoabreu.com.
Rico Abreu Racing: http://www.ricoabreu.com/
2019 Rico Abreu Racing Statistics: (thru August 19, 2019)
Total Races: 50
Total Wins: 4
Total Top-5s: 19
Total Top-10s: 33
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CONTACT:
Photo Credit: Frank Smith
Tyler Altmeyer
Rico Abreu/Curb Agajanian Racing
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Smoke hard charges with All Stars at Plymouth |
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Date: Friday, August 16th
Event: All Stars at I-96 Speedway
Series: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1
Track: I-96 Speedway (Lake Odessa, Michigan)
Tony Stewart A-Main Finish (Start): 18th (19th)
Date: Saturday, August 17th
Event: All Stars at Plymouth
Series: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1
Track: Plymouth Speedway (Plymouth, Indiana)
Tony Stewart A-Main Finish (Start): 6th (12th)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (August 19, 2019) - Despite kicking off the weekend with a forced out at I-96 Speedway due to mud getting caught underneath the accelerator pedal, ‘Smoke’ Tony Stewart rebounded in a big way on Saturday night at Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Indiana, and hard charged for a top-ten performance against the All Star Circuit of Champions. Stewart’s rally commenced from the outside of row six, eventually ending his path toward the front in the sixth position. A fourth place finish during heat race action solidified his spot in the evening’s $5,000-to-win main event.
The driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/Rush Truck Centers/Toco Warranty/Ford Performance/Curb Records/Sage Fruit/Absolute Automation & Security/No. 14 sprint car was scored 18th on Friday at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan; Stewart started 19th on the grid.
“Things started out frustrating for us, but we kept our heads up and things worked out for the better on Saturday,” Tony Stewart said, an eight-time winner during sprint car competition in 2019. “I’m lucky to have the team that I do. No matter what is thrown at us, they keep digging and I appreciate their efforts.”
At this time, plans for the upcoming weekend remain uncertain. Fans are expected to stay alert online, as well as on social media, for any further updates regarding Tony Stewart’s upcoming schedule.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA:
Fans are encouraged to follow the progress of Tony Stewart, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing and the No. 14/Rush Truck Centers/Toco Warranty/Ford Performance/Curb Records/Sage Fruit/Absolute Automation & Security/J&J Auto Racing motorsports team on the Web and on social media. More information can be found at www.tonystewartracing.com, as well as at www.tonystewart.com.
Tony Stewart: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TonyStewart/ or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TonyStewart.
Tony Stewart Racing: Facebook at www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing or on Twitter and Instagram at www.instagram.com/@TonyStewart_Rcg.
2019 Tony Stewart/Tony Stewart Racing Statistics: (thru August 19, 2019)
Total Races: 51
Total Wins: 8
Total Top-5s: 25
Total Top-10s: 31
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Tyler Altmeyer
Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises
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