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Inside Line Promotions – BRANDON, S.D. (July 17, 2023) – Kaleb Johnson is tackling a pair of races in Iowa this week.
It begins on Tuesday with the Lyon County Fair Race presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids. The Midwest Sprint Touring Series event will be Johnson’s first time at the track since June 2022 when he earned a special triumph.
“I’ve been there five or six times,” he said. “I only raced there once last year and it was my first 360 win. I think we’ve only been out of the top five once there. We’ve had good speed. I feel good about the car and motor combo we’re taking there. Hopefully we can unload fast and be a contender.”
Johnson is riding a four-race streak of podiums as he earned a top-three result during all three of his races at the track in 2021.
The week wraps up on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, where Johnson kicked off last weekend’s action.
“We started out the night strong, but unfortunately had a rear end problem in the feature that forced a DNF,” he said.
Johnson qualified fifth quickest in his group and advanced a position to finish fourth in a heat race. He lined up on the outside of the fourth row in the main event and battled for a top 10 before the mechanical woes occurred around halfway through the race.
Sunday was promising at Huset’s Speedway as Johnson timed in ninth quickest overall. He won a heat race to advance into the feature redraw. Johnson pulled the No. 1 to garner the pole position for the A Main.
“I dropped back a little on the start and from there I feel I was overdriving the car,” he said. “I was driving harder and harder. I made a mistake going into the cushion into turn one, hit the wall and away it went. Everything on the car is probably destroyed besides the engine and the fuel cell.
“Last weekend was frustrating to have both DNFs, but that’s part of racing. I’m looking forward to a new week starting with the Folkens Brothers Trucking sponsored race on Tuesday.”
QUICK RESULTS –
July 15 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Qualifying: 5; Heat race: 4 (5); Feature: 22 (8).
July 16 – Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D. – Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 20 (1).
SEASON STATS –
28 races, 0 wins, 5 top fives, 9 top 10s, 9 top 15s, 14 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Tuesday at Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa, for the Lyon County Fair Race presented by Folkens Bros. Trucking with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Folkens Brothers Trucking
Folkens Brothers Trucking is a livestock hauling service with headquarters in Lester, Iowa. The company has been running since 1979. For more information, visit http://www.FolkensBros.com.
“I feel very honored to have the support of Folkens Brothers Trucking,” Johnson said. “To look at a list of the drivers they’ve supported over the years, it’s an honor to be aligned with them. We’re very appreciative and looking forward to earning success together.”
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Joel Pingeon Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Turn 2 Lodge, Cressman Sanitation, Hohn Palmer LLC, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al’s Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave’s Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, Kistler Racing Engines, Forged in Dirt and Team DGRD for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on Jul 17, 2023
- Article Date: 7/17/2023 by Inside Line Promotions