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Inside Line Promotions – SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (April 22, 2024) – Kaleb Johnson is hoping Mother Nature plays nice this weekend after raining out the Knoxville Raceway season opener last Saturday.
The racing plan is to tackle a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader at the dirt track in Knoxville, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday.
“I’m excited for it,” he said. “Hopefully the weather holds off and we can make some laps. I’m expecting 50 to 60 cars there both nights. I think a realistic goal is to try to make the A Main each night. Starting off the year at Knoxville against the Outlaws will be tough. To roll it into the trailer after making the A Main is a good goal for our team.”
Johnson was able to do just that last June when he earned a spot into the feature and placed a then career-best 18th during the second night of a two-day World of Outlaws event at ‘The Sprint Car Capital of the World’ while making a rare appearance driving for TKS Motorsports.
“I think if anything it’s a little confidence booster that I can do it,” he said. “I just need to have everything fall into place. We need a good night with no major issues.”
The objective of the weekend is simply to gain experience.
“Any time you race those guys, I don’t have the experience or laps they do, if all goes well it’s a huge boost,” Johnson said. “All races, no matter good or bad, you are getting experience, knowledge, notes. There’s always things you can learn from and improve on.”
SEASON STATS –
1 race, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 1 top 10, 1 top 15, 1 top 20
UP NEXT –
Friday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the World of Outlaws Premium Chevy Dealers Clash with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/
X: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Innovative Design/Sletten Properties
Innovative Design is an architectural firm owned by Lanny Auringer and Sletten Properties is a property owner and management company owned by Lanny and wife, Tammy. Together, they design, develop and manage the commercial and retail workspaces they lease in Sioux Falls, S.D.
“Lanny is a big-time fan and supporter of racing,” Johnson said. “We really appreciate him letting us use one of his shops. I feel extremely fortunate to have him on our team and I’m grateful for what he’s done to help us.”
Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Cressman Sanitation, 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, FID Media and Team DGRD for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on Apr 22, 2024
- Article Date: 4/22/2024 by Inside Line Promotions