(Photo by Tylan Porath Photography)
Inside Line Promotions – BRANDON, S.D. (Aug. 26, 2024) – Kaleb Johnson is a Huset’s Speedway champion.
Johnson capped the points season at the high-banked oval on Sunday with a seventh-place result after qualifying fifth quickest and finishing third in a heat race.
“We qualified pretty good,” he said. “In the heat race it was very tough to pass and we stayed where we started. Then in the feature I got hung up on the outside in the first corner and I got passed by a couple of cars. On a late-race restart I tried to make a move on the fifth-place car and it cost me another position. Even though we went backwards I felt it was an all right night.”
The result was Johnson’s division-best 10th top 10 of the season in 11 features. No other driver had more than seven top 10s at Huset’s Speedway this season.
“I think mentally it’s a huge confidence boost,” he said. “I had a sour taste in my mouth after last year. To come out and put together solid, consistent runs was great to show what our team is capable of.”
Another huge weekend is on tap for Johnson as Huset’s Speedway hosts the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series this weekend. The Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking is Friday with the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS on Saturday and Sunday.
“I’m definitely looking forward to it,” he said. “When the Outlaws were here earlier this year we made the feature, but had a hiccup with the engine. Hopefully we can continue with similar speed, but not have the misfortune.”
QUICK RESULTS –
Aug. 25 – Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D. – Qualifying: 5; Heat race: 3 (3); Feature: 7 (4).
SEASON STATS –
41 races, 1 win, 12 top fives, 27 top 10s, 32 top 15s, 32 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Friday through Sunday at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D., for the Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking and the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by MENARDS 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 – GRP Motorsports
GRP Motorsports, owned and managed by Greg Parent, supports and sponsors cars, drivers and auto racing events throughout the Upper Midwest.
“Greg is a huge supporter of racing and I feel very fortunate to have his name on our cars again this year,” Johnson said. “We appreciate what he does for racing and especially for the support he gives 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, Team DGRD and Hefty Seed Company for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on Aug 26, 2024
- Article Date: 8/26/2024 by Inside Line Promotions