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Inside Line Promotions – WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Nov. 5, 2024) – Derek Hagar tied his career-best World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series result a week and a half ago at Riverside International Speedway.
Hagar, who was driving for Paul Hart, qualified 19th quickest to open the action on Oct. 25. He gained a position to finish fourth in a heat race, locking into the 15th starting spot in the main event.
“We went out 18th or so in qualifying and that hurt our time because the track fell off so fast,” he said. “We had a good heat race and were able to transfer into the main event.
“We had a good car in the feature, but we had an issue with a shock not acting right on the left rear and that made the car ill handling from the get-go. I was lucky to hold on for what I had because it felt like I was driving a modified.”
Hagar advanced into the top 10 and ended with an 11th-place result, which he has now recorded three different times with the World of Outlaws.
“I’m very pleased with it,” he said. “It was definitely a challenge. To be able to run like we did with the caliber of cars that were there and to have such a good result while battling a problem on the car made it a good night. It was our last race of the season so I’m glad we went out with a solid performance.”
QUICK RESULTS –
Oct. 25 – Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. – Qualifying: 19; Heat race: 4 (5); Feature: 11 (15).
SEASON STATS –
35 races, 12 wins, 22 top fives, 27 top 10s, 30 top 15s, 30 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dhrracing
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – J&J Auto Racing
Located in McKenzie, Tenn., J&J Auto Racing has manufactured sprint car chassis and racing parts for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://www.JandJAutoRacing.com.
“They’ve been in the family since J&J Auto Racing started building cars,” Hagar said. “My stepdad’s dad owned race cars back in the Riverside days. They are good, safe, dependable race cars and great people to deal with.”
Hagar would like to thank Nutrien Ag Solutions, Sonic of Dyersburg, Keith Jones Promotions, Boat Warehouse, West Tennessee Expediting, Inc., Ameri-Panel, J&J Auto Racing, B & D Towing and Recovery, FK Rod Ends, Dynotech Performance Race Engines, A.M.P., Fragola Performance Systems, Administrative Consulting Services, Killer Coatings, Beazt Composites, Xtreme Race Graphics, Southern Collision Centre, AR Dyno Specialty, Jeff’s Heating and Cooling, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, DHR Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Valvoline, Ti64 and Builtwiser Wings for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on Nov 05, 2024
- Article Date: 11/5/2024 by Inside Line Promotions