Inside Line Promotions - HIGHLANDS, Texas (Sept. 30, 2013) - Travis Rilat made Richard Saumure's long haul from Canada to Texas worthwhile on Saturday when the duo partnered for its fifth feature victory of the season.
The team has now won in Washington, Oregon, Texas and Edmonton, Canada, including last weekend's ASCS Gulf South Region triumph at Battleground Speedway.
"I was pretty excited for him to bring that thing down here and run it," Rilat said.
Rilat charged from fifth to second place during his heat race, which earned him enough points to advance to the feature redraw.
"It took me a few laps to get the thing rolling," he said. "We were set up for momentum. The car was a little tight."
Rilat then pulled the No. 2 in the random draw, which determined the first four rows of the 30-lap feature. After starting on the outside of the front row, Rilat powered to the lead on Lap 4 and sailed to his first win in his home state this season.
"We had to get some momentum going to get the car rolling," he said. "(The leader) made a few mistakes and bobbled and we were able to carry right through. We were gone.
"(The track) was pretty wide. You pretty much ran around the top. In turns three or four you could run high or low. I like the bigger, faster tracks where you can run up against the fence. It suited our style."
Sunday's ASCS Gulf South Region event at Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, Texas, was cancelled because of weather.
Rilat and Saumure will take the next couple of weeks away from the track before returning for the 40th annual Winter Nationals with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, on Oct. 18-19.
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 28 - Battleground Speedway in Highlands, Texas - Heat race: 2 (5); Feature: 1 (2).
SEASON STATS -
33 races, 5 wins, 16 top fives, 21 top 10s, 22 top 15s, 30 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19, at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, for the 40th annual Winter Nationals with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour
VIDEO -
Here is a highlight video by Nathan Prince of Rilat's Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour victory at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., on July 12: http://youtu.be/Md1evWDAl30
Here's a video by Nathan Prince of Rilat's ASCS Northwest Region Speedweek win at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., on June 28: http://youtu.be/NAeXAJn8nS0
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.TravisRilat.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TravisRilat29
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"The people with Xtreme Oilfield Technology are very cool people to hang out with it and we really appreciate their partnership," Rilat said.
Rilat would also like to thank Carlan Services, Shark Racing Engines, Northern Provincial Pipelines, Matt's Oilfield Services, TriJet Manufacturing Services, Northern Lights Welding, Camex VP, Rob Wright Building Supplies, Scott Safety, Max Fuel, Jaron Water Hauling, Maxim, Factory Kahne, HRP, Ti22, Weld Wheels, Ben Cook Racing and Smiley's Racing Products among others for their continued support on Richard Saumure's No. 39c Maxim.
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- Admin Account on Oct 01, 2013
- Article Date: 10/1/2013 by Shawn Miller