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Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 28, 2014) – Big Game Motorsports driver Sammy Swindell has elected to contend for the 360 Knoxville Nationals title this weekend.
Swindell and the Big Game Treestands team will compete in preliminary action on Friday at Knoxville Raceway prior to Saturday’s $10,000-to-win event during the 24th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals.
“Al Parker has been nice enough to put us a new motor together to run there,” he said. “It’ll make it easier to transition into (the 54th annual FVP Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s General Stores) next week.”
This will mark the first time since 2011 that Swindell will compete for the crown.
“Everything has to go right for you,” he said. “You can’t have any hiccups along the way. It’s just like in the 410s; you have to be ready, be on it and have things go right.”
Swindell claimed Rookie of the Year honors at the 360 Knoxville Nationals in 2010 when he charged from 21st to fourth during his preliminary feature before finishing second in the finale.
He won his preliminary night in 2011 en route to a third-place result during that year’s prestigious feature.
This weekend, which will be capped on Sunday when the Big Game Treestands team competes in the Capitani Classic at the half-mile oval, also provides one final opportunity for Swindell to test prior to the $150,000-to-win FVP Knoxville Nationals the following week.
“We’ve tried a bunch of different combinations the last couple of weeks,” he said. “Hopefully we can roll it all together. We have a lot of information to go on over the last couple of weeks. Now is the time to put it all together.”
Swindell endured a tough finish last Saturday at Knoxville Raceway, where a broken u-joint during the B Main ended his night early.
After qualifying fourth quickest and finishing his heat race sixth – one spot out of a lock-in position to the feature – Swindell led the opening lap of the B Main. He was in contention for a transfer when the driveline issue occurred, which sidelined him for the remainder of the event.
“The car was pretty good,” he said. “I was still trying to run the top and I don’t think it was the fastest way around. I just wanted to see how the car was and felt like we could transfer pretty easy. Unfortunately, we had a u-joint break, which we haven’t had any trouble with before.”
QUICK RESULTS –
July 26 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 6 (6); B Main: DNF (2).
SEASON STATS –
52 races, 2 wins, 12 top fives, 21 top 10s, 31 top 15s, 42 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Friday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the 24th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals and Sunday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the Capitani Classic
LIVE AUDIO –
Keep up with Big Game Motorsports via free, live audio from DIRTVision at every World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series event throughout the season. Select events also include live Pay-Per-View video. For more information, click http://www.DIRTVision.com.
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.BigGameTreestands.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Game-Treestands/251832101535076?fref=ts
BIG GAME TREESTANDS –
Established in 1977 in Windom, Minn., Big Game Treestands® has grown to be a leading company in the outdoor industry. Big Game Treestands® offers a Rock Solid™ line of field tested, safety certified above TMA requirements, welded steel stands & free standing elevated platforms that gives you not only a safe and extremely sturdy vantage point, but also reliable all-day comfort at a great value. Large, non-slip standing platforms, top-notch fastening systems, and our innovative pinned, sleeved ladder sections provide the Rock Solid™ stance, twist free climbing, and all around silence that Big Game Treestands® is known for. Non-glare, powder coat finish keeps our products hidden from nature’s wary eye.
For over 30 years, it has been our goal and our philosophy to provide the most innovative and practical treestands and hunting accessories in the field. As tradition continues, we are Exceeding Limitations and once again providing new models that challenge Mother Nature. In 2012 Big Game extended the line into Trail Cameras known for the easy to set, great picture quality, and over all great camera. Eyecon Trail Cameras® exceeds the expectations of consumers. Big Game Treestands® and Eyecon Trail Cameras® offers undeniable quality on time-tested favorites as well as new innovations for 2013.
For more information on Big Game Treestands®, visit http://www.BigGameTreestands.com.
TRAIL CAMERAS –
Big Game Treestands® offers a variety of trail camera options that are user-friendly with exceptional imaging as well as a 120 degree pivoting head. New and improved cameras include the Jag, Mantis II, Frenzy, Storm II, Black Widow and Quick Shot. To learn more about or to purchase a trail camera, visit http://www.BigGameTreestands.com.
INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –
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- Shawn Miller on Jul 28, 2014
- Article Date: 7/28/2014 by Inside Line Promotions