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Inside Line Promotions – ODESSA, Texas (Nov. 25, 2014) – Josh Baughman registered a pair of victories to highlight his 2014 season.
Baughman claimed ASCS Lone Star Region events at Abilene Speedway in Abilene, Texas, on July 12 and at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, on Aug. 16. The latter was co-sanctioned by the ASCS Gulf South Region.
“It was important for our team to win twice this year,” he said. “Everyone puts so much effort into racing each week so it meant a lot to not only record a win, but to back it up a month later with another victory.”
The triumphs were the standout moments for Baughman, who recorded four additional top-five finishes while working with Jason Johnson Racing. He ended the season with 15 total top 10s, including a pair with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour.
“We bounced around to a lot of regional shows before ending the season with more ASCS National Tour events,” he said. “Our goal is to improve each race and the best way to do that is to compete against the best competition.”
Baughman scored his best career ASCS National Tour feature result in the third-to-final race of the season when he placed seventh at Southern New Mexico Speedway in Las Cruces, N.M. That helped guide him to a 12th-place finish in the ASCS National Tour championship standings, which ranked second best among the drivers who didn’t compete full time with the series.
“We learned a lot this year and the growth our team showed from the opening race to the final one was large,” Baughman said. “If we can continue that momentum throughout next year I’m confident we will be in contention for wins on a routine basis.”
Another bright spot for Baughman in 2014 was when he recorded his first career heat race victory at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. Baughman held off Jason Johnson, whom he teamed with this year, during a race in July.
“That was a huge confidence booster winning a heat race at Knoxville and outlasting a driver with the talent that Jason has at the same time,” Baughman said. “I can’t thank Jason and everyone associated enough with him for working with us this year. They helped our team reach a new level.
“I also want to thank Wayne Priddy and the crew guys who worked so hard as well as the sponsors who stood behind us throughout the season. It was a good year and I can’t wait to get things rolling next season.”
SEASON STATS –
52 races, 2 wins, 6 top fives, 15 top 10s, 29 top 15s, 38 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.JoshBaughman.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Josh_Baughman17
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshBaughmanRacing
VIDEO –
Here is a link to a highlights video by Thriller Productions of Baughman’s victory at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Aug. 16: http://vimeo.com/103698546
APPAREL –
Baughman will have t-shirts and hoodies available for sale at his race trailer throughout the season. For a list of his scheduled events, visit http://www.JoshBaughman.com.
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“Energy Equipment has been on board the last couple of years,” Baughman said. “They help me out quite a bit and I really appreciate their support.”
Baughman would also like to thank Hollywood Blasting and Coating, Beard Equipment, Compression Generation Services, Fischer Body Shop, Gleco Platings, Factory Kahne, B&H Industrial Supplies, FK Rod Ends, K&N Filters, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, MSD Ignition, Weld Wheels, Vortex Wings, Maxim Chassis, Dynotech Performance and Oakley for their support.
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- Shawn Miller on Nov 25, 2014
- Article Date: 11/25/2014 by Inside Line Promotions