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Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 18, 2015) – Big Game Motorsports is coming off another successful weekend despite Mother Nature taking two of the three races.
Danny Lasoski powered the Muddy sponsored sprint car to a runner-up result on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway, where he currently leads the championship standings.
“We’re lucky that Knoxville even got the event in,” he said. “The second that Victory Lane got over it started raining.”
Rain washed out the FVP National Sprint League event at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., on Friday as well as a race at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D., on Sunday. Big Game Motorsports took advantage of a break in the weather between the rainouts on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway.
Lasoski kicked off the event by qualifying third quickest around the half-mile oval. It marked the fifth straight race that he has qualified in the top three.
“That’s the thing about having a good car that rolls the corners and has a great amount of horsepower,” he said. “It really sets you up for the rest of the night. You’re never happy with third quick. I just made a driver error. But it put us in a good position.”
Lasoski then maneuvered the Muddy backed sprint car from sixth to win a heat race.
“Thanks to the Dunkin’s they had the race track wide where we could make some moves and put ourselves in the redraw,” he said. “Unfortunately the redraw put us starting eighth in the main event.”
The Big Game Motorsports car lined up on the outside of the fourth row for the 20-lap feature.
“It makes you practice passing cars,” Lasoski said of the high draw. “When they dropped the green flag we knew we had our work cut out. The cautions helped me because we’d get strung out and we got really good restarts.”
Lasoski methodically worked his way through the field to take second place with a handful of laps remaining. However, the leader had a sizeable advantage and was able to hold off Lasoski.
“I would have liked to have a caution near the end to see if we could have made a move,” he said. “We don’t want to run second. We’re glad we were in contention for the win, but there’s nothing short of winning.”
Big Game Motorsports is scheduled to compete in a tripleheader this weekend, beginning on Friday at Jackson Speedway in Jackson, Minn., with the FVP National Sprint League before racing on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway and Sunday at Huset’s Speedway with the FVP National Sprint League.
QUICK RESULTS –
May 16 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 1 (6); Feature: 2 (8).
SEASON STATS –
12 races, 1 win, 7 top fives, 9 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 11 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Friday at Jackson Speedway in Jackson, Minn., with the FVP National Sprint League; Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa; and Sunday at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D., with the FVP National Sprint League
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.BigGameTreestands.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Game-Treestands/251832101535076?fref=ts
VIDEO –
Here is a link to highlights of the first win of the season at Knoxville Raceway on May 9: https://youtu.be/iOzKaSjcrMA
MUDDY –
Muddy has always been known for its exceptionally high-end features and unwavering quality. The line has recently been expanded and revolutionized to contain even more options, including ladderstands, tripods and ground blinds as well as hang-ons and harnesses. For more information, visit http://www.GoMuddy.com.
XECUTE –
Xecute is the best way to control odor and human scent. The company has created the best odor control product on the market without using harsh metals and chemicals. It helps hunters remain odor free without skin irritation. For more information, visit http://www.XecuteScent.com.
BAD-AZZ –
Bad-Azz blinds are designed by hunters for hunters. Its new therma-tek technology helps keep outdoorsmen comfortable and undetectable to wild game. The blinds are comfortable, stable and crafted with premier expertize. For more information, visit http://www.Bad-Azz.com.
MC POWER COMPANIES –
MC Power Companies has been a long-time provider of general construction and electric services along with solar power solutions and high efficiency lighting services. With Missouri offices in Kansas City and Sedalia, MC Power Companies is capable of comprehensive, customized projects for commercial, municipal and industrial clients across the Midwest. For more information, visit http://www.MCPower.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 or to purchase a trail camera, visit http://www.BigGameTreestands.com.
INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –
Inside Line Promotions specializes in affordable public relations and media management for motor sports drivers, teams, sponsors, tracks, series, events, organizations and manufacturers. ILP Founder Shawn Miller leverages professional journalism with new media technologies and social networking to improve your exposure and the return on investment for your sponsors.
To meet the media relations needs of your program by joining Team ILP, contact Shawn at 541-510-3663 or Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com. For more information on Inside Line Promotions, visit http://www.InsideLinePromotions.com.
- Shawn Miller on May 18, 2015
- Article Date: 5/18/2015 by Inside Line Promotions