Inside Line Promotions – FORNEY, Texas (April 18, 2016) – Travis Rilat will head to his home track this weekend for the Texas Outlaw Nationals.
The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series event at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, which is a short drive from Rilat’s shop, kicks off Friday before Saturday’s $20,000-to-win finale.
“It’s always good to race close to home and we have a lot of laps at Devil’s Bowl so that’s a plus,” he said. “The World of Outlaws races are always a tough challenge so hopefully we can put down a good qualifying lap and set ourselves up for success.”
Rilat, who last won at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in 2012, has recorded at least one top-10 finish at the track each year for the past 11 seasons. He was in contention for a victory during his lone start at the track earlier this season, but a mechanical failure ended the night early.
“We have run well and for the most part have been consistent at Devil’s Bowl,” he said. “However, we haven’t run many 410 races there so that presents a different test.”
Rilat has qualified for two out of the three World of Outlaws features at Devil’s Bowl Speedway the past two years with a 23rd-place result last year and a 21st-place finish in 2014.
“When you don’t race 410s very often and rarely with the World of Outlaws the first goal is to make the A Main each night,” he said. “After that the further forward we can get the better. If we could get a top 10 or two it’d be a successful weekend.”
SEASON STATS –
11 races, 1 win, 3 top fives, 7 top 10s, 8 top 15s, 10 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Friday and Saturday at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, for the Texas Outlaw Nationals with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.TravisRilat.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TravisRilat29
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“It’s kind of funny how I met (Shark owner) Marc Huson when I went up there to Washington for an ASCS National Tour race,” Rilat said. “I was wandering around talking on my cell phone and saw a sprint car next door. I walked over, looked around and introduced myself.
“He’s been a great friend. He was instrumental with a support group for me and my family when I was in the hospital up there. He and his wife helped us out in a hard time. As far as his engine skills go, he’s one of the best in the country. There’s only a handful of great engine builders across the country and I consider him one of the best.”
Rilat would also like to thank Worfe Chevrolet, Shop The BOSS, MDS Boring & Drilling, Weld Wheels, KSE Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Hoosier Racing Tires, HRP Wings, Goodrich, Penske Racing Shocks and All Star Auto Reconditioning.
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- Shawn Miller on Apr 18, 2016
- Article Date: 4/18/2016 by Inside Line Promotions