Inside Line Promotions – QUINTER, Kan. (May 24, 2016) – Zach Blurton is excited about the opportunity to race a 360ci sprint car again.
Blurton has driven a 305ci sprint all season, but a great opportunity opened up during a huge week of racing that includes 360 competition throughout Memorial Day weekend.
Blurton has five races planned in five days beginning Thursday at U.S. 30 Speedway in Columbus, Neb., with the 305 sprints.
“I did a speedweek once, but this is the first time in a long time that I have this many races in a row,” he said. “I’m excited to get to race that much and to get back in a 360 sprint. I raced one once last year and did pretty good. I just hope the weather holds out. We have other plans if some of them are impacted by weather.”
Blurton will then drop a 360 engine into his sprint car and head to Salina Speedway in Salina, Kan., on Friday and 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan., on Saturday to compete with the GoMuddy.com National Sprint League 360 NCRA/NSL Region.
“A family friend is letting us use his 360 engine,” he said. “I can’t thank Brett enough for the chance.”
Blurton will wrap up the weekend by putting the 305 engine back in his sprint car and heading to WaKeeney Speedway in WaKeeney, Kan., for a doubleheader on Sunday and Monday with the United Rebel Sprint Series.
Blurton is currently second in the URSS National and Kansas Region points and he ranks sixth in the Colorado Region points. He is 13th in the IMCA standings.
SEASON STATS –
12 races, 1 win, 2 top fives, 6 top 10s, 10 top 15s, 10 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Thursday at U.S. 30 Speedway in Columbus, Neb.; Friday at Salina Speedway in Salina, Kan., and Saturday at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan., with the GoMuddy.com NSL 360 NCRA/NSL Region; and Sunday and Monday at WaKeeney Speedway in WaKeeney, Kan., with the URSS
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.ZachBlurton.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZachBlurton
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachBlurtonRacing
APPAREL –
Visit Blurton’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ZachBlurtonRacing for more information.
RACING OPPORTUNITIES –
Blurton, who earned 2013 Knoxville Raceway 360 Rookie of the Year and 2012 NCRA Rookie of the Year honors, is seeking additional racing opportunities and is willing to travel. To learn more information, contact Blurton at 620-393-5249 or ZachBlurton@gmail.com.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Tornado Racing Engines
Tornado Racing Engines is an engine business in Utica, Kan., owned by John Johnson.
“Without John’s support since I started racing 305s I wouldn’t be where I am,” Blurton said. “When times were tough with money and motors John was always there for us. He is more than just a sponsor … he’s family.”
Blurton would also like to thank Midwest Ag Professionals Inc., Ti22 Performance, Phillips Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center, Jet-Hot Coatings, Randy Patterson Welding, Outlaw Wings, Billinger Repair Shop, Double D Family Mat Shop, Park Liquor, Rob’s Fun Center and Rod End Supply for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on May 24, 2016
- Article Date: 5/24/2016 by Inside Line Promotions