EL PASO, Texas (June 23, 2016) It was a test of driver and team to say the least, but John Carney II ended his first attempt at the ASCS Sizzlin’ Summer Speedweek on a high note in the John James Racing No. 4j.
Taking on Lawton Tuesday night, Carney was battling in the top-five before getting upside down on the front stretch.
“We marched from 12th to the top five, and just got involved in a racing deal. The track was narrow and we were three wide off of four and we made contact and when we did, it peeled the tire off and fell onto its side. I was disappointed because I felt we had a shot at a top-three or at least a win” commented Carney.
Wednesday at Creek County Speedway, Carney said the car was top notch to start things off, but again, the night would end with the No. 4j going for a ride.
“On the start of the Heat Race, we were behind a guy with limited experience and I’m not sure if he hit some grease or what, but it was everything I could do to avoid him. I started slowing down, but the guy behind me couldn’t see what was going on so he kept pushing and when he did, we all ended up crashing and that one was more of a flip than a flop because it tore the car a part.”
Running on the spares to the spares into Friday at the Missouri State Fair Speedway, Carney was able to finally finish a night upright; just missing the transfer into the A-Feature despite a parts failure on the front suspension
“I thought I had just missed the setup because the car would push in the center of the corner but I was able to correct it and we started passing cars. We moved into a transfer spot and again, the car just pushed and that let Forler get by on the last lap,” said Carney. “I was actually lucky to even finish because when we got to the Pits, the Right Front was pointed a different direction than the Left Front. Come to find out, the steering arm stripped and the Left Front was the only one steering the car the whole race.”
Rolling into the final night at the Lucas Oil Speedway, parts were on point and the car was rolling free as Carney was able to an eighth place finish.
“We had actually anticipated the top blowing off and the bottom coming in, so we set up for that and the top never really did go away but the car was good. We were finally in contention and to get out with a top-ten made the week fell a whole lot better.”
Pulling double duty with the BOSS Chassis WAR, Carney’s night ended early.
“I’ve got to give a special thanks to John James and the whole crew. They went above and beyond this past week to keep this car on the track. It was rough, but when you work with great people, it makes it worth it. “
Looking to this coming weekend, Carney will head south to the Lone Stat Speedway for his debut with the Sprint Bandit Series. For continued updates on John Carney II and the John James Racing No. 4j, fans can follow along on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=570728686284547&fref=ts.
Season So Far:
Events: 26; Wins: 8; Top 5: 13; Top 11: 15; Top 15: 18; Top 20: 21
Up Next:
6/25/2016 – Lone Star Speedway (Kilgore, Texas) – Sprint Bandit
2016 Results:
3/4/16 – Red River Speedway (Wichita Falls, Texas): Win (305cid)
3/5/16 - Red River Speedway (Wichita Falls, Texas): Win (305cid)
3/19/16 – Devil’s Bowl Speedway (Mesquite, Texas): 21st (ASCS N)
3/25/16 – 81 Speedway (Park City, Kan.): 3rd (NSL360)
3/26/16 - 81 Speedway (Park City, Kan.): 12th (NSL360)
4/1/16 – SNM Speedway (Las Cruces, N.M.): Win (ASCS SW)
4/2/16 – SNM Speedway (Las Cruces, N.M.): Win (ASCS SW)
4/8/16 – Jackson Motor Speedway (Jackson, Miss.): 2nd (ASCS GS/SOS)
4/8/16 – Jackson Motor Speedway (Jackson, Miss.): 3rd (ASCS GS/SOS)
4/15/16 – Southern Oklahoma Speedway (Ardmore, Okla.): Win (305cid)
4/22/16 – Humboldt Speedway (Humboldt, Kan.): 17th (ASCS RR)
4/23/16 – Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Mo.): Win (ASCS RR/Warr.)
5/6/16 – Heart O’ Texas Speedway (Waco, TX): 17th (ASCS GS)
5/7/16 – Golden Triangle Raceway Park (Beaumont, TX): 2nd (ASCS GS)
5/13/16 – Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track (Ft. Worth, TX): 15th (ASCS N)
5/14/16 – Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track (Ft. Worth, TX): 7th (B-Main, ASCS N)
5/20/16 – Southern Oklahoma Speedway (Ardmore, OK): 3rd (305cid)
5/21/16 – Lawton Speedway (Lawton, OK): 7th (ASCS RR)
6/4/16 – Route 66 Motor Speedway (Amarillo, Texas): Win (305cid)
6/11/16 – Route 66 Motor Speedway (Amarillo, Texas): Win (305cid)
6/11/16 - Route 66 Motor Speedway (Amarillo, Texas): 9th (ASCS Nat.)
6/15/16 - Lawton Speedway (Lawton, OK): 21st (ASCS N)
6/16/16 - Creek County Speedway (Sapulpa, OK): DNS (ASCS N)
6/17/16 - Missouri State Fair Speedway (Sedalia, MO): 7th – B-Main (ASCS N)
6/18/16 - Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, MO): 8th (ASCS N)
6/18/16 – Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, MO): 16th (WAR)
John Carney Online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnCarneyRacing/?fref=ts
Sprint Source: http://www.sprintsource.com/profile/?r=1329&rt=driver
Sponsors:
J.C. Farm and Ranch, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Challenger Drilling, Rider Graphics, Safe-T-Stepper, MSD Ignition, Top Row Rowdies, Momentum Suspension Systems, Brahman Operating, SpeedMart, Eagle Motorsports, Al Parker Racing Engines, John James Racing
- Bryan Hulbert on Jun 23, 2016
- Article Date: 6/23/2016