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Inside Line Promotions – FORNEY, Texas (July 25, 2016) – Travis Rilat is returning to Skagit Speedway this weekend looking for redemption.
Rilat will drive for Richard Saumure on Friday and Saturday at the high-banked track during the Bob’s Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals. Rilat was involved in a crash and ended 11th during his two most recent races at the track.
“We didn’t have the Dirt Cup results we wanted a couple of weeks ago there so hopefully we’ll put together a great weekend and can come away with a win or two,” he said.
Rilat won the Summer Nationals preliminary night last year before he finished third during the finale. Those were two of his eight podium finishes and 15 top 10s during 21 races at Skagit Speedway since the start of the 2013 season.
“We’ve won a few races at Skagit throughout the years and that’s what our focus is this weekend,” he said. “There will definitely be a lot of great drivers there so it will take a top performance to get to Victory Lane.”
Rilat and Saumure are coming off their first podium finish of the season together on July 16 at Billings Motorsports Park in Billings, Mont., during the NSA Shootout.
“Confidence and momentum are key in motor sports and we have both of those things,” Rilat said. “I know the team will give me a great car so if I do a good job and we don’t run into any bad luck we should be a contender both nights this weekend.”
SEASON STATS –
21 races, 1 win, 5 top fives, 9 top 10s, 13 top 15s, 18 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Friday and Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the Bob’s Burgers & Brew Summer Nationals
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 Xtreme Oilfield Technology, Carlan Services, Northern Provincial Pipelines, Matt’s Oilfield Services, TriJet Manufacturing Services, Northern Lights Welding, Camex VP, Rob Wright Building Supplies, Scott Safety, Max Fuel, Jaron Water Hauling, Maxim, Factory Kahne, HRP, Ti22, Weld Wheels, Ben Cook Racing and Smiley’s Racing Products among others for their continued support on Richard Saumure’s No. 39c Maxim.
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- Shawn Miller on Jul 25, 2016
- Article Date: 7/25/2016 by Inside Line Promotions