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Scelzi Selected for Origin of Speed Event to Open Three Straight Races at Valvoline Raceway

Scelzi Selected for Origin of Speed Event to Open Three Straight Races at Valvoline Raceway

(Photo courtesy of Scelzi Motorsports)

Inside Line Promotions – MURRAY BRIDGE, South Australia, Australia (Jan. 9, 2017) – Dominic Scelzi is excited for his biggest Australian test to date when he will compete three straight nights at Valvoline Raceway this weekend.

Scelzi, who is driving for Wormall Motorsport, will be part of Team USA as the bullring in Sydney hosts the Origin of Speed on Thursday. Eight states and territories, including the United States, will battle it out in several main events during the unique event.

Scelzi will return to Valvoline Raceway on Friday and Saturday for the Scott Darley Challenge, which is expected to showcase nearly 100 sprint cars during the Ultimate Sprintcar Championship doubleheader.

“We are very excited to be selected to compete in the Origin of Speed before the Scott Darley Challenge,” Scelzi said. “It’s going to be a huge weekend. I’m pleased with the speed we’ve had every race so I can’t wait for the opportunities this weekend.”

Scelzi made his debut at Murray Bridge Speedway last Saturday with the Ultimate Sprintcar Championship. He qualified fourth quickest and was on pace to advance into the dash when disaster struck.

“We started third in the heat race and were up to second on the first lap,” he said. “We tracked down the leader and were battling for the lead when the leader broke. Someone was throwing a slide job on me and we had nowhere to go but into the leader. That cut our tire and we ended with a DNF, which sent us to the B Main.”

Scelzi lined up on the inside of the third row for the consolation race.

“A car in front of me messed up and I lost a few spots trying to miss him,” he said. “The car was an absolute rocket, but we just didn’t have luck on our side so it was frustrating result.”

Scelzi placed seventh to miss a transfer by only three positions.

“Thanks again to everyone at Wormall Motorsport and my brother, Giovanni,” he said. “We have had very fast cars every time out and I can’t thank them enough for their hard work.”

QUICK RESULTS –

Jan. 7 – Murray Bridge Speedway in Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia – Qualifying: 4; Heat race #1: DNF (3); B Main: 7 (5).

UP NEXT –

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Valvoline Raceway in Sydney, Australia

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.GaryScelziMotorsports.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DominicScelzi41

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scelzi41

VIDEO –

Here is a link to a highlight video: https://vimeo.com/161410751

Here is a link to a promotional video: https://vimeo.com/160322149

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Fowler Packing

Fowler Packing Company was established in 1950 by Sam Parnagian and through the years has grown and expanded under the active management of Sam’s four sons and other family members. Today, Fowler Packing is one of the largest shippers in the fresh produce business, handling more than seven million boxes of stone fruit and table grapes, and 15 million boxes of citrus per year. For more information, visit http://www.FowlerPacking.com.

“Fowler Packing is one of the biggest packing companies for fruits and stuff in the valley,” Scelzi said. “They are a very valued sponsor and we appreciate their support.”

Scelzi would also like to thank Whipple Superchargers, Panella Trucking, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Carlucci Transport, Roth Motorsports, Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Todd Jorgensen, Schoenfeld Headers, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Red Line Oil, Weld Wheels, Sparco, Simpson Race Products, Worldwide Bearings, Blast Tech, K&N Filters, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Meridian Steel, Kenny’s Components, Lincoln Auto Auction, Auto Meter, Allstar Performance, G&J Truck Sales, NAPA Auto Parts, DJS Safe Seats, Arctic Cat and Southern Pacific Farms for their continued support.

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –

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