(Photo by Rob Kocak)
Inside Line Promotions – JACKSON, Minn. (June 6, 2017) – Kerry Madsen guided Big Game Motorsports to a stout performance last weekend during the 39th annual AGCO Jackson Nationals.
The Muddy sponsored team won a preliminary night and finished in the top two during all three nights of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series tripleheader at Jackson Motorplex.
“Every time we hit the track I felt good,” Madsen said. “It’s such a confidence builder.”
Madsen was strong from the time the event began on Thursday, when he set quick time during his group’s qualifying before winning a heat race from the pole position. Madsen then advanced from fifth to third place in the dash before picking up a position to end second during the main event.
“We were better on longer runs in the feature,” he said. “I had an opportunity on the last lap and I just didn’t get in there hard enough. Ian (Madsen) stayed on it and stayed in front of us, but it was still a good points night.”
The Muddy backed team continued to run up front on Friday, when Madsen timed in second quickest in his group. He then won both a heat race from the pole position and the dash after starting third.
“We had a really quick car, but the nose wing got knocked off on Lap 2 or 3 of the main event,” he said. “I couldn’t run 100 percent so I lost a bit of pace. Kraig (Kinser) was pushing me pretty hard. I couldn’t take it easy. I knew I was in the fast line so I focused on hitting my marks and dealing with traffic the best I could.”
Madsen led the entire 25-lap main event to post his first World of Outlaws win of the season and his third triumph overall this year. After points were calculated from the two preliminary nights, Madsen ranked No. 1 out of the 40 competitors. That lined him up on the pole of Saturday’s dash, which he won to start the $25,000-to-win main event on the pole.
“I had a really good car,” he said. “It got dicey with traffic. One guy couldn’t pick which way he was going and I lost a spot. I wasn’t worried when Brad (Sweet) got by because I felt like we had the pace to get around him. We ran him down at the end, but ran out of time. There’s always an excuse, but if you did better you would have got the job done.”
Madsen led the first 17 laps of the 30-lap main event before settling for the runner-up result, which marked his 10th top five of the season.
Madsen and Big Game Motorsports will compete this Friday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and Sunday at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions.
QUICK RESULTS –
June 1 – Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 3 (5); Feature: 2 (3).
June 2 – Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. – Qualifying: 2; Heat race: 1 (1); Dash: 1 (3); Feature: 1 (1).
June 3 – Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. – Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 2 (1).
SEASON STATS –
20 races, 3 wins, 10 top fives, 17 top 10s, 19 top 15s, 20 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Friday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and Sunday at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.BigGameTreestands.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Game-Treestands/251832101535076?fref=ts
MUDDY –
Muddy has always been known for its exceptionally high-end features and unwavering quality. The line has recently been expanded and revolutionized to contain even more options, including ladderstands, tripods and ground blinds as well as hang-ons and harnesses. For more information, visit http://www.GoMuddy.com.
BIG GAME TREESTANDS –
Established in 1977 in Windom, Minn., Big Game Treestands® has grown to be a leading company in the outdoor industry. Big Game Treestands® offers a Rock Solid™ line of field tested, safety certified above TMA requirements, welded steel stands & free standing elevated platforms that gives you not only a safe and extremely sturdy vantage point, but also reliable all-day comfort at a great value. Large, non-slip standing platforms, top-notch fastening systems, and our innovative pinned, sleeved ladder sections provide the Rock Solid™ stance, twist free climbing, and all around silence that Big Game Treestands® is known for. Non-glare, powder coat finish keeps our products hidden from nature’s wary eye.
For over 30 years, it has been our goal and our philosophy to provide the most innovative and practical treestands and hunting accessories in the field. As tradition continues, we are Exceeding Limitations and once again providing new models that challenge Mother Nature. In 2012 Big Game extended the line into Trail Cameras known for the easy to set, great picture quality, and over all great camera. Eyecon Trail Cameras® exceeds the expectations of consumers. Big Game Treestands® and Eyecon Trail Cameras® offers undeniable quality on time-tested favorites as well as new innovations for 2017.
For more information on Big Game Treestands®, visit http://www.BigGameTreestands.com.
INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –
Inside Line Promotions specializes in affordable public relations and media management for motor sports drivers, teams, sponsors, tracks, series, events, organizations and manufacturers. ILP Founder Shawn Miller leverages professional journalism with new media technologies and social networking to improve your exposure and the return on investment for your sponsors.
To meet the media relations needs of your program by joining Team ILP, contact Shawn at 541-510-3663 or Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com. For more information on Inside Line Promotions, visit http://www.InsideLinePromotions.com.
- Shawn Miller on Jun 06, 2017
- Article Date: 6/6/2017 by Inside Line Promotions