(Photo by Jason Tucker Photos)
Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (May 21, 2018) – Dominic Scelzi is heading to one of his favorite tracks this Saturday when Stockton Dirt Track hosts a race.
Scelzi was victorious at the track in Stockton, Calif., last month when he bested more than 50 drivers to capture the Jimmy Sills Classic. It was his fourth career triumph at the track, which is tied for the most.
“I always enjoy going to Stockton and I’m really looking forward to Saturday,” he said. “Last weekend wasn’t good for us so I can’t wait to get back on the track.”
Scelzi made his debut driving for Roth Motorsports last Friday at Thunderbowl Raceway during the opening night of the Peter Murphy Classic. He qualified third quickest in his group and was running second in a Sprint Car Challenge Tour heat race when a mechanical problem ended the night early.
“It was a shame that happened, but I want to thank Dennis and Teresa Roth as well as Todd Ventura for giving me an opportunity,” he said. “It wasn’t what any of us expected, but that’s how racing goes.”
The weekend concluded on Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway, where Scelzi returned to his family owned sprint car for the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Series race. He timed in 16th quickest in qualifying before winning a heat race from the pole position. That lined him up on the inside of the eighth row for the A Main.
“I was running 13th or 14th and it laid rubber a couple of laps in,” he said. “We ran there most of the time, but I had a vibration midway through so we pulled off to not cause any more damage to the car.”
Scelzi was credited with a 19th-place result.
“Weekends like that make you extremely thankful for the speed you’ve had,” he said. “I can’t wait until Stockton on Saturday night. I’m determined to get back to Victory Lane.”
QUICK RESULTS –
May 18 – Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. – Qualifying: 3; Heat race: DNF (2); C Main: DNS (-).
May 19 – Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. – Qualifying: 16; Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 19 (15).
SEASON STATS –
16 races, 2 wins, 8 top fives, 10 top 10s, 11 top 15s, 13 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Saturday at Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, Calif.
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 – Meridian Steel
Meridian Steel manufactures steel for a variety of uses, including 80 percent of the steel used by Scelzi Enterprises. For more information, visit http://www.MeridianSteel.com.
“Meridian Steel came on as a partner a few years ago and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed their friendship as well as their support throughout the ups and downs,” Scelzi said.
Scelzi would also like to thank Whipple Superchargers, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Carlucci Transport, Panella Trucking, Roth Motorsports, NAPA Auto Parts, Red Line Oil, Todd Jorgensen, FK Rod Ends, Weld Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Professional Seat Systems, Sparco, Simpson Race Products, Worldwide Bearings, Blast Tech, K&N Filters, Kenny’s Components, Allstar Performance, DJS Safe Seats, Arctic Cat, Auto Meter and Southern Pacific Farms for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on May 21, 2018
- Article Date: 5/21/2018 by Inside Line Promotions