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Inside Line Promotions – JACKSON, Minn. (June 12, 2018) – Dominic Scelzi’s first event during his summer excursion to the Midwest was a success last weekend at Jackson Motorplex.
Scelzi posted a top 10 during preliminary action before garnering the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars during the finale of the 40th annual AGCO Jackson Nationals, a marquee event with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series that showcased more than 40 competitors.
“It was really good,” he said. “I was able to qualify decent the first night and that set us up well. In the main event we were able to run the bottom the majority of the race. The track was really fast. It was good to get through the field and pick up another top 10 with the Outlaws.”
The opening round of the tripleheader was postponed on Thursday because of rain. Scelzi tackled the 4/10-mile oval on Friday. He qualified seventh in his group, placed fourth in a heat race and rallied from 14th to ninth in the A Main.
Here is a link to watch the feature: https://youtu.be/kkHwLLjtBmY.
Thursday’s rained out preliminary night was held on Saturday afternoon.
“I was the last guy out in qualifying,” he said. “You don’t usually want that at any race, but especially not during a day race when the track is going to slow down. We didn’t get a good enough time.”
Scelzi timed in 12th quickest in his group. A seventh-place finish in a heat race relegated him to the Last Chance Showdown. Scelzi placed eighth in the race to close the program.
The event wrapped up Saturday evening. Scelzi ended sixth in a heat race before a runner-up result in the Last Chance Showdown garnered a transfer into the 40-lap, $40,000-to-win main event.
“The top slowed down enough to where it wasn’t the predominant lane early in the feature,” he said. “I got the bottom working for about 15 laps. As the bottom started slowing down I moved to the top and was able to make more ground up. I was up to 11th before the final yellow. I made a mistake and slipped out of the rubber and ended 14th. I was definitely happy to make such a big race and have the speed we did.”
Scelzi’s rally from 22nd to 14th earned the Hard Charger Award. Here is a link to watch the main event: https://youtu.be/lggQcEbCT9U.
Scelzi has a tripleheader on tap for this weekend. He will compete on Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Northern Tour with the World of Outlaws; on Saturday at Devil’s Lake Speedway in Crary, N.D., with the Northern Outlaw Sprint Association; and on Sunday at Nodak Speedway in Minot, N.D., for the Magic City Showdown with the World of Outlaws.
QUICK RESULTS –
June 8 – Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. – Qualifying: 7; Heat race: 4 (4); Feature: 9 (14).
June 9 – Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. (afternoon) – Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 7 (6); B Main: 8 (8).
June 9 – Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. (evening) – Heat race: 6 (4); B Main: 2 (2); Feature: 14 (22).
SEASON STATS –
22 races, 2 wins, 8 top fives, 11 top 10s, 13 top 15s, 15 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for the Northern Tour with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series; Saturday at Devil’s Lake Speedway in Crary, N.D., with the Northern Outlaw Sprint Association; and Sunday at Nodak Speedway in Minot, N.D., for the Magic City Showdown with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series
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 – Red Rose Transportation, Inc.
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“My mom and uncle started Red Rose Transportation in 1996 so it’s been a huge part of our race program since Day 1,” Scelzi said. “Everyone there has been an integral part of our team and we’re grateful for their support.”
Scelzi would also like to thank Whipple Superchargers, Fuel Delivery Services, 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, Meridian Steel, Allstar Performance, DJS Safe Seats, Arctic Cat, Auto Meter, Kenny’s Components and Southern Pacific Farms for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on Jun 12, 2018
- Article Date: 6/12/2018 by Inside Line Promotions