(Photo by Jones Sports Media)
Inside Line Promotions – MARION, Ark. (June 13, 2019) – Derek Hagar will be racing at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., both Friday and Saturday during the Hooker Hood Classic and Greg Hodnett Memorial.
“We’re really looking forward to this weekend,” he said. “There’s a lot of history and meaning in both of these races and I’m thankful we’re able to be involved in it.”
Hagar has previously won the Hooker Hood Classic in 2015 and 2016, and he looks to get back to Victory Lane this weekend.
“We’ve had success at this race before so I know that we can do it again.” he said. “Hopefully we’ll be able to pull off a victory or two. It’s really great to see the track honoring two great race car drivers and I’m sure it’ll provide some good racing.”
Last weekend’s action rained out for Hagar so the remainder of the USCS Speedweek was put on hold until next Thursday.
“Hopefully the rain will stay away next weekend,” he said. “We’d definitely like to be able to finish Speedweek and see if we can claim the points championship.”
Hagar also recently decided that he will be competing in the 410 version of the Knoxville Nationals for the first time this year. The event is the second weekend in August at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.
“I’ve only ever raced in the 360 Nationals,” he said. “I think that the 410 Nationals will bring some fun. We’ve got more motor in those cars, which can sometimes be easier to deal with and fix certain situations than a 360. It’s going to be fun.”
SEASON STATS –
11 races, 1 win, 7 top fives, 7 top 10s, 9 top 15s, 10 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Friday and Saturday at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., for the Hooker Hood Classic and the Greg Hodnett Memorial
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Xtreme Race Graphics
Located in Marion, Ark., Xtreme Race Graphics creates custom graphics, banners and wraps. For more information, visit http://www.XtremeRaceGraphics.com.
“Dustin has been with us since we start racing,” Hagar said. “He’s probably one of the best artists around this area. He always makes sure our cars look good and we have what we need. It’s a really great business to work it.”
Hagar would also like to thank Dynotech Performance, J&J Auto Racing, Fragola Performance Systems, B&D Towing and Recovery, Hedger Brothers Ready Mix, Petra Construction, Southern Collision Centre, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, Hinchman Racewear, Wix Filters, Wings Unlimited, DHR Suspension, Valvoline, FK Rod Ends and Ti64 for their continued support.
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 13, 2019
- Article Date: 6/13/2019 by Inside Line Promotions