Inside Line Promotions – DIXON, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2019) – Blaine Baxter charged to his first winged Super 600 micro sprint feature victory last Saturday night at Dixon Speedway. The triumph came after less than a dozen races in the Super class for the 11-year-old.
“It was really great,” he said. “I’ve been feeling more comfortable and confident each race. I felt we would eventually win a feature.”
Baxter started on the pole of the feature and took the initial lead.
“I led about the first five laps then a car got by me,” he said. “But something happened to him and brought out a yellow. I led for a while again until I missed the bottom by a little bit and a guy got around me. But he spun out the next lap with about 10 laps to go. I got the lead back on the restart and held it the rest of the way. A guy put his nose under me a few times, but I was able to hold him off.”
The victory capped a successful night for Baxter, who also set quick time during qualifying, placed fifth in a heat race and won the dash.
“We’ve been really good in qualifying lately,” said Baxter, who also led start to finish in the dash. “I’ve had quick time the last couple of times we’ve raced there. My dad had the car perfect for me.”
The win also culminated a steady progression of improvement for Baxter in the Super class this year after previously competing in the Restricted class.
“I’ve just felt more comfortable and have more confidence at each race,” he said. “My dad has set up the cars really well. I enjoy using the power of the Super engine. This win has really given my confidence a big boost. I feel we can win some more races this year.”
The next opportunity is Saturday at Delta Speedway in Stockton, Calif.
QUICK RESULTS –
Aug. 24 – Dixon Speedway in Dixon, Calif. – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 5 (4); Dash: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (1).
UP NEXT –
Saturday at Delta Speedway in Stockton, Calif., with the Super 600 Micro Sprints
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://blainebaxterracing.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blainebaxter25
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlaineBaxterRacing/
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“D1 has been a huge help,” Baxter said. “Jake Hagopian at D1 is an awesome guy who’s done a lot for us. He’s great at getting us our parts when we need them and for help with setting up our cars.”
Blaine Baxter Racing would also like to thank Westside Mechanical, Dirt Co Media House, Les Schwab Tire Center, FK Shocks, Shell Shock, Dustin Davis Demolition, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Blackbeard, Arai Helmets, D1 Chassis, Wraps N Motion, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Energycoil, Adams Performance and Adidas Motorsport Apparel for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on Aug 26, 2019
- Article Date: 8/26/2019 by Inside Line Promotions