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Jake Griffin Back in Victory Lane at I-44 Speedway

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Lebanon-I-44-SpeedwayQuincy, Illinois (06/16/14) – 15-year-old Jake Griffin has enjoyed considerable success at I-44 Speedway (Lebanon, Missouri) over the past year, and he again etched his name into the history books at the paved oval on Saturday evening by winning the NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Model event.

After a few weeks away from the driver’s seat Jake opened the weekend by returning to UMP Modified competition on Friday night with a trip to Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, Illinois). Jake enjoyed a solid outing by advancing from the tenth starting spot to a fifth place finish at the checkered flag. Full results from the racing program are available at www.JacksonvilleSpeedway.com.

Griffin bolted to the his second victory of 2014 on Saturday night with a triumph at Lebanon I-44 Speedway (Lebanon, Missouri)!  Piloting Brennon Willard’s NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Model Jake started fifth on the grid for the finale. He progressively worked his way through the field before taking the lead with nine laps to go from JC Newell. Once out front he never looked back on his way to the win.

“The motor started to develop a miss after the last restart, but we were able to keep up the speed in the corners and gain ground on the leader.” Griffin explained in the winner’s circle. “I saw JC (Newell) getting a little bit loose and figured it was time we went to the front. Kevin Crider and the crew gave me a great handling car tonight and I could put it about anywhere on the track. We knew we had a car for the end of the race and the long green run helped us out.”

Kaleb Allison grabbed the runner-up spot with Newell, early leader Terry Limberopoulos and Steve HoltFull rounding out the top five finishers.  Full results from the event are available at www.I44Speedway.net .

The weekend drew to a close on Sunday evening with the traditional trip to Quincy Raceway (Quincy, Illinois) for a Weekly Racing Series Event. Jake enjoyed another solid outing with a seventh place finish at the checkered flag.  Full results from the racing program are available at www.QuincyRaceways.com .

Jake Griffin Racing now sets its sights on a busy week of UMP Summit Modified Nationals action that will open on Wednesday night at Spoon River Speedway (Canton, Illinois) before moving to Quincy Raceway (Quincy, Illinois) on Thursday and Tri City Speedway (Pontoon Beach, Illinois) on Friday.  For more information on the series please visit www.ModifiedNationals.com .

Jake Griffin Racing would to like to thank all of their sponsors including McPike’s Pawn Shop, People Against Distracted Drivers (P.A.D.D.), Central Metals Recycling Inc., TNT Action Sports, Sun Drop Citrus Soda, Triple R Performance Engines, McGunegill Engine Performance, Bob Pierce Race Cars Kelly’s Restaurant, 007 Carbs, MSRMafia.com Marketing Services, and Smart Builders.

For more information on Jake Griffin Racing, please visit www.JakeGriffin.net .

 

 

Thanks!
Ben Shelton, Owner
MSR Mafia – www.MSRMafia.com

The Midsouth Racing Scene – www.MidSouthRacing.com

 

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