Inside Line Promotions - WINCHESTER, Ind. (Sept. 6, 2018) - Mandy Chick produced a strong performance during the opening round of the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Chase for the Championship last Sunday at Winchester Speedway.
Chick unloaded for practice and was quick off the bat. She carried that speed through qualifying. Chick qualified eighth, but due to other competitors pulling out of line to make adjustments she was bumped up to start fifth.
"We were really fast right out of the gate," she said. "We were within half of a second of the fastest lap times and continued to improve. We were a little tight in qualifying, but we were able to qualify within the top 10 and even got to improve our starting position."
Chick took the green flag for the 100-lap feature from the inside of the third row. She maintained her position throughout the race before ending sixth, which marked her third top 10 of the season.
"The race went really, really well," she said. "We were able to keep the car in one piece and have a good run, which is something you're going to have to do if you want to stay in contention for the point championship. We've picked up a little more momentum with that good run to carry over to Lucas Oil Raceway in a couple of weeks."
Chick's sixth-place finish moved her up a position in the championship standings. She currently sits second in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour standings with two races remaining in the Chase for the Championship.
Chick's next race will be at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind., on Sept. 30.
Since Chick is locked into the Chase, she is also eligible for the 2018 CRA Most Popular Driver Award. Fans are able to vote for the most popular driver on Speed51.com once a day. Voting will end on Nov. 1. Votes for Chick can be cast at https://speed51.com/2018-most-popular-driver-cra-champion-racing-association/ .
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 2 - Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Ind. - Qualifying: 8; Feature: 6 (5).
SEASON STATS -
9 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 3 top 10s, 5 top 15s, 7 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Sept. 30 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind., with the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.MandyChick.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MandyCoolChick
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandythecoolchick/?fref=ts
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool
Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool has focused on high quality metal working and fabrication equipment since 1980. For more information, visit http://www.MittlerBros.com.
"Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool makes metal fabrication equipment, auto racing equipment, race car scales and more," Chick said. "Their machines and products are proudly built in the USA. Mike Mittler has a long-term commitment to racing, from the short tracks of the Midwest to being the only owner to have fielded a team every year in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series since the inception of the series."
"I can't tell you how much respect I have for Mike Mittler and the whole MB organization," added Chick's father, Steve Chick Jr. "Mike is a real racer who worked hard for everything he has accomplished. I have had the good fortune to work alongside, race against and become friends with Mike. We are very proud to carry the Mittler Bros. logos on our race cars because their products are first class and top quality all the way."
Chick would also like to thank JAS Expedited Trucking, LLC, 323.tv, JRCtax.com, Kenny's Tile & Flooring, FK Rod Ends, Fragola Performance Systems, VanDoorn Racing Development, AR Bodies, Simpson Racing Products, Aero Race Wheels, True Auto Parts & Paint, The Joie of Seating, Renegade Racing Fuels and Lubricants, Fabrications Unlimited and Dynamic Drivelines for their support.
Chick unloaded for practice and was quick off the bat. She carried that speed through qualifying. Chick qualified eighth, but due to other competitors pulling out of line to make adjustments she was bumped up to start fifth.
Chick took the green flag for the 100-lap feature from the inside of the third row. She maintained her position throughout the race before ending sixth, which marked her third top 10 of the season.
"The race went really, really well," she said. "We were able to keep the car in one piece and have a good run, which is something you're going to have to do if you want to stay in contention for the point championship. We've picked up a little more momentum with that good run to carry over to Lucas Oil Raceway in a couple of weeks."
Chick's sixth-place finish moved her up a position in the championship standings. She currently sits second in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour standings with two races remaining in the Chase for the Championship.
Chick's next race will be at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind., on Sept. 30.
Since Chick is locked into the Chase, she is also eligible for the 2018 CRA Most Popular Driver Award. Fans are able to vote for the most popular driver on Speed51.com once a day. Voting will end on Nov. 1. Votes for Chick can be cast at https://speed51.com/2018-most-popular-driver-cra-champion-racing-association/ .
QUICK RESULTS -
Sept. 2 - Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Ind. - Qualifying: 8; Feature: 6 (5).
SEASON STATS -
9 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 3 top 10s, 5 top 15s, 7 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Sept. 30 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind., with the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.MandyChick.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MandyCoolChick
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandythecoolchick/?fref=ts
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool
Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool has focused on high quality metal working and fabrication equipment since 1980. For more information, visit http://www.MittlerBros.com.
"Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool makes metal fabrication equipment, auto racing equipment, race car scales and more," Chick said. "Their machines and products are proudly built in the USA. Mike Mittler has a long-term commitment to racing, from the short tracks of the Midwest to being the only owner to have fielded a team every year in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series since the inception of the series."
"I can't tell you how much respect I have for Mike Mittler and the whole MB organization," added Chick's father, Steve Chick Jr. "Mike is a real racer who worked hard for everything he has accomplished. I have had the good fortune to work alongside, race against and become friends with Mike. We are very proud to carry the Mittler Bros. logos on our race cars because their products are first class and top quality all the way."
Chick would also like to thank JAS Expedited Trucking, LLC, 323.tv, JRCtax.com, Kenny's Tile & Flooring, FK Rod Ends, Fragola Performance Systems, VanDoorn Racing Development, AR Bodies, Simpson Racing Products, Aero Race Wheels, True Auto Parts & Paint, The Joie of Seating, Renegade Racing Fuels and Lubricants, Fabrications Unlimited and Dynamic Drivelines for their support.
