Inside Line Promotions - PLACERVILLE, Calif. (April 3, 2018) - Giovanni Scelzi had a solid outing last Saturday at Placerville Speedway during his season debut in his family owned No. 41 sprint car.
Scelzi qualified second quickest in his group and 16[sup]th[/sup] overall out of more than 45 drivers during the Sprint Car Challenge Tour event.
"There were a lot of cars so it was good that we timed second in our group and 16[sup]th[/sup] overall," he said. "Unfortunately, I didn't have the best heat race. I was just really free and a couple of guys got under me."
Scelzi finished fifth in the heat race to lock into the 18[sup]th[/sup] starting position for the A Main.
"The track was hard to pass on," he said. "The straightaways were really wet so you couldn't gain on anyone. The top and bottom were super even in the corners. Whatever lane was less clogged was how successful you were that lap."
Scelzi maneuvered to 12[sup]th[/sup] place at one point before he finished with a 14[sup]th[/sup]-place result. Here is a link to watch the main event: https://youtu.be/WhpDfP6gswk.
"It was good to get some laps in the family car," he said. "We rolled the car into the trailer in one piece so it was a good night."
Scelzi will be back in his family sprint car this Saturday at The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif., with the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Series. He placed fourth at the track last year.
QUICK RESULTS -
March 31 - Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif. - Qualifying: 16; Heat race: 5 (3); Feature: 14 (18).
SEASON STATS -
6 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 0 top 10s, 2 top 15s, 4 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif., with the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.GaryScelziMotorsports.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GioScelzi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gary-Scelzi-Motorsports/225890834113599
VIDEO -
Here is a link to a highlight and promotional video: https://youtu.be/RjDQszUzoe0
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Carlucci Transport
Carlucci Transport is a premier leader in the transportation industry. With 200 tractors and more than 1,000 trailers, Carlucci Transport is able to provide endless transportation services with a specialization in agriculture and freight transportation. For more information, visit http://www.CarlucciTransport.com .
"I want to thank everyone at Carlucci Transport, especially Nick and his wife, for supporting our race team for a long time," Scelzi said. "They have developed into great friends as well as partners. We're looking forward to many victories with Carlucci Transport on our race cars."
Scelzi would also like to thank Priority Aviation Services, Whipple Superchargers, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Roth Motorsports, Panella Trucking, NAPA Auto Parts, Red Line Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, FK Rod Ends, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Simpson Race Products, Worldwide Bearings, K&N Filters, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, Meridian Steel, Kenny's Components, Auto Meter, Allstar Performance, DJS Safe Seats, Blast Tech, Arctic Cat and Southern Pacific Farms for their continued support.
Scelzi qualified second quickest in his group and 16[sup]th[/sup] overall out of more than 45 drivers during the Sprint Car Challenge Tour event.
Scelzi finished fifth in the heat race to lock into the 18[sup]th[/sup] starting position for the A Main.
"The track was hard to pass on," he said. "The straightaways were really wet so you couldn't gain on anyone. The top and bottom were super even in the corners. Whatever lane was less clogged was how successful you were that lap."
Scelzi maneuvered to 12[sup]th[/sup] place at one point before he finished with a 14[sup]th[/sup]-place result. Here is a link to watch the main event: https://youtu.be/WhpDfP6gswk.
"It was good to get some laps in the family car," he said. "We rolled the car into the trailer in one piece so it was a good night."
Scelzi will be back in his family sprint car this Saturday at The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif., with the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Series. He placed fourth at the track last year.
QUICK RESULTS -
March 31 - Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif. - Qualifying: 16; Heat race: 5 (3); Feature: 14 (18).
SEASON STATS -
6 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 0 top 10s, 2 top 15s, 4 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif., with the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.GaryScelziMotorsports.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GioScelzi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gary-Scelzi-Motorsports/225890834113599
VIDEO -
Here is a link to a highlight and promotional video: https://youtu.be/RjDQszUzoe0
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Carlucci Transport
Carlucci Transport is a premier leader in the transportation industry. With 200 tractors and more than 1,000 trailers, Carlucci Transport is able to provide endless transportation services with a specialization in agriculture and freight transportation. For more information, visit http://www.CarlucciTransport.com .
"I want to thank everyone at Carlucci Transport, especially Nick and his wife, for supporting our race team for a long time," Scelzi said. "They have developed into great friends as well as partners. We're looking forward to many victories with Carlucci Transport on our race cars."
Scelzi would also like to thank Priority Aviation Services, Whipple Superchargers, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Roth Motorsports, Panella Trucking, NAPA Auto Parts, Red Line Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, FK Rod Ends, Todd Jorgensen, Sparco, Simpson Race Products, Worldwide Bearings, K&N Filters, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Weld Wheels, Meridian Steel, Kenny's Components, Auto Meter, Allstar Performance, DJS Safe Seats, Blast Tech, Arctic Cat and Southern Pacific Farms for their continued support.
