Inside Line Promotions - KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 3, 2014) - The White Lightning Motorsports trio of Jamie Ball, Larry Ball Jr. and Devin Kline were rained out last Saturday at Knoxville Raceway.
Weather engulfed the area shortly after heat races started and eventually washed out the event.
"It rained for probably 10 minutes and then they tried to rework the track for about a half hour and then it started raining again," Ball said. "I was really hoping they'd get it in because it'd be like 15 hot laps wide open (in the main event)."
After qualifying seventh quickest in the 360 class, Ball would have likely started on the front row of the main event if he had advanced through his heat race. Unfortunately, rain ended that opportunity and all drivers were given show-up points.
In positive news, Kline made his return to the 305 class after missing the past few weeks. He qualified 10[sup]th[/sup] quickest and finished third in the only heat race that was completed before the rain.
"Thanks to Ostrich Racing Engines he was able to get back out there," Ball said. "He looked pretty good."
Ball Jr. timed in 22[sup]nd[/sup] quickest during qualifying in the 410 class.
The trio will return to Knoxville Raceway for competition this Saturday.
Additionally, look for Ball and White Lightning Motorsports on MAVTV this Thursday. The television show documenting Knoxville Raceway is scheduled air at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Central) and the SPEED SPORT Challenge kart race that Ball took part in last month in North Carolina will be televised at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. (Central).
SEASON STATS -
JAMIE BALL - 6 races, 0 wins, 2 top fives, 5 top 10s, 5 top 15s, 5 top 20s
LARRY BALL JR. - 6 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 0 top 10s, 0 top 15s, 2 top 20s
DEVIN KLINE - 3 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 0 top 10s, 0 top 15s, 0 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa
MEDIA LINKS -
Jamie Ball Website: http://www.JamieBall.com
Larry Ball Jr. Website: http://www.LarryBallJr.com
Devin Kline Website: http://www.DevinKline.com
Jamie Ball Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JamieBall5j
Larry Ball Jr. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LarryBallJr5j
Devin Kline Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DevinKline5j
APPAREL -
White Lightning Motorsports has t-shirts and hoodies available for purchase at their race trailers in the infield of each sprint car event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - The Hearing Clinic
Hearing evaluations shouldn't be scary, confusing or high-pressure sales pitches. That's why we opened The Hearing Clinic, where patient care is the priority. We're not big and impersonal; we're a locally owned, comprehensive Audiology practice that's more concerned with service than pushing products. When you visit The Hearing Clinic, Dr. Sara Michael, Audiologist will take time to listen to your concerns, educate you about hearing health, and work with you to find the best solution for your individual needs and budget. We Listen, You hear. For more information, visit http://www.TheHearingClinic-DSM.com.
"Sara, Bryan and Cooper have been great supporters of our race team for years," Ball said. "They have been providing our race team with custom-made ear molds for our raceceivers as well as providing Larry Ball Jr. with hearing aids the past few years. We love having The Hearing Clinic onboard again this year with White Lightning Motorsports. It is family owned companies like them that help make our race team such a success."
White Lightning Motorsports would also like to thank L & J Automotive, AIB College of Business, JJ Kane Auctioneers, Ostrich Racing Engines, Van Gorp Construction, Timber Line Tree Service, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Sweet Manufacturing, Vocon Auctioneers, Iowa State Savings Bank, FK Rod Ends, Fragola Performance Systems, King Racing Products, BR Motorsports, Hoosier Tire, Bell Helmets, MPD Racing, Driver Websites, Champion Oil, Wingdance Graphics, Replay XD, Shell Shock and Hooker Harness for their continued support.
Weather engulfed the area shortly after heat races started and eventually washed out the event.
"It rained for probably 10 minutes and then they tried to rework the track for about a half hour and then it started raining again," Ball said. "I was really hoping they'd get it in because it'd be like 15 hot laps wide open (in the main event)."
After qualifying seventh quickest in the 360 class, Ball would have likely started on the front row of the main event if he had advanced through his heat race. Unfortunately, rain ended that opportunity and all drivers were given show-up points.
In positive news, Kline made his return to the 305 class after missing the past few weeks. He qualified 10[sup]th[/sup] quickest and finished third in the only heat race that was completed before the rain.
"Thanks to Ostrich Racing Engines he was able to get back out there," Ball said. "He looked pretty good."
Ball Jr. timed in 22[sup]nd[/sup] quickest during qualifying in the 410 class.
The trio will return to Knoxville Raceway for competition this Saturday.
Additionally, look for Ball and White Lightning Motorsports on MAVTV this Thursday. The television show documenting Knoxville Raceway is scheduled air at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Central) and the SPEED SPORT Challenge kart race that Ball took part in last month in North Carolina will be televised at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. (Central).
SEASON STATS -
JAMIE BALL - 6 races, 0 wins, 2 top fives, 5 top 10s, 5 top 15s, 5 top 20s
LARRY BALL JR. - 6 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 0 top 10s, 0 top 15s, 2 top 20s
DEVIN KLINE - 3 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 0 top 10s, 0 top 15s, 0 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa
MEDIA LINKS -
Jamie Ball Website: http://www.JamieBall.com
Larry Ball Jr. Website: http://www.LarryBallJr.com
Devin Kline Website: http://www.DevinKline.com
Jamie Ball Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JamieBall5j
Larry Ball Jr. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LarryBallJr5j
Devin Kline Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DevinKline5j
APPAREL -
White Lightning Motorsports has t-shirts and hoodies available for purchase at their race trailers in the infield of each sprint car event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - The Hearing Clinic
Hearing evaluations shouldn't be scary, confusing or high-pressure sales pitches. That's why we opened The Hearing Clinic, where patient care is the priority. We're not big and impersonal; we're a locally owned, comprehensive Audiology practice that's more concerned with service than pushing products. When you visit The Hearing Clinic, Dr. Sara Michael, Audiologist will take time to listen to your concerns, educate you about hearing health, and work with you to find the best solution for your individual needs and budget. We Listen, You hear. For more information, visit http://www.TheHearingClinic-DSM.com.
"Sara, Bryan and Cooper have been great supporters of our race team for years," Ball said. "They have been providing our race team with custom-made ear molds for our raceceivers as well as providing Larry Ball Jr. with hearing aids the past few years. We love having The Hearing Clinic onboard again this year with White Lightning Motorsports. It is family owned companies like them that help make our race team such a success."
White Lightning Motorsports would also like to thank L & J Automotive, AIB College of Business, JJ Kane Auctioneers, Ostrich Racing Engines, Van Gorp Construction, Timber Line Tree Service, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Sweet Manufacturing, Vocon Auctioneers, Iowa State Savings Bank, FK Rod Ends, Fragola Performance Systems, King Racing Products, BR Motorsports, Hoosier Tire, Bell Helmets, MPD Racing, Driver Websites, Champion Oil, Wingdance Graphics, Replay XD, Shell Shock and Hooker Harness for their continued support.
