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Speedweek Victory at 1-30!
Tony captured his first career ASCS Speedweek feature win by cracking victory lane in the second leg of the 17th Annual F&J Construction ASCS Speedweek featuring the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series presented by K&N Filters at I-30 Speedway on Saturday night.
Tonyr scooted past Kenneth Walker for the lead on the sixth round and led the rest of the way in the hotly contested 30-lapper aboard the Rider-powered Coors Light No. 18 Maxim, ultimately taking the checkered flag just ahead of a rapidly-closing Gary Wright.
"I'm starting to like this place, it's been good for us lately," Bruce explained after backing up his $15,000 Short Track Nationals score atop the ¼-mile I-30 Speedway clay oval last October.
While Bruce started the feature from the front row outside, he spent the opening handful of laps chasing pole starter Kenneth Walker. But, soon after a lap four caution for Gavin Punch's punch of a turn two infield tire, Bruce slid underneath Walker entering turn one to take command.
Working the topside of the track, Bruce led the way as Dustin Morgan and Jason Johnson also made their way past Walker by the time Lewis Jenkins, Jr., looped it in turn four with eight laps in the books.
Bruce worked the cushion flawlessly, with tenth-starter Gary Wright soon joining the fray for second. Wright finally battled past both Morgan and Johnson for second on the 23rd lap only to slip off the top of turn two.
The slip proved to be costly for the six-time Speedweek champion, as it took him another handful of laps to work back around Johnson and Morgan. And with just two laps remaining by the time "The Texan" had reclaimed second, Bruce was very nearly out of reach.
Wright hustled to close the gap, but hooking the turn three cushion one final time as the white flag being presented was just the last bit of breathing room Bruce needed to secure the win.
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Lonnie Wheatley.
U.S. 36 Raceway-WoO
Cameron, MO
June 26, 2009
Qualified 14th — Heat 5th — A-Main 10th
Lake Ozark Speedway-ASCS
Eldon, MO
June 27, 2009
Heat 6th — A-Main 8th
Friday we were at U.S. 36 Raceway with the World of Outlaws. We timed in 14th quick, but were 2nd quick after hot laps. I decided to play with the fuel system, trying to get more out of the motor. Unfortunately, I went the wrong direction and made it run worse. Looking back I probably should have left it alone. We were able to stay with the pack during our heat, starting and finishing 5th. Our finish locked us into the A. We started 15th in the A and ran around 9th the whole race. Steve Kinser got around us after a late race restart. It felt good to race for our position and finish so strong. Top 10 with the Outlaws, we'll take it!
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2008 World of Outlaws Season Review: Tony Bruce Jr. Click here for the full press release. (You can also find this link on the News page under Other News Archives.)
 Click here for a direct link to all of Tony's clips on Doug's Dirt Diary! New clip added 10/29/08 discussing recent win at the Short Track Nationals in Little Rock, AR. (You can also find this link on the News page under Other News Archives.)
Listen to Tony's interview on Racinboys.com - 3/24/09 |
