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Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (Oct. 31, 2016) – Tony Bruce Jr. knows what it takes to claim a Short Track Nationals victory.

Bruce Jr. earned back-to-back triumphs during the marquee event in 2008 and 2009 when he joined Steve Kinser and Gary Wright as the only drivers to capture the event in consecutive years.

“You don’t have to be spectacular, but you have to make sure you’re solid every time you touch the race track,” Bruce Jr said. “You really have to complete every phase of the event. You have to make sure you get enough points to come out of the heat race and be in the qualifier. Then get enough points to start near the front of the A Main on a preliminary night. And then you have to take advantage and get in the top three to lock in for Saturday.”

Bruce Jr. will attempt to join Kinser, Wright and Sammy Swindell as the only drivers with at least three Short Track Nationals victories this Thursday through Saturday at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark., for the 29th edition of the event.

Bruce Jr. will drive for the Smith Family, who have earned finishes of second and ninth this year at I-30 Speedway with Bruce Jr. behind the wheel.

“I really feel like we have a good shot to win it all,” he said. “We’ve been there twice this year to tune up for it. I feel like we have the car where we need it to compete for a win. The more we race together the better we keep getting.”

SEASON STATS –

24 races, 1 win, 8 top fives, 14 top 10s, 21 top 15s, 21 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Thursday through Saturday at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark., for the 29th annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.TonyBruceJr.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyBruceJr

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“It’s an honor to be associated with Scott Brown and Lubbock Wrecker Service,” Bruce Jr. said. “They have been involved with racing for a long time and we are fortunate to have them on our team.”

Bruce Jr. would also like to thank Briley Trucking, Wheeler Metals, The Oil Medics, Hinchman Racewear, Eagle Motorsports, Smiley’s Racing Products, SWE, Maxwell Industries, Moss Racing Engines, FK Rod Ends, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Factory Kahne Shocks, DriverWebsites.com, RacinBoys.com, Wilwood, Schoenfeld Headers, Hoosier Racing Tires, HRP, Kaeding Performance, Schaeffer Oil, Fuel Safe, Bell Helmets, Four Seasons Radiator, Southern Trailer Works, KSE, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Weld Wheels, ISC Racers Tape, Pressure Tek, Tiger Towing (Dave and Paula Debates), Sorrels Auto and Truck Parts (Mitchell Sorrels), Melvin Plumbing (Billy Melvin), Engler Machine & Tool, Inc., Maxim Chassis, Wulff Pumps, Miller Auto Supply and Jeff Smith Racing Engines for their continued support.

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