6/29/2015
Inside Line Promotions
Bruce Jr. Sweeps Weekend in Kansas to Extend Winning Streak to Three Races
(Photo by Lonnie Wheatley)
Inside Line Promotions – PARK CITY, Kan. (June 29, 2015) – Tony Bruce Jr. has accomplished something most drivers are only able to dream about.
Bruce Jr. swept a pair of NCRA and ASCS Red River Region co-sanctioned events in Kansas last weekend to extend his winning streak to three straight races.
“The only time I’ve done that is dating back to my micro days,” he said. “It’s a big accomplishment winning any sprint car race at any part of the country. The equipment is so good and the competition is so tough that any time you can get a win, let alone two, it’s a big accomplishment. It’s a testament to how good of a car we had.”
Bruce Jr., who piloted the Ochs Brothers No. 1x, kicked off the weekend on Saturday by winning a heat race at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City during the Steve King Memorial. That put him third highest in overall points to garner the third starting position for the main event.
“It took us a few laps to get the lead,” he said. “They reworked the top of the race track and the top was the fastest way around. Once it started widened out we were able to maneuver around and get the lead. I had a tough battle with C.J. Johnson. He passed us in traffic and I passed him back one lap later.”
Bruce Jr. led a majority of the feature before capturing the monumental victory.
“It was really special,” he said. “It’s a race that means a lot to me and my family and everyone in Southwest Kansas. Steve was such a great friend to everyone. To be able to be part of the race that we helped start and to go actually win it in a Jetmore, Kan., based car meant a lot for us. It was one of my most sentimental victories that I’ve ever had.”
The momentum continued to roll on Sunday at 81 Speedway, where Bruce Jr. claimed a heat race after starting on the outside of the front row. Once again he ranked third in points to start the main event on the inside of the second row.
“I didn’t really get a good start and rode around in third biding my time,” he said. “I was able to get around Jake Martens for second. We got into lapped traffic and I took the lead, but a caution came out so they put us behind J.D. Johnson. I was nervous after that restart about whether I could get back into the lead. Fortunately we got back into lapped traffic and I was able to take lead with six or seven laps to go.”
The win marked a complete weekend sweep as the team conquered both heat races and features.
Bruce Jr. is slated to be off until the 25th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals Aug. 6-8 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. However, he is open to opportunities to compete in the meantime.
QUICK RESULTS –
June 27 – Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, Kan. – Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 1 (3).
June 28 – 81 Speedway in Park City, Kan. – Heat race: 1 (2); Feature: 1 (3).
SEASON STATS –
25 races, 3 wins, 7 top fives, 14 top 10s, 18 top 15s, 22 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Aug. 6-8 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, for the 25th annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.TonyBruceJr.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyBruceJr
LIVE COVERAGE –
To keep up to speed with Bruce Jr. at every Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour event, visit http://www.RacinBoys.com for free, live audio. Additionally, RacinBoys will provide live Pay-Per-View video at select races.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – The Oil Medics
Located in Fort Worth, Texas, The Oil Medics services diesel trucks and distributes racing oil for sprint car engines and rear ends. For more information, visit http://www.TheOilMedics.com.
“Bill and the entire Jewell family have been more than just a great sponsor, but also great friends,” Bruce Jr. said. “They specialize in truck maintenance and fuel economy, which has saved us hundreds of dollars the past few years in diesel fuel.”
Bruce Jr. would also like to thank Lubbock Wrecker Service, Briley Trucking, Wheeler Metals, 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 and Pressure Tek for their continued support.
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