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Giovanni Scelzi Almost Earns 20th Top 10 Before Mechanical Woes Strike

(Photo by Bryan Lugo Photography)

Inside Line Promotions – VISALIA, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2016) – Giovanni Scelzi nearly registered his 20th top-10 finish of the season last Friday at Plaza Park Raceway.

Unfortunately, a mechanical problem derailed the team throughout the micro sprint event at the fast bullring.

“The track was really hooked up and rough throughout the night,” he said. “Our motor gradually got worse as the night went on.”

Scelzi kicked off the action by qualifying third quickest overall. However, the engine woes slowed him in a heat race as he placed fifth to miss the feature inversion by only one spot.

“On Lap 3 or 4 of the heat race I got passed and I just couldn’t catch the guy in front of me,” he said. “We rode around in eighth for most of the main event. With about five laps to go there was a red flag and the motor was really hot so I just pulled off.”

Scelzi elected to exit the race early to avoid damaging his engine and he was credited with a 12th-place result.

His next scheduled race is set for Sept. 17 at Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, Calif., where he will pilot a winged sprint car for Roth Motorsports.

QUICK RESULTS –

Aug. 20 – Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia, Calif. – Qualifying: 3; Heat race: 5 (3); Feature: 12 (9).

SEASON STATS –

30 races, 7 wins, 17 top fives, 19 top 10s, 21 top 15s, 24 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Sept. 17 at Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, Calif.

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 video: https://vimeo.com/161410751

Here is a link to a promotional video: https://vimeo.com/160322149

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Weld Wheels

Founded in 1967 by successful sprint car racer and entrepreneur Greg Weld, Weld Racing has been the technology pioneer and trend setter for the wheel industry. From lifted trucks to 300 mph drag race cars, Weld’s ability to design a wheel optimized for performance and style is unmatched. For more information, visit http://www.WeldRacing.com.

“When you look around the pits almost every car has Weld Wheels,” Scelzi said. “The majority of people run their product because of its strength and durability.”

Scelzi would also like to thank Whipple Superchargers, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Fowler Packing, Panella Trucking, Carlucci Transport, Red Rose Transportation, Roth Motorsports, Scelzi Enterprises, Schoenfeld Headers, Metric Cycles Racing Engines, Red Line Oil, Panella Racing Engines, FK Rod Ends, K&N Filters, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, KW Suspensions, MicroBlue Bearings, Worldwide Bearings, Sweet Blast Tech, Todd Jorgensen, G&J Truck Sales, Sparco, Simpson Race Products, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Red Fuel, Meridian Steel, Kenny’s Components, Southern Pacific Farms, Auto Meter, Allstar Performance and Adams Performance for their continued support.

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