2/8/2017
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Rilat eyes fourth straight Tyson Perez Memorial
By Inside Line Promotions (Mt. Gambier, SA, Aus) -- Travis Rilat is making his annual trek overseas this week in support of long-time friend Tyson Perez, who passed away in 2010.
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Rilat will compete in the Tyson Perez Memorial this Saturday at Borderline Speedway in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia. It's an Australian Sprintcar All Star Series event he has won the last three years.
"Our goal is to make it four straight wins," he said. "Of course it's great to visit with Tyson's family and friends, but we want to win another one for Tyson."
Rilat, who will drive for Phil Seymour, advanced from fourth to claim the victory last year. He won after starting third in 2015 and picked up his first triumph in 2014 after lining up on the pole.
"Phil and the team give me a great car and it seems to get better each year so I feel confident every time I hit the track, but it certainly helps to start toward the front," he said. "We want to continue that momentum by moving forward and getting better every time we're on the track so that we're set up well going into the A Main."
Rilat said he will spend time with the Perez Family this week prior to the event.
"Tyson was a great friend of mine so it means a lot that I am able to stay in touch with his family," he said. "Winning his memorial race is always the cherry on top of an amazing trip and hopefully we can continue that streak."
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Borderline Speedway in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia, for the Tyson Perez Memorial with the Australian Sprintcar All Star Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.TravisRilat.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TravisRilat29
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Rilat would also like to thank Phil Seymour, the Perez Family, Sprint Roller Shutters, A Plus Powder Coating, Cols Quality Contracting, Elite Surface Technologies, P&K Rural PTY LTD, Proctor Accounting, Total Steel Australia, PJS Motor Sport and crew, The Kids + Foundation, Worfe Chevrolet, MDS Boring & Drilling, Shark Racing Engines, Weld Wheels, KSE Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Hoosier Racing Tires, HRP Wings, Goodrich, Penske Racing Shocks and All Star Auto Reconditioning.
Submitted By: Kirk Elliott
