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Rilat Finds Bright Moments During Return to ASCS National Tour Competition

(Photo by Wildlight Motorsports Photography)

Inside Line Promotions – HEATH, Texas (Nov. 8, 2018) – Travis Rilat produced a top-10 finish in the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour presented by SawBlade.com championship standings for the 10th time in his career in 2018.

This year marked the first time since 2009 that Rilat tackled the tour full time. Although he missed multiple races because of work commitments, Rilat still ended ninth in the standings while piloting the No. 1 sprint car for BDS Motorsports.

“I want to thank Bryan Sundby and everyone with BDS Motorsports,” he said. “They worked hard to provide a fast race car. We had a shot at winning a couple of races this year, but the circumstances didn’t play out in our favor.”

Rilat finished the year with eight top fives – six during ASCS National Tour competition – and 20 top 10s. It’s his most top 10s in a single season since 2015 when he also scored 20.

Rilat’s best result of the season was a runner-up finish during a preliminary night at the 47th annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup hosted by Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. He also netted podium finishes at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, and at Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo, Texas, during the ASCS National Tour Speedweek.

“We had a fast car and had some really good nights, but this year didn’t meet our expectations,” he said. “We’re working hard on next year and plan on running a pick-and-choose schedule. Our goal is to build on the positives of this year and earn our way to Victory Lane multiple times next season.

“Also, a huge thanks to all of our sponsors and fans. We appreciate the support and look forward to many great things in the future.”

SEASON STATS –

39 races, 0 wins, 8 top fives, 20 top 10s, 27 top 15s, 29 top 20s

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.TravisRilat.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TravisRilat29

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Shark Racing Engines

Located in Sedro-Woolley, Wash., Shark Racing Engines has been building high-performance racing engines for more than two decades. For more information, visit http://www.SharkRacingEngines.com.

“It’s kind of funny how I met (Shark owner) Marc Huson when I went up there to Washington for an ASCS National Tour race a few years ago,” Rilat said. “I was wandering around talking on my cell phone and saw a sprint car next door. I walked over, looked around and introduced myself.

“He’s been a great friend. He was instrumental with a support group for me and my family when I was in the hospital up there. He and his wife helped us out in a hard time. As far as his engine skills go, he’s one of the best in the country. There’s only a handful of great engine builders across the country and I consider him one of the best.”

Rilat would also like to thank BDS Motorsports, Frio Chevrolet, The BOSS, MDS Boring & Drilling, CnB Chubby, Champion Brands, Joe’s Kleen Products, KSE Racing Products, Simpson Race Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Hoosier Racing Tires, HRP Wings, Goodrich, All Star Auto Reconditioning, All Pro Cylinder Heads, Astro Titanium, AutoMeter, Batts Farms, Birch Corp Financial, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Carlan Services, Car Star Collision and Service (from Leduc, Alberta, Canada), Clark Construction, Diversified Machine Inc., Dyer Rods, Eagle Motorsports, FK Rod Ends, Fuel Safe, Gee and Gee Racing, Gillund Enterprises, Global Power Services, Hepfner Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Midwest, Impact Coatings, The Joie of Seating, Justice Brothers, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Kustom Sprintcar Supplies, Lanktree Holdings, Millstone, Moroso Products, NGK Spark Plugs, Outerwears, Over The Top Marketing and Promotions, Pat Beck Motorsports, Pit Stop Liquors, Quick Racing Products, Randy’s Lawncare/Maintenance – Newton, Iowa, Sander Engineering, SCE Gaskets, Sebastian Sandblasting and Powdercoating, Shane Liebig, Shaver Specialty Race Engines, Speedway Motors, Strong Crane Service, Super Shox, Total Seal Piston Rings, Ultra-Lite Brakes and Zephyr Pro40 for their continued support.

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