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Giovanni Scelzi Soaks Up Experience During World of Outlaws Debut in Las Vegas

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Inside Line Promotions – LAS VEGAS (March 6, 2018) – Giovanni Scelzi learned a lot during his first career World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series event.

Scelzi soaked up as much as he could during the FVP Outlaw Showdown last Wednesday and Thursday at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas, where he made his debut in the Paul Silva owned and Priority Aviation Services backed No. 57 sprint car.

“The first night it was about getting acclimated to everything,” he said. “The main thing was getting laps and getting used to the speed.”

Scelzi qualified 15th quickest in his group. He advanced from eighth to seventh place in a heat race before ending the night with a ninth-place result in the Last Chance Showdown.

“The next night we made some changes to the car and the engine and we were a lot better,” he said.

Scelzi timed in fifth quickest in his group, which lined him up on the inside of the second row for a heat race.

“I fell to fourth on the start and then I just made a mistake,” he said. “I was behind a car entering turn three. I lost the air on the nose, which pushed me over the cushion and we got upside down.”

Scelzi crashed during the opening lap of his heat race. The incident ended his night early.

“It wasn’t the best way to start the year, but I learned a lot from the time I was able to get on the track,” he said. “Paul was great to work with. I really appreciate his support along with Richard and Jennifer Marshall.”

Saturday’s SoCal Showdown at Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, Calif., rained out.

Scelzi will return to action this Friday and Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., with the World of Outlaws. He was victorious at the track last season.

“I’ve been there six or seven times,” he said. “It has been a strong place for me. I’ve had speed there. Hopefully we can time in well and then make the show each night.”

QUICK RESULTS –

Feb. 28 – The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas – Qualifying: 15; Heat race: 7 (8); B Main: 9 (9).

March 1 – The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas – Qualifying: 5; Heat race: DNF (3); B Main: DNS (12).

SEASON STATS –

2 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 0 top 10s, 0 top 15s, 0 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Friday and Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series

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 and promotional video: https://youtu.be/RjDQszUzoe0

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“K&N Filters gives our motors the maximum performance they can possibly have,” Scelzi said. “They are the nicest product on the market and I enjoy being able to work with them. K&N has supported my family’s racing since Day 1. Throughout the years we’ve become really close with the people at K&N and it’s a great relationship we have.”

Scelzi would also like to thank Priority Aviation Services, Whipple Superchargers, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Scelzi Enterprises, Red Rose Transportation, Inc., Roth Motorsports, Panella Trucking, NAPA Auto Parts, Todd Jorgensen, Red Line Oil, Schoenfeld Headers, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, FK Rod Ends, Weld Wheels, Sparco, Simpson Race Products, Worldwide Bearings, Blast Tech, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Meridian Steel, Kenny’s Components, Auto Meter, Allstar Performance, DJS Safe Seats, Arctic Cat and Southern Pacific Farms for their continued support.

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –

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