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Giovanni Scelzi Makes Third Straight World of Outlaws A Main During Bakersfield Debut

(Photo by DB3 Imaging)

Inside Line Promotions – BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (March 26, 2018) – Giovanni Scelzi enjoyed his debut at Bakersfield Speedway last Saturday with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series.

“There are two tracks in Bakersfield and I’d never been to this one,” he said. “It was a fun track.”

Scelzi guided the Paul Silva owned, Priority Aviation Services sponsored No. 57 sprint car to the ninth quickest qualifying time out of 37 drivers despite going out late.

“We went out really late, but timed in well,” he said. “Then we finished fourth in a heat race to lock into the main event.”

Scelzi, who advanced into his third straight A Main with the World of Outlaws, started the 35-lap feature on the inside of the seventh row.

“The track was really, really good,” he said. “It was slick to a cushion at both ends. I was riding around the position I started just trying to get going for the first half. It was really hard. There were a bunch of us all battling for about 10th through 15th. Then on a restart we went four wide and I got pushed into the fence and someone ran over me.”

Scelzi came to a stop on the backstretch following the contact just past the midpoint of the race. He restarted at the back of the field and picked up a handful of positions to finish 16th.

“It was so hectic with slide jobs, but it was a lot of fun,” he said. “Paul gave me a great car so I want to thank him as well as Richard and Jennifer Marshall for continuing to support us.”

The Ocean Outlaw Showdown at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif., was rained out on Friday.

Scelzi is scheduled to return to the Silva No. 57 on April 20 at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif., and April 21 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., with the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Sprint Car Series.

He will pilot his family owned No. 41 this Saturday at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif.

QUICK RESULTS –

March 24 – Bakersfield Speedway in Bakersfield, Calif. – Qualifying: 9; Heat race: 4 (3); Feature: 16 (13).

SEASON STATS –

5 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 0 top 10s, 1 top 15, 3 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Saturday at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, 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 and promotional video: https://youtu.be/RjDQszUzoe0

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. Last weekend we were banging up against the cushion and the wheels held up great.”

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

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –

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