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Big Game Motorsports and Lasoski Place 13th at Knoxville Nationals

(Photo by DB3 Imaging)

Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Aug. 15, 2016) – Big Game Motorsports driver Danny Lasoski advanced into his 26th career Knoxville Nationals A Main last weekend during the sport’s premier event at Knoxville Raceway.

Although the Muddy backed team didn’t end with a win, Lasoski became only the third driver in the history of the prestigious event to surpass the 25-start mark when he placed 13th on Saturday to cap the 56th annual 5-Hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals.

“We are all about winning and unfortunately we didn’t get that done,” he said. “It was a trying week for us, but I know the guys are already working hard to put us in contention next year.”

The event began for Lasoski last Thursday during preliminary action, which started with the Muddy sponsored team qualifying 19th quickest. Lasoski lined up fifth in a heat race and battled for the final lock-in position to the main event until the checkered flag. His fifth-place result relegated him to the B Main.

Had Lasoski advanced one more position in the heat race he would have started the main event on the outside of the front row. Instead, he lined up on the inside of the seventh row of the B Main. Lasoski charged from 13th to fifth, but once again came up one spot shy of transferring into the main event.

He returned to the half-mile oval on Friday and promptly took advantage of the second opportunity. Lasoski qualified fourth quickest in his group before he finished second in a heat race to lock into the sixth starting position for the main event. He then maneuvered into a third-place result in the main event to garner one of the four lock-in positions to Saturday’s A Main.

“The Friday format gives you an extra opportunity to get yourself locked in,” he said. “We had an efficient night to achieve that goal. Guy Forbrook and the guys gave me a great car and we got the job done.”

The podium finished marked the 20th top five of the season for the Muddy backed team, which lined Lasoski up on the inside of the 10th row for Saturday’s $150,000-to-win main event.

Lasoski quickly charged into the top 10 by Lap 15. He then spent the remainder of the 50-lap feature battling just outside the top 10 before he ended 13th.

“It’s a tough task to charge from 19th to win and it doesn’t happen very often,” he said. “We were really strong early, but struggled throughout the second half of the race.”

The Muddy sponsored team will take this weekend off before returning to National Sprint League competition on Aug. 27 at Knoxville Raceway.

QUICK RESULTS –

Aug. 11 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Qualifying: 19; Heat race: 5 (5); B Main: 5 (13).

Aug. 12 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Qualifying: 4; Heat race: 2 (3); Feature: 3 (6).

Aug. 13 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Feature: 13 (19).

SEASON STATS –

38 races, 5 wins, 20 top fives, 26 top 10s, 30 top 15s, 35 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Aug. 27 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, with the National Sprint League

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.BigGameTreestands.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigGameMotorspt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Game-Treestands/251832101535076?fref=ts

MUDDY –

Muddy has always been known for its exceptionally high-end features and unwavering quality. The line has recently been expanded and revolutionized to contain even more options, including ladderstands, tripods and ground blinds as well as hang-ons and harnesses. For more information, visit http://www.GoMuddy.com.

BIG GAME TREESTANDS –

Established in 1977 in Windom, Minn., Big Game Treestands® has grown to be a leading company in the outdoor industry. Big Game Treestands® offers a Rock Solid™ line of field tested, safety certified above TMA requirements, welded steel stands & free standing elevated platforms that gives you not only a safe and extremely sturdy vantage point, but also reliable all-day comfort at a great value. Large, non-slip standing platforms, top-notch fastening systems, and our innovative pinned, sleeved ladder sections provide the Rock Solid™ stance, twist free climbing, and all around silence that Big Game Treestands® is known for. Non-glare, powder coat finish keeps our products hidden from nature’s wary eye.

For over 30 years, it has been our goal and our philosophy to provide the most innovative and practical treestands and hunting accessories in the field. As tradition continues, we are Exceeding Limitations and once again providing new models that challenge Mother Nature. In 2012 Big Game extended the line into Trail Cameras known for the easy to set, great picture quality, and over all great camera. Eyecon Trail Cameras® exceeds the expectations of consumers. Big Game Treestands® and Eyecon Trail Cameras® offers undeniable quality on time-tested favorites as well as new innovations for 2016.

For more information on Big Game Treestands®, visit http://www.BigGameTreestands.com.

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS –

Inside Line Promotions specializes in affordable public relations and media management for motor sports drivers, teams, sponsors, tracks, series, events, organizations and manufacturers. ILP Founder Shawn Miller leverages professional journalism with new media technologies and social networking to improve your exposure and the return on investment for your sponsors.

To meet the media relations needs of your program by joining Team ILP, contact Shawn at 541-510-3663 or Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com. For more information on Inside Line Promotions, visit http://www.InsideLinePromotions.com.

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