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Christian Outduels Competition and Mother Nature for CRSA Win at I-88 Speedway |
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AFTON, NY – Jamie Christian has found his groove behind the wheel of a Capital Region Sprint Agency 305 RaceSaver Sprint Car. The former Modified driver scored yet another victory on Friday night at the I-88 Speedway in the 25-lap A-Main event.
Christian beat out the stiff CRSA competition as well as a cold front that brought rain shortly after the conclusion of the event to earn his third career series victory.
On this night, Christian was the last car to make the redraw for the race as he made a last lap pace to earn that position in his heat race. He was far more fortunate during the redraw as he redrew the outside front row starting position for the nightcap.
At the start of the race, Christian, of West Winfield, N.Y., saw John Matrafailo on the front row alongside him. Christian made sure to beat Matrafailo into turn one to secure the race lead.
Caution slowed the field on lap five as Bill Corsa spun. This placed the entire field on the back of Christian for a single-file restart.
The race returned green with Christian leading the way. Matrafailo stayed with Christian while Jeremy Quick, Brett Jaycox and Matt Tanner made their moves to the front.
The top five remained together as the laps wound down. Christian was challenged but he remained steady at the front of the field.
A second caution was shown on lap 21 as Matrafailo and Quick got together as the battled for the second position. Matrafailo spun and Quick was sent to the rear for his part in the incident.
With only four circuits remaining, Jaycox and Tanner applied heavy pressure to Christian for the lead. Christian was unfazed as he led the rest of the way for the feature win.
Jaycox, of East Durham, N.Y., finished in second with the 2009 series champion Tanner having to settle for third.
Ryan Smith, of Kunkletown, Pa., came home in fourth and Josh Pieniazek continued his strong tour effort to finish in fifth.
Be sure to check out the drivers of the Capital Region Sprint Agency at our next race at the Orange County Fair Speedway on Saturday, July 17. For more information regarding the Capital Region Sprint Agency be sure to check out their website at www.crsasprintcars.com.
The Capital Region Sprint Agency would like to thank our 2010 series sponsors: Pancho’s Racing Products, Triple X Racecars, Peak Racing Equipment, D&D Auto Supply, K&N Filters, Magsarus Ignitions, Bruce’s Speedway Shop, Fisher Sprint Parts Warehouse, Hinchman Racing Uniforms, Kreitz Oval Track Parts Inc., Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Holiday Inn Express of Schoharie, N.Y., and Checkers Out Speedway.
I-88 SPEEDWAY RACE RESULTS (7/9/10)
CAPITAL REGION SPRINT AGENCY A-MAIN (25-LAPS): 1. Jamie Christian, 2. Brett Jaycox, 3. Matt Tanner, 4. Ryan Smith, 5. Josh Pieniazek, 6. Art Kiser, 7. John Cunningham, 8. Chuck Alessi, 9. Billy Jaycox Jr., 10. Chad King, 11. Phil Peworchik Jr., 12. Warren Alexson, 13. Jeremy Quick, 14. Danny Varin, 15. Curtis June, 16. John Matrafailo, 17. Mark Zemcik, 18. Bill Corsa, 19. Todd Mayo
HEAT RACE WINNERS (8-LAPS): Alessi, Smith, Billy Jaycox Jr.
MAGSARUS HARD CHARGER: Kiser (+12)
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