7/12/2023
Kyle Keen
Keen Unable to Climb Out of Early Hole at Lincoln Saturday
Team Will Return to Lincoln This Weekend
Abbottstown, PA – July 12, 2023
by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt
Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography
Kyle Keen returned to Lincoln Speedway over the weekend, nearly a month after his last visit resulted in a runner-up finish.
In the month that had passed, Keen endured multiple rainouts and had only completed one race, a URC event at Selinsgrove. Saturday night he was looking to pick up where he left off and begin to build some consistent momentum.
Date: July 8, 2023
Track: Lincoln Speedway
City, State: Abbottstown, PA
Quick Stats: 36 cars, Heat 6th (8), B-main 4th (4), A-main 18th (24)
Play the Hand You Are Dealt
As is typical at Lincoln Speedway when the 358 sprint cars are on the card, a deep field was pit-side. Thirty-six teams signed in for the show, which lined up heats by pill draw, then set the feature lineup with the top five finishers transferring and only the top three being handicapped to the front.
Keen’s pill draw set him up with an uphill challenge for the night by putting him 8th on the grid for the fourth heat race. He got a great start and raced into 6th on the opening lap, then started his charge for more.
A few laps in, Keen was the victim of a spin in front of him. With nowhere to go, he got collected in the incident. Fortunately he was able to restart the race at the rear of the field, but he was only able to get back to 6th by the end of the 10-lap qualifying event in the Fine Line Auto Body, Keen Parts/CorvetteParts.net, Doubling Gap Ranch, Shetron, Auction & Equipment, LLC., Wicked Dog Grille, Heishman Racing Fuels, Wicked Cushion, DL Lehman Construction, Gearhead Coffee, Jeremy Zarfos Photography, Coyle’s Lawn Maintenance, 2B Wrapped, 4 Leaf Clover Farms, Turn 2 Terribles Podcast & Media, Kyle Keen Motorsports No.17.
After missing the transfer by one spot, Keen made his way into the feature with a 4th place finish in the B-main. From his 24th starting spot in the A-main, he was able to climb to 18th over the course of the twenty laps.
“It wasn’t the night we were hoping for, but I felt we were decent all night despite the outcome.“, Keen said. “It was just one of those nights when you have to play the hand you are dealt.“
“After the track took rubber, it was tough to really see how good or bad we were. In that situation you just have to hold your ground and defend. Going on offense is tough.“
Up Next
Although not on his original schedule, Kyle Keen will return to Lincoln Speedway this Saturday, July 15th.
Season Stats
7 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s, 4 top 15’s
Trivia Question
The answer to the last trivia question is Kyle Keen attended Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania!
Now, on to this week’s question. What track that Kyle has not yet raced at is at the top of his wish list to race someday?
The answer in the next press release!
Partner Spotlight
Wicked Dog Grille is a proud partner of Kyle Keen Motorsports!
Wicked Good Food that won’t break the bank. Served in a rustic, eclectic, Industrial atmosphere with crankin’ tunes. Edgy, sarcastic, humor is served and welcome.
Using Pennsylvania sourced products, the Wicked Dog Grille incorporates time tested, baseline condiments as well as unique international toppings on its hot dogs and sausage offerings. Slider Burgers are now a mainstay on the daily menu. We are constantly looking for unique combinations from the field to add to the menu, and we invite our patrons to give us ideas!
Lewistown Creamery supplies us with hand crafted, small batch ice cream and sorbet. This company has knocked it out of the park for quality products that will have you asking for more. Thick shakes and cones are available now. Future ice cream flavors and offerings are in the works as well.
Wicked Dog Grille is a proud supporter of Shepherd’s Pie at St Pius X Catholic Church, a community program within the Susquehanna Valley providing meals on a weekly basis. Also, a percentage of our proceeds go to The Boxer Transfer Network, a mid-Atlantic dog rescue group. We’re all about the community.
We are located at 28 S Market St in Selinsgrove, PA. Stop by and give us a try!
Have a question? Give us a call at (570) 600-3647!
KYLE KEEN MOTORSPORTS
Kyle Keen Motorsports press releases: A2DPR.com/latest-news
Kyle’s Schedule: KyleKeenMotorsports.com/Schedule
Kyle Keen Motorsports Website: KyleKeenMotorsports.com
Kyle Keen Motorsports on Facebook: Facebook.com/KeenMotorsports
Kyle Keen on Twitter: Twitter.com/Kyle_Keen
Kyle Keen on Instagram: Instagram.com/Kyle_Keen17
Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography
Broadcast coverage of Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com
Broadcast coverage of Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS!
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
Fine Line Auto Body
Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net
Doubling Gap Ranch
Shetron Auction & Equipment, LLC.
Wicked Dog Grille
Heishman Racing Fuels
Wicked Cushion
DL Lehman Construction, LLC
GearHead Coffee
Jeremy Zarfos Photography
Coyles Lawn Maintenance
2B Wrapped
4 Leaf Clover Farms
Turn 2 Terribles Podcast and Media
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