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Blurton Enters RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Nationals With Confidence

(Photo by Action Racing Photography)

Inside Line Promotions – LONGDALE, Okla. (Aug. 29, 2017) – Zach Blurton recorded another runner-up result last Saturday at Longdale Speedway to increase his lead in the United Rebel Sprint Series championship standings and keep his chances alive for an International Motor Contest Association national title.

Blurton opened the event by advancing from fifth to third place in a heat race. He drew the No. 2 starting position for the main event and led a majority of the race before a late-race caution cost him a chance at his fourth feature win of 2017.

“I led over half the race,” he said. “With about seven laps to go I had a straightaway lead and had two lapped cars between me and second place. A car spun and on the restart I really didn’t know where to run. I was the only one running the top in turns one and two and I could see the bottom of turns three and four was getting black. I just kept searching around for the rubber and got passed by Andy Shouse. I’ve finished second to him like four times this year and he’s the defending IMCA champion.”

Blurton went into Saturday’s race ranked ninth in IMCA national points and he feels with a little luck he’s got a shot at the championship.

“After Saturday we should have moved up to sixth or seventh in points,” he said. “If we keep rolling like we have and get in the top three the last six point races and get the bonus points we have a shot. We need some luck and no rainouts.”

Blurton carries a ton of momentum and confidence into the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Nationals this Friday through Sunday at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb. There are already nearly 140 teams entered for the event.

“Last year we had horrible pill draws and that put us behind all weekend,” he said. “They have changed the format up a little and if you get a bad pill draw you still have a shot to advance your starting spot in the mains. There are passing points involved.”

Blurton explained the top-nine finishers in Friday’s feature are locked into Sunday’s championship race. There is also a Race of Champions event on Saturday that he will compete in.

“I’ll get to race every night,” he said. “Of course the first goal is to finish in the top nine on Friday. With the new format if we don’t we have another shot Saturday every car we pass puts us higher in the alphabet of features. Last year I raced my way into the C Main both nights and missed the B Main by one car. Two years ago I nearly won the feature on the second night. The good news is this is the most confidence I’ve had going into the Nationals.”

QUICK RESULTS –

Aug. 26 – Longdale Speedway in Longdale, Okla. – Heat race: 3 (5); Feature: 2 (2).

SEASON STATS –

30 races, 3 wins, 15 top fives, 24 top 10s, 27 top 15s, 30 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Friday through Sunday at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., for the 5th annual RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Nationals

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.ZachBlurton.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZachBlurton

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachBlurtonRacing

APPAREL –

Visit Blurton’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ZachBlurtonRacing for more information.

RACING OPPORTUNITIES –

Blurton is seeking additional racing opportunities and is willing to travel. To learn more information, contact Blurton at 620-393-5249 or ZachBlurton@gmail.com.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Park Liquor

Park Liquor, which is located in Park, Kan., is owned by Blurton’s father-in-law and mother-in-law.

“They really help us out, especially with all the traveling we do,” Blurton said. “I appreciate their support.”

Blurton would also like to thank Midwest Ag Professionals Inc., Wheat State Roofing, King Racing Products, Phillips Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center, Double D Family Mat Shop, Younker Brother Farms, Jet-Hot Coatings, Randy Patterson Welding, Outlaw Wings, Billinger Repair Shop, Rob’s Fun Center, Tornado Racing Engines and Rod End Supply for their continued support.

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