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Giovanni Scelzi Claims Turkey Night Win During Season Finale

Inside Line Promotions – VISALIA, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2016) – Giovanni Scelzi made the most of his final race of the season last Saturday at Plaza Park Raceway, where he captured his eighth micro sprint victory of the year.

Scelzi was efficient every time he hit the track as he piloted the CS9 house car to the Turkey Night triumph.

“I want to thank Ricky Bray and Rob Solomon for the opportunity,” he said. “I got a text last Tuesday asking if I wanted to race. I went Friday and hung out when Michael Faccinto won (in the CS9 house car). We got the car working well. It was fun to hop in a car for the first time and win.”

Scelzi kicked off the event on Saturday by winning the first heat race from the pole position. He then advanced from seventh to third place in the second heat race to be the high-points earner and garner the pole position for the main event.

“The track was really wide and racy,” he said. “It was a lot of fun. It was good to run that strong and pass cars. I led the distance of the first heat race and on the second lap in the second heat the third-place driver slid for second and I passed four guys on the bottom.”

Scelzi continued his strong performance as he led the distance of the main event.

“The track was really slick and wide,” he said. “That’s what we wanted. We pulled away early. I was about half a lap ahead, but there were a ton of reds and yellows late in the race. I never saw anyone’s nose or had a slide job thrown on me so we felt good all race.”

The win was Scelzi’s fourth of the season at Plaza Park Raceway.

“I went into the night with no expectations,” he said. “We were close when we started and pretty much had control all night. It was a great way to end the year.”

QUICK RESULTS –

Nov. 19 – Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia, Calif. – Heat race #1: 1 (1); Heat race #2: 3 (7); Feature: 1 (1).

SEASON STATS –

38 races, 8 wins, 19 top fives, 24 top 10s, 26 top 15s, 31 top 20s

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 video: https://vimeo.com/161410751

Here is a link to a promotional video: https://vimeo.com/160322149

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“My mom and uncle started the business in 1996,” Scelzi said. “It’s been a huge part of our race program since Day 1. Everyone there has been a big part of the team.”

Scelzi would also like to thank Whipple Superchargers, Fowler Packing, Fuel Delivery Services, Inc., Panella Trucking, Carlucci Transport, Roth Motorsports, Scelzi Enterprises, Metric Cycles Racing Engines, Panella Racing Engines, Schoenfeld Headers, Weld Wheels, FK Rod Ends, K&N Filters, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, MicroBlue Bearings, KW Suspensions, Worldwide Bearings, Sweet Blast Tech, Todd Jorgensen, G&J Truck Sales, Sparco, Simpson Race Products, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Red Fuel, Meridian Steel, Kenny’s Components, Southern Pacific Farms, Auto Meter and Allstar Performance for their continued support.

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