11/19/2019
Inside Line Promotions
Thompson Captures First Career Track Title Along With Seven Triumphs
Inside Line Promotions – HARRISBURG, Ore. (Nov. 19, 2019) – Tyler Thompson enjoyed a career-best season in 2019.
Thompson tied a career high with seven feature victories, including his first career 360ci winged sprint car triumph. He also garnered his first career track championship at his home track of Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore.
“It was definitely very cool,” he said. “Cottage Grove is a special track to me so to get my first track championship there meant a lot. Also this was our first year of focusing more on 360s. We really weren’t looking at points so I tried to avoid the pressure, but we felt it a little bit because we were leading and didn’t want to lose that.
“It was really cool to get our first 360 win because limiteds are great, but it was more special because 360s are more widely known across the country. Plus starting out next year we’ve already won one. It’s builds a lot more confidence going into next season.”
Thompson also posted a third-place showing in the ISCS Series championship standings thanks to a pair of victories.
In total Thompson registered a half dozen limited sprint wins and the one 360 sprint car victory. Five of the wins came at Cottage Grove Speedway with Thompson also earning his first career triumph at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., along with a victory at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash.
“Every win is special, but that was a big win at Skagit,” he said. “Also to build a car and win with it that week was special. We wrecked Monday of Speedweek at Coos Bay Speedway (in Coos Bay, Ore.). We had to rebuild it Tuesday morning and figure it out by the end of the week. We won that Friday in Elma.
“It was a tough season with a lot of bad luck, wrecks and other stuff that happened. To be competitive and win the races we did along with the Cottage Grove championship and get third place with the ISCS Series was great. We’re thankful for everyone who supports our team and we can’t wait to get 2020 underway.”
SEASON STATS –
36 races, 7 wins, 18 top fives, 27 top 10s, 30 top 15s, 31 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS –
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“J&K Auto Repair has really helped us grow and has become more like family to us,” Thompson said. “We’re extremely grateful for their support and we look forward to continued success together.”
Thompson would also like to thank Sam Crum and Son Trucking, Ed Glazier at Auto-Chlor Systems, BC Motorsports, Action Rent-All, IBEW 280, Northwest Solvents and Supply, Double R Powder Coating, James Gang Pizza, Bunce Equipment and Rocket Designs for their continued support.
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Article Credit: Inside Line Promotions
Submitted By: Shawn Miller
