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Wilson Wraps Up Season by Charging From 17th to Fifth During World of Outlaws World Finals

(Photo by Zack Barber Photos)

Inside Line Promotions – CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 8, 2018) – Greg Wilson earned his fifth top-five finish of the season on Saturday afternoon during the World of Outlaws World Finals, which is the final World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series event of the season.

“It was great to be able to close the season with a strong run,” he said. “This year didn’t go as we had planned so to end on a positive note was important.”

Wilson and his Hercules Tires, DNC Hydraulics, Ohio Logistics and Gear Alloy Wheels backed team opened the event at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Thursday by qualifying 12th quickest in their group for Friday’s event and 19th quickest for Saturday’s race.

Wilson advanced from fourth to third place in a heat race on Friday before the main event was postponed to Saturday afternoon because of the curfew.

“Most of the guys were racing the top, but we were able to get our car to work really well around the bottom,” he said. “At one point we were up to third and the top two were right in front of us in traffic, but then a caution came out. I think we had a shot at winning the race in traffic, but that didn’t play out in our favor.”

Wilson’s charge from 17th to fifth place was the second-most cars passed.

The event wrapped up on Saturday evening. Wilson placed sixth in a heat race before electing not to start the C Main. He then gained a handful of positions in the A Main to close the season by moving forward.

Wilson, who finished 13th in the World of Outlaws championship standings, was honored on Sunday as the inaugural Jason Johnson Sportsman of the Year Award winner.

“It’s a great honor and means a lot for the World of Outlaws to give me the Jason Johnson Sportsman of the Year Award,” he said. “Any time you can be recognized in a positive light it’s special and to win any award with Jason Johnson’s name attached to it is very meaningful.”

QUICK RESULTS –

Nov. 2 – The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C. – Qualifying: 12; Heat race: 3 (4); Feature: 5 (17).

Nov. 3 – The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C. – Qualifying: 19; Heat race: 6 (7); C Main: DNS (3); Feature: 23 (28).

SEASON STATS –

74 races, 0 wins, 5 top fives, 11 top 10s, 30 top 15s, 43 top 20s

UPCOMING HERCULES TIRES DEALERSHIP VISITS –

TBD

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.GregWilsonRacing.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GregWilsonw20

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

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Hercules Tires

Hercules Tires is widely recognized as the industry’s premier value brand with a comprehensive selection of passenger, UHP, light truck, medium truck, specialty trailer and specialty commercial tires. Since 1952, independent tire dealers and distributors have trusted Hercules to deliver outstanding quality, exceptional support and unsurpassed value. For more information, visit http://www.HerculesTire.com.

“Hercules Tires has been an essential part of Greg Wilson Racing for several years,” Wilson said. “It has been a tremendous partnership as we’ve helped grow each other’s brands and fan base, which is the ultimate goal of a marketing partner. We’re grateful for the support of everyone at Hercules Tires and are looking forward to mutual success for years to come.”

Wilson would also like to thank Ohio Logistics, DNC Hydraulics, Gear Alloy Wheels, Kinsler Fuel Injection, All Pro Cylinder, Redlined Welding & Construction, Callies, Magtech Ignition, Banshee Graphics, Saldana Racing Products, Simpson Race Products, Nagy Equipment Sales, Winters Performance, Pfann’s Custom Performance & Restoration, Tim Hogan’s Carpet (Lima, Ohio), Bedford Valley Petroleum, Real Capz, Mark Wolford Garage, Burns Petroleum, Elite Wings, Inter-State Truck Repair, Benson Marketing and Inside Line Promotions for their continued support.

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