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Steven Blakesley / Joe
Draper Racing
Rocklin, CA – Joe Draper made his debut in Late Model racing, Sunday, at
Altamont Motorsports Park in Tracy, CA and guided his Chevrolet to an 11th
place finish after brake problems ended his day early.
In his first ever practice
session on the fast half-mile, Draper was 11th out of 16 cars.
Draper continued to impress
in time trials, timing in 11th quick with a 20.066 at 89.704
miles per hour.
In the feature, Draper’s
chances at a quality finish were hindered by brake problems that started
on the first lap of the 50 lap feature.
“I lost the brakes on lap
one,” Draper said. “I was using the tranny and gears to slow down. I did
okand passed a few cars.”
Draper enjoyed his first
experience on the half-mile.
“It’s a lot better,” Draper
said. “It gives you time to think. It’s quickly become my favorite track.”
The strong run for the 18
year-old driver left him optimistic about his chances in a Late Model.
“I guarantee we can be up
front, winning races,” Draper said. “Today I got a chance to run and I
turned a couple heads.”
Race fans may learn
more about Draper at his website at
www.joedraperracing.com
Draper is partnered with Bill McAnally Racing and the NAPA Autocare Center
on N. Antelope Rd. Draper’s other supporters include: JM Environmental,
Super Fast Signs, Bob Hammett Painting, and Blakesley Sports Media.
For media inquiries, please contact Steven Blakesley at (916) 316-4854 or
steven@norcalmedia.com |
