6.8.09: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rookie Scott takes first Late Model feature win in sixth start

Steven Blakesley / Matt Scott Racing

Pine Grove, Calif. – 17 year-old Matt Scott spent just six feature events in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Western Late Models before claiming his stunning first career win, Saturday night at All American Speedway in Roseville, Calif.

With the win, the 17 year-old moves into first in the California NASCAR Rookie of the Year chase, and into second in the national standings.

“I don’t even know how to explain it,” Scott said when trying to describe his emotions. “I was sick this morning. My mom didn’t want us to come tonight. I definitely wasn’t expecting this.”

Scott started out the afternoon on the three tenths of a mile asphalt oval by setting a new track record with a 13.786.

In the first of two 44 lap features on the evening, Scott finished in the third position after starting fifth in the 18 car field.

But in the nightcap, Scott meticulously moved forward from fifth on the grid to the leaders.

By lap 30, Scott was challenging the veteran John Moore. Heading into turn three on lap 34, Scott made the pass for the lead.

“I was slowly reeling him in,” Scott said. “I was just waiting for an opportunity to make a move.”

Scott kept his cool through heavy lapped traffic and came home with the popular feature win. He was greeted by a rousing response from the fans and a throng of fans in the pit area.

Scott is currently slated to run all Westcar Late Model Series co-sanctioned events at All American Speedway and is looking for sponsorship to be able to run the entire 2009 schedule. He is ranked fourth in Westcar points, sixth in All American Speedway points, and continues to climb in the national and state rankings.

Sponsorship inquiries can be forwarded to Mike Scott at racedad35@yahoo.com

Matt would like to thank his crew: Rich Fields, Joey Zampa, Tom Bickford, Mike Scott, Chuck Scott, Bryan Bates, and Steve Bates.

Matt Scott Racing is sponsored by: Catchyoureye.com, Hobbs Construction, Sutter Hill Plumbing, Christian Builders Construction, Clondair Vineyards, Tracy Embroidery, Halm Metal Fab, and DJ Safety.

An all-new Matt Scott Racing website is coming soon.