(Photo: T.J. Michael during prior start – SprintCarNews.com Photo Credit)
Michael qualifies for Brad Doty Classic; FAST weekend on deck
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
FREMONT, Ohio (July 16, 2018) – The “Texas Traveler” T.J. Michael put on an impressive, yet dramatic display during recent World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series competition, snagging the last transfer spot in the Last Chance Showdown to lock himself into the prestigious, Brad Doty Classic finale.
Facing-off against 50 competitors from coast-to-coast, Michael kicked-off his Tuesday night visit to Attica Raceway Park by earning the 11th fastest time during his respective group of qualifying time trials. Despite his qualifying effort, a competitive heat race proved to get the best of the Texas transplant, ultimately forcing Michael to compete in the evening’s Last Chance Showdown after finishing fourth during his 10-lap heat. Rebounding in a big way, Michael started fifth and finished sixth during the evening’s consolation event, eventually moving ahead to finish 19th during the 40-lap finale after lining-up 24th on the starting grid.
It was Michael’s first main event start of the season against the Greatest Show On Dirt.
“It feels good to put together an evening like that. I think we had what it takes to transfer through the heat race, but we rebounded and made the show anyhow. That’s big,” Michael explained, driver of the Michael Motorsports/Advanced Cast Stone/Fremont Fence Company/Crown Battery/Kear’s Speed Shop/No. 8M sprint car. “The Brad Doty Classic is a race everyone wants to make. To say we ‘put it in the show’ amongst that level of competition is really exciting. I owe it all to my family and crew. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
T.J. Michael will continue his 2018 campaign with a pair of FAST Series events in northwestern Ohio, this time returning to Attica Raceway Park on Friday, July 20, before making the short tow across the street to Fremont Speedway on Saturday, July 21. Michael, a full-time competitor with the FAST Series in 2018, has been on a hot streak during FAST action as of late, most recently finishing seventh with the Series on Saturday, July 7. The “Texas Traveler” will enter the FAST doubleheader sixth in the current championship standings.
SPECIAL THANKS:
T.J. Michael and Michael Motorsports would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Advanced Cast Stone, Fremont Fence Company, Crown Battery, Kear’s Speed Shop, Hinchman Suits, Big D’s Pizza of Fremont and Clyde, Kistler Racing Engines, Maxim Chassis, Wood Heating & Air Conditioning, Pro Tech Service Company, Wings Unlimited, Shell Shock, and Fully Injected Motorsports.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Keep up with T.J. Michael during his entire campaign right here at the official online home of Fully Injected Motorsports – www.FullyInjected.com. Be sure to follow Michael on all of the available social media networks including Twitter: @TJMichael8.
STATS:
2016 Highlights: Earned a pair of top-ten finishes on June 10/11 with FAST Series and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Michael finished fifth with FAST on Friday, June 10, at Attica Raceway Park, followed by a sixth place finish at Butler Speedway in Butler, Michigan, with Arctic Cat All Stars on Saturday, June 11.
2017 Highlights: Finished ninth during Attica Raceway Park season opener on Friday, March 24. Earned B-main victory on Saturday, June 3, at Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania. Earned top-ten finish (8th) at Macon (IL) Speedway on Saturday, June 10. Charged from 26th to finish 12th at Wayne County Speedway on Monday, June 19, during Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Earned top-ten finish (8th) at Orange County (NY) Fair Speedway on Saturday, July 29.
2018 Highlights: Earned a pair of top-ten finishes with OVSCA on Friday and Saturday, May 11-12; fifth at Hilltop Speedway (Millersburg, Ohio) and seventh at Wayne County (Ohio) Speedway. Earned top-ten (6th) finish with FAST Series at Fremont Speedway on Saturday, May 26. Charged from 19th to finish eighth at Attica on Friday, June 1, followed by a charge from 18th to finish 10th at Fremont on Saturday, June 2. Rallied from 12th to sixth during All Star/Speedweek A-main at Sharon Speedway on June 19. Advanced from 18th to 12th during Atomic Speedway/Speedweek make-up feature on June 23. Finished second during FAST action at Attica on June 29. Battled from 15th to eighth during FAST action at Fremont on June 30. Finished seventh at Fremont Speedway during FAST action on July 7. Joined the World of Outlaws and qualified for the Brad Doty Classic main event and finished 19th (50 cars).
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