By Fully Injected Motorsports:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 22, 2024) – Although making a midweek trek to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, visiting Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, for High Limit Racing’s Double Down Duels and Joker’s Jackpot, “A-Aron” Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) eventually made their way back to Knoxville Raceway, doubling up in their Saturday night efforts with action in the 360 and 410 divisions.
When the dust finally settled at the Sprint Car Capital of the World, Reutzel, ace of the Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, No. 87 sprint car, was right back on top of the podium, outdueling Austin McCarl in the 410 main event to secure his second division win of the season – the 11th of his career. The Clute, Texas, native started third on the main event grid, taking command officially in turn two on lap 12. He kicked off his 410 effort with the fastest time in qualifying.
Ultimately working toward an evening sweep, Reutzel was in contention during the 360 main event, as well, that until a nowhere-to-go situation ended his feature campaign. Up until that point, Reutzel’s 360 effort was flawless, earning the evening’s fastest qualifying time before winning his respective heat race.
“The car was great,” Reutzel said in Knoxville Victory Lane. “The open red helped us. I knew (Austin) wasn’t going to get off the bottom. We changed gears there, and tried to get up there and make speed. It played out good. I was really good on the short run, and I started struggling as soon as I got by him. I got the wing back and made it better. We’ve been so close to winning in the 410, and I keep giving them away. I’m glad to finally get a win in the 410 again.”
As noted, Reutzel and RSR opened their week with action at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, highlighting their two-day agenda with an 11th-place score on Wednesday, July 17. The Knoxville, Iowa-based team qualified for the $100,000-to-win Joker’s Jackpot on Thursday, July 18; they were scored 22nd.
ON DECK:
Tentatively, Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel [No. 87] will continue their 2024 campaign with “Border Battle” competition at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota (July 26), Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa (July 27), and Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota (July 28).
2024 STATISTICS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned a King of the 360s preliminary victory at East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, February 14; finished fifth in the $10,000-to-win finale (February 16). Finished fifth from 22nd (Hard Charger Award) in World of Outlaws visit to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, on Friday, March 15. Finished third in World of Outlaws start at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday, March 23. Rallied from 19th to finish eighth (WoO) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri, on Saturday, April 13. Earned second victory of 2024 in Knoxville Raceway’s season opener on Saturday, May 4. Finished fourth during High Limit Racing start at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, on Friday, May 10. Won 360 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Finished 3rd in 410 Sprint Car main event at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Earned POWRi Outlaw 410 victory at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa, on Friday, May 17. Finished second at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 18. Earned victory (360) and runner-up finish (410) at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Finished second during 360 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Friday, May 31. Finished fourth during 410 competition at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 1. Earned back-to-back top-fives at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 8; fourth during 410 action and first during 360 action. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, June 15. Won 360 main event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, June 29. Finished second in 410 sprint start at Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 6. Won Knoxville Raceway 360 main event (fifth of season) on Saturday, July 13. Finished third in Knoxville Raceway 410 main event on Saturday, July 13. Won second Knoxville Raceway 410 main event of the season Saturday, July 20.
Stats:
Wins: 9
Top-Fives: 22
Top-Tens: 25
SPECIAL THANKS:
Ridge & Sons Racing and Aaron Reutzel would like to thank all of their marketing partners: Folkens Brothers Trucking, Don Long & STC, B And L Holdings, American Table, Commercial Edge, Rasmusson Service Center, The P.O. Box, and Bargain Barn.
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