(Photo: Brent Marks in action earlier this season – Frank Smith Photo Credit)
Brent Marks rallies from 22nd to 10th at I-55; Trio of Texas starts ahead
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
PEVELY, Mo. (April 23, 2018) – For the second time in 2018, the “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks earned a KSE Hard Charger Award during World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series competition, this time during action at the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo., on Saturday, April 21.
Marks, who earned his way into the I-55 Spring Classic feature program by finishing second during the Last Chance Showdown, charged from 22nd to finish tenth during the 40-lapper, raising his World of Outlaws top-ten total to four thus far in 2018.
In actuality, Brent Marks charged to his tenth place finish from the back of the pack, forced to backup an extra three spots after going to the work area before the drop of the green flag.
The driver of the Brent Marks Racing/M&M Painting & Construction/BAPS Auto Paint & Supply/Eagle Hotel/No. 19 nearly earned two KSE Hard Charger Awards during his recent weekend of competition, charging forward from 25th to seventh at Riverside (Ark.) International Speedway before losing a right-rear tire. Marks returned to the speedway, but would only recover to finish 17th.
“What a weekend. It feels really good to say we passed that many cars, but at the same time, it’s tough to keep digging out of holes,” Brent Marks explained, who is a second-year, full-time traveler with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. “Qualifying plays such a huge role in the World of Outlaws format. Getting behind from the start creates a lot of work. I think once we nail down some consistency within our qualifying effort, we’ll be in great shape. Regardless, I’m proud to be a part of this team. It’s an honor to be out here racing with the World of Outlaws.”
The World of Outlaws were scheduled to be in action at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind., on Sunday, April 22, but the event was shut down just before hot laps due to persistent rain showers.
Continuing his 2018 World of Outlaws campaign, Brent Marks will follow the Greatest Show On Dirt back to the Lone Star State, ready to tackle three events in four days beginning Wednesday, April 25, with a visit to the Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas.
Following his trip to Paige, Brent Marks will make his way north and visit the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, for the Texas Outlaw Nationals on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28; the final Texas appearance for the World of Outlaws in 2018.
Marks will enter the Texas trio 14th in the World of Outlaws standings trailing Rico Abreu by less than 50 markers.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Brent Marks and ‘BMR’ would like to thank all of their marketing partners including – Primary Sponsors: M&M Painting & Construction, BAPS Auto Paint & Supply, A. Murray Family Investments, LLC., Fredericksburg Eagle Hotel, Russell Heller Builders, Memtec Services. Associate Sponsors: Wolfrun Landscapes, Buckwalter Trucking, Cajun Kennels, Road Runner Race Fuels. Product Sponsors: FK Shocks, HP Engines, Kistler Engines, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Maxim Chassis, Wings Unlimited, DMI, Walker Performance Filtration, High Performance Lubricants, Driven Racing Oil, K1 Race Gear, Bell Helmets, CR Graphics, RRi, Fully Injected Motorsports, Stevie Smith Titanium, Wilwood Brakes, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Fans can keep up with Brent Marks during his entire campaign right here at www.fullyinjected.com. Be sure to also visit the official online home of Brent Marks Racing at www.brentmarksracing.com.
Fans are encouraged to ‘follow’ Brent Marks on all of the available social media networks including Twitter: https://twitter.com/brent_marks, https://twitter.com/brentmarks19?lang=en and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brentmarksracing. 2018 Brent Marks Racing apparel is now available and will be available for purchase at each and every World of Outlaws event.
STATS:
| 2018 Brent Marks Racing Statistics: (thru April 22, 2018) |
| WoO Top-5s: 0 |
| WoO Top-10s: 4 |
| WoO Wins: 0 |
| Non-Sanctioned Wins: 0 |
2018 Highlights: Earned one top-ten finish with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, as well as one top-ten finish with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, each during DIRTcar Nationals action at Volusia (Fla.) Speedway Park. Charged from 25th to finish ninth at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas with the World of Outlaws on February 28 – KSE Hard Charger Award. Finished tenth with the World of Outlaws at Arizona (Ariz.) Speedway on April 7. Finished tenth with World of Outlaws at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 on Saturday, April 21. I-55 finish earned Marks KSE Hard Charger Award (+12 positions).
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