(Photo: T.J. Michael showed speed during each round of Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket – SprintCarNews.com Photo Credit)
T.J. Michael Ends Ohio Sprint Speedweek Debut Eleventh in Final Standings,
Will Continue Arctic Cat All Star Campaign with Michigan Doubleheader
By Fully Injected Motorsports:
FREMONT, Ohio (June 27, 2016) – After taking part in one of sprint car racing’s most grueling traditions, entering eight Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions events at eight different dirt ovals in nine days, the “Texas Traveler” T.J. Michael returned to his Fremont, Ohio, race shop with a lot to be proud of. The Arctic Cat All Star rookie contender finished eleventh in the final Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket point standings, highlighted with a sixth place performance at Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday, June 24. The Plano, Texas, native also earned a MSD Hard Charger Award during his Ohio Sprint Speedweek campaign, charging 13 positions at Millstream Speedway on Sunday, June 19.
“We had a great week. I couldn’t be happier with how things unfolded for us,” said T.J. Michael. “It was our first time ever attempting something like that. It was definitely tough, but really rewarding. To be that competitive every night against 40-50 cars says a lot about this team where we are headed as a team. I’m excited for the rest of the year. I see big things happening for us.”
T.J. Michael will not have much time to relax as Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition is set to resume on Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3, with back-to-back programs in Michigan. Michael, pilot of the MJ Webb Enterprises, Advanced Cast Stone, Fremont Fence Company, Kear’s Speed Shop, Shell Shock, Hinchman Suits, Snap-On, Kistler Racing Engines, No. 8M, will visit Hartford Speedway in Hartford, Michigan, on Saturday, July 2, followed by a visit to the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, on Sunday, July 3. Each event will award $5,000 top prizes.
The “Texas Traveler” has one prior start in the state of Michigan with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in 2016, finishing sixth at Butler Speedway near Quincy on Saturday, June 11. Michael has four top-ten finishes in 21 main event starts with the Arctic Cat All Stars in 2016, trailing current point leader, Chad Kemenah, by 196 markers in fifth position.
“I’m ready to go,” said T.J. Michael. “We’re having a lot of fun right now. That makes things much, much easier on us mentally and physically. There isn’t a lot of pressure on us right now either. We know what we are up against and that doesn’t bother us. We race as hard as we can every night. It’s been an amazing experience.”
Those seeking additional information regarding the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions should visit the series online at www.allstarsprint.com.
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 networks including Twitter: @TJMichael8
Recent 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.
2015 Wins: 3 (305ci) (1 Gator Motorplex – Texas; 1 Attica Raceway Park – Ohio; 1 Fremont Speedway – Ohio)
2016 Wins: N/A
T.J. Michael and Michael Motorsports would like to thank all of their current marketing partners including: Advanced Cast Stone, MJ Webb Enterprises, Fremont Fence Company, Kear’s Speed Shop, Shell Shock, Hinchman Suits, Snap-On, Kistler Racing Engines, Maxim Race Cars, Slade Shock Technology, Roy Hardin Masonry, Wood Air Conditioning, Pro Tech Service Company and Fully Injected Motorsports.
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