Wampler
Returns to Sprint Car Racing for First Time in Eight
Years
Inside Line Promotions -
LAWTON, Okla. (June 30, 2014) - After spending the
past eight years competing on pavement at drag
strips, Cody Wampler has returned to dirt.
Wampler made his homecoming
to sprint car racing on June 18 at Lawton Speedway
during the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Bob Westphal
Memorial Cup Speedweek event, which marked his first
competitive race since 2006.
"A couple of weeks before
we had hot lapped before so it wasn't my first
laps," he said. "I was a little more comfortable
than I figured I'd be. It was great to get back in
it and compete again."
Wampler opened the night by
drawing a high number to start him at the back of
his heat race.
"I was hoping I either drew
on the back or on the front," he said. "We were
tight in the heat."
After advancing from
seventh to sixth place in his heat race, Wampler was
relegated to a B Main.
"Once we got a few laps in
we were making some good laps and making some ground
up," he said. "Overall I felt pretty comfortable in
the car. The main thing was I missed the cushion a
couple of times. As far as racing with the other
cars it wasn't too bad. I think it was a very
successful outing for the conditions."
Wampler placed 10th
in the consolation race. He is slated to return to
action this Saturday at Lawton Speedway in the
championship sprints class.
"This Saturday we will have
a new motor," he said. "I will be shooting for a top
10. As long as everything goes smooth, I'm looking
to get a good feel and finish the race. If that
happens I'd be disappointed if we didn't get a top
10."
Wampler estimates his team
will compete in approximately 15 races throughout
the remainder of the season as he gets readjusted to
sprint car competition.
QUICK RESULTS -
June 18 - Lawton Speedway
in Lawton, Okla. - Heat race: 6 (7); B Main: 10 (7).
SEASON STATS -
1 race, 0 wins, 0 top
fives, 0 top 10s, 0 top 15s, 0 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Saturday at Lawton Speedway
in Lawton, Okla.
MEDIA LINKS -
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/WamplerMotorsports
APPAREL -
Wampler is in the process
of designing t-shirts and he hopes to have new
apparel later this summer.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT -
Cotton County Drug
Cotton County Drug is owned
by Elizabeth Crew, DPH. Elizabeth rescued her small
community of Walters, Okla., after the local
pharmacy of 30 years closed. The community was left
having to drive 30 miles for their pharmacy needs.
Mrs. Crew opened the doors in late 2010. Cotton
County Drug specializes in compounding and also have
wide variety of gifts, clothing, etc. If you're in
the area, check out their new store at 613 E.
Missouri St.
"Cotton County Drug came on
board this year and I really appreciate their
support," Wampler said. "We look forward to the
marketing partnership with them, which will benefit
both sides."
Wampler would also like to
thank Lawton Auto Parts, Wampler Transmission,
Powers Heating & Air, Indian Territory Medical
Equipment, Eagle Creek Escape, Shur Shot Guns,
Cotton Ag Inc., Farm Bureau (Jeff Baumann
Insurance), Thriller Productions, Aspire Home Care &
Hospice, Al's Pump, Walters Well Service and On
Another Level Designs for their continued support.
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