B-Main Finishes For Larson In Manzy and Perris World of Outlaws
Phoenix, Arizona and Perris, California – October 19 & 20, 2007. Kyle Larson and
the Dave and Debbie Vertullo racing team headed out on the road for the first time and
found the stiffest competition available, showing up to race with the World of Outlaws at
two of the highest profile tracks in America, Manzanita Speedway and Perris Auto Speedway.
Even though the 15 year old from Elk Grove, California was unable to make it into either
feature race, the learning experience was invaluable,
while showing to all that he could compete on this level with respectability.
Each night Larson started out with promise during hot laps, as he ended the session at
Manzy 23rd of the 33 cars and at Perris he placed 13th of the 32 cars pitted. Without the
rabbits ahead of him in qualifying Larson posted 31st fast time at Manzanita and at Perris
he ended 26th quick.
Heat race action at Manzy saw Larson start eight and finish sixth, turning the fifth
fastest lap of the race, while at Perris he started seventh and finished there. Larson
finished 10th of the 13 cars in Manzy’s B-main, joining Chad Hillier, Dion
Hindi, Jonathan Allard, Greg DeCaires and Brooke Tatnell as non-transfers. At Perris
Larson’s ParkerStore/CRV Racing Products/Eagle Kistler mount finished eight of the 12
drivers starting, while DeCaires, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Tony Bruce, Jr., and Tatnell missed
out on the needed top four.
One highlight of the weekend was a front straightaway interview in front of the large
crowd on hand at Perris. The amazement of the crowd was evident as the sight of the 90
pound high school sophomore grabbed their attention. When the interview was completed it
was apparent his fan base had grown considerably.
At the end of the night Larson commented on the weekend events, “I wish I could have
made the mains each night, but I’m not disappointed. With as little experience that I
have on the big tracks, and my first year in a sprint car, I was realistic of my chances. What I learned running with them is that you have to drive
harder to compete with them and they don’t make mistakes very often. I’m just
glad to get this kind of experience with the best sprint car drivers there are, keep up
with them, and not do something to mess anybody else up or make myself look bad. I was
able to accomplish all of that and I hope I was able to show everybody associated with the
Outlaws that I will belong here in a matter of time.”
Larson’s racing efforts are sponsored by ParkerStore, CRV Racing Products, Starr Real
Estate and Property Management, Safety Solutions – LFT Technologies, Heritage
Drywall, A.R.T. Speed Equipment, D & J Towing, RPM Indoor Kart Racing and Conference
Center, Platinum Powdercoating, JW Web Design, Wion’s Body Shop, SWEPCO Lubricants
and Sierra Tire and Wheel.
Race: October 19 & 20, 2007
Photos Courtesy of Jack Waterman
www.kylelarsonracing.com
