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Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (Oct. 1, 2018) – Tony Bruce Jr. has yet to visit Victory Lane this season, but that doesn’t hinder his confidence entering one of sprint car racing’s marquee events at one of his favorite tracks.

Bruce Jr. will pilot the Smith Family No. 86 sprint car on Friday and Saturday at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark., during the 31st annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals with the ASCS Mid-South Region.

“We still believe we can show up and win,” he said. “That’s what we’re going for. We won last year (at I-30 Speedway) with the same car and same team. I still believe I can win races. Otherwise we wouldn’t be out there doing it.”

Following his triumph at I-30 Speedway last season during the Short Track Nationals tune-up race, Bruce Jr. produced a pair of top fives during the huge event. He earned a podium finish during a preliminary night before finishing fifth in the finale, which marked his best Short Track Nationals result since winning in 2009.

“It’s definitely one of my favorite tracks,” he said. “Any time you win somewhere it automatically becomes one of your favorite tracks. There’s a lot I love about going to I-30 Speedway.”

Bruce Jr. won back-to-back Short Track Nationals titles in 2008 and 2009. He is one of only four drivers to accomplish that feat.

SEASON STATS –

27 races, 0 wins, 7 top fives, 15 top 10s, 19 top 15s, 21 top 20s

UP NEXT –

Friday and Saturday at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark., for the 31st annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals with the ASCS Mid-South Region

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.TonyBruceJr.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyBruceJr

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Wheeler Metals

Established in 1968, Wheeler Metals is a sheet metal business that offers a variety of products for professional and amateur builders. Wheeler Metals has three locations in Muskogee, Okla., Rogers, Ark., and Springfield, Mo. For more information, visit http://www.WheelerMetals.com.

“When I moved to the Tulsa area a few years back we built a brand new shop,” Bruce Jr. said. “We always strive as a race team to find the best products for the situation and that was no different selecting the company to build our building. Wheeler Metals was the perfect fit for our needs. From 10x10 pole barns to 100x100 full metal buildings, they have it all. I challenge anyone to find a building company that will work the customers’ needs like they do.”

Bruce Jr. would also like to thank Briley Trucking, Lubbock Wrecker Service, The Oil Medics, Eagle Motorsports, Hinchman Racewear, Smiley’s Racing Products, SWE, Maxwell Industries, Moss Racing Engines, FK Rod Ends, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Factory Kahne Shocks, DriverWebsites.com, RacinBoys.com, Wilwood, Schoenfeld Headers, Hoosier Racing Tires, HRP, Kaeding Performance, Schaeffer Oil, Fuel Safe, Bell Helmets, Four Seasons Radiator, Southern Trailer Works, KSE, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Weld Wheels, ISC Racers Tape, Pressure Tek, Tiger Towing (Dave and Paula Debates), Sorrels Auto and Truck Parts (Mitchell Sorrels), Melvin Plumbing (Billy Melvin), Engler Machine & Tool, Inc., Maxim Chassis, Wulff Pumps, Miller Auto Supply and Jeff Smith Racing Engines for their continued support.

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