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– TULARE, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2014) – The highlight of Austen Wheatley’s 2014 season happened on May 25.
Wheatley captured his first career feature victory in the United States that night at his home track – Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash.
Matt Levonas photo
“It was definitely cool,” he said. “It was nice to get the first one at my home track even though I haven’t been able to race there very often the past few years. Now it’s time to win one on the road. For as long as I’ve been racing we’re definitely capable of winning on the road.”
Wheatley, who finished the season with four podiums and nine top fives, said the schedule next season will likely be similar to 2014. He will compete in select World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series events with possible trips to Ohio Speedweek and Pennsylvania Speedweek, along with several races with the Renegade Sprints.
“I think you have to be ready for every single opportunity,” he said. “There were too many times this season when I shot myself in the foot.”
Wheatley said his biggest emphasis on improvement will be knowing the situation every time he hits the track.
“There’s hope and a lot of things to build on from this year,” he said. “I think one major area I can focus on getting better with is being conscious every time I hit the track. I have to be aware of everything outside of just racing. I need to do more situational racing in terms of knowing the position to get in for transfers and not forcing the issue if I’m in a good spot.”
Wheatley is slated to kick off the 2015 season at the inaugural Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown, which is Jan. 2-3, Jan. 6 and Jan. 9-10 at Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz.
SEASON STATS –
51 races, 1 win, 9 top fives, 11 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 22 top 20s
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.AustenWheatley.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
APPAREL –
Wheatley will have t-shirts and hoodies for sale at every race he competes at this season. For his schedule of races, visit http://www.AustenWheatley.com.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Redlined Welding & Construction
Redlined Welding & Construction performs welding and construction for fishing boats and processors. Based out of Lake Stevens, Wash., Redlined Welding & Construction is owned and operated by Austen’s father, Shannon Wheatley.
“Redlined Welding & Construction is a family business and we race with a family team, so without Redlined Welding & Construction I wouldn’t be able to race,” Austen Wheatley said. “It is the heart and soul of this team.”
Wheatley would also like to thank Downforce Designs, Astro Titanium, The Oil Medics, Fire-Down Graphics, SpeedMart, Bell and King Racing Products for their continued support.
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