A last-minute decision trip to race in Oklahoma turned out well for Chris Martin Saturday night. The 28-year-old Iowa native and younger brother Cameron Martin loaded up their haulers and hit the road just before noon on Saturday and made the 430-plus-mile trip south to Salina Highbanks Speedway to compete with the American Sprint Car Series and ASCS Sooner Region.
A childhood trip to the garage can birth a lifelong passion. That’s exactly the story of Gary Patellaro. Better known as “Woodman” throughout the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series pit area, Patellaro hails from San Jose, CA and comes from West Coast racing royalty. His uncle, Billy Albini, is one of the sport’s most renowned crew chiefs, thanks in large part to a dominant stretch with Brent Kaeding.
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