7/19/2016
Inside Line Promotions
White Lightning Motorsports has Banner Night at Knoxville Raceway
Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 19, 2016) – White Lightning Motorsports enjoyed its most successful night of racing last Saturday at Knoxville Raceway.
Ricky Logan piloted a WLM 305ci sprint car to a feature win to become only the sixth driver in history at the famed track to record a victory in all three sprint car classes. Meanwhile, Devin Kline finished second to Logan in the main event with WLM affiliates Christian Bowman third and Corey Kautz fourth.
Additionally, Jamie Ball registered a runner-up result in the 360ci division.
“It was by far the best night of racing for White Lightning Motorsports in our existence,” he said. “I couldn’t ask for much better results.”
Kline opened the night by setting quick time in the 305 class. He then advanced from sixth to third place in a heat race before maneuvering from fourth to second place in the main event behind Logan.
“We ran third the first half of it,” Kline said. “I finally got by Christian. I felt like we were catching (Ricky) by a hair, but he had too big of a lead.”
Ball was just as smooth throughout the night. He timed in fifth quickest during qualifying and placed third in a heat race.
“It was a very efficient night,” he said. “We had our normal top five in qualifying. We avoided a wreck in the heat race. The polesitter got sideways at the line and Jake Bubak jumped his tire and it took out two other guys. I think four guys crashed there.”
Ball lined up on the outside of the front row for the main event.
“I had a little slow start next to Clint Garner,” he said. “Then I got thrown a big slide job from Joe Beaver. I chased him the rest of the time. Clint ended up breaking. We had a yellow and Matt Moro got by me. As the race went on I got better and was near perfect toward the end. I was able to get by Matt and hang with Joe, but I didn’t get an opportunity to get by him.”
Ball and Kline are scheduled to resume action at Knoxville Raceway this Saturday.
QUICK RESULTS –
JAMIE BALL:
July 16 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Qualifying: 5; Heat race: 3 (5); Feature: 2 (2).
DEVIN KLINE:
July 16 – Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa – Qualifying: 1; Heat race: 3 (6); Feature: 2 (4).
SEASON STATS –
JAMIE BALL: 18 races, 1 win, 9 top fives, 14 top 10s, 14 top 15s, 17 top 20s
DEVIN KLINE: 12 races, 2 wins, 9 top fives, 10 top 10s, 11 top 15s, 12 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa
MEDIA LINKS –
Jamie Ball Website: http://www.JamieBall.com
Devin Kline Website: http://www.DevinKline.com
Jamie Ball Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JamieBall5j
Devin Kline Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DevinKline5j
APPAREL –
White Lightning Motorsports has t-shirts and hoodies available for purchase at their race trailers in the infield of each sprint car event at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Bell Helmets
Bell Racing USA LLC is the world’s leading auto racing and karting helmet company. More champions in all forms of racing have worn Bell Helmets than any other brand. The Bell name is synonymous with innovation, technology, engineering excellence and superior helmet performance. For more information, visit http://www.BellRacing.com.
“Since my dad started racing sprint cars in 1998 he’s been a Bell customer and I have been as well since I started,” Ball said. “We not only love their helmets, but we love how safe they are. I value their craftsmanship and how strong their helmets are. I want to say thanks for keeping us safe throughout the years.”
White Lightning Motorsports would also like to thank Housby, JJ Kane Auctioneers, Timber Line Tree Service, The Hearing Clinic, Wingdance Graphics, Iowa State Savings Bank, Ostrich Racing Engines, FK Rod Ends, Hooker Harness, MyRacePass, Sweet Manufacturing, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Fragola Performance Systems, Hoosier Tire, MPD Racing, Sign Pro of Newton, Shell Shock, Maxim Chassis, Hinchman Racewear, Knoxville Raceway Charitable Organization (KRCO) and Allen Construction for their continued support.
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Article Credit: Inside Line Promotions
Submitted By: Shawn Miller