Source: Mikla Media Relations
Date: 02/28/2008

Tom Mikla and the FAST racing crew took the win opening night at Tucson Raceway Park. “This car has never been fast on the clock, but for some reason it always races good. I was a little worried with it being an early show and having to race in the daylight. However, the sun went down and the track cooled before the race even started, so we were in business. This was great for us, but not so great for the fans that had such a long wait. We really appreciate them sticking around to watch the race” said Tom Mikla.

During the pill draw Mikla drew a 14. That put the car 4th on the starting grid. Starting on the outside of row 2 was a double challenge, because while we were trying to get to the bottom, where our car works best, the other cars seemed to be trying to get to the top. It took a couple of laps to sort out the line, but once on the bottom Tom worked his way to the front to win the heat race.

Mikla started the main event 6th on the grid. At the drop of the green, he moved to the bottom of the track and worked his way into the lead by lap 3. Once in the lead he was never challenged. “When we took the lead I moved up the track to save the tires. With the new one tire rule, these Hoosiers are going to have to last us awhile,” said Tom Mikla.

Lucas Oil came on board this year and we wanted to put them in victory lane tonight, as it was Lucas Oil Night at the track. It was also the first night for our TNT Welding sponsors out of Tucson, so it was great for them to be able to enjoy a victory their first time out with us.

The next race is Saturday, March 1 at Tucson Raceway Park. Gates open at 2 p.m. and racing starts at 4 p.m.

We would like to thank Lucas Oil, TNT Welding, U.S. Army, FAST Racing, Thanks Sally, Fix it Fast, Prattster Graphics, and Heavensnext.com for all of their continued support.

For more information on our team you can visit www.tommikla.com or stop by Tucson Raceway Park and come see us in the pits.

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