LONDON, ONTARIO - Urlin Motorsports Late Model driver Matt Pritiko has made an immediate impression on not only his team, but the fans of Delaware Speedway this season. Pritiko, with the first two races of the season now behind him is very upbeat about the kickoff to his Late Model season.
"It really has been a good start for us," Pritiko said of his season so far. "As a rookie, I have to start at the back, but that has been good for me, it helps me learn more."
In the opener, Pritiko started the first heat in 10th and moved to sixth, then in the feature he started 11th and he moved to fourth, and sat fifth in points.
Last week, he had similar results with a fifth place finish in the heat. "We had another great Friday night," Pritiko said. "In the feature, we started at the back of the field because of my rookie status, and I was fighting a handing problem and a carburetor float issue near the end. I was able to get to fifth and hold on to that position. I am really looking forward to this weekend, which kicks off the first round of the triple crown race - even though I will have to start at the back again.
In addition to a new style of racing, Pritiko has picked up a number of new sponsors this year. They include, Global Warranty, Hype Energy, Rogers, Spencer Steel, CIBC, One Goal Elite Soccer, McColl and Tilco.
Matt Pritiko Fast Facts: Matt Pritiko is one of Canada's up and coming stars of motorsport. He is from London Ontario. In 2009, Pritiko made the switch from sedan race cars to stock cars, making his debut as Sunset Speedway. He then moved over to Delaware Speedway in preparation for the 2010 season. In 2007, Pritiko completed his rookie season in Koni Challenge, finishing 15th in the standings, with a top five and four top tens. Pritiko was a member of Sunoco's Team Ultra 94 and collected 1 win, 2 poles and five podiums in the Bridgestone F2000 Series. In 2002, Pritiko is was 2nd in F125/80cc in the Point Pelee Championships and took home the 2002 Most Sportsmanlike award. Pritiko is supported by Burwell Auto Body.
Release prepared by Russ Bond Agency, Inc. (www.russbondagency.com)
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