Lines’ Worthwhile TPCR Experience

7-1-2008

The 50k to win Sprintcar International at Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway (TPCR) proved to be a very worthwhile experience for Steve Lines and it resulted in him qualifying directly into the feature race on both nights.

Despite finishing 19th and 15th respectively in the feature races, Lines was content with his performance from the weekend, as he knew how hard he had to fight to just simply qualify for the feature race. On the opening night, Lines struggled during the feature race after he had finished well down the order in 19th having started in position 11. The final night Lines had improved considerably by starting out of position 14 and he only lost one spot by finisheing15th.

“I learned a lot about how difficult the TPCR track can be and that it takes alot of laps in order to be consistently quick around there,” Lines expressed.

“As it proved the pace you have early in the night doesn’t necessarily mean you will be quick come feature race time, and it’s a matter of knowing the track and being able to read it in order to setup your car.”

Lines admitted that although he was slightly disappointed with his end results in the feature races, there was plenty of experience gained throughout the weekend.

“The weekend proved to be a very valuable one in terms of the fact that we learned so much, and we know that in order to be a front runner at TPCR you have to race there on a regular basis,” he said.

“With that said, we proved that we are capable of those strong results, and it was just our lack of TPCR experience that caught us out, so now I simply cannot wait to return next time and continue to become more accustomed with the place.”

On both nights Lines qualified for the Dash events in what was a strong effort, and actually in one of his heat races he raced wheel to wheel with American World of Outlaws legend Steve Kinser and won the battle.

There is no doubt about it; Lines certainly left an impression at TPCR.

In the 2007/08 season Lines is proudly supported by the following organisations: Holla-Fresh, Ad Trans, Maxwill Race Engines, BR Motorsports, Torque Power, Cascade Cleaning Solutions, KTM Australia, and Spy Eyewear & Clothing.