Bakersfield, CA – July 30, 2012
By Robert Haugh
Patiently piloting the McQueen Racing #7 Spike/Esslinger,
Bakersfield’s Shannon avoided several incidents amongst early leaders to claim
her sixth Top 5 and seventh top 10 run of the season in the July 28 Bay Cities
Racing Association Midget feature at the ¼-mile Antioch Speedway.
Though having lost brakes on Lap 5 of the Feature, McQueen
remained in the Top 5 from the initial start up through the finish, having
cautiously worked her way from her outside-third row starting position to claim
third in the 30-lap race.
“I think we could have contended for the win … but losing
brakes early made racing difficult. We were fortunate to salvage a podium finish,”
stated Shannon McQueen.
McQueen claimed third in Heat 1 from sixth, even with a
flat right front tire and having lost stagger. During hot laps, McQueen lost a
power steering line, losing valuable lap time.
There were no qualifications.
McQueen carries a 55-point USAC-Western States points lead
into her next event, Saturday, August 4 at the 1/3-mile Santa Maria Speedway in
Santa Maria, CA where she will be piloting the always-potent McQueen Racing #7
Spike/Esslinger that she claimed a third-place run with at Santa Maria in May.
McQueen has amassed three Heat race wins, six Top 5 runs
and seven Top 10s on the year. McQueen Racing also boasts a feature win with
Michelle Decker in April at Bakersfield Speedway.
McQueen Racing would like to thank all of our wonderful
sponsors: Lucas Oil Products, K&N Filters, Simpson Race Products, JE Piston
Company, Rod End Supply, Advanced Racing Suspensions, Eibach Springs, Ruth
Engineering, Jet-Hot Performance Coatings, Butler Built Seating Systems, Schoenfeld
Headers, American Fabrication, West Evans Motorsports and Esslinger Racing
Engines by Duane McQueen.
SUMMARY:
SECOND
HEAT: (8 laps) 3. McQueen
FEATURE:
(30 laps) 3. McQueen
Visit www.shannonmcqueen.com for more information on
McQueen Racing.
