Second podium of the weekend for Pritiko

July 31, 2005
Matt Pritiko podiums at Honda Crystal Cup on Sunday

SHANNONVILLE, ONTARIO  London, Ontario racer Matt Pritiko completed his 
busy weekend  racing at two different tracks, in two different events  with 
a podium in the Formula Senior race at the Honda Crystal Cup in 
Shannonville, Ontario.

"We were a little behind because we only arrived here this morning," said 
Pritiko after his third place finish in the final.

Pritiko had won a 'bear' at Mosport on Saturday at Mosport, then loaded up 
his First Kart and made the trek to Shannonville for Sunday's Honda Crystal 
Cup. "We didn't realize there was a different tire in use here," Pritiko 
said. "Once we knew that and made the change, we were right on the pace," 
he added.

Because of the late tire change, Pritiko had to start at the back of the 
Formula Senior final, and he drove a strong race to finish third, nose to 
tail behind the top two.

"I just needed one more lap," Pritiko said. "I was really happy with the 
First Kart. It responded to the new tires well, and if the race had been a 
little longer, I think the result would have been a little different."

With a bear, and a third, it was a highly successful first weekend for 
Pritiko aboard his new First Kart, and he is looking forward to the rest of 
the year. "This change has really excited our whole team  the rest of the 
year should be fun."



Matt Pritiko Fast Facts
Matt Pritiko is one of Canada's up and coming stars of motorsport. He is 
from London Ontario, and currently is a member of Sunoco's Team Ultra 94. .
In 2002, Pritiko is was 2nd in F125/80cc in the Point Pelee Championships 
and took home the  2002
Most Sportsmanlike award. Also in 2002, he was 5th at Gainesville, Florida 
in 80cc- SKUSA Winter Tour, had a win and a second at Daytona 80cc - World 
Karting Association. In 2003, Pritiko took home 3rd at Dousman in 80cc- 
World Karting Association, 4th at Concord 80cc, 3rd in Norway 80cc, which 
gave him 3rd in the 80cc World Karting Association Championship. He was 
also third at the Dodge Freedom Festival Grand Prix in 80cc- (CART Stars of 
Tomorrow).

Pritiko is supported by Burwell Auto Body.