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Dugan puts together solid run for RTD Motorsports at Sonoma

 

Steven
Blakesley / RTD Motorsports Inc.

 

North
  Highlands, Calif. – 21 year-old Phil Dugan put together a solid
21st place, lead Saturday’s prestigious NASCAR Camping World Series West “Bennett Lane Winery
200�?? at the winding Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.

 

Dugan,
the Drive for Diversity participant and series rookie, guided his Rob
Dixon-owned RTD Motorsports Chevrolet past 16 competitors, after rolling off of
the grid 37th.

 

“This
race was a great experience,�?? Dugan said. “This was my first ever road course
race and I think it puts us in a good position for a good run at Portland.�??

 

Dugan
picked up nearly 6 seconds between his first practice time and his qualifying
time, but was only able to muster 37th.

 

After
running the first few laps of the race, Dugan headed down pit road for fuel in
his first career pit stop. 

 

Dugan ran
uneventfully around the back of the field, before a caution allowed him to earn
the lucky dog award. Now back on the lead lap, he pitted with the field.

 

A penalty
on pit road for missing his pit box saw Dugan fall back off of the lead lap.
But he maintained position as the first car a lap down and was able to earn
another lucky dog award.

 

After the
final lucky dog, the young driver from Idaho was able to move forward and
finish the 64 lap event in 21st.

 

Now Dugan
will turn his focus back on oval racing with an event at Toyota Speedway at
Irwindale slated for July 4.

 

“I have every
intention to run in the top-five at Irwindale,�?? Dugan. “We’re going to take a Late
Model out there to practice Friday night. I’m trying to use my experience from running
up against the wall at Lakeport to benefit me at Irwindale.�??

 

The
relationship between the team and Dugan is also continuing to improve.

 

“Communication
at Infineon was a lot better than at the first race,�?? Dugan said. “We all like
each other quite a bit, and we definitely have gotten through some of the
hurdles. I really want to take care of Rob’s equipment. Hopefully he’s as
pleased as I am with how things are going.�??

 

Race fans
can learn more about RTD Motorsports, Inc. and its Drive for Diversity efforts
at www.rtdmotorsportsinc.com 

 

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