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Kaleb Johnson Set for World of Outlaws Weekend at Knoxville Raceway

(Photo by Chuck Stowe Images)

Inside Line Promotions – SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (April 19, 2023) – Kaleb Johnson is tackling a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader at Knoxville Raceway this weekend.

The two-day event at the half-mile oval in Knoxville, Iowa, will mark Johnson’s season debut with the World of Outlaws as well as his first trip to the track this year after last weekend’s opener rained out.

“I’m expecting 60-plus cars,” he said. “We’ve only ever ran a 410 there once and that was at the beginning of last year so our experience is limited. Just going out to make good laps and gain experience is the main goal. Honestly, if we can just contend to make the A Main I’d be happy with that.”

Johnson has limited starts with ‘The Greatest Show on Dirt’ in his racing career with a top performance of 19th during the 2021 AGCO Jackson Nationals hosted by Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn.

“That’s the only feature I’ve made,” he said. “We’ve probably ran with the World of Outlaws around 10 times. Last year at the Huset’s High Bank Nationals one night I got passed by Donny Schatz for the last spot in the A Main. I’m going against guys with a lot more experience and laps. Racing against those guys makes you better every race.”

Although Johnson has a lack of laps versus the World of Outlaws as well as in a 410ci winged sprint car at Knoxville Raceway, he has finished in the top 10 in the 360ci sprint car track standings each of the last three years.

“Hopefully we can unload with speed and be competitive, but the biggest goal for this weekend is to learn and gain experience,” he said.

SEASON STATS –

2 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 0 top 10s, 0 top 15s, 1 top 20

UP NEXT –

Friday and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.kalebjohnsonracing.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kaleb___Johnson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalebJohnsonRacing22

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“Merle Johnson Farm Toys is owned by my grandpa and grandma,” Johnson said. “They’ve been a supporter of my racing since I began in go-karts when I was 5-years-old. I’m really grateful for all of the support they’ve given me throughout my racing career.”

Johnson would like to thank Merle Johnson Farm Toys, Oddson Underground, Inc., Folkens Brothers Trucking, Joel Pingeon Trucking, Blondie Motorsports, Construction Products & Consultants, GRP Motorsports, Innovative Design/Sletten Properties, Turn 2 Lodge, Cressman Sanitation, Hohn Palmer LLC, State Bank of Fairmont, AB Custom Construction, Specialized Caulking Sealants, The Minnesota Mafia, Guaranteed Rate-Mike Brudigan Home Loans, The Ron Weber Team, David Kramer Drywall, Big Al’s Diecast, Heartland Properties, Dave’s Lawn Care & Landscaping, TL Racing, Hepfner Racing Products, TJ Forged Wheels, Howe Motorsports, Moyle Racing Engines, Kistler Racing Engines, Forged in Dirt and Team DGRD for their continued support.

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