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Tyler Clem Triumphantly Returns to Action with Weekend Sweep - 15-Year-Old Floridian Wins Back-To-Back USCS Sprint Car Events
(St. Petersburg, Florida – April 16, 18) – After a two-month break from racing – due to injuries sustained in an USAC Sprint Car crash during Speedweeks – 15-year-old, Tyler Clem triumphantly returned to competition over the weekend.
The talented young driver took his Bubba Army #14 K&N Filters/ J&J Sprint Car to Victory Lane on back-to-back nights during the United Sprint Car Series (USCS) Speed Xplosion at Bubba Raceway Park.
“It’s been eating me alive to not get to race for the past two months, but I knew I had to listen to my doctors and follow their orders,” Clem stated. “When I got the approval to resume racing I was beyond excited. Then to go and win my first two races is just an incredible feeling. Thanks to my family, my team, my sponsors, and all of my fans for helping make this happen.”
After sitting out for nearly two-months due to a concussion, Tyler Clem returned to action on Friday night at Bubba Raceway Park (Ocala, Florida) in the opening round of the USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour double-header at the 3/8-mile oval.
In a field of 24 cars, Clem landed a runner-up finish behind Johnny Gilbertson in his heat race, locking his spot into the opening night feature. Rolling off second on the grid, Tyler took control of the lead early in the finale, cruising to his first win of the season. Danny Martin Jr., Danny Smith, Mark Ruel Jr., and Jordan Mallett rounded out the Top-5 finishers
On Saturday evening for the second round of the USCS Speed Xplosion, a fourth-place finish in his heat race transferred Tyler into the main event. Earning the ninth-starting position for the finale, Tyler began working his way forward in the pack as soon as the green flag dropped.
He would ultimately pass Johnny Gilbertson for the lead on lap-24 and paced the field for the final six circuits en route to capturing his second win of the season and a $2,000 payday.
Eric Riggins Jr., Gilbertson, Mark Ruel Jr., and Jordon Mallett completed the Top-5 finishers in the 30-lap affair.
For full results from these events, please visit www.USCSRacing.com .
Tyler will next be in action on April 27-28, when he enters a pair of NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series events in the Big Frog Motorsports #58 at Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama).
Tyler Clem and Clem Racing Inc. would like to thank all of their principle and associate sponsors including Miller Welders, K&N Filters, Rent ‘N Roll, Hedman Hedders, Stanton Race Engines, Keyser Manufacturing, Vahlco Wheels, Rocket Chassis, Sunoco Fuels, Braille Battery, JE Pistons, Ferrea Valves, Whelen Engineering, 1-800-Ask-Gary, Tony Stewart Racing, Elder Ford, Leaf Race Wear, Winters Racing Products, Bell Helmets, Aurora, Dan Olson Racing Products, Race Optics, Red Line Synthetic Oil, Stepp’s Towing, BR Motorsports, AR Bodies, DB Plugs, Jones Racing Products, Hooker Harness, Callies Performance Products, Willy’s Carburetors, Toyo Tires, Durst Motorsports, Gates Belts, Butlerbuilt Seat Systems, Zero Error Racing, Superior Bearing & Supply, NGK Spark Plugs, and MSR Mafia Marketing & Website Services.
For more information on Tyler Clem, please visit his official website at www.TylerClem.com .
Ben Shelton, Owner-MSR Mafia Marketing Services - www.MSRmafia.com - Midsouth Racing Scene: www.MidSouthRacing.com