Giovanni Scelzi Earns Top Five During Season Debut at Delta Speedway

Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (March 1, 2015) – Giovanni Scelzi registered a top five during his first micro sprint race since scoring a Golden Driller in January.

Scelzi powered to a fifth-place result out of 25 competitors on a fast track Saturday at Delta Speedway, where he kicked off his outdoor season following the biggest win of his career two months ago. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Racing– Giovanni Scelzi Earns Top Five During Season Debut at Delta Speedway →

Scelzi Aiming for Wins, King of the West Championship With Busy 2015 Schedule

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2015) – Dominic Scelzi is chomping at the bit to get the 2015 season underway.

Scelzi’s schedule includes approximately 45 sprint car races with his Roth Motorsports backed, family owned team and two dozen 360ci races driving for Dan Monhoff, including the season opener this Saturday at Marysville Raceway Park in Marysville, Calif., for the Sherm and Loree Toller Memorial.

“It seems like every year I say the same thing and I’ll say it again, I’ve never been more ready for the season to start,” he said. “I’m extremely excited and ready to compete for wins. I’m prepared as a driver to face anything that comes my way. After all the adversity we had to overcome last year, this is going to be the year when I can shine and show what I’m made of as a driver.” Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Aiming for Wins, King of the West Championship With Busy 2015 Schedule →

Scelzi Slowed by Rough Luck During Breakout Performance at Chili Bowl

Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 19, 2015) – Dominic Scelzi would swallow a horseshoe right now to find an ounce of luck.

Unfortunately, Scelzi was derailed by bad last week during a strong outing at the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Scelzi, who was driving for Cole Wood Racing, was in the midst of a breakout performance out of a record of more than 325 drivers at the premier midget event when a piece of dirt undid everything.
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Scelzi Kicks Off Return to Chili Bowl With Preliminary Action Tuesday

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2015) – Dominic Scelzi is returning to the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals this week with confidence.

Scelzi is back with Cole Wood Racing a year after making his debut at the premier midget event inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. His preliminary night is Tuesday with the finale on Saturday. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Kicks Off Return to Chili Bowl With Preliminary Action Tuesday →

Scelzi Locks into Pair of Outlaw Main Events in Return to Tulsa Shootout

Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 5, 2015) – Dominic Scelzi hasn’t raced a micro sprint very often the past couple of years, but that didn’t slow him down during the 30th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout last weekend inside the River Spirit Expo Center.

Not only did Scelzi qualify for the outlaw nonwing and outlaw winged main events, he earned the pole position for the 25-lap outlaw nonwing feature out of 217 competitors after winning his heat race and qualifier. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Locks into Pair of Outlaw Main Events in Return to Tulsa Shootout →

Giovanni Scelzi Dominates “A” Class Winged Feature for First Golden Driller

Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 5, 2015) – Giovanni Scelzi celebrated a giant achievement on Saturday while he was surrounded by a subdued crowd at the 30th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout.

The 13-year-old California native led all 25 laps of the “A” class winged main event inside the River Spirit Expo Center to earn his first career Golden Driller, prompting a loud celebration on the frontstretch. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Giovanni Scelzi Dominates “A” Class Winged Feature for First Golden Driller →

Dominic and Giovanni Scelzi Aiming for Golden Drillers at Tulsa Shootout

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Dec. 30, 2014) – Dominic and Giovanni Scelzi are searching for the same thing entering the 2015 season-opening event.

The brothers are heading halfway across the country to compete in the 30th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout Wednesday through Saturday at the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., where the feature winners of the prestigious event drawing nearly 1,000 entries will receive a Golden Driller. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Dominic and Giovanni Scelzi Aiming for Golden Drillers at Tulsa Shootout →

Scelzi Brothers Battle During Turkey Shootout With Dominic Scoring a Victory

Inside Line Promotions – VISALIA, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2014) – For the first time in more than a year and a half Dominic and Giovanni Scelzi were able to race each other during a nonwing micro sprint event last weekend at Plaza Park Raceway.

This time older brother came out on top. Dominic claimed the Turkey Shootout on Saturday night to cap the two-night event, which started out with some rough luck for the brothers on Friday. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Brothers Battle During Turkey Shootout With Dominic Scoring a Victory →

Scelzi Finishes Season With Top Five at Stockton Dirt Track

Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2014) – Dominic Scelzi capped his season with a strong performance on Sunday while pulling double duty at the Stockton Dirt Track.

Scelzi maneuvered from 11th to a fifth-place finish in the California Civil War Sprint Car Series main event and he rallied from 12th to fourth before a mechanical issue sidelined him during the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series feature. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Racing–Scelzi Finishes Season With Top Five at Stockton Dirt Track →

Giovanni Scelzi Victorious in Nonwing Turkey Bowl Action at Delta Speedway

Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2014) – Giovanni Scelzi powered to a standout performance last weekend during the Turkey Bowl at Delta Speedway.

Scelzi scored his fifth feature victory of the season and he earned a pair of podium finishes during micro sprint action at the bullring. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Racing–Giovanni Scelzi Victorious in Nonwing Turkey Bowl Action at Delta Speedway →

Scelzi Wins Trio of Heat Races, Advances into Tough Trophy Cup Main Event

Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2014) – Dominic Scelzi put together another standout performance at the Trophy Cup last weekend despite facing adversity during the 21st edition of the premier event at Thunderbowl Raceway. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Racing–Scelzi Wins Trio of Heat Races, Advances into Tough Trophy Cup Main Event →

Scelzi Seeking Fresh Start Entering 21st annual Trophy Cup This Weekend

Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2014) – Dominic Scelzi is aiming for a fresh start this weekend when he tackles the 21st annual Trophy Cup at Thunderbowl Raceway.

“I called it quits on 2014 and this weekend will start 2015,” he said. “We’re going to consider this the first race of next year. The year 2014 was not good to us by any means.” Continue reading Gary Scelzi Racing–Scelzi Seeking Fresh Start Entering 21st annual Trophy Cup This Weekend →

Giovanni Scelzi Scores Podium Result in Nonwing Feature at Lemoore

Inside Line Promotions – LEMOORE, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2014) – Giovanni Scelzi recorded his 16th podium finish of the season last Friday at Lemoore Raceway.

Scelzi had a standout performance to finish third in the nonwing micro sprint portion of the night. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Racing–Giovanni Scelzi Scores Podium Result in Nonwing Feature at Lemoore →

Giovanni Scelzi Earns Four Top 10s During Doubleheader at Plaza Park

Inside Line Promotions – VISALIA, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2014) – Giovanni Scelzi put together a consistent weekend at Plaza Park Raceway.

Scelzi earned a pair of fifth-place results and two sixth-place finishes during the micro sprint doubleheader on Friday and Saturday.

“I’ve had a lot of top-five finishes this year, but I’m really looking for wins,” he said. “It could have went a little better, but some stupid stuff happened that got in the way.”

Scelzi and his team struggled to find forward bite in his nonwing car on both nights. He qualified fourth quickest on Friday and seventh on Saturday before advancing through his heat race each night. However, grip was lacking in the main events. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Racing–Giovanni Scelzi Earns Four Top 10s During Doubleheader at Plaza Park →

Scelzi Scores First Podium Finish of Season to Conclude Wild Weekend

Inside Line Promotions – VENTURA, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2014) – Dominic Scelzi wrapped up last weekend with his best finish of the season.

Scelzi, who was competing with the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series, scored his first podium result of the year at Ventura Raceway on Saturday to cap a roller-coaster weekend.
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Scelzi Nearly Records First Career Top Five With World of Outlaws

Inside Line Promotions – ANTIOCH, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2014) – Last weekend was bittersweet for Dominic Scelzi, who almost captured his first career top five with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series during multiple races. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Racing–Scelzi Nearly Records First Career Top Five With World of Outlaws →

Scelzi Invading Silver Dollar Speedway for Trio of Races This Week

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2014) – Dominic Scelzi will tackle three races at Silver Dollar Speedway this week.

Scelzi will kick off the competition on Wednesday at the quarter-mile track in Chico, Calif., with the California Civil War Sprint Car Series.

He started on the pole of last year’s event and led early before being knocked off the track. Scelzi then rebounded to post an eighth-place result.

“I feel good going into it,” he said. “I know it’s going to be a tough race. We’re on the right track. I feel like we’ve got speed and momentum. I feel really confident. I would really like to go in there and qualify good. If we can do that hopefully the night can go smoothly. I’d like to walk away with a top five. I feel like that’s a goal that’s more than possible to reach.”

The weekend will wrap up with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series doubleheader on Friday and Saturday for the Gold Cup.

Scelzi is aiming to make his first main event at the Gold Cup after missing out by two positions during the Friday event last year.

“I feel like this year if I can set down a decent lap in qualifying that’d be a big boost,” he said. “It is the Gold Cup so anything can happen. It’s one of the bigger races right behind the Peter Murphy Classic for me. It has a lot of history. People seem to be on their game a little more for this race. You definitely have to bring your ‘A’ game for this race.”

Gary Scelzi Joining ESPN2 Broadcast of NHRA U.S. Nationals This Weekend

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2014) – Four-time NHRA champion Gary Scelzi will join the television booth throughout the 60th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals this weekend.

Scelzi, who is the father of sprint car driver Dominic and micro sprint competitor Giovanni, will work as a color commentator along with Dave Rieff and Mike Dunn during the premier NHRA Mello Yellow Series event at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis.
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Scelzi Looking to Put Johnny Key Classic Result Behind Him After Rough Outing

Inside Line Promotions – WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2014) – Dominic Scelzi is looking forward to getting back on the track following a frustrating ending to the 54th annual Johnny Key Classic on Saturday.

“I made two big mistakes I’m disappointed in making,” he said. “All I can do is go to the next race and hope for a better outcome.”
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Giovanni Scelzi Swept Up in a Pair of Crashes at Plaza Park Raceway

Inside Line Promotions – VISALIA, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2014) – Giovanni Scelzi was involved in a pair of crashes on Friday at Plaza Park Raceway, where his results didn’t match his speed.

“We were really good in both cars,” he said. “We were crazy fast in the nonwing one.”
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