Blake wrapped up his rookie season in the Bojangles Summer Shootout Series with a strong top 15 finish in the point standings (out of a field of 40+ drivers) and some wild racing in races nine and ten this week. On both Monday and Tuesday Blake consistently clocked qualifying times in the 17.6’s and 17.7s. He took a wild ride during the end of Monday night’s race when he was caught up in a wreck and all four tires took flight as he went spinning through the air. Despite that Blake’s car landed on all fours and he was able to finish the race in P12. After further inspection, it was discovered that the wreck had bent the car’s frame. Blake was able to race the following night even though there was not enough time to totally change up the car. He finished P3 in his heat race making it into the A feature. Blake was running 13th in the A feature race, but was forced to go to the back of the pack (P25) after a controversial black flag call in lap 19. Despite that, in the last few laps of the race Blake was able to pass 7 cars to wrap up in P18 out of a field of 25.. After the race it was time for autographs and fireworks! He is so thankful to Rev Racing and NASCAR for the opportunity to participate in the Drive for Diversity program this summer.
Blake’s car takes flight in Race 9 of the Bojangles Summer Shootout
Blake signs autographs and hands out candy to young fans at the last night of the 2019 Bojangles Summer Shootout Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
