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“Florida Super Late Model Standout Keeps Momentum Rolling Through September”

LONGWOOD, FL (September 20, 2010) – Tim Russell seems almost unbeatable this season in the Florida Super Late Model world. The multi-time champion in the Sunshine State has put together a very impressive run that has equaled a total of eight wins, including his most recent at Auburndale Speedway (FL). Russell won the pole and rocketed from this sixth-place redraw to win the 100 Super Late Model event on Saturday.

“We worked really hard to keep our success going at Auburndale,” said Russell. “We hadn’t seen the place before this year and now we have three wins in four starts. It speaks a lot about our crew and team that we can be this successful all year long. It’s a tough little track, as is the case with any quarter-mile, but we took a liking to it real quick.”

Russell took the lead on lap 66 after starting sixth in the 22-car field. He then led the final 34 circuits to score his eighth win of the 2010 season. To have eight wins this season after the way things started in February has been simply amazing for the 27-year-old Floridian.

“The year started out with us having lots of trouble at New Smyrna Speedweeks,” said Russell. “We wrecked one car and we had some issues in the other races that really left us down. My crew and all the guys who volunteer time to work on this team have been the reason why we have turned things around. Winning is not about me as a driver, but the whole team’s effort.”

The number-36 Insurance Offices of America Chevy will make another stop at Auburndale Speedway on October 16th for a special 100-lapper that will pay $5,000 to the winner. The Russell Motorsports group hopes they can be as strong in that event like they have been all season.

“There is still one more big show at Auburndale and we want to win that one too,” added Russell. “There is a lot of money on the line for that one. We are planning on trying a few new things to see if we can be just a little quicker next time out. We were really close to the track record and hope with the cooler temps next month we can break it.”

Russell will return to the driver seat this Saturday, September 25th as the Super Late Models of the BRIGHTHOUSE Challenge Series take on New Smyrna Speedway. Russell will look to avenge a photo-finish loss in his last trip to New Smyrna in order to score his ninth win of the season.

For more information on Tim Russell check out his website at timrussellonline.com.

- Speed 51 Sports Press Release