Lascuola Wants Podium Finish in Asphalt Nationals
Joins Christopher as New Englanders Bound for Las Vegas
Nick Lascuola of Abington, MA wants to end his Legend Car career on a high note in Las Vegas. Lascuola will drive in the 23rd annual Legends Asphalt Nationals October 17-18 before selling his car. “I feel like we have the car and team that can win the Nationals race, so my goals are to win or get a top three,” Lascuola said.
The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway October 17-18 will be Lascuola’s first appearance in the event since Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2012. A guaranteed starter by winning his national qualifying race at Seekonk (MA) Speedway June 20, he does not have to qualify through time or heat races.
Lascuola wants to thank “My dad, mom, step mom, my cousin Bobby, my grandparents, Ryan Farbo from Farbo Motorsports for the setup help, Champion Spark Plugs, Barrett’s Haunted Mansion, Nick’s Pit Stop, Simpson Racing Products, Driven Steering Wheels, Draco Springs and The Brake Man.”
Lascuola had his “most successful season yet, “in the Nick’s Pit Stop Legends Cars at Seekonk. Lascuola set an envious record with 13 wins in 16 starts, including two runner-up efforts. He won a record nine consecutive races, including seven to open the season. He captured the Phil’s Propane Triple Crown as well en route to his second consecutive division crown.
The 17-year-old driver has an incredible 32 victories since his first at the Cement Palace in 2009. That places him tied for 16th with three time champion and track Wall of Famer Don Dionne, three time champion George Murray and 1988 Pro Stock titlist John Tripp, Jr.
As a rookie in the second tier Late Model class, Lascuola finished fifth in points with 11 top fives and 16 top 10s in 18 starts. Lascuola came close to scoring his first victory with four second place finishes.
Lascuola will attempt the full American-Canadian Tour schedule next season, with Late Model races at Seekonk as time permits.
The event will be broadcast on SpeedShiftTV.com for $20 per day or $35 for two days. The October 1 entry list has entries from 10 states and Canada for Lascuola’s Pro division. The $20,000 event will be broadcast October 17-18 on SpeedShiftTV.com for $20 per day or $35 for two days. The 50-lap feature is scheduled for 7PM local time.
Sources: Nicholas Teto/YankeeRacer.com