Russell Finishes 17th In Governors Cup Run

Youngster Wants To Get Back To Winning Ways Of 2005

Tim Russell hasn’t found the winning touch that made his so successful on the Florida short tracks as it did in 2005.  But that doesn’t mean the youngster is giving up.  The 23-year-old Florida-native headed to New Smryna Speedway on Saturday for the 41st Annual Governor’s Cup.

Unfortunately, Russell’s night, which included leading some laps, didn’t end very well.  He finished up 17th.

“We started out just riding and saving the brakes, looking to have them for the last 100 laps,” said Russell.  “After we pitted, the car was real good.  My spotter told me to back it down and save it for later on.”

It was then that Russell got into it with Wayne Anderson while battling for a top spot.

“I think I came down on Wayne a little bit,” added Russell.  “He’s not going to do that to me on purpose.  There is just not a lot of give and take with 50 to go.  We might have pitted too early, but we’ll never know.

“We are just looking to regroup get back on the winning track like last year.” 

If you would like more information on Tim Russell and his future racing plans, contact Jeremy Troiano at (704) 455-2051 and check out TimRussell36.com.

Tim Russell is looking to get back to his winning ways of 2005.