EXHILARATING VICTORY FOR DYLAN ZAMPA AS HE TAKES THE FIRST SUPER SERIES WIN IN ROSEVILLE!
Hold on to your seats, folks, because Dylan Zampa, the reigning champion of the Berco Redwood Pro Late Model, has just made a stunning debut in the JM Environmental Wild West Super Series! In an electrifying showdown at All American Speedway on Saturday night, Zampa outshone the competition and emerged victorious, edging out the talented John Moore in a nail-biting race. The atmosphere was absolutely electric, with over 3,000 enthusiastic fans filling the stands for the 69th NASCAR Opening Night in Roseville, Calif.
Zampa couldn't contain his excitement as he exclaimed, "That was insane! I have to give major props to John Moore. It was one of the most intense races we've ever seen, and he pushed me to my limits. Huge respect to him and every driver out there on that track. And of course, a massive thank you to all the incredible fans who showed up tonight. This is my home turf, and your support means the world to me!"
The stage was set with a lineup featuring a roster of champions in the time trials. Jason Romero, the track champion of 2009 and 2019, took the lead in a stunning fashion, driving a 20-year-old car in the brand-new NASCAR-sanctioned Super Late Model division. Moore then claimed victory in the thrilling six-lap dash.
The main event saw an epic battle unfold between Jason Gilbert, the 2008 Altamont Raceway Park and NASCAR California State Champion, and Aidan Daniels of Fort Bragg, who shared the front row. Gilbert initially took the lead in a spectacular side-by-side clash, but Daniels surged ahead to lead the second lap. The top six cars engaged in an intense battle, running two abreast in three rows for the first exhilarating 20-lap segment. Unfortunately, Chris Scribner from Loomis had to retire from the race, and Romero faced a setback with a pit stop due to a vibration, costing him precious laps.
Amidst the high-octane action, Moore managed to break free from the pack and closed in on Daniels, but couldn't quite make the pass for the lead. However, everything changed on the restart on lap 22 when Zampa executed a masterful move on the inside, swooping past Moore to claim second place. Zampa then pulled off an awe-inspiring maneuver in turn four, driving inside Daniels and seizing the lead on lap 32. To add to the excitement, the race was momentarily halted on lap 50 for a card draw to reshuffle the lead lap entries. As luck would have it, Zampa and Moore drew the front row, while the 2007 Roseville champion Eric Schmidt and Daniels were pushed back to row three, trailing behind Gilbert and the 2022 Super Stock champion Josh Whitfield.
Zampa and Moore unleashed a breathtaking spectacle for the fans during the restart, engaging in a series of jaw-dropping crossover moves in a thrilling battle for the lead. Moore managed to take over on lap 52, leaving Zampa eager to reclaim his position at the front. And reclaim it he did! Zampa's persistence paid off on lap 57, as he executed a decisive move, surpassing Moore and soaring back into the lead.
Romero's night ultimately came to an end due to mechanical failure in turn four, setting the stage for a heart-pounding 10-lap sprint to the finish line. Zampa accelerated ahead, leaving his competition in the dust, and secured a spectacular victory with a gap of .691 seconds.
