WELLER MOVES UP IN POINTS AT ELSINORE

Coming off of some good momentum after an early-season podium in Las Vegas a few weeks before, the #18 Pro 4 Tilted Kilt / Optima Batteries team rolled into Lake Elsinore, CA with a truck prepared for battle.

“We are always making little changes here and there,” explained Weller, before the race weekend.  “We are working on reliability right now, so we have made some good changes to our motor and oiling system, and we have done some things with our drive that I’m excited to try out.  When we get our reliability dialed in – and we are close – then we will work on finding more speed.”

Weller’s fan base is growing by leaps and bounds, and this was quite obvious by the long lines of race enthusiasts who would throng to her pits anytime she was available to talk, sign posters, and have her picture taken with her fans.

“I have the best fans,” Weller commented. “Even if I don’t have the best session in the truck, as soon as I get out I am greeted with big smiles and the nicest people who are just excited to be there at the races.  Their enthusiasm is so contagious, and it constantly reminds me of just how great this sport really is.”

Saturday’s race was hailed as one of the most exciting races of the weekend, and Weller’s #18 Tilted Kilt / Optima Batteries / Maxxis Tires Pro 4 was right in the mix after starting deep in the field, and after taking some serious hits throughout the race, she ended her all out battle for third place with Brandon Bailey in a door-banging drag race all the way to the checkered flag.   She missed the podium by a fraction of a second, but you couldn’t tell by the smile on her face as she climbed out of her truck.

“Racing hard is fun!  No one likes to go out there and drive around the track by themselves…….when you are actually out there fighting for every inch with other drivers – that’s when racing is the best!” explained Corry.  “Yeah, I really wanted that podium, but we had the fans on their feet and screaming, and that’s worth it right there!”

Sunday’s race wouldn’t be quite the nail-biter that Saturday’s race was, but there were still some good battles on the track, and Weller made a run from the back of the field after a quick pit stop to check for some potential damage, and wound up with another fourth place finish when the checkers flew.

With two solid finishes for the weekend, her pair of fours unofficially moves her up to 4th place overall in the points standings for the Pro 4 class.  With only a few points separating her from 3rd and even 2nd place, her goal of a top three finish this year is well within reach.  If she can find the second or two she is looking for as her crew chief turns his focus now to speed, her goal of winning a race is also tantalizingly close.

“I know we have what it takes – our team, our truck, our driver – to get to the front of this field.” said Jason Weller, Corry’s Crew Chief / Husband.  “Every round we get a little bit closer, and we are excited to see what we can bring to the table for our next race in Utah.”

Watch for Rounds 5 and 6 on CBS, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, SPEED and MavTv in the coming weeks, as Corry Weller and her team get the #18 ready for Rounds 7 and 8, to be held at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT on June 22-23rd!  For weekend schedule and ticket information, visit www.lucasoiloffroad.com.

Keep an eye on Corry Weller by visiting her website at www.corryweller.com.