Pursley, NAPA No. 9 Team Get Rolling across Midwest Swing

The Daison Pursley and the NAPA Auto Parts No. 9 team returned to action last week determined to bounce back following a challenging weekend in Arizona. The Kasey Kahne Racing team took on a three-race stretch across New Mexico, Texas and Kansas.

The week kicked off Tuesday night at Vado Speedway Park in Vado, New Mexico, where Daison Pursley and the NAPA No. 9 team looked to regain momentum with the High Limit Racing series.

Pursley qualified 14th and lined up sixth in Heat 1, where he held position to transfer directly into the A-Main. After starting 17th in the feature, he was able to move forward a few positions, bringing the NAPA No. 9 home with a 14th-place finish to get the team back on track.

After a few days to regroup and fine-tune the car, the team unloaded with speed on Friday night at Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo, Texas.

Pursley laid down the ninth-fastest qualifying lap, earning a front-row starting spot in his heat race. He led early and finished second, securing the eighth starting position for the A-Main.

In the feature, the NAPA No. 9 showed strong pace throughout the night. Pursley worked his way forward, battling inside the top five and contending for a podium position before ultimately finishing fourth. The performance marked a strong rebound for the team and reinforced the speed within the program.

Saturday’s High Limit Racing event at Dodge City Raceway Park was canceled due to extreme winds, prompting the NAPA No. 9 team to pivot and head down the road a few hours to compete with the World of Outlaws at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas.

Against a stout, 38-car field, Pursley qualified eighth in Group B and advanced from fourth to third in his heat race to secure a transfer into the A-Main. Starting 12th in the feature, he battled mid-pack throughout the race and brought the NAPA No. 9 home in 13th.

Following the busy stretch, the team has returned to the shop in North Carolina to regroup and prepare for the next wave of the High Limit Racing season. The series heads back to Kansas in the second half of April, starting with Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City on April 17.

Start / Finish:
Tuesday, March 24, Vado Speedway Park: 17 / 14
Friday, March 28, Route 66 Motor Speedway: 8 / 4
Saturday, March 29, 81 Speedway: 12 / 13 (World of Outlaws)
Points Standing / Total: 9th / 391 pts. (-151)

Next Race: Friday, April 17, Lakeside Speedway, Kansas City, KS
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