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Austin Theriault Seeks First World Crown 300 Victory

Endurance is the Key for the Maine Driver's Quest in Georgia

Fort Kent, Maine's Austin Theriault has proven to be one of the most consistent long-distance racers in the county.  Theriault already has an impressive finishing record when it comes to the big shows. Twice he's finished third in the historic Oxford 250 in his home state.  He also took a fourth in the Allen Turner Snowflake 100 at Five Flags Speedway (FL) last December, just a month after placing third in the Florida Governor's Cup 200, doing it all at the age of 19. 

Perhaps his best performance was in July of 2012 when he placed a remarkable fourth in the scorching heat at the 29th annual World Crown 300 at Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson, Georgia.  A worn-out Theriault was relieved to see the end of the race, but he's ready and prepared to do it again on July 4 in the 30th annual Slack Auto Parts World Crown 300.

"A guy from Maine like myself never really thought about having to condition myself for a long, hot race like last year's World Crown 300," said Theriault.  "I guess back home we tend to take things like that for granted.  We were still young as team and I was young as a driver.  We have all gotten better since then and we started off this year with a win at Dillon and I think we are ready for the World Crown this year."

Theriault races under the Brad Keselowski Racing banner and hopes to lock down a big win at the World Crown 300.  The 300 will mark the third Southern Super Series event for Theriault this season.  He has already posted a ninth at Nashville and sixth at Gresham back in April.

"We have struggled there in the past, but it's a 300 lap race," said Theriault.  "We know there are going to be a lot of good cars at Gresham that weekend and if you have a good piece you just have to make sure you are there at the end of it."   

Theriault is not running any series for points, but hitting the big events with the extra distance shows on his schedule. He's already pocketed a Super Late Model win in South Carolina this season.  In addition to the World Crown 300, Theriault will also run the season ending All American 400 at Nashville with the Southern Super Series.

"I enjoy the longer races because there are so many more factors to event.  You have to worry about tire strategy, pit stops, saving the equipment and saving the tires.  Those are things I really like that make the longer races calculating and not just a sprint deal where you go as hard as you can."

A victory would go a long way for the driver whose hometown is some 1478 miles from the track.  Theriault is now a North Carolina resident and news of a win at the World Crown would travel back home quickly.

"It sure would mean a lot for us to win that race," said Theriault.  "As big as the race is, it would be an honor.  I am confident we can contend for the win and as long as we are around at the end with all four fenders on the car then we'll have a chance."   

The World Crown 300 is set for July 4th at Gresham Motorsports Park.  The 300-lap race will feature live pit stops and drivers from around the country battling for the $20,000 first-place prize.  After the fireworks on the track, the sky will like up over Georgia as a fireworks show presented by Royal Oak Charcoal will dazzle the fans and children in attendance.  For more details and ticket information visit the track’s website at www.RaceGMP.com.  

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June 6, 2013