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Tulare, CA
May 11-12, 2012

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Abreu Conquers KWS in Tulare

PETERSEN MEDIA: May 13, 2012

Just two weeks ago Rico Abreu was celebrating his first career sprint car win, and it was in a 360, and Saturday night the second year driver picked up his first 410 win and King of the West win as he scored the popular win in front of a very jubilant crowd.

“We had some horrible luck Friday night, and to come back strong on Saturday and get the win sure makes up for it” explained Abreu. With 28 cars on hand, Abreu timed his Abreu Vineyards/Kaeding Performance/Outlaw Wings backed entry fourth quickest, putting him in prime position for a berth in the dash....

If you missed Rico on Winged Nation, you can listen to the archive at:
http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Media-Center/MRN-Show-Archives.aspx?id=5c26932ad1004937b4f4e45e189b46a8

Rico Runs Eighth at Dodge City

PETERSEN MEDIA: May 4-5, 2012

RicoAbreu spent his weekend competing with the USAC National Midget Series, and the rookie midget driver scored an eighth place finish during the non-stop 30-lap feature after recording a DNF on Friday night.

“I’m loving racing the midget,” said Rico. “If I can stopmaking some rookie mistakes, I think we will be pretty good this year.”

During the opening round of ‘The Duel in Dodge City’, Abreu timed his Toyota Racing Development/Abreu Vineyards/Keith Kunz prepared machine in with the fifth fastest lap against the 25 other midgets in the pit area. Scoring a fifth place finish in his heat, Abreu would line his entry up in the seventh row of the 30-lap feature.