Late Race Mechanical Issue Hinders Cole Wakim at Santa Maria Speedway
PETERSEN MEDIA: Having another strong run going at Santa Maria Speedway on Saturday night, a late race mechanical issue hindered Cole Wakim’s bid for his second feature event of the season.
“It really was a heartbreaker of a night,” Wakim said. “We had a really fast car and I think we were on our way to another win when we had a part failure end our night on lap 22.”
Checking in at Santa Maria Speedway on Saturday night, Wakim got off to a great start as he timed the Quick Change Liquid Energy/Inland Rigging/MPe backed No. 73 in fastest in his qualifying group and second fastest overall in time trials.
Lining up fifth in his heat race, the Simi Valley, CA driver flexed his muscles as he powered his way through the field and into the lead. Once out front, Wakim pulled away from the field and picked up the win.
Moving into the feature event, Wakim rolled off of the starting grid from the fourth position and again got off to a very strong start. Find himself in the race lead on the third stanza, Wakim was the car to beat out front.
Setting a blistering pace, Wakim appeared to be on his way to a second consecutive win until issues arose on the 22nd lap and brough his night to a premature end.
“I really thought we were on our way to another win,” Wakim added. “I hate it for everyone involved with this team because we had a great car.”
JFM would like to thank Quick Change Liquid Energy, Inland Rigging, MPe, SURECAN, Woodland Auto Display, Beilman Motorsports, and 1Way Technologies for their support in 2025.
BY THE NUMBERS: Races: 12, Wins: 1, Top 5’s: 3, Top 10’s: 7
ON TAP: Wakim will be back in action this Saturday night at the Perris Auto Speedway.
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