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Matt Lux has announced his intentions to compete for both the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Tour crown as well as the WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY title for the 2007 Season. Lux, from Franklin , Pennsylvania , has been a regular supporter of the MACS during his career, competing in multiple MACS events annually. “I’ve always wanted to join a touring series,” commented Lux. “The MACS is a good fit for us because they are relatively local and their schedule allows us to still hit some big shows around home throughout the season. The Geesey’s have been good to me and I look forward to being a part of their organization.”
“Matt demonstrated his readiness and metal last year during the Series finale during Fall Fest XII, at Challenger Raceway, Indiana, PA. He scored a solid second place finish in that event and was never outside the top five all night long; which is a true testament to his driving ability and gameness for the Series trail”, commented Jeff Geesey, Series Public Relations Director.
Lux is entering his seventh season of Late Model racing. His resume includes 8 career victories and a track championship at Gambler’s Raceway Park in 2004. The 2006 season marked somewhat of a breakout year for the Lux Team. Despite visiting victory lane just one time, Lux captured 20 top-10 and 10 top 5’s in just 29 Late Model starts. Lux finished third in points at Lernerville Speedway and scored top fives while competing against the World of Outlaws, MACS, ALMS, and ULMS.
“We are pleased to have Matt and his entire family as well as team competing with us on a regular basis in 2007”, stated Andy Geesey Series President. “Matt has raced against some of the best in the business and is now ready to hone those skills to a higher level with the Series. He and his team are a great fit for ‘whom and what we are’; we couldn’t be more proud to have him as a part of the organization. The 21 team is a very nice addition to an already great slate of drivers.”, concluded Geesey.
“We were very pleased with how the last two months of the season went last year,” reflected the humble Lux. “We learned a lot about the car. We just hope to carry the momentum into this season.”
Well aware of the rigors associated with traveling as part of a series, Lux made several upgrades over the off-season. “We acquired another Rocket Chassis as well as a Cornett Race Engine this winter,” says Lux, referring to his stable that already includes a 2005 Rocket Chassis with a Mark White Race Engine. “We knew that in order for us to make the full schedule, let alone be competitive, we needed to upgrade our equipment. With so many good teams competing with the MACS, we need to be at the top of our game every night.”
When asked to predict where he might finish in the points, Lux downplayed the final statistical outcome. “The primary goal is to limit our DNF’s and hopefully have a competitive car at the end of the season. I just want to be able to race in September and October. A good points finish would just be icing on the cake.”
Despite never being part of a traveling series, Lux could hardly be labeled as a “one-track wonder”. He has competed at 27 different racetracks in 6 states during his brief Late Model career. Tracks on the current 2007 MACS schedule in which Lux has not competed include: Allegheny County Speedway, Skyline Speedway, Central PA Speedway, Eriez Speedway, Bedford Speedway, and Hilltop Speedway. “We enjoy trying new tracks,” says Lux. “I’ve always felt that the best way to improve is to get out and run as many different places as possible.”
When not competing with the MACS, the Lux Team plans to make Lernerville Speedway their regular Friday destination, with some World of Outlaw and unsanctioned shows sprinkled in to the schedule.
Lux attributes added sponsorship for the opportunity to chase the MACS crown in 2007. “There is no way that we would be able to do the MACS deal without the help of our sponsors. We’ve added some new sponsors this year and we are very excited to have them on board. We are also very grateful for the sponsors that are returning this season.”
The primary sponsors of Lux’s #21 Rocket Chassis include: AlturnaMats, Gierlach Crushing and Contracting, Maloney Tool and Mold, Fame RV Center, Hilltop Beverage, and Wedge Motorsports. Matt Lux Racing is pleased to welcome Equipment World Magazine, based out of Tuscaloosa , Alabama to the 2007 team. Equipment World is a construction industry magazine. Also, DICA Outrigger Pads, located in Panora , Iowa has recently joined the Lux Racing Team. Product support sponsors for the Lux Team include: Fluidyne Radiators, American Racer Tires, Cornett Race Engines, Simpson, and Rocket Chassis. Lux is also extremely excited to debut his new color scheme, complements of Kris McCool of McCool’s Sportswear Vinyl Signs and Graphics.
For more information on Matt Lux visit his website at www.mattlux21.com |
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