Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / CJB MOTORSPORTS – CARLISLE, PA – In terms of logistics and fierce competition, the World of Outlaws’ West Coast Swing is the toughest stretch of the season, but for Carlisle, Pennsylvania’s CJB Motorsports and wheelman Spencer Bayston, their final night in the Golden State could not have concluded much better, ultimately cashing in for a top-ten performance at the highly-competitive Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California, on Saturday, September 16.
Bayston, ace of the TrueTimber Camo, Rothco, JRC Transportation, Nyce Crete and Landis, Ecynbro Trucking, C&S Lawn and Landscape, Kistler Engines, No. 5 sprint car, finished seventh in his 49ER Gold Rush Classic campaign, advancing sixth positions after starting 13th on the 40-lap grid. The former World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year cracked the top ten prior to halfway, nearly advancing by Rico Abreu for sixth in the closing circuits.
Unfortunately, the recent Ironman 55 preliminary champion was unable to meet top-ten expectations one night prior at Kings Speedway in Hanford, California; Bayston was scored 19th.
“We were pleased to conclude our West Coast Swing with a top ten at Placerville. Barry, Aydin, and Erik all maintained a great attitude and kept their heads up in what is a tough swing on the West Coast,” Bayston said. “The long drive back east gives you a lot of time to think and reflect. We have a lot to be proud of, but we still have a lot to keep our eyes on. There’s always room for improvement. It’s our goal to compete at the highest level every night and with so many big races still ahead on our schedule, I’m more than confident we’ll finish our year strong.”
Spencer Bayston and CJB Motorsports will continue their 2023 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series campaign with two nights in “The Buckeye State.” Up first is a one-night stop at Rossburg, Ohio’s Eldora Speedway for the BeFour the Crowns Showdown on Friday, September 22. The next night brings the final Ohio stop of 2023, as Hartford’s Sharon Speedway hosts the Federated Auto Parts Showdown.