Staff Report | Monday March 16th, 2020
HOWELL, NJ- It was nearly one year ago that the 2014 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA fueled by VP Racing Fuels Rookie of the Year and 2019 Turkey Derby XLVI Champion Geoffrey Sutton was announced to drive the #51 Lindblad Badger for Alan Mollot. Today, while Sutton will not only again race full-time for Mollot in 2020, he will do so in the 2019 ATQMRA Championship winning #51B Yuhas Chassis.
In a game of musical chairs that began with Joey Bailey announcing his departure from the #51B, Ryan Tidman has since moved to Sutton’s former #51, leading Geo Sutton to the champ’s car for 2020.
“The #51 Badger is an awesome race car,” said Sutton. “Winning my first Turkey Derby and another handful at Wall Stadium last year, and remaining in the points battle all the way through Bethel was a career year for me.”
Sutton also understands the pressure when asked, about racing in championship winning equipment.
“Sure there is pressure, but it’s good pressure. But I’m ready to accept the challenge and I’m excited to get the season started and chase my first ATQMRA Championship.”
On Facebook, team owner Alan Mollot is excited to get the year started himself with both of his teams.
“I had a great run with Joey and his dad Russ. Now it’s Geo’s turn to race the #51B. I hope we can do just as well or maybe even a little better than last year. I am also thrilled to get back together with Ryan Tidman in the #51 Badger. I also want to give a lot of credit to Mark & Matt Janisch for building a great car and motor!”
Sutton will also receive a wealth of support from his father, Greg. The pairing seem to be inseparable at the racetrack, and you can always count on Greg to be there every step of the way to support his son’s racing career.
The Hoosier Tire-Mid Atlantic ATQMRA fueled by VP Racing Fuels kicks off a new decade of premier, TQ Midget racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway on Saturday, April 25th, 2020. Be sure to follow the ATQMRA across various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news from the pit area.