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Nice article by Jeremy Elliot on Williams Grove National Open winner David Gravel coming out to race Trophy Cup
http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/10/david_gravel_to_forgo_world_of.html
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David Gravel is still going after big paychecks in 2014, and that doesn't include the closing stages of the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series.
The Connecticut driver just polished off a win in the prestigious Williams Grove National Open worth $50,000. Next up: The Trophy Cup.
Gravel will forgo the World of Outlaws Oct. 18 event at Ohio's Fremont Speedway. Instead, he will compete in the 21st annual Trophy Cup at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif, which could net a driver close to $20,000.
"I'm not a platinum driver, so I'm not eligible for points or a point fund because I missed races at the beginning of the year," Gravel said.
"That is one Dennis Roth's favorite races. He wants to win it, plus it's for charity and he puts a lot into it."
Roth has plenty of opportunities.
There will be three cars flying Dennis Roth colors in the California event. Along with Gravel, Kyle Hirst and John Carney will be vying for t he top prize.
As for the No. 83 car you have grown accustomed to seeing running on the WoO trail, it will be in the pit area at Fremont. The driver has yet to be determined.
"To be honest, I don't know much information about that," Gravel said. "Originally, we wanted to have Dave Blaney, but that isn't going to work out. Jac [Haudenschild] is a possibility, but I don't know who it will be.
"We will have a driver at Fremont. The car won't miss races, so we will be eligible for owner points and a prize fund."
Gravel isn't disappointed about missing the Fremont experience. As he indicated, "It's not one of my favorite tracks."
Besides, Gravel likes racing in California. He won at Merced Speedway earlier this year and has always been quick at Thunderbowl Raceway.
"I'm not sure what I like about it," Gravel said. "It's a unique place and seems to suit me well. I like going there.
"I'm not surprised we're doing it. Personally, I would rather be at Trophy Cup. I'm usually fast in California, and I'm excited to race for $20,000."
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