Masonry Strong Car In Phoenix

Words: Jeff Buczkiewicz

Lane Vacala, the driver of the Masonry Strong car continued his race season in Phoenix, AZ at the Wildhorse Pass motor speedway the weekend of November 13. The car has had a facelift and now prominently displays the MASONRY STRONG logo on the doors. Currently, Lane and the car are tied for first place for season points. The next race is in San Bernardino, CA November 20-21, 2021, and will end the season in Jacksonville, FL December 4-5, 2021. MCAA's Chairman Paul Oldham was able to make it to Phoenix for the weekend of racing.

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