Kevin Thomas Jr., the talented driver hailing from Cullman, Alabama, has etched his name in USAC history. With 40 career victories in the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship, he joins an elite group of drivers who have achieved this remarkable feat. His journey to this milestone has been filled with passion, determination, and thrilling moments on the dirt tracks.
KTJ Rewinds. ⏪@kevinthomasjr is one of just 11 drivers to reach 40 career USAC @AMSOILINC National Sprint Car wins.
The first of those 40 came at @BloomSpeedway back in 2012.
KTJ looked back on that memorable race before he heads back to the same site this Friday night. pic.twitter.com/m3t4MpmUWi
— USAC Racing (@USACNation) May 7, 2024
Recently, KTJ. was asked about his first win at Bloomington Speedway and the mindset he had during that night. In response, KTJ emphasized that he didn’t have any specific attitude, but rather a strong desire to win the race no matter the circumstances. He explained that his focus was always on aiming to secure victory whenever he hit the track.
Shifting the conversation to the last USAC race, where Justin Grant secured his fourth win out of nine races in the season, Kevin expressed disappointment that he couldn’t clinch victory despite having a great car provided by his team.
Kevin Thomas’ 40th USAC win
The inaugural Justin Owen Memorial at Indiana’s Lawrenceburg Speedway marked a significant occasion for Kevin Thomas Jr. In a race that unfolded with intensity, Kevin Thomas and his team at Rock Steady Racing demonstrated their prowess.
The 3/8-mile dirt oval witnessed a fierce battle, and Thomas emerged as the fourth and final leader in the 30-lap main event. His winning move came on the bottom of turns one and two, passing Logan Seavey after a restart with 14 laps remaining.
Thomas’s victory was more than just another checkered flag. It was a monumental achievement, as he secured his 40th career USAC National Sprint Car feature win. This places him alongside the legendary Gary Bettenhausen, a two-time series champion, on the all-time list.
Additionally, Thomas’s triumph marked his sixth career win at Lawrenceburg, tying him for second place with Dave Darland. Notably, he also became the first driver to capture the annual springtime Burg USAC show twice, having previously done so in 2013.
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