Last year was a breakout season for Evan Margeson, as the veteran racer from Tacoma, Wash., found himself battling for victories in some of the biggest events on the pavement sprint car racing calendar.
Margeson first made his mark when he was crowned Diamond Cup champion at Idaho’s Meridian Speedway in early June. Despite going winless, he had the best average finish during the two-night event that was co-sanctioned by Speed Tour and NSRA.
In September, Margeson returned to Meridian Speedway for the annual Pink Lady Classic with a $30,000 first-place prize on the line. He didn’t disappoint, topping the 100-lap event in convincing fashion and proving his Diamond Cup championship wasn’t a fluke.
At this point Margeson had everyone’s attention, but he wasn’t finished.
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