HOLLAND, NY – Battling for a top-10 finish in the Race of Champions Asphalt Sportsman Modified feature at Holland Speedway, mechanical issues ended the effort for A.J. Emms.
Making his first trip to the New York oval this past weekend, Emms posted a lap of 15 seconds in the second practice session, setting him up to start sixth for the third heat.
Utilizing the qualifier to get more experience with the track and learn, Emms looked to make his way forward, ultimately crossing the finish line in sixth.
His qualifying effort landed him an 18th-place starting spot on the grid, but he would not stay there for long. He began making his way forward in the running order, breaking into the top-15 at the halfway mark.
The second half of the 40-lap feature saw him continue to make up ground, working his way up to 12th in the final 10 laps. Unfortunately, with six laps to go, overheating issues began showing through with a loss in power. He dropped back a couple spots over the next series of laps, before heading pit side with two laps to go. He was credited with a 19th-place finish.
Emms gives a shout-out to Cathy and Paul Townsend for the opportunity to race for them.
Emms Racing is proud to be supported by BAE Enviromental, Wolseley Lodge, TL Tire, Speedy Glass Orillia, Bromley Automotive Ltd, Black Barn Golf Cars, EPIC Racewear, Klotz Canada, Jayne at Good Things Promo, and Short Track Musings for the 2025 race season.
Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Emms Racing website at http://www.ajemms.com, as well as the team’s Facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/ajemmsracing/.
