{"id":5443,"date":"2024-01-19T11:58:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T15:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dirtcarnationals.com\/?p=5443"},"modified":"2024-01-19T11:58:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T15:58:37","slug":"anthony-perrego-aims-for-fast-start-at-dirtcar-nationals-after-strong-finish-to-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dirtcarnationals.com\/dirtcar-ne\/big-block-modifieds\/super-dirt-car-series\/anthony-perrego-aims-for-fast-start-at-dirtcar-nationals-after-strong-finish-to-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Perrego Aims For Fast Start at DIRTcar Nationals After Strong Finish to 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Anthony Perrego is riding a wave of momentum entering 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And after winning his final two races of 2023, he hopes to keep that momentum rolling at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 14-17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perrego\u2019s trip to Volusia in the iconic Vinny Salerno-owned #4* car will be his first since 2020. But he\u2019s still searching for his first Gator trophy despite his consistency at \u201cThe World\u2019s Fastest Half-Mile,\u201d earning five top fives and nine top 10s in 11 starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s kind of like the first time I went down there,\u201d Perrego said. \u201cIt was the first time I went there in a Big Block. You just go down there with an open mind and take it night by night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe first year I went down, we were really good in practice, and we kicked it off well. Then, it was a lack of experience, and I just didn\u2019t keep up with the boys. I feel like when we went back (the next year) with Graham\u2019s car, we were pretty consistent each night. We didn\u2019t pick up a win, but we were in contention. I think now, going back again with the experience that we have, we\u2019re coming in with momentum and can base things off of the end of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Perrego brings momentum to Florida, it comes after a season of adversity. After winning his third career Super DIRTcar Series Feature at Big Diamond Speedway in July, motor problems plagued his season, forcing him to take time away from the Super DIRTcar Series and focus on the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n