Robert began the night by driving from fifth to third in the opening heat race aboard the MPHG Promotions, Gardemeyer - Finish - Carpentry, THR & Sons No. 81 Maxim. Starting the main event from the inside of row three, Robert battled forward during the race and on lap 22 he drove the Circle Racing Wheels, Gliko Hardware & Construction, A.R.T. Ent, Swimming Pools Perfections No. 81 around Shane Hollingsworth & Kyle Cummins to move into second.

Robert then closed in on the leader and on a lap 27 restart he slid to the inside of Stanbrough to take the lead, but as they raced off of the second corner Stanbrough was able to get back by. The youngster kept his composure and drove the last couple laps smoothly to bring the Don Ott Racing Engines, BSA, Schlage, Pro Shocks, Maxim Chassis No. 81 home in second. "I made a mistake off of turn two and let Stanbrough get back by. He did a great job but I just messed up and let it get away from me," Robert said.

Robert and the MPHG Promotions, Ballou Motorsports team were also in action with KISS on Friday night at the Gas City I-69 Speedway. The 18 year-old finished fourth in his heat race and 15th in the main event to kick off the KISS season.

The USAC National Sprint Car Series hits a busy week of action beginning this Saturday at the Terre Haute Action Track with the running of the 37th annual Tony Hulman Classic. Robert goes into the night sixth in the current USAC National Sprint Car Series point standings.

Next Tuesday and Wednesday will see a pair of USAC National Sprint Car Series make up dates from previous rain outs. On Tuesday Robert will be in action with USAC at the Twin Cities Raceway Park in North Vernon, Indiana and Wednesday he'll be at the Anderson Speedway for the Glen Neibel Classic.

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