SCOUTING REPORT: Matt Irey

OVERVIEW:  When you look at drivers who have improved the most over the last three years, Matt Irey's name would most certainly be thrown into the conversation.  Now entering his fourth year of racing, Irey will set his sights on that coveted first win.

WHAT WE KNOW:  The 21-year old from Mansfield, Ohio will tackle the 2013 season equipped with a brand new MasterSbult Gen X chassis.  The new ride gives him two Gen X cars, which are powered by Draime engines.  He'll chase the Attica Raceway Park points this season and will also enter every Late Model event held at Eldora Speedway. Saturdays, you may find him traveling around the region.  

WHERE HE'S GOOD:  After just three years of full-time Late Model racing, Irey is still a student of the game.  During his first three years, Irey has grown and improved with each season, picking up more and more every week.  He's solid by himself and is often hard to beat when he's out front in a heat or consy.  Likewise, when a more experience driver is in front of him, you can see Irey shadow the moves of the faster car, learning as he goes.

WHERE TO IMPROVE:  Right now, seat time is the most important thing for the youngster.  The more he races, the better he gets.  I'm sure he would be the first to admit, he's still a little shaky when surrounded by a bunch of other cars.  More races are the best thing for him right now, and getting experience at Eldora won't hurt either.

DRIVER'S THOUGHTS:  "Everything started coming into place at the end of last year, so im gonna keep my fingers crossed for 2013!"