CONCORD, N.C. — Standing atop the ranks of nationwide midget racing, Cannon McIntosh enters the brand new yr able to defend his Xtreme Outlaw Midget Collection introduced by Toyota title with Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM).
The Bixby, Okla. driver will pilot KKM’s Mobil 1-sponsored No. 71K Lynk Chassis for the upcoming Xtreme Outlaw Midget season – becoming a member of teammates Gavin Miller, Colton Robinson and Jacob Denney in his renewed title quest.
“I’m undoubtedly excited to have the chance to defend our title,” McIntosh stated. “Coming again with Keith Kunz once more and having Mobil 1 on board this yr is thrilling, and I hope to do exactly nearly as good, if not, higher than what we did final yr.
“We’ve got a few extra objectives in thoughts to attempt to obtain this coming yr. It’s been actually good studying and dealing with Keith. I believe we get higher and higher as we go, and we study an increasing number of. One other season to problem ourselves and see what we are able to convey to the struggle.”
McIntosh is the all-time wins chief with the Collection after incomes six Function wins via 2024, bringing his win column to 11.
In a championship battle that got here right down to the collection finale at Jacksonville Speedway (Ailing.) towards teammate Ryan Timms, McIntosh secured his first Xtreme Outlaw title earlier than additionally profitable the POWRi Midget championship the subsequent week.
“I don’t suppose (second place) would make me comfortable,” McIntosh stated. “We’re undoubtedly got down to win the championship. Something lower than that may be disappointing and I’m certain Keith feels the identical approach. We all know what we’re able to, in order that’s the aim. We’re gonna exit and go be our greatest, attempt to reduce our errors, and I believe all the things will play out the best way it’s speculated to.”
After seeing his championship hopes slip away on the finish of the 2023 season, McIntosh reunited with KKM in 2024, refocused and reenergized to seek out redemption. His classes realized led him to his first nationwide title, however the “Sooner State” driver is aware of there’s nonetheless extra data to be gained.
“There’s just a few issues (to enhance) right here and there,” McIntosh stated. “Final season, I really feel like I grew and realized loads, did loads of issues proper, did some issues incorrect, so we simply must work on these issues and fine-tune my craft and simply be the most effective driver I may be.
“There’s all the time extra you may enhance on, even if you happen to win each single race, there’s all the time stuff to work on to be higher, so I’m gonna attempt to work on these issues and hopefully enhance on these issues come (the season-opener at Farmer Metropolis Raceway).”
