BARBERVILLE, Fla. — With a sweat-drenched brow and a childlike grin, Danny Lasoski exhaled a sigh of relief in Victory Lane.
For the first time in hours, he was able to relax his shoulders and catch his breath after a whirlwind evening at Volusia Speedway Park on Saturday in Barberville, Fla., for the World of Outlaws season opener.
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