CHARTER BUS TRIP TO SPRINT CAR SUMMER SHOOTOUT AT PEORIA SPEEDWAY ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 1.
COST IS $35 PER PERSON. INCLUDES ROUND TRIP CHARTER BUS RIDE, GRANDSTAND ADMISSION AND LIMITED NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND SNACKS. THERE WILL ALSO BE PRIZES GIVEN AWAY ON THE BUS. YOU MAY BRING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL. PICK UP WILL BE IN WEST BURLINGTON, IOWA OR ROSEVILLE, ILLINOIS. YOU CAN SEND YOUR CHECK TO SIA, 1111 SUMMER ST, BURLINGTON, IA 52601 OR CALL 319-753-0466 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR SOMEONE TO RETURN YOUR CALL.
Kaley Gharst Thrills Cedar County Crowd With Sprint Invaders Win!
(Bill W) July 15, 2010 - Kaley Gharst won at the Cedar County Raceway in Tipton, Iowa on Thursday night, and in turn, put himself on top of the all-time feature winners' list with a total of 15 series win in his short career. The 22 year old driver from Decatur, Illinois also recorded a win in June at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa.
Gharst started the 25-lap main event on the outside of row one, and took the immediate lead ahead of pole-sitter Bobby Mincer and heat and dash winner, Jamie Veal. Ryan Jamison, who had struggled in his heat race utilized the bottom to move into fourth by the second lap.
The race went non-stop and by the midway point, Gharst was entering lapped traffic and a torrid battle for second, through fifth was on between Mincer, Jamison, Veal and Donnie Steward.
With lapped cars utilizing the high side of the banked 1/4 mile, Gharst had to find his way through traffic. Jamison advanced to second and challenged the lead before taking the point on lap 16. Three laps later on open track, Gharst was able to shoot back around Jamison for the lead for good. Veal was able to grab the runner-up spot with two to go.
Gharst struggled in the dash, but rebounded. "We struggled a bit early in the night, but the car was working well early on in the feature," he said. "The top was working well, and we were good up there in clean air. I tried the bottom a couple times, but couldn't get anything going down there."
Gharst talked of Jamison's pass for the lead. "I don't know what he was getting a hold of down there, but he got me. Once I cleared the lapped cars, I was able to get up top and get back around him. It started taking rubber a car length off the cushion and I finally found it with a few laps to go."
The Plath Motorsports #14P team grabbed their second win in 2010 with the Sprint Invaders. "John (Plath) wasn't here tonight, but he comes to the shop and works on it every night," said Kaley. "Randy (Plath), Nick (Breuer), Lucas (Glasgow) and my dad chipped in tonight. All I had to do was hit the throttle and hold on."
Veal's second place finish was the Aussie's best yet in the States. "At the start we were a tad tight, but by the end it took a bit of rubber and I came down a bit," he said. "We had a good car. It was a track that reminded me of home. I think we had one of the fastest cars tonight, so we'll keep our head up and go to the next one."
Jamison's third place run came utilizing the low groove for 25 laps. "I set up for the bottom, because the top was smooth and I figured a lot of people would be up there," he said. "We had the bottom nailed, and that's how we drove by them all. We were able to lead it for awhile there, but some rubber came in up high and Kaley was able to get back by us late. We had a good run. We probably don't let it all hang out in the heat, because the feature is what pays. To finish first, first you must finish."
Mincer was fourth ahead of Russ Hall, who faded far back in the field at the drop of the green, but recovered for sixth. Steward. Ben Wagoner, Matt Sutton, Justin Parrish and Mike Houseman Jr. rounded out the top ten.
Next up, the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders head to the Peoria Speedway in Peoria, Illinois on Sunday, August 1.
Results
Ideal Ready Mix 25-lap A main Finish (started): 1. 14P, Kaley Gharst, Decatur, IL (2) 2. 35AU, Jamie Neal, Warrnambool, VIC, Aust. (3) 3. 51J, Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA (11) 4. 15, Bobby Mincer, Burlington, IA (1) 5. 45c, Russ Hall, Pleasant Hill, IA (5) 6. 16HD, Donnie Steward, West Burlington, IA (4) 7. 84, Ben Wagoner, Emden, IL (9) 8. 3, Matt Sutton, Macomb, IL (6) 9. 4J, Justin Parrish, Oquawka, IL (10) 10. 68, Mike Houseman Jr., Des Moines, IA (7) 11. 38, Seth Wilke, Burlington, IA (13) 12. 99, Jimmy Davies, Oquawka, IL (8) 13. 9x, Bart Andrews, Mediapolis, IA (12) 14. 40, Andy Huston, Roseville, IL (14). Lap Leaders: Gharst 1-15, Jamison 16-18, Gharst 19-25. Hard Charger: Ryan Jamison.
Golden Eagle Distributors - Budweiser of Burlington Heat Race #1 (8 laps, top three to Dash): 1. Jamie Neal (1) 2. Russ Hall (2) 3. Matt Sutton (4) 4. Mike Houseman Jr. (3) 5. Ben Wagoner (7) 6. Ryan Jamison (5) 7. Seth Wilke (6)
CenPeCo Lubricants Heat Race #2 (8 laps, top three to Dash): 1. Bobby Mincer (2) 2. Kaley Gharst (5) 3. Donnie Steward (3) 4. Jimmy Davies (7) 5. Justin Parrish (10) 6. Bart Andrews (6) 7. Andy Huston (4)
Huston Land Improvement of Roseville, IL Shake-Up Dash (6 laps): 1. Jamie Veal (1) 2. Donnie Steward (2) 3. Russ Hall (5) 4. Matt Sutton (4) 5. Bobby Mincer (6) 6. Kaley Gharst (3)
Contingency Awards: Rod End Supply: Mike Houseman Jr., Andy Huston;Saldana Racing Products: Matt Sutton; Weld Racing: Justin Parrish; Hepfner Race Products: Seth Wilke; Brake Man: Bart Andrews
DRIVER SPOTLIGHT JARROD SCHNEIDERMAN
Jarrod Schneiderman, #88 360 Sprint
by Joanne Cram
In only his third season in a sprint car, West Burlington’s Jarrod Schneiderman is making his debut at Knoxville’s weekly competition this season. His brother, Josh, has raced Knoxville, as well as Sprint Invaders for the past several seasons- and Jarrod was ready to add one more car to the Deuce Motorsports team. This is car number 3 in the Deuce Motorsports racing venture, as his uncle, John Schulz also races Sprint Invaders.
With Jarrod’s father, Bart, being deeply involved in sprint car racing over the years, it should come as no surprise that Jarrod should be the next racer in the family to join in the racing action. Jarrod’s brother, dad, and uncle all have inspired him over the years to continue moving forward with his racing dreams.
Jarrod began racing only 2 seasons ago in a 305 at 34 Raceway in his hometown of West Burlington, with a family pieced together car- Jarrod’s car, dad’s parts, and uncle Gary’s motor. His biggest accomplishment that season was starting 18th and running 5th at a World of Outlaws weekend at 34 Raceway. After running only six races, Jarrod hit the road with Jesse Hockett, where they crisscrossed the country hitting USAC and any 360 or 410 races they could fit in the schedule. Jarrod was able to pick up a lot of racing knowledge while on the road for most of the 2008 season and is able to work that knowledge into his own car.
In 2009, Schneiderman ran again weekly at 34 Raceway, where his uncle, John Schulz, served as crew chief for him, in addition to running his own Sprint Invaders 360 schedule. Jarrod had an impressive first full season in the 305- with six top 5 finishes; 13 top 10 finishes in 16 starts; and a highest finish of 3rd place. This placed him in 5th place for overall points at 34 Raceway.
Jarrod plans to move to 410 competition down the road, so he cites the natural progression to a 360 as being his motivation to move up a class. With his dad and brother already making the weekly trek to Knoxville, it made sense that Jarrod would run most Saturday nights at Knoxville, in addition to his Sprint Invaders competition. Jarrod hopes for a few top 10 and top 5 finishes, but mainly looks forward to gaining confidence and becoming comfortable in the 360. With the Sprint Invader’s traveling schedule, Jarrod also hopes to become a consistent driver across many tracks.
The 20-year old Southeastern Community College student also works concrete when he’s not busy with the sprint car. In any spare time Jarrod might have, he enjoys time fishing. In addition to his dad, Bart, and brother, Josh- Jarrod’s mom, Suzie and sister, Janelle are also big fans and watch his racing whenever possible.
Crew for the #88 J & J, Bobby Jack’s Racing Engine Sprint are Rich Roark, Cale Riley, and John Schulz.
Sponsors of the Deuce Motorsports #88 include i-Wireless, Shottenkirk’s Parts Express, Blackbird Motorsports, J & J Steel, Zaiser’s Landscaping, and Midland Performance. Jarrod has shirts for sale and this happens to be Deuce Motorsport’s 25th season of racing- so there are a few surprises for fans that stop by this season!
Sprint Invaders to Contest Title Kitchen Cooked Sprint Car Summer Shootout at Peoria on August 1
(Bill W) June 4, 2010 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders and the Peoria Speedway in Peoria, Illinois are announcing that on Sunday, August 1, they will contest the Title-Kitchen Cooked Sprint Car Summer Shootout.
The event will mark the fourth appearance in series’ history at the track dubbed “The Finest and Fastest Quarter Mile Dirt Track in Illinois”. It will be the first appearance for the Sprint Invaders since 2006, when “Flyin’” Ryan Jamison picked up a win there in July. Bobby Mincer (2004) and Jerrod Hull (2005) have also won feature events in Peoria.
Sponsors include Kitchen Cooked, Hooter’s, Buskirk Tree and Born Paint Company. Also competing will be the Illinois Outlaw Lightning Sprints, Modifieds ($1000 to win) and Hornets ($300 to win).
Grandstands will open at 4:30 p.m., with hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6 p.m. Advanced tickets can be purchased at www.SprintCarSummerShootout.com!
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IDEAL READY MIX RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR!
The SIA Board and Members would like to welcome back Ideal Ready Mix as the Series Sponsor for 2010. GIVE IDEAL A CALL FOR ALL CALL IDEAL FOR ALL YOUR CONCRETE NEEDS!!!
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DRIVER SPOTLIGHT
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