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 Non-Wing Sprint Car Team Notes - 2008

If any Sprint Car Drivers or Race Teams plan to race "non-wing" in the upcoming 2008 season and have any news, notes, or press releases, email us at lance@scrafan.com and the information will be posted here as soon as possible. If your team is looking for (or welcoming) sponsors, new crewmembers, a driver, a ride, or if things are staying the same- any notes are welcome. 

Last Updated: March 24 - Recent Entries Are In Gray

Greg Alexander Greg Alexander will be running with the VRA Sprint Cars in 2008 with the help of friends and family. Greg will be driving the NNJFI Racing #22a Maxim as well as serving as crew chief for Brian Williams in the NNJFI Racing #22b. The team is looking additional sponsors and can be reached at (310) 740-0719.
Greg Anderson Greg Anderson is teaming up with legendary Sprint Car Owner Clyde Lamar. The team is based in West Sacramento, CA and Tri-C Machine Corp will be the primary sponsor. Greg will run the full USAC Western States Sprint Car Series Schedule.
Brady Bacon Brady Bacon will drive for Kasey Kahne Motorsports with the USAC National Sprint Car Series.
Jayme Barnes Jayme Barnes will again be in his familiar #9 Eagle / Wesmar for the 2008 Campaign. He will be running the full ASCS Northwest Schedule along with selected 410 Wing and Non-Wing events. Wire to Wire will again be partnered up with Barnes Motorsports as well as Waste Management, Sand Blaster's Inc., Belkirk Body Shop, Ruttan Construction, Quality Rentals, and Powder Coating Inc. To follow the team's progress, please visit www.jaymebarnes.com
Jeff Bland Jr. The 2007 Bloomington Sprint Car Champion will once again drive for Danny Roberts with Daryl Tate turning the wrenches.
Chad Boespflug Chad Boespflug and Gatten Motorsports have made several changes during the off season. The team has joined forces with Reynolds Racing of North Vernon and switched to DRC chassis. New sponsors have come on board for our quest to become the MSCS Champion in 2008. The team schedule will include all of the MSCS shows as well as all but 3 of the Lawrenceburg shows and selected USAC programs, including Indiana Sprint Week. Our schedule includes 47 race dates. We are very excited about our list of sponsors this year and they include : PT Risk Management of Phoenix, AZ , Columbus Chem Dry, A+ Chem Dry, Double "R" Chem Dry, Mutual of Omaha, Simpson Safety Equipment, VRP Shocks as well as Reynolds Racing.
Richard Brace Jr. Richard is looking for a ride with USAC/CRA and will also compete in various Wing and Non-Wing 360 shows in 2008. Richard would like to thank all of his supporters and race fans! Please check us out on the web at www.BraceJr.com.
Kevin Briscoe The veteran Indiana driver will run a limited schedule in 2008.
Johnnie Butler The 2008 season looks to be good for Butler Motorsports as we will have both Stingers ready for this season, Johnnie hopes to catch as many USAC/CRA events as possible after making only 4 events last year. BUTLER MOTORSPORTS IS LOOKING FOR SOME MORE SPONSORS THIS SEASON. CALL JOHNNIE @ 310 540 6912. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR NEW SPONSOR FREEWAY AUTO PARTS.
David Cardey iTi Performance Motorsports is proud to announce David Cardey and Davey Pombo as their selected team drivers for the 2008 USAC/CRA series. Cardey’s number 83 came on strong half way through the 2007 series with 2 wins and several top 5 finishes.
Cardey and Pombo will be equipped with the new iTi Viper chassis and Downing Performance engines.
Henry Clarke Henry Clarke has signed on with Kruseman Motorsports as a developmental driver in 2008. He will compete in approximately fifty 410 and a dozen 360 races with the VRA Sprint Cars.
Mike Colegrove 2006 ASCA Rookie of the year "Mighty" Mike Colegrove will be driving for Colegrove Motorsports in the # 2 Precision Tile Inc / Century Roofing Inc Non Wing Sprint Car for the 2008 ASCS season. Mike's # 2 360 cu in Sprint Car will be powered by Gibson Racing Engines and Ellis chassis. Mike is looking for a 410 ride to compete with USAC/CRA events at Manzanita Speedway & USA Race Park in the 2008 season. Thanks to all our sponsors, Precision Tile Inc, Century Roofing Inc, Hardrock Concrete Placement Co Inc, X-Wall Construction, Jack Palmer, Comprehensive Diesel Service, Judy Colegrove & Cobra Cleaners. A special thanks to the pit crew: Grandpa, Dad, Uncle Tim, Uncle John, Cousin Dave & Tony Anderson. More info at www.michael-colegrove.com 
Jerry Coons Jr. Jerry will contend for the USAC National Sprint Car series championship for the Hoffman Auto Racing team on both dirt and pavement.
Shane Cottle "The Throttle" will be gunning for the 2008 USAC National Sprint Car title for Contos Racing.
Gordon Edwards Edwards Racing www.gordyedwards.com would like to welcome our new marketing partners Central Powder Coating Brea, Ca and Malcom Enterprises Precision Aerospace Components Inc, Anaheim Ca, to our team. Central Powder Coating does excellent work if anyone needs an outstanding finish on their race car or whatever! If you fly a jet and need some parts Allen Edwards at Malcom Enterprises is your man!The Edwards Racing Team's Stinger Chassis for 08 is almost complete after taking a critical blow late in the 07 season. We plan on running selected VRA and Bandit races this season. When we find a 410 sponsor or marketing partner we also plan to run USAC at Perris this season also. Let us know if you would like to join the team for 2008! www.gordyedwards.com 
Robert Ellis Robert Ellis plans to compete with the Victorville Sprint Cars in 2008 due to a limited budget. Team support comes from Hose King, Circle Track Performance, and Bob's Plastering Equipment. He is looking for any kind of help and interested parties can contact Robert at 909-225-3401.
Nic Faas Nic Faas will compete in all of the western pavement races and selected dirt races driving for the Fresno, CA based Western Speed Racing. The team will utilize Toyota power, sponsored by Western Speed and Fuel, K & N, Mobil 1 and Performance Trailers, Inc as well as numerous associate product sponsors. Nic will also be driving a family owned 410 Sprint Car in the USAC/CRA division when he is not racing for his Western Speed Racing Team. Visit www.nicfaas.com for schedule and results.
Ricci Faria Ricci Faria is selling his entire Visalia, CA based #89 Sprint Car operation- equipment and tractor/trailer. Ricci hopes to drive a limited schedule for another team, so contact him if you are looking for a driver for your California based team. You can contact Ricci at ricci@trailercompany.com.
Angel Figueroa The "Little Hammer" Angel Figueroa will return to VRA sprint car racing in 2008 driving for the "Big Hammer"- Bernie Hammer. Angel who has some 55 feature wins in dwarf cars will be stepping into Bernie’s famous Double Nickel (55jr) TCR Chassis 360 Sprint Car. 
Bernie, who started his racing career in 1947 as both a driver and owner, has put together a very experienced crew that are ready to give Angel a highly competitive race car. With Angel behind the wheel, the Hammer Racing team are looking forward to alot of exciting racing. With some sponsorship help, Hammer Racing can keep its sprint car on the track all season for the VRA fans as well as making other special events, and are looking forward to much success . Any one wishing to help in any way, please contact Bernie at the track or contact Angel at (714) 883-7530. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
Damion Gardner "The Demon" will compete with the USAC National Sprint Car Series as well as some USAC/CRA shows for Jason Leffler Racing.
Shane Golobic Shane Golobic will again be racing a very diverse schedule in 2008. He will be running the family owned, black #57 non-wing car at selected USAC/CRA shows and occasional winged 360 and 410 shows. Shane will return in the Chris Walker Bay Muffler #10 midgets on both pavement and dirt in 2008. Summer plans are to return to the Midwest where Shane earned his first career sprint car feature win in Indiana, running both sprint car and midget races. For more information and sponsorship opportunities regarding Shane, please visit. www.shanegolobic.com
Joe Gunderson Joe Gunderson from Beaumont, CA literally ran his old 1989 Challenger into the ground last year. Joe ran a stock 350 Chevy with maybe 450 hp for as many races as he could. This was Joe's learning car and he managed to get it into the low 18s most nights with the help from many people including Jim Ruth, Mel Murphy, John Bellegante, and Royal Adderson. Joe will be there with his new 410 Stealth. Thanks everybody.
Jeremy Hawes Jeremy plans to run for the Wingless Spec Sprint Championship at Marysville Raceway Park. Coming off of a very strong limited 07 schedule, the championship looks like it will be an obtainable challenge. He is looking for sponsors, with lone support at this time from H&H Trenching. In addition, he has one Ford powered car and will debut a Winged ASCS car later in the season. He will also be making various other appearances at other tracks on the weekends that he has off from the MRP schedule.
Tom Hendricks Tom Hendricks will be back in action in 08 after a motocross accident cut his 07 season short. Once again he returns in his self sponsored Snap-On Tools ride to contest VRA and the Grand Slam series. He is currently seeking new sponsors for the upcoming season and is looking forward to getting back in the seat. Tom can be reached at 805-432-2224.
Jeff Henry The former ASCA Rookie of the Year and Main Event Winner with both the ASCA and the Challenge Cup Sprints is looking for a ride.
J Hicks J Hicks and the Miller Motorsports team will be running a partial schedule in the USAC/CRA series in 2008 with continued sponsorship support from Tom Roberts Designs, Barnes Systems, The Ralphie Section, Fram/Autolite, and SCRAFAN.com We will begin our season in March, and will run most of the local shows
in our new Eagle car. We also have two backup Stingers that we will also utilize. We are looking for additional sponsorship, and can be contacted at the races or by email through our fan website at
www.sprint66.4t.com
Nathan High 2007 AMRA Champion Nathan High will be driving the #12 ABC Sprinter for the 2008 ASCS season. The motors will be prepared by Advanced Engines and Supply, and the chassis will be both Buckley and DRC. ABC Motorsports will be running the Chili Bowl this year with Nathan as well. The Midget will be a Spike Chassis with an Esslinger power plant. Also Nathan will be running with the USAC/CRA Gang when they are competing at Manzanita Speedway. Our special thanks goes out to our sponsors, ABC Body Shop, Martin Seniour-Napa, Ken Robertson, and Mark and Theresa Babington of Tenaire Corp. Our Pit Crew will be Robbie and Gaye Allen-Car owners, Larry (Torch) Mudersbach-crew chief, and also Ken, Tyler, Yvonne, Bobster, Jessica, Jimmy, and Kathy. We all look forward to seeing you at the races! 
Tracy Hines Tracy will return with Tony Stewart Racing in the USAC National Sprint Car Series.
Jake Hodges Jake Hodges is currently looking for 1 new crewmember for the 2008 season. He plans to run all Ventura/360 Grand Slam Races, 5-10 selected 410 USAC/CRA events, as well as the Chili Bowl .
Jan Howard Jan Howard of Byhalia, MS. will primarily compete in the weekly racing series at Riverside Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas in the #46 Howard Racing 305 Non-Wing Sprint Car and the #4X Lofton Motorsports 360 ASCS sprint car. 
Tony Hunt Tony Hunt, five-time USAC driving champion, will be teamed with Toyota for the 2008 racing season. Driving the Alan Kaiser sprint car – Hunt has aligned himself with Toyota Racing Development (TRD) in competition for the USAC Western Sprint Car championship. 
Levi Jones The 2007 USAC National Sprint Car Series Champion will look to defend his title and return with Tony Stewart Motorsports in 2008.
Tony Jones The 2007 USAC/CRA Champion will be back in Mark Alexander's  J&D Performance / DRC Sprint Car. The team is looking for additional sponsors to defend the title. For more information, visit www.alexanderracing.4t.com.
Bud Kaeding Bud Kaeding will chase his third straight USAC Silver Crown Series title as well as compete with the Golden State Challenge Series in his own BK Motorsports No. 29 and also in various wingless action including the Sprint Bandits TNT Tour in August and the special late season shows. For more info on Campbell, California’s Bud Kaeding log onto http://www.budkaedingracing.com/
Tim Kaeding "TK" will return in the McMillen #10 entry for a mix of winged and non-wing shows in 2008. 
Cory Kruseman "The Kruser" will return in Kruseman Motorsports entry with USAC/CRA and some midwest shows. For more information, visit kruseman.com.
Sheldon Leesekamp Sheldon Leesekamp will be running a limited schedule of USAC National Series races, Midwest Sprint Car Series, I-70 Speedway and other weekly shows in Indiana. Sheldon will be driving the S&R Motorsports #2 out of Oklahoma.
Jesse Mack The 2007 Bandit Sprint Car Champion will compete in the Bandit series in 2008 at Kings Speedway and Santa Maria Speedway. Mack will also be running in the Grand Slam series and select events at Ventura Raceway. Jesse would like to thank his current sponsors and add that Mack Racing is currently seeking additional sponsorship to compete with the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. 
Dwayne Marcum Dwayne Marcum is looking for a VRA 360, or Bandit sprint car ride. Dwayne finished 11th in the 2007 VRA point standings despite missing 8 races. Dwayne racked up 6 podiums, 10 top fives, and numerous top ten's racing all over the state with several clubs last season, including VRA, SCRA, Bandits, and Victorville. He's looking for a chance to hook up with a team and run as many VRA / Bandit races as possible. Anyone who is looking for a guy who will run up front and bring the car home in one piece should give this experienced shoe an opportunity. Dwayne can be reached at:
cell: 559-307-4772 - email: caracer50@aol.com. Dwayne would also like to thank Fred Thomson for the opportunity that he gave him last season, and for all of his hard work.
Richard McCormick Richard McCormick will be driving for Steve Luport #71 Sprint Car in the VRA and Bandit-VRA Grand Slam series 2008 with new sponsorship. For more information, visit gripvisiontv.com.
Jason McIntosh Jason McIntosh will be driving the #33 McIntosh Construction 360 winged and wingless sprint cars all over California and some in Oregon. He will also be racing in some spec sprint shows driving for Chad Vermeil. If you are in need of a driver for an event he will be more then happy to fill the seat. Contact him at www.33sprint.com 
Austin Mero The 2007 Ventura Jr. Ford Focus Champion has signed on with Kruseman Motorsports as a developmental driver in 2008. 
Ross Millar Ross Millar #67 will open his 2008 campaign with a TCR at the USAC/CRA March 8th event at Perris. Ross and the crew of Rick Becker, Ricky Becker and Kenny Alred will race primarily at Perris, but are looking for sponsors and help to compete at the out of town races. Ross can be contacted at 909-234-0612.
Billy Pauch The veteran Pennsylvania driver will run the USAC National Sprint Car Series Eastern Tour races in the Zemco Speed Equipment #1.
Kenny Perkins Kenny Perkins will run all 10 races Victorville Auto Raceway in 2008
and he will make his 410 debut at Perris Auto Speedway on Feb. 8/9. Kenny plans on running 23 or more USAC/CRA races this year and his team is looking for a main sponsor.
Davey Pombo iTi Performance Motorsports is proud to announce David Cardey and Davey Pombo as their selected team drivers for the 2008 USAC/CRA series. Davey Pombo will be driving the number 38 car in the 2008 series. Pombo’s 2007 results were impressive with 12 wins driving the iTi 38 special in several 360 non wing events. Cardey and Pombo will be equipped with the new iTi Viper chassis and Downing Performance engines.
Bob Ream Jr. Bob Ream Jr. started out the 2008 season with the Tulsa Chili Bowl in his own Imagine Injection F5 #34 Midget. He will run with the ASCS Canyon Region at Manzanita Speedway in his Parker Store Buckley #8 Sprint Cars in March. Early June will include (4) USAC National Sprint Car shows in the Pennsylvania & Maryland area driving the Brownstown Motorsports Maxim #13. Check out www.bobream.com for updated schedule information & photos. Ream welcomes new sponsors Village Shutter and Village Printing out of Phoenix on the #8 ASCS car.
Jonas Reynolds Jonas will compete for the 2008 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year title.
Jim Richardson Jim Richardson will compete with USAC/CRA at Las Vegas, Tulare, and the biggest race weekend of the season- Calistoga. 
Dennis Rodriguez Dennis Rodriguez will be behind the wheel of the James, and Mary Richardson #45 Maxim for the 2008 race season. The team will be running the entire VRA schedule trying to win a championship. We are excited to have new sponsors Agromin Corp., and e5 Clean
Energy on board. Our plans also include about a dozen USAC-CRA shows throughout the season. Any sponsor inquires can contact Rachelle Rodriguez at shelbel111@yahoo.com 
Troy Rutherford After racing part time the last few years, Troy Rutherford is looking for a full time USAC 410 ride. Also, he is looking for sponsorship for his 410 and 360 Sprint Cars.  Troy would like to get back into racing more, even if a part time or race to race ride. He can be contacted at troyrace34@aol.com or 805 207 8898. 
Errol Sack Errol Sack will be returning to Ventura Raceway for the 2008 VRA Sprint Car season in Greg Taylor's 2007 Ventura and VRA/Bandit Grand Slam championship car. Errol's number will be # 4 this year, and he is planning to race a full season. He is always looking for sponsors and for information, go to errolsack.com or email 
Errol at errol@errolsack.com
Hunter Schuerenberg Hunter will compete in both the USAC National Sprint & Midget Series in 2008. He will drive cars owned by J. J. Yeley and Tim and Bryan Clauson, running both pavement and dirt in his quest for championships.  
Alex Schutte Former IKF Champion and multi time Formula Ford winner, Alex Shutte from Redding, CA will return for season two at the wheel of Kruseman Motorsports' sprinters.
Jon Sciscoe Jon Sciscoe will be running the family owned Dalex #7 in the 08' season. Just want to thank all our sponsors. Dalex Fabrication, Mary M's Walnut House Flowers, BTR Excavating, Foxs Yamaha, Everywhere Signs, DRC Indy. Jon will be running local tracks in Indiana, MSCS, and some select USAC shows.
Chase Scott Chase Scott will compete for the USAC Western Sprint Car  Championship driving for the Fresno, CA based Western Speed Racing. The team will utilize Toyota power, sponsored by Western Speed and Fuel, K & N, Mobil 1 and Performance Trailers, Inc as well as numerous associate product sponsors.
Tony Sessions Tony will run the the family owned #17 Sprint Car at Gas City and Kokomo. He is looking for sponsors to compete for the entire 2008 season.
Eric Severson Eric Severson will return in 2008 with RAE Engines powered ES Courier Maxims. The season will be split between USAC/CRA, VRA, Bandits and the Grand Slam Series. Eric will be running with Jim Cherry’s Carpet Coop racing team #11c. The team’s expectations are to focus on 410 racing but it is limited to one engine. The team is looking for additional sponsorship to help challenge the competition for a great season of racing with some better luck. 
Mathew Shedarowich Forcecorp is proud to announce that young up and coming driver Mathew Shedarowich will be piloting the Matt Forstie owned #72 Racing Optics Warbird in pursuit of the Victorville 410 Sprint Car Championship and will also be a top contender for the "Rookie of The Year:" honors. After 6 successful starts at the end of 2007 and full Victorville schedule along with races at Death Valley Raceway and Barona Speedway, Mathew will gain valuable experience and seat time in preparation for his 2009 USAC debut. We, as are all teams, are always on the lookout for new sponsors or marketing partners. If interested contact us at Maddog60@cox.net.
Danny Sheridan "Showtime" will be back with Kittle Motorsports in USAC/CRA.
Keith Shipherd Keith Shipherd will be racing the #20 Wingless Spec Sprint at a variety of N.CA tracks with the help of our dedicated team and fantastic sponsors: Contra Costa Auto Parts, Jackl Masonry, RJB Engine Development, Tile Setters Toy Store and Van Buren Co. Keith also plans to continue supporting the Wingless Spec Sprints on his Spec Sprint news and information web site, www.420racing.net. The team is looking for more sponsorship, we can offer a lot in exchange for your help. Please contact Keith at Keith@420racing.net or Debbie at Debs628@comcast.net . 
Brady Short Scott and Tamara Benic announced that they do not intend to vie for the 2008 USAC sprint car championship with their 2B Racing team. The familiar #2B has followed the USAC tour since 2003, with drivers such as Boston Reid, Levi Jones, Bud Kaeding, Mat Neely and Brady Short. During that time the team has chalked up over thirty-five victories including ten USAC wins, eight TNT Sprint Bandit wins and numerous MSCS and local events. The team also collected the 2005 USAC National Championship and National Non-Wing Team of the Year, the 2004 Indiana Sprintweek title, two Ultimate Challenge victories and two USAC Earl's Qualifying Championships.
Tim Skoglund Tim will compete for the USAC Western Sprint Car  Championship driving for the Fresno, CA based Western Speed Racing. The team will utilize Toyota power, sponsored by Western Speed and Fuel, K & N, Mobil 1 and Performance Trailers, Inc as well as numerous associate product sponsors.
Josh Spencer Josh Spencer will be running all of the dirt USAC shows in 2008. We are putting together three Chalk chassis' powered by Jeff Claxton. With the help of Mark Batcheldor, things are coming together for the 2008 racing season. Bud Whitacre, Greg Stephens, Bud Baity, along with Ultra Shield Racing Seats, Simpson Safety Equipment, Keco Coatings-Racing For Corey (1-800-336-KECO), and Hoosier Tires are on board for our new adventure. With any luck at all this may lead to a ride for Josh in the near future. 
For information on joining Batcheldor/Spencer Racing stop by www.joshspencer.com 
Mike Spencer Mike will be back in Ron Chaffin's #50 USAC/CRA Sprint Car.
Brad Sweet Brad will race with the USAC National Sprint Car Series for Kasey Kahne Motorsports.
Brandon Thomson Brandon is back in the family #19 Avenger with VRA and various other 360 events.
Jim Thomson Jim will driver the family #91 Avenger with VRA and various other 360 events.
Steve Venard Steve is looking for a ride or a sponsor for his team. Steve is ready to go back full time racing he feels like he has a lot to bring to the sport still. Contact- Venard40@aol.com or 714-618-3214
Scotty Weir Scotty will return to Indiana and compete in local shows and USAC.
Brian Williams Brian Williams #22b will run 2008 with the VRA Seniors. Brian will be driving for  NNJFI Racing along with the upcoming star Greg Alexander #22a  as his team mate. Greg will also serve as crew chief. Thank you to Steve, Cynthia and Lily. We wish the best of luck to all the race teams in 2008.
Rip Williams The 2004 USAC/CRA Champion is back in the Sharon Jory / John Jory Corporation #3 Stinger.

Best of luck to all competitors!

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