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 Non-Wing Sprint Car Team Notes - 2009

If any Sprint Car Drivers or Race Teams plan to race "non-wing" in the upcoming 2009 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 10 - Recent Entries Are In Gray

Royal Adderson (03.10.09) The Calgary, Alberta, Canada native plans on running at Perris, Victorville and Ventura during the Spring and Fall of 2009. Royal will be running the 40 car again this season. The TCR will have the Donavon 410 and the Ellis #10 will have a Chevy 360. He welcomes America's Best Value Inns and Thunderbolt Tool Company as new sponsors.
Aaron Altaffer (02.04.09) Aaron Altaffer will be returning to the Warren Dorothy #21 for the majority of the USAC/CRA schedule. This year, the team will be turning to Maxim and KPC chassis as well as Don Ott  engines. WD Motorsports is sponsored by Sprint Express Trucking. Aaron can be reached at 559-994-8598.
Amanda Alves (12.18.08) Amanda Alves will be driving Jack Clark's #41S Wingless Spec Sprint At Antioch and Ocean a limited number of times in 2009. She has raced just 4 times so she is still a beginner but shows promise. 
Rodney Argo (01.19.09) "The Wildman" Rodney Argo will be back in Don Argo's #19 Decore Plating Ford with USAC/CRA. 
Brady Bacon (01.26.09) Brady Bacon and Kasey Kahne Racing have parted ways. Brady will race for Tel Star Communications Sprint Car Team.
Joshua Bates (12.18.08) Joshua Bates will run his PRONOL Racing Fuel #42X Spec Sprint at Chico and Placerville.
Dustin Baxter (01.20.09) Dustin Baxter will run his Wescon Motorsports #25B S&S / Avenger at various Wingless Spec Sprint shows in Northern California.
Richard Brace Jr. (12.01.08) Richard is looking for a ride with USAC/CRA and also plans compete in various Wing and Non-Wing 360 shows. He would like to thank all of his supporters and race fans! Please check him out on the web at www.BraceJr.com.
David Cardey (01.04.09) "Dynamite" David Cardey has signed on with Alexander Motorsports for the 2009 campaign. The new combination is looking forward to the season and are actively searching for sponsors to help challenge for the USAC/CRA Championship. The majority of last year's sponsors will return, with many sponsorship opportunities still available with the team. Visit the team's website at www.alexanderracing.4t.com.  
Billy Chester III (01.19.09) Billy Chester III is currently looking for sponsorship for the 4c sprint car owned by Chester Motorsports. He is also looking for a ride in a wing or non-wing sprint car or even a midget. If enough sponsorship comes through, Chester Motorsports will also be fielding a second sprint car to be driven by Billy's brother Joey. After a up and down season in 2008, Chester Motorsports is hoping for good things in 2009. If interested in Chester Motorsports, go to the teams website godirtorgohome.com.  
Jack Clark (12.18.08) Jack Clark will be concentrating on driving his #41S Wingless Spec Sprint at Petaluma again in 2009 with some possible trips to Placerville, Marysville, and Antioch. 
Steve Conrad (12.01.08) Steve will be back in his #56 Ellis with the VRA Sprint Cars and some Bandit shows. As gas prices permit, he also plans on traveling to some Arizona races. Steve welcomes back sponsors Roy Miller Freight Lines, Barnes Systems, Schroeder Torsion Bars, Vision Design, Ellis Race Cars, SC Grafix, Crow Safety Gear, Carco Racing Engines, and CRC. He could really use more sponsors-  big or small and can be reached at 661.22.1260 or scgrafix@yahoo.com
Ford Cook (01.26.09) Ford Cook will run a limited schedule with the Wingless Spec Sprints at Petaluma and other Northern California tracks. 
Jerry Coons Jr. (01.26.09) The 2008 USAC National Sprint Car Champion will look to defend his title in the Hoffman Auto Racing #69. 
Shane Cottle (11.27.08) "The Throttle" will return to the Edison Motorsports #10E at local Indiana shows and USAC.
Matt Day (01.17.09) Matt Day will once again run the family owned #97 with the Bandits, Grand Slam, and select Victorville shows. Matt and his team are currently seeking sponsorship to expand their racing venues. He can be reached via email at rday1@bak.rr.com
Traci DeCaire (01.20.09) Traci DeCaire has announced that she will run for Rookie of the Year honors with the Central Florida Wingless Sprint Car Series in 2009. The CFWS will be releasing thier 2009 schedule soon. Traci will also race selected events with TBARA in 2009. More information can be found on her web site www.decairemotorsports.com 
Troy DeCaire (11.27.08) Troy DeCaire will run selected shows with USAC in George Rudolph Jr.'s #68 Sprinter.
Jeremy Ellertson (12.07.08) Jeremy Ellertson will be driving for #23 Viviana Tabares owned Bear Racing 360 Sprint Car with the VRA series, Bandits, and occasional victorville dates. Turning the wrenches for Jeremy in 2009 will be Nathan Ellertson. 2009 sponsors at the current moment are Scat Crankshafts, Doug's Auto Body, Simpson Race Products, and Bear Racing Components. Bear Racing is searching for additional help to run the entire 2009 season.
Robert Ellis (01.12.09) Ellertson Family Motorsports is happy to announce that Robert Ellis will be driving the EFMotorsports #98 sprinter in 2009 at Victorville, and selected Ventura races. Robert is a great young Driver, and the team looks forward to being competitive in 2009. Robert is also looking for a 410 ride.
Anthony Espinoza (02.02.09) Anthony Espinoza will be in the Anarchy Racing #3E at select California Wingless Spec Sprint shows. Thanks to A & P Motorsports, ERC Racing Fuel, Real Wheels, Print Werx, Mettec, Race Print, Awesome Race Wear, Rocket Headers, Kaeding Performance, J.D.K. Motorsports, Ultra Shield Race Products, Competition Carburetion, and Mom.
Nic Faas (01.12.09) Nic Faas will be driving the family owned Sprint Car at local shows in Indiana and selected USAC events. Nic is always looking for more sponsors. Visit his website at nicfaas.com for more information.
Michael Faccinto (12.03.08) Michael Faccinto will be running the #21T Tarlton 360 Bandit Sprint Car as a team mate to Peter Murphy for the 09 Season. Michael hopes to run the whole schedule and is looking for sponsorship opportunities. Please email at bullpup4@hotmail.com
Adam Frith-Smith (01.11.09) Adam Frith-Smith will be back driving with the Bandit series in 2009. He is currently looking for sponsors for the 2009 season and has a USAC Western Midget ride in the works, but needs sponsors. You can contact Adam at wingless_62@yahoo.com , www.adam frith-smithracing.com  
Damion Gardner (01.26.09) "The Demon" Damion Gardner will be back with Jason Leffler Racing in the USAC National Sprint Car Series.
Ronnie Gardner (12.25.08) Ronnie Gardner will be running for Rookie of the Year next season behind the wheel of the Sled Chassis / Downing Performance Jeff Gardner # 39 on the USAC/CRA. His Sponsors for 2009 will be Gardner Pipe and Mechanical, Roy Miller Freight Lines, DWT Wheels, Endless Powder Coating, MJB Plating, and Simpson Racing Products. Jeff Gardner is always looking for additional sponsors for the 2009 racing season. You can contact the team at 714.497.6942.
Shane Golobic (01.28.09) Shane Golobic is looking for a ride or sponsorship for the 2009 racing season. He has had success in both winged and non-winged sprint cars and midgets on dirt and pavement. Visit www.shanegolobic.com or e-mail sgracer57@sbcglobal.net.
Joe Gunderson (01.06.09) Joe Gunderson will be back in the John Bellegante owned #23 sprinter, sponsored by Specialty Claims and Fast Times Speed and Rod shop. He is going to run as many USAC/CRA and Victorville shows as possible, plus some select 360 shows in his own #57 car.  Joe is looking for sponsors and can be contacted at (909) 831-7891.
Wes Gutierrez (01.28.09) Wes Gutierrez, will continue to pilot the 007 Sprint Car. This year will be very busy for Wes and the crew. You will be able to see Wes in several different cars this year, 360 non wing, and wing. 410 non wing, and wing. Plus he will continue his endeavor in the midget during Speed Week this year.  If you have some time please check out the new web site for WG Motorsports at www.wgmotorsports.com
Darren Hagen (02.02.09) Darren Hagen will drive the Trucker's Race Team #12 Sprinter.
Russ Harper (12.02.08) Russ Harper will race for Screaming Chicken Motorsports in 2009 focusing on USAC, MSCS, and Local Indiana events.
Jeremy Hawes (12.01.08) Jeremy will go after the Marysville, CA Wingless Sprints championship and hopes for a better start to the 09 season than last year. After some adjustments to the new track configuration, Hawes won 3 of the last 4 races and is looking for additional sponsors, plus looking for any opportunities to run injected wingless races.
Tyler Henriques (01.26.09) Tyler Henriques will compete with the Wingless Spec Sprints at Antioch and Chico in the Henriques Bros. Racing #23.
Jordan Hermansader (11.23.08) The Former Turkey Night Grand Prix Winner and SCRA Rookie of the Year will be back in the RASE Management #32 Maxim with USAC/CRA.
Johnny Herrera (01.12.09) Johnny Herrera will run various winged and non winged races throughout the country for Larry Woodward. 
Tracy Hines (01.19.09) Tracy Hines will be in the Tony Stewart Racing #21 with the USAC National Sprint Car Series. 
Jesse Hockett (12.01.08) The 2008 Oval Nationals Champion will run the Buch Motorsports #13 in various Non-Wing and Winged Sprint Car shows across the country.
R.J. Johnson (01.06.09) R.J. Johnson will drive for Bobby Martin and Manzanita Speedway at most of the Perris USAC/CRA events and of course at Manzy with his Proflyer 410. Also, R.J. will run for the ASCS Canyon Region Championship for Bill and Leland Michaels. The car is a new Sherman Tank with Ford power. Both teams are looking for sponsorship.
Levi Jones (01.19.08) Levi Jones will be in the Tony Stewart Racing #20 with the USAC National Sprint Car Series. 
Tony Jones (11.19.08) The 2007 USAC/CRA Sprint Car Champion has announced his retirement from Sprint Car Racing.
Tim Kaeding (01.20.09) "TK" will run various winged and non winged races throughout the country for Roth Motorsports. 
Todd Kimmel (01.28.09) Todd Kimmel will be back in the family owned red/yellow #33 non-wing sprint car. The car will feature a new paint scheme and sponsors for the 09 season. Coming on board after an impressive 2008 season will be Long's Bakery and Accurate Driveline and Machine. Other sponsors on the car are Oakley, DRC Chassis, Chevrolet, BCI, Goodridge, Gotta Race, and Hoosier Tire. The team will run with MSCS, KISS, TNT, USAC, as well as local Indiana sprint shows at the various tracks. 
Cory Kruseman (01.20.09) "The Kruser" will return in Kruseman Motorsports entry with USAC/CRA and some midwest shows. For more information, visit kruseman.com.
Jimmy Light (02.02.09) Jimmy Light, the 2008 Lawrenceburg Speedway Champion, will drive the Trucker's Race Team #10 Sprinter.
Richard McCormick (12.03.08) Richard McCormick will be driving Chis McCratic's Spike / Gaerte Chevy #72 Midget in the 2009 Chili Bowl. He will be back in Steve Luport's Ellis/Shark Chevy #71 Sprint Car with VRA, Bandits, and USAC/CRA. For more info: richardmccormickracing.com
Blake Miller (12.25.08) Blake Miller will once again be driving the Sled Chassis / Downing Performance Jeff Gardner #93 on the USAC/CRA tour. His Sponsors for 2009 will be Gardner Pipe and Mechanical, Roy Miller Freight Lines, DWT Wheels, Endless Powder Coating, MJB Plating, and Simpson Racing Products. Jeff Gardner and Blake Miller are always looking for additional sponsors for the 2009 racing season. You can contact the team at 714.497.6942.
Peter Murphy (01.20.09) Peter Murphy will return with Tarlton Racing and will race 25-30 non-wing races, some 410 stuff as well, about 20 winged 410 races with the WoO, Gold Cup, Dirt, Cup, some GSC series, and the Trophy Cup.
Cody Myers (02.02.09) Cody Myers will compete with the Wingless Spec Sprint Cars at both the Silver Dollar and Placerville Speedways. For a sponsor list and contact info for potential marketing partners please visit our website at http://www.mbracingteam.com
Mason Myers (02.02.09) Mason Myers will compete with the Wingless Spec Sprint Cars at both the Silver Dollar and Placerville Speedways. For a sponsor list and contact info for potential marketing partners please visit our website at http://www.mbracingteam.com
Mark Nieft Jr. (11.27.08) Mark Nieft Jr. will drive the family's Competition Welding #20N at local Indiana shows.
Kenny Perkins (12.09.08) Kenny Perkins will be running the Victorville Sprintcar shows in the Sprintcar Driving Experience #0K and will try to make all of the Perris races throughout the season. He is currently looking for sponsors as well. Anyone interested call  760-810-2850. The Perkins team wishes everyone a fun and safe 2009 season.
Jimmy Pettit (02.02.09) The 24P Eagle Chassis will have a new look with a vinyl wrap designed by Kevin Sharrah Designs. The driver known as "Loveshack" will chase the 2009 Championship at Silver Dollar Speedway with added showings at Placerville. We have added two (2) new sponsors including Skyway Tool Center with help from Makita Power Tools, S-K Professional Tools and Esplanade Taco Bell. Also returning to support us will be Pro Machine Racing Engines, Joe Hunt Magnetos, Fast Time Race Fuels, Pep Boys, Ing Excavation, & GT Promotions. Currently we are searching for additional sponsors to aid with weekly entry fees and tire expenses. Please feel free to email us at JP24Racer@yahoo.com or 530-518-2424.
Billy Puterbaugh Jr. (01.06.09) Billy will run a similar schedule as last season in the Phillips Racing #16 DRC.
Tyler Schmidt (11.24.08) Tyler will be back in the Ty's Tileworks #49 Maxim with the Bandits, 360 Grand Slam, and VRA. He will also try to run some USAC/CRA 410 races and is looking for sponsors to help him make the trip from Hollister to Southern California to race. In addition, he is looking for ride opportunities.
Brian Schuler (11.27.08) Brian will be in his familiar 77s non wing sprint car for 2009. We will be running in selected shows in California and Arizona. We are actively seeking sponsorship of any kind. You can visit us at www.schulermotorsports.com
Mathew Shedarowich (02.05.09) Mathew Shedarowich will be back piloting the Mike Ziegler owned ITI Performance powered/Stealth No. 8z for the complete USAC/CRA schedule. Mathew should also be a top contender for the USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year honors. When not conflicting with the USAC/CRA events, Mathew will be competing at all the Victorville races. He will also compete in some select ASCS Canyon series races in Arizona. Mathew would like to thank his 2009 sponsors Psycho Graphics, Lakeside Auto Body and Paint, "The Garage" Classics & Collectibles, and Pierpoint-Martin. Mathew and the whole MZM family wish all teams a safe and successful 2009 season.
Danny Sheridan (02.02.09) Danny Sheridan will be back in the Kittle Motorsports, Scott Sales, Pace Lighting #18 for the 2009 USAC/CRA Season.
Keith Shipherd (01.29.09) Keith Shipherd and team welcome additional sponsors that will enable us to race our #20 Wingless Spec Sprint at Petaluma Speedway and other N.CA tracks in 2009. We are grateful for the help from Contra Costa Auto Parts, Jackl Masonry, RJB Engine Development, Nickles Steel Erectors, Tile Setters Toy Store and Van Buren Co. Please contact Keith or Deb at Debs628@comcast.net 
Casey Shuman (12.02.08) Casey Shuman will split time between the Paul Hazen #57 and the Eric Barnhill #21X Sprint Cars. Shuman will also make selected starts in the Barnhill/DRC Midget. 
Brian Southers (01.27.09) Brian Southers will run a limited schedule with the Wingless Spec Sprints in Northern California. 
Mike Spencer (01.27.09) The 2008 USAC/CRA Sprint Car Champion will look to defend his title in the Ron Chaffin Motorsports #50.
Mike Steele (12.01.08) Mike will run for VRA Sprints Rookie of the Year. In addition, he plans to race some other local 360 shows. Mike is looking any sponsors and can be reached at Mike.Steele@warnerbros.com , or at 661.733.3220.
Jason Swaim (11.23.08) Jason and his father have purchased a 1999 J&J Race Ready Sprint Car and plan to race at Ventura and Santa Maria in the 2009 Season. He has attended the Cory Kruseman Sprint Car Driving School and would like to thank Steve Conrad of SC Grafix and VRA Sprint Car Driver # 56, for his help with car safety and parts deals, Peter Curto for keeping us updated, and last but not least SCRAFAN and Raceway Video for the countless hours of watching Videos of Races for an increased knowledge of Sprint car racing by watching others compete. The goal is to have fun, not get passed or lapped, and maybe even pass a car or two. That is a  feat in itself with the fine quality of California Sprint Car drivers and is a  victory. 
Brad Sweet (01.05.09) Brad Sweet will be back with Kasey Kahne Racing with the USAC National Sprints and Midgets.
Kevin Swindell (01.19.09) Kevin Swindell will be in Tom Rolfe's #10 at select non-wing Sprint Car shows.
Gary Taylor (01.26.09) Gary Taylor has parted ways with the Tel Star Communications Sprint Car Team.
Jimmy Thompson (01.20.09) Popular driver ''Junkyard" Jimmy Thompson is excited to return in 2009 for a championship run with Joey Eames Motorsports after a season off. The 4-Time Santa Maria Speedway Bandit Champion (2000-2003) will again be piloting the Joey Eames owned and prepared J&J Chassis after taking a one season hiatus. The team earned a 2nd in the 2007 Bandit Championship points as well as 2nd is 2004. They welcome back long time sponsors Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner and Black Gold Roofing but need additional partners to properly compete for the Bandit and Grand Slam titles. Those interested in partnering with this championship team can call Joey Eames at 805-896-8270 or email trigerjo@aol.com 
Brandon Thomson (11.19.08) Brandon is looking for a ride for the 2009 season as the Thomson family sprinter will run a very limited schedule. He is talking to sponsors for help to bring to a new ride. Anyone interested, please call 562.484.1729 or E-mail ThomsonRacing19@hotmail.com
Matthew Vazquez (12.07.08) Matthew will compete with the Wingless Spec Sprints at Ocean and Antioch Speedway in the family's #5 Gambler. 
Jonathan Vennard (12.01.08) The Vincennes, IN driver is looking to return to Sprint Car Racing in 2009. Jonathan can be reached at j_vennard54@yahoo.com
Scotty Weir (01.05.09) Scotty Weir is looking for a ride in the Midwest. 

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