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2008 Sidewinder News & Updates
Sunshine last week….this week snow !
With freezing over night temperatures and morning snow, the Trail Way
management team was left with only one option, to cancel the scheduled race
day.
That left all teams eagerly awaiting this coming Friday night for our first
2008 appearance at Path Valley (
www.pathvalley.com ). Teams are reminded
that Path Valley has pushed back the weekly starting time to 7.00pm to allow
more teams the chance to travel to the track after work and compete at the
high banked quarter mile facility.
Apart from Hyper Racing
( www.HyperRacing.com
),
our thanks must go out to the other companies that have supplied products
for the award winning raffle car;
Advance Racing Suspension (
www.advancedracingsusp.com ) for
supplying the best shock absorbers in racing.
Lias Tire / American Racer (www.americanraceronline.com)
(
www.liastire.com
); for supplying the tires that provide the best racing action.
H & H Wings ( 717-303-8231 ) for supplying the wings that make you fly.
Coating Concepts ( 717-240-0010 ) for the toughest and best looking powder
coating in the industry.
SC Signs and Designs (
www.scsigns.net ) for the award
winning graphics and making it look fantastic.
Next weeks
question;
Q.
Will Donnie Hendershot start the 2008 season where he left off in
2007?
Sidewinder Sprints are now accepting 2008 registrations.
Drivers wishing to join are reminded to register with us ASAP (click the
registration link on our website) to reserve your car number, as we do not
allow duplicate numbers, and to receive important "registered team" only
emails regarding rules, contingency requirements and schedules.
For all your racing needs please contact our following partners:
For all of your 270, 600 and Sidewinder Sprint needs;
Hyper Racing ( www.HyperRacing.com
)
580 Grandview Drive, Suite A
Lewisberry, PA 17339
Telephone: (717) 938-8732
Fax: (717) 938-8521
Contingency Awards:
Sidewinder Sprints (www.SidewinderSprints.com
) "Hard Charger Bonus" ;
Pancho’s Racing Products (www.panchosracingproducts.com
) New and Used Sprint Car and Micro Sprint parts.
Guhl Motors (
www.guhlmotors.com
) ; For all of your Fuel Injection needs. “Highest eligible Guhl injection
finisher”;
Keizer Wheels (
www.Keizerwheels.com );
The ultimate in racing wheels. “ 3rd Highest eligible finisher” ;
American Racer / Lias Tires (www.americanraceronline.com)
(
www.liastire.com ); For the tires that provide the best racing
action.; “Highest eligible American Racer front tire
finisher”;
H&H Wings...Phone Chris @
717-303-8231; Wings that make you fly !
The Workshop (
www.workshopwelovesnow.com ) For all
of your snow mobile and four wheeler needs. “ Highest eligible finisher”;
S & S Racing Fuel… Phone Alan @ 717-579-6413 or Tom @ 717-503-3614;
The best AA Methanol at the best prices.
Sidewinder
Sprints will next appear at Path Valley Speedway
on 03/28/08
Sidewinder
Sprints overall points:
Jeremy Lynch
|
100 |
|
Ron Taggert |
95 |
|
Rohan Beasley |
90 |
|
Shawn Seifert |
85 |
|
Tim Mertz |
80 |
|
Chad Hough |
76 |
|
Mark Strickler |
72 |
|
Jason Morrison |
68 |
|
James Shaw |
64 |
|
Mike Pychinka |
60 |
|
Jerry Strausbaugh |
57 |
|
Denny Landvater |
54 |
|
Ryan Greth |
51 |
|
Jared Hudson |
48 |
|
Sean Campbell |
45 |
|
Gary Funck |
43 |
|
Rick Hench |
41 |
|
Rich Halter |
0 |
|
Mark Kliss Jnr |
0 |
|
Jim Campbell Jnr |
0 |
|
Henchcraft Rental |
0 |
|
Steve Dull |
0 |
|
Jimmy Glenn |
0 |
|
Donnie Hendershot |
0 |
|
Jim Lender |
0 |
|
Brent Marks |
0 |
|
Patrick Roller |
0 |
|
Larney Johnson |
0 |
|
Jimmy Puckett |
0 |
|
Mike Dicely |
0 |
|
Gary Reed |
0 |
|
Dwayne Gutshall |
0 |
|
Kenny Wilhide |
0 |
|
Jesse Snyder |
0 |
The countdown continues... only 1 week until opening day.
With only 1 week until opening day, it’s a great time to expend on our first group of contingency partners for the 2008 season.
Pancho’s Racing Products (www.panchosracingproducts.com ) New and Used Sprint Car and Micro Sprint parts.
Pancho’s entered the Micro Sprints parts arena last year and since that time they have grown to become a one stop micro sprint resource. From new parts to used parts and everything in between, if you need it, they will have it.
Guhl Motors ( www.guhlmotors.com ) ; For all of your Fuel Injection needs.
In the summer of
1998 Guhl Motors was created around the sole philosophy of exceeding current
performance standards with continuous improvements and research. Over the
past 9 years, with thorough on and off track testing, Guhl Motors has
produced race-winning products used to earn countless track championships
and feature wins.
When you choose a Guhl Motors part, rest assured that you're receiving the
best of American quality and ingenuity, as every Guhl Motors part is proudly
designed, manufactured, and tested in the U.S.A.!
Keizer Wheels ( www.Keizerwheels.com ); The ultimate in racing wheels.
Keizer wheel are renowned for having the lightest racing wheels in the industry. They dedicate themselves to produce a wheel of the highest quality. Both weight and strength are their engineering focal points and they produce many different types of wheels which are both competitive and affordable. All wheel components are made from 6061 T6 Billet and are CNC machined to exacting specifications. questions are welcomed, and Keizer invites you to become their satisfied customer.
American Racer / Lias Tires (www.americanraceronline.com) ( www.liastire.com ); For the tires that provide the best racing action.
With over ninety years of experience in the tire business dating back to 1915, generations of tire development have allowed American Racer to refine their custom manufacturing process into a near art form. American Racer Tires have earned a reputation for outperforming the competition from drivers, crews and earned the endorsement of tracks across the nation. With their commitment to 100% Made In America quality, they aren’t standing still on the reputation they’ve earned. Year after year they continue to introduce innovative new products with the help of their experienced design, manufacturing and management teams.
H & H Wings...Phone Chris @ 717-303-8231; Wings that make you fly
!
If you need a wing… Chris can make it. From the standard micro/sprint/sportsman wings to custom designs including powder coating, H & H Wings can tailor make a wing package to suit your needs.
The Workshop ( www.workshopwelovesnow.com ) For all of your snow mobile and four wheeler needs.
If it’s Polaris or Yamaha powered, The Workshop is your best resource. From snowmobiles to ATV’s, no matter what the season’s bring, snow , rain or clear blue skies, The Workshop can make sure that your weekends and vacations are spent enjoying the outdoors.
S & S Racing Fuel… Phone Alan @ 717-579-6413 or Tom @ 717-503-3614; The best AA Methanol at the best prices.
For many years S & S Racing fuel has been supplying the top sprint car teams throughout central PA. With the convenience of delivery and the proven horsepower contained in their guaranteed AA methanol, S & S racing fuel is the logical choice when every horsepower counts!
Apart from Hyper Racing ( www.HyperRacing.com ), our thanks must go out to the other companies that have supplied products for the award winning raffle car;
Advance Racing Suspension ( www.advancedracingsusp.com ) for supplying the best shock absorbers in racing.
Lias Tire / American Racer (www.americanraceronline.com) ( www.liastire.com ); for supplying the tires that provide the best racing action.
H & H Wings ( 717-303-8231 ) for supplying the wings that make you fly.
Coating Concepts ( 717-240-0010 ) for the toughest and best looking powder coating in the industry.
SC Signs and Designs ( www.scsigns.net ) for the award winning graphics and making it look fantastic.
This weeks question ?
Q. Will the new track surface at Trail-Way produce record times?
Sidewinder Sprints are now accepting 2008 registrations.
Drivers wishing to join are reminded to register with us ASAP (click the registration link on our website) to reserve your car number, as we do not allow duplicate numbers, and to receive important "registered team" only emails regarding rules, contingency requirements and schedules.
For all your racing needs please contact our
following partners:
For all of your 270, 600 and Sidewinder Sprint needs;
Hyper
Racing ( www.HyperRacing.com
)
580
Grandview Drive, Suite A
Lewisberry, PA 17339
Telephone: (717)
938-8732
Fax:
(717) 938-8521
Sidewinder Sprints will next appear at Trail Way Speedway on 03/15/08
Sidewinder Sprints overall points:
|
Rich Halter |
0 |
|
Jared Hudson |
0 |
|
Shawn Seifert |
0 |
|
Rick Hench |
0 |
|
Mark Kliss Jnr |
0 |
|
Ron Taggert |
0 |
|
Jim Campbell Jnr |
0 |
|
Henchcraft Rental |
0 |
|
Steve Dull |
0 |
|
Jimmy Glenn |
0 |
|
Donnie Hendershot |
0 |
|
Chad Hough |
0 |
|
Jim Lender |
0 |
|
Rohan Beasley |
0 |
|
Tim Mertz |
0 |
|
Brent Marks |
0 |
|
Patrick Roller |
0 |
|
Jerry Strausbaugh |
0 |
|
Denny Landvater |
0 |
|
Larney Johnson |
0 |
|
Sean Campbell |
0 |
|
Mark Strickler |
0 |
|
Jimmy Puckett |
0 |
|
Mike Dicely |
0 |
|
Gary Reed |
0 |
|
Jason Morrison |
0 |
|
Ryan Greth |
0 |
|
James Shaw |
0 |
|
Dwayne Gutshall |
0 |
|
Jeremy Lynch |
0 |
|
Gary Funck |
0 |
|
Kenny Wilhide |
0 |
|
Jesse Snyder |
0 |
The countdown continues... only 2 weeks until opening day.
Time for another installment of the recap on the 2007 teams that will be back in 2008.
# 17 Tim Mertz; Unlucky is the best way to describe Tim’s 2007 season. The Mertz team was super competitive from the start. An unfortunate engine issue forced the team to sit out many of the race dates but they came back late in the season with the same speed they exhibited at the start of the season. With the sale of their 270cc operation funding spares for the 1000cc car, and the team’s focus on the Sidewinder Sprints in 2008, Tim will definitely be one to keep an eye on as he charges to the front in his Suzuki powered RTS Chassis.
# 29 Denny Landvater; The #29 car from the Gary and Clare Funck racing stable had 3 different drivers in 2007 before Denny landed the fulltime drivers role. Despite the magnetic attraction between the two Funck cars on occasion in 2007, Denny is back for the 2008 season and the Funck team will no doubt benefit from last years experience. Denny brings many years of 600cc racing experience with him and will utilize that experience to take the Suzuki powered Hyper Chassis to the front.
# 31 Sean “ Lansdale Laser” Campbell; Sean’s 2007 season….or lack thereof, got off to a late start (May) in 2007 and then only lasted 7 races before a crash related back injury forced him to sit out the remainder of the year. He did manage to pick up 2 wins in those 7 races. 2008 could be the year to make up for lost time. The Dun/Bell Racing team has committed to running for the coveted Hyper cup in their new Suzuki powered Henchcraft Chassis.
# 37 Larney “Buzz” Johnson; Larney is another car that only made it out late in the 2007 season but expects to race at least all of the Trail-Way schedule in 2008 with the odd visit to Path Valley (Larney explained that Path Valley is a little hard to get to on Friday nights…it’s a 5 hour tow each way for him!! ) This year Larney will have Yamaha power to back up last years Kawasaki engine in his RTS chassis.
# 38 Mark Strickler; Team Strickler is looking for “big things” in 2008. The team had 4 wins in 2007 and is looking to improve on that amount this season. Mark openly confesses to wanting to win the championship this year and if his passion for the Sidewinder Sprints can translate into victories, he will be one to reckon with each and every night. Once again in 2008, Mark will be powered by Yamaha engines and Stallard chassis.
# 46 Gary Reed; Gary is another that joined Sidewinder Sprints late in the year to get a feel for the extra Hp and torque before the 2008 season. The later start at path Valley should help Gary make more races in the coming season Gary will once again utilize a Kawasaki powered RTS chassis.
# 55 Jason Morrison; The bridesmaid of the 2007 season ( more 2nds than anyone else) is looking for his first Sidewinder Sprints win in 2008. Jason has spent the off season fine tuning his Kawasaki powered Hyper chassis and could be a potential winner on any given night.
# 91 Jeremy “Jay Dog” Lynch; Jeremy will be looking to start the season with a repeat of the start of the 2007 season (he won on opening day). One of a handful of drivers that perform double duty ( both 600cc and 1000cc), Jay Dog is always a threat to win at Trail-Way and the 2008 season should see him visit victory lane more than once in his Yamaha powered Stallard chassis combination.
# 92 Gary Funck; In 2007 season, Team Funck was everywhere….from the start of the year car shows to the end of the year races, Gary Funck was the only car that competed in all the races in 2007 !! His commitment to the new Sidewinder Sprints led us to name an inaugural award (Got Funcked Award) to recognize his efforts in helping promote the class. Gary is again committed to the 2008 season with his two car team and will again be steering his Suzuki powered Hyper Chassis.
# 96 Jessie Snyder; Last year Kevin Gobrecht Memorial winner, will be chasing the Hyper Cup in 2008. Jessie started to get the Yamaha powered Probe dialed in late in the 2007 season and was simply dominating at the Gobrecht Memorial. Jess will use the same combination of Yamaha power and Probe chassis in the chase for the 2008 Hyper Cup.
Apart from Hyper Racing ( www.HyperRacing.com ), our thanks must go out to the other companies that have supplied products for the award winning raffle car;
Advance Racing Suspension ( www.advancedracingsusp.com ) for supplying the best shock absorbers in racing.
Lias Tire / American Racer (www.americanraceronline.com) ( www.liastire.com ); for supplying the tires that provide the best racing action.
H & H Wings ( 717-303-8231 ) for supplying the wings that make you fly.
Coating Concepts ( 717-240-0010 ) for the toughest and best looking powder coating in the industry.
SC Signs and Designs ( www.scsigns.net ) for the award winning graphics and making it look fantastic.
Sidewinder Sprints are now accepting 2008 registrations.
Drivers wishing to join are reminded to register with us ASAP (click the registration link on our website) to reserve your car number, as we do not allow duplicate numbers, and to receive important "registered team" only emails regarding rules, contingency requirements and schedules.
For all your racing needs please contact our following partners:
For all of your 270, 600 and Sidewinder Sprint needs;
Hyper Racing ( www.HyperRacing.com
)
580 Grandview
Drive, Suite A
Lewisberry, PA
17339
Telephone: (717)
938-8732
Fax: (717)
938-8521
Contingency Awards:
Sidewinder Sprints (www.SidewinderSprints.com
)
Pancho’s Racing Products (www.panchosracingproducts.com ) New and Used Sprint Car and Micro Sprint parts.
Guhl Motors ( www.guhlmotors.com ) ; For all of your Fuel Injection needs
Keizer Wheels ( www.Keizerwheels.com ); The ultimate in racing wheels
American Racer /
Lias Tires (www.americanraceronline.com) (
www.liastire.com ); For the tires that provide the
best racing action
H&H Wings...Phone Chris @ 717-303-8231; Wings that make you fly !
The Workshop ( www.workshopwelovesnow.com ) For all of your snow mobile and four wheeler needs.
S & S Racing Fuel… Phone Alan @ 717-579-6413 or Tom @ 717-503-3614; The best AA Methanol at the best prices.
The countdown
continues... only 3 weeks until opening day.
Time for a recap on the first seven 2007 teams that will be back in 2008.
# 1 Shawn Seifert; Last year Shawn experimented with different torsion bar setup and mainly concentrated his efforts at Trail-Way. Towards the end of the season, he started to figure out a setup that was to his liking and he managed to produce his maiden Sidewinder Sprints win at Trail-Way. This coming year, Shawn will start the season where he left off with his Kawasaki powered ZX 10 Probe chassis and will be a threat to win the championship.
# 1H Rick Hench; Known throughout the world as “Mr. Mini Sprint”, in 2007 Rick was intrigued by the Sidewinder rules package especially the stock OEM engine rules and was approached by team Hendershot to build a car for the inaugural 2007 season. (More on that below in #7) Last season Rick tried his hand at racing a Sidewinder at Path Valley and from that experience has decided to commit even more resources for the 2008 season in the chase for the coveted Hyper Cup.
# 2T Ron Taggert; Ron was a welcomed addition to last years driver’s roster. Once his injection issues were figured out, Ron became very competitive with a great 8th place run against the toughest field yet assembled at last years Kevin Gobrecht Memorial race at Trail-Way. Ron will once again be utilizing a Yamaha powered PMP in 2008.
# 3 Jim Campbell; Although Jim was registered to compete in 2007, technically, Jim could easily have been in “The new for 08” group. Jim tried valiantly to hit the track last year but unfortunately, circumstances prevented that from happening. But this year will be a different story. Jim is nearing completion of his new Suzuki powered Henchcraft chassis and is looking forward to racing his Sidewinder Sprint in 2008.
# 5 Henchcraft Rental Car: This the most unique car registered with Sidewinder Sprints to compete in 2008. Rick Hench developed an exciting rental program to allow other teams/drivers from different classes of racing to get the hands on experience of competing in a Sidewinder Sprint. Late last season Mike Pychinka and Brent Marks both took advantage of this program to experience the faster speeds and torque of the 1000cc engines. If you have watched or wondered what it would be like, now is the time to book your racing experience as race dates are limited and filling fast.
# 5G Jimmy Glenn; In limited appearances in the family owned Sidewinder Sprints, Jimmy still had an impact, successfully winning the opening race at Path Valley last year. In the last race of the year at Path Valley, Jimmy’s brother Chris gave the Sidewinder a try. The Glenn team utilize a Kawasaki powered Hyper chassis
# 7 Donnie Hendershot; A lot can be said about this team. Starting with a prototype Henchcraft Racing Sidewinder Sprint no one was really sure at the start of the year how this would work out for the experienced team. By the end of the year we all had the answer. Donnie was dominant in capturing the Season Championship. It seemed like team Hendershot owned Path Valley where he had the most wins. Going into 2008 Donnie has spoken of perhaps only racing a limited schedule due to other commitments….but with a substantial points championship on the line, I think Donnie will make the time in an effort to claim back to back Sidewinder Sprint Championships in their Suzuki powered Henchcraft Chassis.
Apart from Hyper Racing ( www.HyperRacing.com ), a huge thanks must go out to the other companies that have supplied products for the award winning raffle car;
Advance Racing Suspension ( www.advancedracingsusp.com ) for supplying the best shock absorbers in racing.
Lias Tire / American Racer (www.americanraceronline.com) ( www.liastire.com ); for supplying the tires that provide the best racing action.
H & H Wings ( 717-303-8231 ) for supplying the wings that make you fly.
Coating Concepts ( 717-240-0010 ) for the toughest and best looking powder coating in the industry.
SC Signs and Designs ( www.scsigns.net ) for the award winning graphics and making it look fantastic.
Sidewinder Sprints are now accepting 2008 registrations.
Drivers wishing to join are reminded to register with us ASAP (click the registration link on our website) to reserve your car number, as we do not allow duplicate numbers, and to receive important "registered team" only emails regarding rules, contingency requirements and schedules.
For all your racing needs please contact our following partners:
For all of your 270, 600 and Sidewinder Sprint needs;
Hyper Racing ( www.HyperRacing.com
)
580 Grandview
Drive, Suite A
Lewisberry, PA
17339
Telephone: (717