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Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders Take Their Act to the CJ Raceway August 31!

(Bill W) Join the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders on Sunday, August 31 for more of the side-by-side, high-speed, dirt-slingin' action you've come to expect from the Invaders! The Sprint Invaders will tackle the 4/10 mile CJ Raceway in Columbus Junction, Iowa for the first time in 2008. The event will kick off six events covering five straight weekends of racing for the Sprint Invaders. The Louisa County Fairgrounds were underwater in June, but with lots of hard work by volunteers and perseverance by everyone, it's back in action, so don't miss this one!

Sunday's show marks the eighth visit for the Ideal Ready Sprint Invaders over the years. In 2007, West Burlington, Iowa's Nick Eastin was able to win his first career feature with the series, as he topped Kaley Gharst and Larry Pinegar II. Eastin, who had recently put his #22x team together, passed pole-sitter Russ Hall on the second lap, and never looked back in the May event.

In 2008, it's the "Lil' Dude" Bobby Mincer, who has been on a roll. On August 16, he won his second Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders of the season by topping all challengers in the first of Twin Features at the 34 Raceway near West Burlington, Iowa (Mike Houseman Jr. of Des Moines won the second). The Burlington native has climbed to the top of the standings, by way of his two wins, and three hard-charger efforts.

Just eleven points behind Mincer, is West Burlington's John Schulz, who also has two wins to his credit this year. Veteran Matt Rogerson, who won the season opener at 34 Raceway, is only three points behind Schulz. "The Professor" Josh Schneiderman, who just turned 21 years old and "Flyin'" Ryan Jamison from Mediapolis, Iowa are within striking range as well, and round out the top five in the standings.

The rookies with the series are running well. "A-MAC" Austin McCarl is just 15 years old, but showed the prowess of a veteran, finishing a career best third at 34. He is threatening the top ten contenders in the point race. "The Flying Farmer" Andy Huston is also showing steady progress after moving up from the mini-sprint ranks.

The CJ Raceway will be a good proving ground for all the Sprint Invaders competitors and whoever else may choose to venture to the high-speed oval! Join us for all the action, and be sure to visit with your favorite drivers afterwards. You're always welcome!

Pit gates open at 4:00 and Grandstands open at 5:30. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 with racing to follow. Admission is $12 for adults in the stands, and $25 for a pit pass.

Brian Hetrick Passes

The Sprint Invaders would like to extend their heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family of Brian Hetrick on his untimely passing. Brian was active with the Sprint Invaders from the series inception, and always carried himself in a way that was an example to anyone that came in contact with the organization.

Camfab Offers Bonus for the "Highest Finishing 305"

Camfab has offered to award a $25 Gift Certificate from Midland Performance to the "Highest Finishing 305" in each Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invader feature race.

The Sprint Invaders season opener at 34 Raceway saw 32 winged sprints take to the track in search of a qualifying spot for the A-Main. One of those cars was the #23 car piloted by young gun Kevin Hetrick. Hetrick not only qualified but was the highest finishing 305, making him the first recipient of Camfab's award. Thank you Chris McGraw and congrats to Kevin Hetrick.

Sprint Invaders Merchandise

The Sprint Invaders Association now offers shirts, koozies, yearbooks and hats on www.birdworx.com. Visit the website today for all your Sprint Invaders and racing souvenirs including flags and flag sets, decals, bibs, jewelry and racing collectibles as well as the full line of BirdWorx-Creative Designs with you in Mind! All items are also available in-store at 1121 Summer Street in Burlington, Iowa.

Register to Win...

In keeping with their "Year of the Fan" theme for 2008, the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will begin a monthly drawing, beginning this month. To be eligible, all you need to do is register on our website at www.sprintinvaders.com . Simply click on "Register" below the Main Menu and follow the instructions. Be sure to submit a valid e-mail address, so we can contact the winner each month. Sign up right away and be sure to tell your friends about it.

More Information

For more information on the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders and their upcoming events, visit www.SprintInvaders.com!

CJ Raceway (7 events)

5-25-03 Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO

7-18-04 Kerry Madsen, Sydney, NSW, Aust.

9-11-04 Bobby Hawks, Jacksonville, IL

5-29-05 Jesse Giannetto, Palo, IA

7-3-05 Jesse Giannetto, Palo, IA

9-10-05 Jesse Giannetto, Palo, IA

5-27-07 Nick Eastin, West Burlington, IA

3, Jesse Giannetto

1, Jerrod Hull

1, Kerry Madsen

1, Bobby Hawks

1, Nick Eastin

Current Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders Points (top 20)

2008 Schedule and Results

Saturday, April 19 – 34 Raceway (Matt Rogerson, West Burlington, IA)

Friday, May 16 – Morgan County Speedway (Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO)

Sunday, May 25 – 34 Raceway (John Schulz, West Burlington, IA)

Saturday, July 5 – West Liberty Raceway (Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA)

Friday, July 11 – Lee County Speedway (John Schulz, West Burlington, IA)

Sunday, July 13 – Cedar County Speedway (Bobby Mincer, Burlington, IA)

Saturday, August 16 – 34 Raceway – Twin Features (Bobby Mincer, Burlington, IA, Mike Houseman Jr., Des Moines, IA)

Sunday, August 31 – CJ Raceway

Sunday, September 7 – Quincy Raceways

Friday, September 12 – Morgan County Speedway

Saturday, September 13 – Spoon River Speedway – Tom Knowles Memorial

Saturday, September 20 – Quad City Speedway

Saturday, September 27 – 34 Raceway

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Along with the fast Sprint Invaders there will be lots of vintage sprinters and more from the vintage ranks at the track for racing action.
SEE YA THERE

LETS RACE BOYS

REMINDER...

Don't miss this event!!! The Invaders points chase is close and the season is coming to an end, should be a great night of racing for the Sprint Invaders, 4 cylinders & Vintage cars!!!

THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 7:00pm

CJ RACEWAY - COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA

Amy Laue
Owner/Promoter
34 Raceway
West Burlington, IA
www.34raceway.com
[email protected]

Don't forget to bring the Kids. Sprint Invaders is still celebrating the year of the fan by giving away a bunch of back packs full of school supplies for this Labor day back to school celebration. We Love our junior fans and most of our drivers have cards, pictures, or something for the kids. Come and sit the kids in your favourite car and take some pictures. It's a memory they will always cherish.

Tell me how much money you got and I'll tell you how 
fast you can go!

This may very well be the best race of the season.

DON'T MISS IT.

LETS RACE BOYS

I went to this race track during a Fri. night away from the Knoxville Nats.. The track configuration is very nice and the lighting is great. Everything else is very old and its a little bit of a walk to the mens room. I enjoyed it. They had these Mod. Lites? that were very fast.

Enjoy, Later, JERSEY

230+ tracks visited

2010-30,(2011)16,(2012)17,

(2013)21races-W.Gr(x2),Bridgeport(x2)/N Egypt(x2),Port 

Royal,Susky,Plymouth,Winchester,

Kokomo,Wall,GraysHar(x2)Gr.View 

SouthSound,Wash.,Willamette,Cot.Grove,

Southside,Langley VA,Orange Co.NY

Definitely a fast track. Any idea of the car count?

LETS RACE BOYS

Looks like a healthy car count with a good Knoxville contingent...

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Any results????

Jesse Wagler