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August 18, 2020 at
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By Spieker Promotions
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (August 17, 2020) – The Dobmeier Team 13 / Buffalo Wild Wings machine will make it’s highly anticipated return this coming weekend with one of the best ever to drive a Sprint Car behind the wheel. Three-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car champion, Sammy Swindell, will be driving the Dobmeier Racing entry at this weekend’s World of Outlaws event at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks and Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D.
Swindell will also pilot the Dobmeier No. 13 during the World of Outlaws doubleheader at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D. on September 5-6.
“It felt like it was the right decision to make for our team, sponsors, and fans to keep our presence at our local World of Outlaws events,” said Dobmeier of the move to put the World of Outlaws’ second-most winningest driver in the seat for the Outlaws’ swing through the Dakotas. “Obviously, the Swindell name was one of the names on our list and everything worked out with Sammy’s partial schedule this year so it was the perfect fit. The Swindell family reached out to us when I was in the hospital. Amy Swindell helped me and my family through a lot of stuff and was a great help and great supporter.”
Dobmeier was injured during the World of Outlaws event at Cedar Lake Speedway in early July, but he said he wanted to find a way to continue the season for his team.
“It’s going to be very bittersweet,” said Dobmeier of what it’s going to be like having to watch his car in action at his home tracks. “I can’t be in the actual action, but I still want to be a part of it and be around. [Sprint Car racing is] what I eat, sleep and breathe.”
For Dobmeier, putting Swindell in the car seemed like a natural fit.
“He’s definitely a legend in the sport. He knows his stuff and his resumé speaks for itself,” said Dobmeier. “It’ll be entertaining to see his take on things and I hope that we work well together right from the get-go. Hopefully, we can learn a few things from him and maybe he’ll take away a few things from us.”
Swindell has collected a combined total of 17 wins at the three tracks he’s slated to compete at with Dobmeier Racing, including nine at Huset’s and seven at Red River Valley Speedway. Swindell was the inaugural winner with the World of Outlaws at Red River Valley in 1981.
“We’ve always had a good time up there,” said Swindell of his past experiences racing in North Dakota. “I know I’ve won quite a few races at the old Fargo track,” continued Swindell, referring to Red River Valley Speedway’s original half-mile oval. The track was converted to a three-eighths mile in 2010. Swindell was the winner of the first World of Outlaws event on the three-eighths mile in 2012.
Swindell was also the winner of the World of Outlaws’ inaugural event at Huset’s in 1983. From 1990 through 1992, Swindell was dominant at Huset’s, winning five of six events over that span, including four in a row.
“I’ve always run good there. It’s always a fun track,” said Swindell of the high-banked Brandon, S.D. speedway. “It’s sort of similar to the track I started at close to home at [Riverside International Speedway in] West Memphis, Arkansas. I had a lot of laps on that track. Since the two are so similar, that made the transition to Huset’s much easier.”
Swindell expects the transition to be smooth as he’ll be driving a former Thone Motorsports Maxim that he built last year.
“That’s almost exactly like that car that Kevin [Swindell] has that I’ve been running,” said Swindell, who has been running his son’s No. 39 machine in 2020. “That’ll definitely make everything a lot easier. I’m looking forward to seeing the fans and the people up there. Hopefully, we can have a good, clean weekend and maybe pull off a win along the way.”
Mark and the entire Team 13 Racing crew would like to thank all their sponsors for their continued support!
Buffalo Wild Wings
Lunstra Motorsports
Dahlstrom Motors Inc.
DEKALB Asgrow Seed
Dammer Trucking
K-Star Ag Services
Lean Packaging
Snap On Steve
Danielle’s Cleaning Service
Forx Radiator
Kyllo Trucking
Energy Release
GLB Transport
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August 18, 2020 at
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Say what you want, that's pretty darn cool. I think the last time I saw Sammy looking really racy was at Husets. He was running hard against Steve Kinser in a heat race, so it may have been a few years back.....
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August 18, 2020 at
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The Dakotas seem to deliver Schatz a good amount of points and I'd live to see him build a little room over Sweets point total but after this press release I hope Donny finishes 2nd to Sammy every night. I know it wont happen but it would be great to see Sammy do very well. Out some naysayers to rest, settle some discussion and just over awe the racing community.
Even though I may not know you, I
care what most of you think!
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August 18, 2020 at
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Agree it would be great to see Sammy do well. It seems like Dobs cars are usually competitive in the upper midwest. However, this car has not made a lot of noise lately-----whenever I am watching anyways. Hoping Sammy can give it some speed? Also hope to see Mark back in the seat in the future.
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August 18, 2020 at
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Posted By: egras on August 18 2020 at 07:02:18 PM
Agree it would be great to see Sammy do well. It seems like Dobs cars are usually competitive in the upper midwest. However, this car has not made a lot of noise lately-----whenever I am watching anyways. Hoping Sammy can give it some speed? Also hope to see Mark back in the seat in the future.
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Although I agree with all you say, I personally think Mark should give a huge thought of retiring from driving..With a back injury like his, its very dangerous..Car owner/mentor yes, but should think of good life after and his young family..Only my thought although lots will disagree as would Mark..
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August 19, 2020 at
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Posted By: moparfarmer on August 18 2020 at 10:11:34 PM
Although I agree with all you say, I personally think Mark should give a huge thought of retiring from driving..With a back injury like his, its very dangerous..Car owner/mentor yes, but should think of good life after and his young family..Only my thought although lots will disagree as would Mark..
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Actually, once he is fully healed there is no more elevated risk compared to the healthy state his body was in prior to the injury/accident - or compared to any other driver for that matter. The unknown part is how much chronic pain this type of injury can create and how it will react to the G-forces involved with driving a sprint car. So that will be the primary factor in determinig if Mark is able to continue racing - how much discomfort will it cause as a result of racing, if any? Otherwise, his risk of serious injury going forward is no more than any other sprint car driver has on any given night of racing.
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August 19, 2020 at
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Posted By: thirteen on August 19 2020 at 11:41:02 AM
Actually, once he is fully healed there is no more elevated risk compared to the healthy state his body was in prior to the injury/accident - or compared to any other driver for that matter. The unknown part is how much chronic pain this type of injury can create and how it will react to the G-forces involved with driving a sprint car. So that will be the primary factor in determinig if Mark is able to continue racing - how much discomfort will it cause as a result of racing, if any? Otherwise, his risk of serious injury going forward is no more than any other sprint car driver has on any given night of racing.
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I agree with moparfarmer if the doctor tells him he could risk further complications. If the doctor says his risk is the same after he has healed, as it was before he was injured, then I agree with you.
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August 21, 2020 at
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I'm guessing this was pushed by the Lahaise family to get the car out in the towns where they have BWW locations. Great to see that car on the track again tonight. They changed River Cities a bit this year and I think Dobmeier only raced there 1 time this season. Struggled a bit tonight but tomorrow might be a better result now that they have 1 night under their belt.
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August 23, 2020 at
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Yea he sure looks good doesn't he ? Go ahead start with the excuses.
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August 23, 2020 at
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Posted By: alum.427 on August 23 2020 at 06:14:56 AM
Yea he sure looks good doesn't he ? Go ahead start with the excuses.
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He we go with a keyboard warrior that knows absolutely nothing trying to stir the pot... Why don't you get out and enjoy the races over talking trash behind your computer screen?
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August 23, 2020 at
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Posted By: alum.427 on August 23 2020 at 06:14:56 AM
Yea he sure looks good doesn't he ? Go ahead start with the excuses.
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You likw when people tear you a new one, don't you.
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August 23, 2020 at
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Posted By: thirteen on August 19 2020 at 11:41:02 AM
Actually, once he is fully healed there is no more elevated risk compared to the healthy state his body was in prior to the injury/accident - or compared to any other driver for that matter. The unknown part is how much chronic pain this type of injury can create and how it will react to the G-forces involved with driving a sprint car. So that will be the primary factor in determinig if Mark is able to continue racing - how much discomfort will it cause as a result of racing, if any? Otherwise, his risk of serious injury going forward is no more than any other sprint car driver has on any given night of racing.
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When they have this type of fusion surgery discs are removed and those above and below take up the slack. Consequently the remaining discs absorb more shock. I had a two level with titanium hardware in my neck in 2001 and it has held up as well as can be expected. I found that I have had to avoid things like bouncing around trails on wheelers and snowmobiles because I would end up on the heating pad for a couple days but normal day to day life has not been an issue and I'm going on 20 years since the surgery.
A back holds up more weight than a neck so I would imagine they are more subject to having trouble. I used to stand in the infield photographing them and from that vantage you can see how much a rough track bounces these drivers around. Craig Dollansky suffered a similar burst type fracture when he tried Indy lights in 2003 and crashed head on into the wall. Anyone who has followed his progress since then knows that he tried a comeback and had a second surgery but I haven't heard anything lately.
I think that success stories for type of thing are case by case. One might be fine and another will have problems later on. I would imagine that severity and location of the injury are all factors. I hope Mark gets through it ok and is able to race again without any physical issues. It's one of those "listen to what your body tells you" situations.
That is probably the biggest weak link in Sprint Car design but potential solutions are limited. I saw one hit like that right in front of me when I was taking photos. The driver hurt his back but as far as I know he never required surgery but he gave up the seat of the family owned ride and they put another driver in the car.
That has been my experience. On a side note I met Craig for the first time at the 2003 Billy Anderson Memorial while he was still in the body cast. I interviewed him for a tv show and we talked about Indy lights, the injury, surgery and recovery.
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Posted By: StanM on August 23 2020 at 09:21:22 AM
When they have this type of fusion surgery discs are removed and those above and below take up the slack. Consequently the remaining discs absorb more shock. I had a two level with titanium hardware in my neck in 2001 and it has held up as well as can be expected. I found that I have had to avoid things like bouncing around trails on wheelers and snowmobiles because I would end up on the heating pad for a couple days but normal day to day life has not been an issue and I'm going on 20 years since the surgery.
A back holds up more weight than a neck so I would imagine they are more subject to having trouble. I used to stand in the infield photographing them and from that vantage you can see how much a rough track bounces these drivers around. Craig Dollansky suffered a similar burst type fracture when he tried Indy lights in 2003 and crashed head on into the wall. Anyone who has followed his progress since then knows that he tried a comeback and had a second surgery but I haven't heard anything lately.
I think that success stories for type of thing are case by case. One might be fine and another will have problems later on. I would imagine that severity and location of the injury are all factors. I hope Mark gets through it ok and is able to race again without any physical issues. It's one of those "listen to what your body tells you" situations.
That is probably the biggest weak link in Sprint Car design but potential solutions are limited. I saw one hit like that right in front of me when I was taking photos. The driver hurt his back but as far as I know he never required surgery but he gave up the seat of the family owned ride and they put another driver in the car.
That has been my experience. On a side note I met Craig for the first time at the 2003 Billy Anderson Memorial while he was still in the body cast. I interviewed him for a tv show and we talked about Indy lights, the injury, surgery and recovery.
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I remember Dollansky's indy lights crash, I've never seem a a human body and safety belts tested so much, it looked like he was about halfaway out of the cockpit during the initial impact. I always thought he was an exciting sprint driver but the indy crash effectively ended his career IMO.
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