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August 17, 2014 at
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Congratulations to Isaac Schreurs on winning his first career sprint car race last night with the ASCS Midwest Region at Park Jefferson Speedway. Isaac is a paraplegic and I believe he is the first one to win a sprint car feature.
Isaac lost the use of his legs nine years ago in a motocross accident. He and his dad began sprint car racing four years ago and were about as green as anyone could be entering the sport. They not only struggled with learning everything there is regarding the mechanics and driving, they had a much greater obstacle than others in figuring out a way to make a sprint car drivable for a driver who didn't have the use of his legs.
I've followed Isaac's sprint car career since he began. There have been far more downsides to it than upsides. But I can't think of anyone who has a more positive outlook on racing or life in general.
He is truly an inspiration.
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August 17, 2014 at
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Great news. Nice to see something positive in our beloved sport for once. Congratulations to this inspiration.
My wife told me if I went to one more Sprint Car race
she would leave me.................I'm sure gonna miss
that ol' gal.
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August 17, 2014 at
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What a feel good story!!! Hats off to this young man and family! A person can do just about anything if he/she puts their mind to it!! Graet post thanks.
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August 17, 2014 at
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(Rob Kocak Photo)
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August 17, 2014 at
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August 17, 2014 at
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Good stuff.
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August 17, 2014 at
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GREAT story & congrats to Isaac & his dad for what was an obviously hard & well earned victory!!! They are an inspiration to us all that anything can be overcome with determination!
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August 17, 2014 at
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Man thats awesome!!! Congrats to Issac and his crew. Great job!!!!!
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August 17, 2014 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: Todd Hoffman on August 17 2014 at 09:35:46 AM
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One of the best Victory Lane photos I've ever seen!
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August 17, 2014 at
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Isaac got his 1st 360 win at Husets August 15, 2010
http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/sprint-car-driver-makes-history-at-husets-/?id=103798
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August 17, 2014 at
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I agree 150%. This is a story that needs to be all over the national news.
All of us from the ASCS Midwest Region say congratulations and we are proud that we were able to be a part of this event.
Isaac controls everything with his hands, steering, throttle and brakes. Just think about that for a moment.
And his victory came against some very stout competition.
Again, congratulations to the whole #612 race team...CZ / ASCS Midwest Regional Director.
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August 17, 2014 at
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Simply amazing......and inspiring. Isaac is proef if you want it bad enough...you can acheive, and never let anyone tell you you can't do something.
The older I get, the faster I used to be.
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August 17, 2014 at
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Congrats!
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August 17, 2014 at
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Wow, congratulations!
I wouldn't dare drive one of those things with 4 functioning limbs....
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August 17, 2014 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: nitebill73 on August 17 2014 at 11:02:23 AM
Isaac got his 1st 360 win at Husets August 15, 2010
http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/sprint-car-driver-makes-history-at-husets-/?id=103798
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In all fairness, yes, technically Isaac won the feature at Huset's Speedway that night. Howerver, it was in the short lived USRA Sprint class which utilized the electronic fuel injected sealed LS engines. There were 3 cars in the field that night.
Last night's win came against some of the best 360 racers in the business.
Congrats Isaac and the whole #612 team! Very deserved win indeed!
Todd
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August 17, 2014 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: Todd Hoffman on August 17 2014 at 04:59:07 PM
In all fairness, yes, technically Isaac won the feature at Huset's Speedway that night. Howerver, it was in the short lived USRA Sprint class which utilized the electronic fuel injected sealed LS engines. There were 3 cars in the field that night.
Last night's win came against some of the best 360 racers in the business.
Congrats Isaac and the whole #612 team! Very deserved win indeed!
Todd
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This is awesome. How many times have we all told ourselves we "can't" do something because it's too hard/too whatever...very cool.
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August 17, 2014 at
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this is just awesome!
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August 17, 2014 at
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Thanks for posting this. It's always awesome to read about something like this!!!
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August 17, 2014 at
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Congrats Isaac and family. Thanks for posting this wonderful and, inspiring news !
Peace, Out.
from: central coast of cali.
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August 17, 2014 at
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Finally some postive stuff in this world..Congrats to the young man and don't stop there. 
"Give me a diablo sandwich, a Dr. Pepper, and make it
quick, I'm in a goddamn hurry."
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