Jake Kruger dominates Texas Super Racing Series Late Model “DWIDUDE.COM 75” at Houston Motorsports Park
August 3, 2009
Teenage sensation Jake Kruger turned in a dominating performance Saturday night at Houston Motorsports Park, leading 75 laps and winning the Texas Super Racing Series Late Model “DWIDUDE.COM 75.”
Jake Kruger
Kruger, who qualified third fastest in the fourteen-car field at the well-maintained 3/8-mile oval, drew the pole position in the pre-race draw, led from the drop of the green and crossed the finish line 75 laps later to take the victory – his fourth of the season - in his Turner Motorsports, Kruger Motorsports, BMF Shocks, Oval Components, GenTech sponsored Late Model.
During practice, however, there was some concern that Kruger might not even make the starting lineup.
“We found some water in one of the cylinders and we weren’t sure where it came from,” the youngster said after the win. “We thought it was probably the head gasket, so our team changed it out, but we went back to the shop to get the backup engine – just in case.”
It turned out that it was indeed the head gasket and the rest is history. Kruger easily kept the field at bay and was never seriously challenged.
Brian Moczygemba ran a consistent second most of the race until another teenage driver, Cody Smith, worked his way under the veteran Moczygemba to take the runner-up spot with six laps remaining.
Bobby Teer, Jr. ran a strong, thoughtful race and was rewarded with a well-deserved top-five finish.
Robert Barker, who set fast time during qualifying, had a rough night, but ended up in the top five anyway. Barker was running a strong fourth and was looking to challenge Chris Schild for third when the pair made contact and Schild spun to bring out the caution on the 25th circuit. That sent Barker to the back of the pack.
Barker worked his way up to fifth by the time the checkered waved.
“I’m not real sure about that call that got me sent to the rear,” Barker said during the post-race tech inspection. “That’s racing, but they described the exact same situation I was in during the drivers’ meeting, but they sent me to the rear anyway.”
When asked about his dominating performance, Kruger was quick to give all the credit to his race team.
“These guys are the best,” he said. “They worked all day fixing the engine problem and still gave me a car that couldn’t be beat. All I had to do was drive it.”
Official results of the “DWIDUDE 75”
Finish, Car Number, Name, Hometown, Laps Completed, Fastest Lap
1. 14 Jake Kruger, Bastrop, TX 75 laps QT 15.040
2. 05 Cody Smith, LaVernia, TX 75 laps QT 15.047 (Hard charger 3-way tie)
3. 50 Brian Moczygemba, San Antonio, TX 75 laps QT 15.098
4. 2 Bobby Teer, Jr., Comfort, TX 75 laps QT 15.126 (Hard Charger 3-way tie)
5. 17 Robert Barker, Boerne, TX 75 laps QT 14.943 (Fast Time)
6. 7 Chris Schild, Leander, TX 75 laps QT 15.017
7. 23 Larry Bendele, Adkins, TX 75 laps QT 15.370 (Hard Charger 3-way tie)
8. *49 Robert Walton, Bastrop, TX 75 laps QT 15.881
9. *96 Todd Farris, College Station, TX 74 laps QT 15.550
10. 4 Levi Krauss, Schertz, TX 69 laps QT 15.076
11. *99 Cary Stapp, San Marcos, TX 69 laps QT 15.401
12. 72 Kendall Bumbera, Sealy, TX 68 laps QT 15.460
13. 81 Dillon Spreen, Boerne, TX 33 laps QT 15.192
14. 33 Jason Boyd, Magnolia, TX 0 laps QT 15.133
by Nick Holt
Photo by Tory Christopher
Texas Super Racing Series Late Models set for Houston Motorsports Park this Saturday, August 1st
July 31, 2009
Texas’ top touring series will be traveling to beautiful Houston Motorsports Park this Saturday, August 1, 2009, to participate in HMP’s “Adrenaline on Asphalt” racing program.
The cars and stars of the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Model division will be flying around the immaculate three-eighth-mile HMP oval in a 75-lap feature – the “DWIDUDE.COM 75” – and will be supported by a full racing program including the NASCAR Fiesta Late Models, the NASCAR Cricket Modifieds and five other local racing divisions.
Young Dillon Spreen will be trying to make it two-in-a-row after winning his first TSRS feature event three weeks ago at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle, Texas. But Spreen will be facing tough competition from fellow teenagers Jake Kruger, who sits atop the TSRS point standings, Cody Smith, Levi Krauss and Kendall Bumbera, as well as from veterans Bobby Teer, Jr., Robert Barker, Cary Stapp and Chris Schild.
The “DWIDUDE.COM 75″ is being run in honor of “Mama” Dean Sandefur, one of the most popular TSRS officials and wife of the TSRS Chief Technical Official, Jack Sandefur. Ms. Sandefur is recovering from major surgery earlier this week.
The TSRS teams will be participating in an autograph session during the intermission immediately preceding the feature races. These drivers are the NASCAR stars of tomorrow and here’s a great opportunity to meet and greet them “up close and personal.”
The heat races get under way at 6:00 p.m. For more information about Houston Motorsports Park and directions to the track, go to their website at http://www.houstonmotorsportspark.com.
TSRS Late Model Point Standings
1. 14 Jake Kruger Bastrop, TX 1124
2. 2 Bobby Teer, Jr. Comfort, TX 1113
3. 05 Cody Smith LaVernia, TX 1099
4. 17 Robert Barker Boerne, TX 1086
5. 81 Dillon Spreen Boerne, TX 1086
6. 99 Cary Stapp San Marcos, TX 1013
7. 4® Levi Krauss Schertz, TX 996
8. 72® Kendall Bumbera Sealy, TX 971
9. 96 Todd Farris College Station, TX 704
10. 28® Jeff O’Neill Round Rock, TX 557
11. 7 Chris Schild Leander, TX 418
12. 49 Robert Walton Bastrop, TX 381
13. 50 Brian Moczygemba San Antonio, TX 311
14. 33 Mike Williams Hockley,TX 292
15. 51 Chad Menard Castroville, TX 284
16. 12 Adam Haugh Round Rock, TX 276
17. 15 Bradley Burke Johnson City, TX 256
18. 1 Heath Stewart Del Valle, TX 175
19. 1 Colt James North Carolina 170
20. 1 Casey Smith Austin, TX 170
21. 93 Kyle Sirizzottii Helotes, TX 170
22. 54 Todd McLemore Austin, TX 160
23. 1 Lloyd Alexander San Antonio, TX 155
24. 02 Ugo Bevione Austin, TX 134
25. 38 Craig Sellman Buda, TX 134
26. 20® Mark Mathis San Antonio, TX 127
27. 6 Jason Hollander Round Rock, TX 124
28. 79 Joe Aramendia San Antonio, TX 118
29. 00 Beau Bukowski San Antonio, TX 5
30. 3 Mike Reininger San Antonio, TX 5
by Nick Holt
Dillon Spreen, 15, wins his first Texas Super Racing Series Late Model race at Thunderhill
July 12, 2009
Fifteen year-old Dillon Spreen of Boerne, Texas, won his first-ever Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Models feature race Saturday night at Thunderhil Raceway in the “Rebecca Cooper CPA 75.”
Fifteen year-old Dillon Spreen wins his first ever TSRS LM race Saturday at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle. TX
Spreen held off 19-year-old Cody Smith of La Vernia, Texas, at the line for the victory. Eleven cars finished on the lead lap; points leader Jake Kruger (Bastrop, TX) finished 11th.
Finishing behind Spreen and Smith were Brian Moczygemba (San Antonio), Robert Barker (fast qualifier award; Boerne, TX) and Lloyd Alexander (San Antonio) rounded out the top five. Cary Stapp (San Marcos) was the top-finishing rookie, claiming a 6th-place finish.
TSRS Late Models - Official Results of the “Rebecca Cooper CPA 75″ at Thunderhill Raceway
Pos. Car# Driver, Hometown (TX) Laps
1. 81 Dillon Spreen, Boerne, 75
2. 05 Cody Smith, La Vernia, 75
3. 50 Brian Moczygemba, San Antonio, 75
4. 17 +Robert Barker, Boerne, 75
5. 1 Lloyd Alexander, San Antonio, 75
6. 99 *Cary Stapp, San Marcos, 75
7. 2 Bobby Teer, Jr., Comfort, 75
8. 33 Mike Williams, Hockley, 75
9. 12 Adam Haugh, Round Rock, 75
10. 02 Ugo Bevione, Austin, 75
11. 14 Jake Kruger, Bastrop, 75
12. 28 *Jeff O’Neill, Round Rock, 74
13. 7 Chris Schild, Leander, 67
14. 49 Robert Walton, Round Rock, 63
15. 79 Joe Aramendia, San Antonio, 61
16. 4 *Levi Krauss, Schertz, 38
17. 72 *Kendall Bumbera, Sealy, 11
* — denotes TSRS LM series rookie
+ — denotes Fast Qualifier
by Chuck Licata
Photo by Tory Christopher
TSRS Late Model ‘Young Guns’ grabbing headlines heading into Saturday’s “Rebecca Cooper CPA 75″ at Thunderhill Raceway
July 9, 2009
The “Young Guns” are dominating the trip to the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Model Victory Lane in 2009.
Jake Kruger (Bastrop, TX) is 16 years old. Cody Smith (La Vernia, TX) is 19 years old. Their combined age (35) is one year younger than Robert Barker (Boerne, TX), the 36-year-old TSRS veteran who’s the only driver to get between Kruger, Smith and complete domination of the last seven TSRS series races.
Youngsters Jake Kruger (#14) and Cody Smith are potential TSRS Late Model winners every time out
Starting with the 2008 season-ending race (the Texas Stock Car Spectacular), Kruger, who turned 16 on June 25, has won four of the last seven TSRS races. Kruger won the ’08 Spectacular and has won three more races this season. Kruger is the reigning series Rookie of the Year.
Smith, who turns 20 on Aug. 17, has won two races this season, including the March 28th and May 23rd feature races at Thunder Hill Raceway (THR) in Kyle, TX. Smith, who’s also running in ASA and other late-model series, was the 2007 TSRS LM Rookie of the Year and runnerup champion.
Barker, meantime, won the ’09 series opener – the AllState Texas Thunder 50 at THR. Barker, who sits fourth in the ’09 points standings, is joined by fellow racing “veteran” Bobby Teer, Jr. (who turned 32 on April 2) in the Top-5. Kruger leads the pack with 994 points, followed be Teer, Jr. (27 points back), Smith (70 points back) and Barker (73 points back). Dillon Spreen, another TSRS LM “Young Gun,” holds down fifth place in the points, 88 points behind Kruger.
Spreen could be considered the “wildcard” factor for TSRS. The Boerne, TX resident, who turned all of 15 on May 29, is in his second season with TSRS and is well overdue to win his first series race at any time. In fact, Spreen – a seven-time champion Quarter Midget champion – is good enough to reel off a couple wins in a row once he reaches Victory Lane the first time.
Still, Barker and Teer, Jr. are ready to knock their younger counterparts from their perch.
“We’re making adjustments all the time but I think we’re going back to the basics,” Barker stated. “We were trying to make some small adjustments but now we’re going back to what worked for us at the beginning of the year. “
“We’re ready to win a race,” said Teer (Comfort, TX). “We keep getting close and I thought we had the car to do it (at the race) in Houston. We want to win the championship but we’re working to win races.”
Both “older guys” expressed respect for the younger guys. “I’m still racing old late-model equipment,” Barker remarked. “I am working hard with what I have but I think those guys have better equipment, they have great help and their crew chiefs have a ton of experience. They also test a lot – hey, they probably have run more laps at Thunder Hill than I have. I’m not making excuses at all – those guys are very good drivers. But we’re going out to win again this weekend.”
Teer, Jr. added, “They (Kruger and Smith) have really good cars and equipment. You have to hand it to them – they’re doing what they need to do. They have great crew chiefs helping them out as well. And they’re both really good drivers. But I’m learning on the fly as I work on my car – we’ll have something for them.”
For more information about TSRS Late Models, please visit www.manracingpromotions.com. For information about Thunder Hill Raceway, visit www.thunderhillraceway.com.
TSRS All-Time Feature Races Win List
Driver # of feature wins
Tommy Gural 8
*Chris Schild 8
Bobby Joe New 6
Jeff Pollard 5
*Cody Smith 5
*Jake Kruger 5
*-denotes active driver
by Chuck Licata
Photo by Jeff Garvin
Jake Kruger’s recent success in TSRS Late Models had a rough start
July 8, 2009
The date – April 19, 2008. It was the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Models’ season-opening race at Thunder Hill Raceway, a 3/8-mile asphalt oval in Kyle, TX.
Jake Kruger
As one would expect at the first race of the season, there were a lot of good-looking race cars lined up for driver introductions. Except for then-14-year-old Jake Kruger, a series rookie – he and his team were standing out on the front straightaway without a car. They were there to be recognized, but reality hit when the race started and the Krugers – with their car sitting without a working engine – were watching the race from the stands.
“It was a very sick feeling,” recalled Deb Kruger, Jake’s mom and co-owner of Kruger Motorsports along with her husband Bill. “We went through five motors trying to get ready for the first race. The last one blew up in practice. It was just a bunch of bad luck.”
The Krugers, smarting from that experience, went with a different engine builder, Lozano Brothers of San Antonio, an outfit that still provides engines for team.
Obviously, Jake and his parents, along with sister Nikki and the rest of the team, had no where to go but “up” from that first race.
Fast forward just four weeks later – TSRS had its first race at Houston Motorsports Park (HMP). On May 17, 2008, Kruger – just two races from not having a car to run – went out and beat the field (which included future 2008 series champ Heath Stewart) for his first-ever TSRS victory.
Jake and crew celbrate after a recent win at Houston Motorsports Park
As the ’08 summer got hotter so did Kruger, who reeled off seven more top-10 finishes before the season’s last race, the Sept. 27th Texas Stock Car Spectacular at THR. Kruger capped off a fantastic “comeback” season by grabbing the checkers in that race, clinching the TSRS Rookie of the Year award with his second win of the season. He also claimed fifth place in the overall ’08 drivers’ points standings.
Fast forward once more, now to this coming Saturday (July 11, 2009). As Kruger and the rest of the TSRS Late Model drivers are getting ready for the seventh race of the ’09 season – the Rebecca Cooper CPA 75 at THR – the Bastrop, TX resident (now 16 years old) is setting the pace for the series.
Thus Kruger, who didn’t have a car to hit the track just 15 months ago, has won three of the last four races and four of seven since taking the ’08 Texas Stock Car Spectacular feature. Kruger (994 points) leads racing veteran Bobby Teer, Jr. by 27 points going into Saturday’s race at Thunder Hill.
“This season is a continuation of the last race of last season,” stated Kruger, who’s sponsored by Kruger Motorsports, Turner Motorsports, BMF Shocks, Gen-Tech Generators and Oval Components. “Knowing we’ve won half the races this year makes us feel pretty good. I definitely have more experience from last year to this year and I believe I’ve learned from that.”
Noting that he’s got five total wins and trails TSRS all-time win leaders Chris Schild and Tommy Gural (eight wins apiece), Kruger added, “We’re just three races off the all-time win list – it’d be great to tie Chris and Tommy. Still, our season-long goal is to win the championship although right now we’re just out to win races.”
Among the many reasons for the team’s success is the crew - Lance Gaither, Brandon and Dillon Gaither and TJ Hopper – along the crew chief, John Heil.
“I personally want to thank all the crew members for their dedication,” Deb Kruger stated. “They work their butts off to make good things happen for Jake. And we wouldn’t be where we’re at right now without folks like Turner Motorsports and BMF Shocks (owned by Heil) – plus we’ve had a lot of help from Oval Components.”
Bill Kruger, a former racer himself, added, “Having good people to work with us and work around us has been a huge plus for this team. A lot of times we have people step up and just do things. This crew doesn’t have to be told what to do; usually everyone jumps in and does it. Everyone does their job and we all get along.”
Jake points to the great relationship with his crew chief as the big reason for his personal success on the track.
“With John Heil as our crew chief, we’ve won four of the six races we’ve been working together,” stated the ’09 TSRS LM points leader. “John is very easy to talk to – he can explain everything to me so I understand it. I can talk to him about the car – he makes a recommendation and so I’m learning how to talk about making adjustments to the car.
“You’re not going to win if you don’t have a great relationship with someone who works on your car. We spend a lot of time together; we have a special bond between us. I can talk to him about anything; we don’t always talk about racing. My mom once said John said I’m like the son he’s always wanted to have. That means a lot to me.”
Jake’s father concurred. “John is very meticulous about a lot of things. He makes me that way and both of us working together helps make sure we keep everything in line. If I don’t think of something he does and if I don’t think of it he does.”
While the team chases the ’09 TSRS LM championship, Bill Kruger admits the team is also looking towards the near future.
“We hope to run a few Pro Late Models races this year,” stated the elder Kruger. “We’re in communications to get some seat time, both locally (in Houston) and on the East Coast. We hope to make a trip out east to see how and where we stack up against that competition. We want to get our feet wet and want to make sure we keep moving up the ladder.”
The elder Kruger concluded, “We’re looking to get our name out there and see where we stack up. We’re only going to get one chance to make a first impression; we’re talking to a lot of folks to make deals happen.”
by Chuck Licata
Photo by Jeff Garvin
The “Young Guns” of the TSRS Late Model Series took the “Old Timers” to school at Houston Motorsports Park
May 6, 2009
The ‘young guns” of the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) took the “old timers” to school last Saturday at Houston Motorsports Park during the running of the TSRS Late Model “Insty Print 75.” It was fifteen year-old Jake Kruger who ended up in victory circle while the best the veterans could manage was a fifth place finish.
Young Jake Kruger celebrates his TSRS win at Houston Motorsports Park
Nineteen year-old Kyle Sirizzotti, fourteen year-old Dillon Spreen and sixteen year-old Kendall Bumbera filled the top four spots behind Kruger in the finishing order.
And it wasn’t because there weren’t any quality “old school” Late Model drivers at the at the well-maintained 3/8-mile oval that night.
Chris Schild - who currently sits at the top of the “most TSRS Late Model wins” column along with Tommy Gural - lined up on the front row next to seventeen year-old Levi Krauss, who set fast time during time trials. And multi-race winner Robert Barker started in row two next to another rookie, fourteen year-old Dillon Spreen. And Bobby Teer, Jr, Cary Stapp, Robert Walton, Todd Farris and Mike Williams – all top-notch racers with years of racing experience - haven’t sat through a fourth-period study hall in quite a while.
Winner Jake Kruger (14) battles Robert Barker (White car), Dillon Spreen (81) and Levi Krauss (Blue car)
Schild grabbed the early lead when Krauss drifted high in the first turn after solid contact with another competitor. Krauss was freight trained by a good portion of the 15 car field as he struggled to re-gain contol. Barker took over second with Kruger assuming the third spot.
Schild soon had his mirror full of Barker’s borrowed race car and the pair battled for the lead for a dozen laps. Meanwhile, Spreen had moved up through the field to challenge for fourth, then third as the field sorted itself out.
The race was only a few laps old when - for no apparent reason - Schild spun. The caution flag flew as the track personnel checked for possible fluid on the track surface as Barker wheeled what appeared to be a broken race car into the pits, his night over early.
Despite the spin, TSRS officials reinstated Schild as the race leader as Spreen, Kruger, Teer Jr., and Sirizzotti lined up behind him for the restart.
Over the next several laps Spreen took a few good looks under Schild, but the leader was able to handle the repeated challenges even though Spreen may have had the faster car at that point.
On the 32nd lap, Spreen and Schild made contact with Schild spinning to a stop to bring out the caution flag once again. Race officials ruled that Spreen was at fault for the contact and Schild resumed the race from the front while Spreen was sent to the rear.
A few laps laterTeer, Jr, running in third behind Kruger at the time, lost control in turn four , drifted up out of the groove and held on. Teer was able to regain control after Cody Smith scooted by to take over that spot.
A lap later both Kruger and Smith were able to work their way past Schild, who seemed to be experiencing growing problems with the handling. But as Krauss tried to get by, he and Schild made solid contact and the pair ended up in a wad on the back straight. Krauss was able to return, but without some of his bodywork.
The race was restarted on lap 51 with Kruger, Smith, Schild – reinstated to his third place spot after it was determined that Krauss was at fault for the accident - Mike Williams and Teer, Jr, the new top five.
With 20 to go, Kruger and Smith began to separate themselves from the pack as Sirizzotti and Teer Jr battled for third and fourth a short distance back. A few laps later Schild spins again to bring out the yellow flag.
The lap 65 restart has Kruger, Smith, Sirizzotti, Teer, Spreen and Kendall Bumbera at the front. But a lap later Smith and Kruger tangle in turn two to bring out yet another caution flag. Smith was deemed at fault in this one and was sent to the rear with Kruger retaining his first place position.
This restart had Kruger, Sirizzotti, Teer, Spreen and Bumbera the top five combatants.
Sirizzotti was soon hot on Kruger’s heels with Teer and Spreen right there to form a tight four-car pack. But with two laps remaining, Teer spun solo in turn three to bring out the final caution period of the night.
Kruger, Sirizzotti, Spreen, Bumbera, and Cary Stapp were now facing a two-lap shootout for the win.
Sirizzotti gave it all he had, first looking low, then high, then low again, but Kruger retained his composure and held off the determined Sirizzotti for the win. Spreen, Bumbera and Stapp finished in that order.
“I want to thank Kyle (Sirizzotti) for running me clean those last few laps,” Kruger said after the race. “We wanted to run a clean, steady race and we did. It feels good to win.”
Official results:
Finishing position, Car number, Name, Hometown, Laps completed, Starting position, Qualifying time, Points awarded, Notes
1 14 Jake Kruger Bastrop, TX 75 5 15.084 180
2 93 Kyle Sirizzotti Helotes, TX 75 6 15.138 170
3 81 Dillon Spreen Boerne, TX 75 4 15.072 165
4 72 Kendall Bumbera Sealy, TX 75 10 15.509 165 Hard Charger Bonus Points (5)
5 99 Cary Stapp San Marcos, TX 75 11 15.471 160 Hard Charger Bonus Points (5)
6 49 Robert Walton Bastrop, TX 75 13 15.921 0 Broke Impound - Scratch Start Non TSRS member - No Points
7 33 Mike Williams Hockley, TX 75 9 15.442 150
8 05 Cody Smith La Vernia, TX 75 7 15.192 146
9 2 Bobby Teer, Jr. Comfort, TX 75 8 15.262 142
10 4 Levi Krauss Schertz, TX 75 2 14.952 143 Fast Qualifier Bonus Points (5)
11 7 Chris Schild Leander, TX 74 1 15.123 134
12 96 Todd Farris College Station, TX 56 12 DNQ 130
13 1 Robert Barker Boerne, TX 12 3 14.992 127
14 56 Todd McLemore Austin, TX 0 DNS DNQ 5 Broke in Friday practice
By Nick Holt
Photos by Jeff Garvin
Proven field lines up for Texas Super Racing Series opener this weekend at THR
March 12, 2009
There will plenty of “bragging rights” at the start/finish line when the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Models line up to take the green flag for their season opener this Saturday for the Allstate Texas Thunder 50 at the 3/8-mile asphalt oval that is Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX).
Among the drivers expected to start the TSRS season opener, there are 22 track and series championships, along with four Rookie of the Year (ROY) trophies.
Included in that barrage of championships and ROY titles is 2005 TSRS champion Chris Schild (Leander, TX), who had a four-year run of winning at least one race, which was snapped last season. Schild, the 2005 TSRS champion, has more than enough incentive to drive to victory lane on Saturday, as he’s tied with ‘06 series champ Tommy Gural for the most career wins in TSRS history (eight).
TSRS Late Model racing legend Chris Schild
And expect Schild to start near the front as he’s the series leader in Fast Qualifier Awards (13).
There will be plenty of competition from a field that includes a host of up-and-coming youngsters. Fifteen-year-old Jake Kruger (Bastrop, TX) won two series races in ’08 and beat out Dillon Spreen (age 14) for the ROY award last season. Spreen, from Boerne (TX), is a nine-time champion (seven quarter-midget regional championships, two Allison Legacy championships) and will be out to add another drivers’ award to his large trophy case.
Two more young guns who will take their first laps in TSRS at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) on Saturday: Levi Krauss (age 17, Schertz, TX), the ‘08 ASA A-Line Super Stock ROY at THR; and, Kendall Bumbera, (Sealy, TX) the sister to Kristin Bumbera, who is currently driving in the NASCAR Camping World Series East for Bobby Hamilton, Jr.
Schild is one of a few “grizzled veterans” who will be spotlighted Saturday. Cody Smith, who was the 2006 TSRS ROY and Runner-up Champion as well as the ’05 THR Hobby Stock Champion, will steer his #05 car onto the track. He and Schild will be joined – among others – by Cary Stapp, the 2008 ASA National Champion and four-time THR ASA A-Line Super Stock champ; and, Bobby Teer Jr. (Comfort, TX) the 2004 THR Super Stock champ.
Information on TSRS can be found at www.manracingpromotions.com. Information about THR and the Allstate Texas Racefest can be found at www.texasracefest.com.
by Chuck Licata
Photo by Jeff Garvin
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