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AMSA Schedule Hits Full Stride
 

Although it is still early in the racing season, the American Mini Sprint Association’s schedule is in full swing and is delivering on the promise of being one of the biggest and best yet.  2009 has already witnessed strong car counts as the A.M.S.A. joined the USAC sprints at Lawrenceburg and participated in an all open wheel show comprised of non-winged sprints and two other classes of winged sprints.   

American Mini Sprint Association competitors have a weekend off before returning to competition at Lawrenceburg Speedway for the kick-off race of the Grassroots Racing Revival—a two race series that features mini sprints on two very different venues.  On Saturday May 23^rd the mini sprints and three quarter midgets will take to the high banks of Lawrenceburg Speedway.  This race will be run in conjunction with the King of Indiana Sprint Series.  On Monday May 25^th the mini sprint series moves onto the flat fairgrounds facility at Osgood, Indiana.  “This is an incredible weekend of racing for these two groups of cars.  Saturday night the cars compete at one of the newest and most modern dirt track facilities – Lawrenceburg Speedway.  Monday the cars journey back in time to a facility with all of the nostalgic charm of yesterday’s open wheel fair circuit as they take to the flat oval at the Ripley County Fairgrounds.  Cumulative points will be used to crown a King of the Grassroots Racing Revival.  May finishes off with a Friday evening visit to Thunder Valley Raceway in Salem, Indiana.  

The group transitions from spring to summer with another big weekend of racing as the A.M.S.A. joins the World of Outlaws for two evenings of racing at Lawrenceburg Speedway on June 5^th and 6^th.  “This could easily be one of the biggest weekends of racing during the whole year for upright mini sprints.  Two nights of racing under the lights with the prestigious World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series”, commented A.M.S.A. front man Jerry Tague.  “I am hopeful that the combination of the venue, two nights of racing and the World of Outlaws will be an incentive for competitors from neighboring associations and states to join us to create one of our largest fields of the year.” 

Racing returns on June 13^th at Lawrenceburg as the A.M.S.A. joins the USAC sprints for another fun evening of racing.  Finally the group rounds out June with a first as the A.M.S.A. mini sprints are the featured event at the Dearborn County Fair (Lawrenceburg) on Wednesday June 24^th.  “We are really honored to be the featured event at the fair that evening.  If we have a strong enough car count we will be able to pay a larger than usual purse.  Best of all competitors will be treated to more track time than on our regular evenings of racing.” 

That just covers the schedule through June.  There is much more to talk about as the season moves through the summer months with events at Gas City, Twin Cities, Lawrenceburg Speedway and Moler Raceway Park.  The line-up even includes events during the popular USAC Sprint Week.  

Tauge went on to comment, “Its definitely not to late to join us for all the fun this season.  There are still several reasonable priced used cars available.  We feel like we deliver racers a great opportunity to run on some of the areas premier dirt facilities while enjoying the economics of grassroots, entry level racing.”  For more information visit the American Mini Sprint Association (A.M.S.A.) website at www.americanminisprints.com.  

Who’s Behind the Wheel – Fun Facts About A.M.S.A. Competitors 

Early season points leader # 28 Rod “Hot Rod” Henning inherited his ride in the Ronnie French owned mini sprint from his Uncle and many time mini sprint winner Hud Horton.  Horton is currently competing with the NRA Sprint Invaders in a Ronnie French owned sprint car. 

A new face in the A.M.S.A. this season is that of young T.J. Heil—a 2008 Mini Indy quarter midget champion.  Heil recorded a 6^th place finish in his first event of the 2009 season.  Heil pilots the black number 24. 

If the last name on the side of the number 77 mini sprint sounds familiarly famous, it is.  The number 77 mini sprint is piloted by famed Tony Rose—nephew of famed Cincinnati Red, Pete Rose. 

Although many of the competitors in the A.M.S.A. have backgrounds in racing, Dave Dorsett’s is unique.  Prior to transitioning to mini sprints this season, Dorsett competed in Truck Pulls.  Dorsett recorded a strong early season finish of fifth in only his second outing with the A.M.S.A.   Dorsett pilots the #3D.  

If #53, Ian Beverege’s name has a unique ring—his homeland and occupation are even more surprising.  Stop and talk to Ian in the pits and his accent will help you quickly identify his homeland of Scotland.  Ian’s occupation is equally surprising for the pleasant, friendly Scot.  He is a soundman that travels with the rock band the Foo Fighters. 

Being physically fit is an advantage when your bouncing around a dirt track.  One A.M.S.A. competitor that knows plenty about getting fit is Lisa Coors—pilot of the number 17c.  Coors is a personal trainer and owner of Cores’ Coor Fitness. 

Racing is said to be a family sport.  Living proof that the A.M.S.A. is a family friendly organization is the Racing Roberts.  Father Kevin and son’s Kevin Jr. (22R), Nick (1) and Justin (37) Roberts are all regular competitors with the American Mini Sprint Association. 

Stay tuned for more Fun Facts about A.M.S.A. competitors. 

Resources
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