Sprint Invaders Cruise Into Two County Fairs This Week!
(Bill W) July 11, 2022 – The Sprint Invaders have a busy week that includes two county fair bullrings. On Thursday, July 14, the Davis County Fair will host the series at Bloomfield Speedway in Bloomfield, Iowa. On Sunday, July 17, the group visits the East Moline Speedway in East Moline, Illinois as part of the Rock Island County Fair festivities!
2018 Sprint Invaders champion, Cody Wehrle, leads the point standings by just two markers over three-time titlist Ryan Jamison. Bret Tripplett, Jamie Ball and rookie Devin Wignall complete the top five. Colton Fisher, Tanner Gebhardt, Chris Martin, Tyler Lee and Paul Nienhiser round out the current top ten heading into Bloomfield.
This will be the first visit to Bloomfield for the series since July 19, 2018, when Jon Agan was the victor. It will mark the ninth time the Sprint Invaders have competed at the 3/8-mile oval. Kaley Gharst leads the all-time win list there with three victories. Agan has claimed two, while Jerrod Hull, Josh Schneiderman and Chris Martin also have wins there.
Hot laps are scheduled for 7 p.m. at Bloomfield Thursday. Adult General Admission is $15, Kids 6-12 are $8, and five and under is FREE. Modifieds and Vintage Cars are also on the card.
Sunday marks the sixth visit to the quarter-mile East Moline Speedway for the Sprint Invaders. There were two trips by the series in 2021, with Ayrton Gennetten and Paul Nienhiser coming away winners. Gharst has two wins in East Moline, and John Schulz has also won there.
Grandstands open at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, with hot laps scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Reserved Seating is $20, with General Admission $18. Kids 8 and under are FREE.
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Unofficial 2022 Sprint Invaders Driver Points (Feature Wins)
- Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 1042
- Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 1040
- Bret Tripplett, Lincoln, IL, 1025
- Jamie Ball, Knoxville, IA, 1007
- Devin Wignall, Altoona, IA, 1002
- Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 945
- Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 937
- Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 912
- Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 902
- Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 897
- Dugan Thye, Burlington, IA, 861
- Chase Randall, Waco, TX, 836 (2)
- Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 798
- Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 687
- Aidan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 684
- Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA 623 (1)
- McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 611
- Kaley Gharst, Decatur, IL, 600
- Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 584
- Luke Verardi, Taylorville, IL, 413 (1)
- Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 350
- (tie) Daniel Bergquist, Burlington, IA, 350
- Gage Pulkrabek, Grand Forks, ND, 299
- Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA, 208 (1)
- Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA, 202
- Austin McCarl, Altoona, IA, 200
- JJ Hickle, Quilcene, WA, 198
- Ben Wagoner, Emden, IL, 194
- Glen Saville, Razorback, NSW, Aust., 188
- Tony Shilling, Knoxville, IA, 184
- Jack Anderson, Newton, IA, 175
- Austin Miller, Lacona, IA, 172
- Bill Balog, Hartland, WI, 502022 Sprint Invaders Schedule
Saturday, April 9 – 34 Raceway (Rain/Cold)
Friday, May 27 – Lee County Speedway (Rain)
Sunday, May 29 – 34 Raceway (Chase Randall, Waco, TX)
Friday, June 3 – Lee County Speedway (Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA)
Thursday, June 16 – Eldon Raceway (Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA)
Friday, June 24 – Davenport Speedway (Chase Randall, Waco, TX)
Saturday, June 25 – 34 Raceway (Rain)
Sunday, July 3 – Benton County Speedway (Luke Verardi, Taylorville, IL)
Thursday, July 14 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA)
Sunday, July 17 – East Moline Speedway (East Moline, IL)
Wednesday, July 27 – Dubuque Speedway (Dubuque, IA)
Saturday, August 20 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL)
Sunday, August 21 – Adams County Speedway (Quincy, IL)
Friday, September 23 – Lee County Speedway (Donnellson, IA)
Saturday, September 24 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Sunday, September 25 – Adams County Speedway (Quincy, IL)
Series Sponsors
Howard Law is the A main sponsor. Randall’s Performance of Gladstone, Illinois, Joshua Denning & Associates of Fort Madison, Iowa, Mohrfeld Solar of Fort Madison, and Golden Eagle Distributors of Mount Pleasant, Iowa are heat sponsors. Shottenkirk Automotive Group will enter its first year sponsoring the Shake-up Dash. Campbell’s Body Shop & Towing will be the Trophy Sponsor. Reid’s Landscapes and Turf will award $50 to anyone drawing a 50 pill to begin the night. A hard-charger award will be presented each night in honor of Christine Wahl Levitt. That is presented by Scott Donlan.
Maxim Chassis Giveaway
A brand-new Maxim Chassis will be given away at the 2022 banquet following the season. Car owners participating in 100% of the scheduled races will be eligible for the drawing.
Win a Green Mountain Daniel Boone Grill!
One lucky winner will take home a Green Mountain Daniel Boone Grill courtesy of the Mighty Miss Grill Company, a meat bundle courtesy of Ray’s Specialty Meats-Meat Market and two bags of pellets from 34 Raceway. Tickets will be available from your favorite Sprint Invaders Teams and at racing events throughout the season. Thank you to our sponsors and supporters for helping to make this fundraiser possible. The drawing will be held at the “Fall Haul” at 34 Raceway on Saturday, September 24.
K-1 Race Gear New Rookie Sponsor
An exciting group of rookie drivers are competing with the Sprint Invaders in 2022, and in addition to the honor of being named Rookie of the Year, the top contender will receive something in addition. K-1 Race Gear will award a custom fit uniform to this season’s Rookie of the Year.
From K-1 Race Gear: “K-1 Race Gear is proud to be partnered with the Sprint Invaders! More drivers trust K1 Race Gear with all of their safety product needs than any other brand on the market. Whether it is Premium custom suits, gloves or shoes, K1 Race Gear has you covered. Find out more at www.k1racegear.com and follow us along at @k1racegear on all social media platforms. K1 Race Gear. The racer’s brand of safety gear and apparel.”
K1 Race Gear was born in 2003 with the philosophy of offering products to our customers that we ourselves would be proud to use. At K1 Race Gear, we are racers ourselves, and we understand the value of buying quality racing products at a reasonable price. To meet the needs of our customers, we strive to provide quality racing equipment at K1 Race Gear – including racing shoes, suits, driving gloves, helmets, and more – to racers of all ages at a great value. Whether your son or daughter is just starting out in the sport or you have a life-long passion for racing, we have the products for you in our full line of K1 Race Gear. If you are interested in purchasing karting or racing equipment, including racing shoes, suits, and driving gloves, contact K1 Race Gear today!
