By Bill W
June 19, 2012 – When the Sprint Invaders visit the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, you can count on great racing action all over the track! The 3/8-mile oval has hosted some of the greatest races in series history, and Thursday, June 21 will mark the 34th visit, more than any other track.
Last season, the Sprint Invaders made just one visit to Donnellson, and Missouri’s Randy Martin emerged victorious. Kaley Gharst leads the all-time win list at Lee County with five wins. Terry McCarl, Jeff Mitrisin, Matt Sutton and John Schulz have all won three times there, and Bobby Hawks, Jesse Giannetto and Martin all have two.
Two-time champion, Ryan Jamison, leads the series’ standings heading into Thursday’s racing. He is followed closely by Peoria winner, Bret Tripplett, Bobby Mincer, Jordan Goldesberry and Ben Wagoner. A handful of Knoxville regulars are also expected to be on hand to take on series’ regulars!
Tickets Thursday night are just $12, with Seniors admitted for $10. Children 11-17 are $5 and 10 and under are FREE! Gates open at 5:30 with hot laps scheduled for 7:00 with racing to follow!
For more information on the Sprint Invaders, including points, schedule, results and more, visit www.SprintInvaders.com!
Current Brockway & Mechanical Sprint Invaders Point Standings (top 20)
# Races
Driver
Hometown
Car #
Total Points
1
2
Ryan Jamison
Mediapolis, IA
51J
434
2
2
Bret Tripplett
Lincoln, IL
22
427
3
2
Bobby Mincer
Burlington, IA
15
407
4
2
Jordan Goldesberry
Springfield, IL
65
404
5
2
Ben Wagoner
Emden, IL
84
392
6
2
Jimmy Davies
Oquawka, IL
99
391
7
2
Tony Shilling
Knoxville, IA
47T
390
8
2
Justin Parrish
Oquawka, IL
4J
389
9
2
Daniel Bergquist
Burlington, IA
40B
383
10
2
Russ Hall
Pleasant Hill, IA
45c
380
11
2
Andy Huston
Roseville, IL
40
378
12
2
Matt Harms
Lacon, IL
53H
368
13
2
Chris Martin ®
Ankeny, IA
44
366
14
2
John Greenwood
Woodward, IA
1st
356
15
2
Destini Clark
Bolingbrook, IL
79
301
16
2
Tim Moore
Rock Island, IL
10T
293
17
2
Jami Lusher
Pekin, IL
18
250
18
1
Matt Sutton
Macomb, IL
3
195
19
1
Pat Moore
Moline, IL
2x
180
20
1
CJ Houseman
Norwalk, IA
68
50
A Look at the Winners over the Years at Lee County Speedway (33 events)
6-2-02 John Schulz, West Burlington, IA
8-30-02 Jeff Nehring, New London, IA
9-28-02 Bobby Hawks, Jacksonville, IL
4-11-03 Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA
7-3-03 Billy Alley, Lincoln, NE
7-11-03 Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA
9-10-03 Terry McCarl, Alttona, IA
9-27-03 John Schulz, West Burlington, IA
4-16-04 Jesse Giannetto, Palo, IA
6-30-04 Bobby Hawks, Jacksonville, IL
7-9-04 Jesse Giannetto, Palo, IA
9-25-04 Skip Jackson, Sydney, NSW, Aust.
5-20-05 Jake Peters, Sioux Falls, SD
6-29-05 Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO
7-8-05 Randy Martin, California, MO
9-24-05 Jeff Mitrisin, Oskaloosa, IA
4-21-06 Matt Sutton, Macomb, IL
5-19-06 Rager Phillips, Pleasantville, IA
6-28-06 Matt Sutton, Macomb, IL
7-7-06 Matt Sutton, Macomb, IL
9-23-06 Jeff Mitrisin, Oskaloosa, IA
4-27-07 Kaley Gharst, Decatur, IL
5-25-07 Josh Higday, Des Moines, IA
6-27-07 Kaley Gharst, Decatur, IL
7-6-07 Larry Pinegar II, Pleasant Hill, IA
8-18-07 Jeff Mitrisin, Oskaloosa, IA
9-22-07 Kaley Gharst, Decatur, IL
7-11-08 John Schulz, West Burlington, IA
7-10-09 Bobby Mincer, Burlington, IA
6-9-10 Kaley Gharst, Decatur, IL
7-3-10 Ben Wagoner, Emden, IL
10-2-10 Kaley Gharst, Decatur, IL
7-8-11 Randy Martin, California, MO
2012 Sprint Invaders Schedule
Saturday, April 14 – 34 Raceway (Rain)
Friday, June 1 – Peoria Speedway (Bret Tripplett, Lincoln, IL)
Friday, June 8 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO)
Thursday, June 21 – Lee County Speedway (Donnellson, IA)
Tuesday, July 3 – 34 Raceway – Two Features (West Burlington, IA)
Thursday, July 12 – Cedar County Raceway (Tipton, IA)
Wednesday, August 1 – Knox County Raceway (Knoxville, IL)
Saturday, August 18 – 34 Raceway – Night of the Twins (West Burlington, IA)
Friday, September 7 – Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (Davenport, IA)
Saturday, September 29 – Lee County Speedway – Season Championship (Donnellson, IA)