by Bill Wright
July 15, 2024 – The Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders will storm the Independence Motor Speedway in Independence, Iowa, Tuesday night, July 16.
It will be the third time for the Sprint Invaders in Independence. Terry McCarl won both previous events there in 2013 and 2014. The race will be held in conjunction with the Buchanan County Fair.
Paul Nienhiser leads the series in feature wins (4) and in the current point standings heading into Independence. Defending series’ champion Ryan Bunton is second, ahead of Cody Wehrle, Colton Fisher and Tyler Lee. McCain Richards, Chase Richards, Tanner Gebhardt, Cam Martin and Tasker Phillips round out the current top ten in the standings.
Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, with racing to follow. Grandstand tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for kids 13-17 and kids 12 and under are FREE! The cost for the Buchanan County Fair is $5, however, There will be an opening on the west side of the ticket booth for those who will just be attending to see the race. Going through that opening will avoid the $5 fairgrounds admission. Shuttles will be available to transport those parking in the fairgrounds parking lot to the opening. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby Stocks and IMCA Sport Compacts will also be on the card.
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2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule
Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA)
Sunday, June 2 – Stuart International Speedway (Canceled)*
Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL)
Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Chase Porter, St. Joseph, MO)
Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA)
Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, IN)
Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Rain)
Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Rain)
Tuesday, July 16 – Independence Motor Speedway (Independence, IA)
Tuesday, July 30 – Bloomfield Speedway (Bloomfield, IA)
Friday, August 16 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Saturday, August 17 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL)
Friday, September 27 – TBD
Saturday, September 28 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) “Fall Haul”
*co-sanctioned with Malvern Bank 360 Sprint Series
2024 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)
1. Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 1740 (4)
2. Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 1656
3. Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 1640
4. Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 1567
5. Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1533
6. McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 1377
7. Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 1330
8. Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 1227
9. Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1198
10. Tasker Philips, Pleasantville, IA, 990 (1)
11. Nate Parks, Burlington, IA, 962
12. Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 917
13. Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 849
14. Riley Goodno, Knoxville, IA, 833
15. Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 797
16. Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 793
17. Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 781
18. Jake Glasgow, Burlington, IA, 693
19. Cam Sorrels, Hallsville, MO, 669
20. Alan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 659
Series Sponsors
Title Sponsor – Mohrfeld Solar
A Main Sponsor – Shottenkirk Automotive
Shake-up Dash Sponsor – Agriland FS Winterset
Heat Sponsors – Randall’s Performance, Ameriprise: Josh Denning & Associates, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Golden Eagle Distributors
B Main Sponsor – Golden Eagle Distributing
$50 Draw Sponsor (for drivers drawing a 50) – Avis Rent A Car/Budget Car Rental
$75 Hard Charger Sponsor – In Honor of Christine Wahl-Levitt by Scott Donlan
Hard Charger Contingency – KSE Racing Products
Season Champion and Rookie of the Year – K-1 Race Gear
Contingency Sponsors
Hoosier, Midland Performance, K-1 Racegear, Rocket Graphics, Bell Helmets, Stronghurst Collision Refinish (SCR), King Racing Products, DMI, BMRS, KSE Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products