(Bill W) April 10, 2024 – This Saturday, April 13, the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders being their 23rd season at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The event will mark the 2024 opener for both the series and the 3/8-mile oval.
Defending champion, Ryan Bunton of Lincoln, Illinois leads the series into action Saturday. Chapin, Illinois’ Paul Nienhiser was the victor in last year’s season opener at 34 Raceway, and newcomer Zane DeVault won September’s “Fall Haul.”
Saturday marks the 75th feature event contested in Sprint Invaders’ history at 34 Raceway. Matt Rogerson and Jerrod Hull sit atop the all-time win list there with five apiece. John Schulz, Dustin Selvage, Josh Schneiderman and Nienhiser have garnered four each, and Bobby Mincer, Matt Sutton, Kaley Gharst, Ryan Jamison, and Jon Again have three. Two-time winners in West Burlington include Mike Houseman Jr., Joey Moughan, Chris Martin, Terry McCarl and Chase Randall.
Nienhiser’s five wins with the series gave him twelve in his career and catapulted him into the top five in victories with the Sprint Invaders, trailing only Gharst (22), Hull (18), Schulz (15) and McCarl (13).
Gates open Saturday at 5 p.m. Adult General Admission tickets are $18 with students and seniors admitted at $15. Kids 10 and under are FREE. IMCA Modifieds and Mini-Hauler Trucks will also be on the card.
For more information on the track, visit www.34Raceway.com.
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2024 Sprint Invaders Schedule
Saturday, April 13 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Sunday, May 5 – Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA)
Sunday, May 26 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Sunday, June 2 – Stuart Speedway (Stuart, IA)*
Friday, June 7 – Scotland County Speedway (Memphis, MO)
Sunday, June 9 – Adams County Speedway (IL) (Quincy, IL)
Friday, June 21 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)
Saturday, June 22 – 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Sunday, June 23 – East Moline Raceway (East Moline, IL)
Sunday, July 7 – Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA)
Wednesday, July 10 – Cedar County Raceway (Tipton, IA)
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
2023 Sprint Invaders Top 20 Driver Points (Feature Wins)
Ryan Bunton, Morton, IL, 2479
Colton Fisher, Mediapolis, IA, 2383
Bret Tripplett, Lincoln, IL, 2379
Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 2334 (5)
Tyler Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA, 2303
Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA, 2262 (1)
Luke Verardi, Taylorville, IL, 2148
Chase Richards, Burlington, IA, 2107
Devin Wignall, Altoona, IA, 1869
McCain Richards, Burlington, IA, 1651
Dustin Clark, Agency, IA, 1551
Josh Higday, Des Moines, IA, 1543
Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1464 (1)
Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA, 1255 (2)
Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA, 1209
Tanner Gebhardt, Burlington, IA, 1166
Randy Martin, California, MO, 1132
Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL, 1093
Cam Martin, Ankeny, IA, 1003
Aidan Zoutte, Knoxville, IA, 629
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
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
K-1 Race Gear Sponsors Champion and Rookie of the Year
K-1 Race Gear will award a custom fit uniform to not only this season’s Sprint Invaders Champion, but also the Rookie of the Year with the series.
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