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#24 and #28 600 CC Micro Sprints - "You Just Got Shredded"
2009 News
Canceled due to rain
October 16 and 17,2009 - Linda's
Linda's Nationals postponed due to rain. Will be run on October 30 and 31.
October 10,2009 - Middleford Speedway
30 600's. Bruce started 5th in his heat race and ran in that spot until he lost a position late in the race after checking up to avoid becoming the victim of a poorly executed slide job. Mike started 7th in the heat, but had to go to the rear after spinning while going for second. He was able to work his way back to a 7th place finish. Mike started 3rd in the consi but was sent to the rear after being forced into the infield tires on the initial start. Mike restarted 11th and after a very eventful race, managed a 2nd place finish. The feature did not go as either driver planned with Mike dropping out early with a flat left rear while Bruce followed suit several laps later after contact with a slow car saw him flip at the end front stretch.
October 9,2009 - Linda's
37 600's. Bruce started 5th in the heat race and finished 8th after struggling with the handling of the car. Despite making several changes, Bruce continued to struggle in the consi finishing 9th. Mike started 4th and finished 5th in the heat, one spot out of a transfer to the feature. He started 2nd in the consi and ran in that position until being punted on a late race restart and finishing 4th. Rain hit the speedway during the opening laps of the feature washing out the remainder of the event which will be finished on October 23rd.
October 2,2009 - Linda's
34 600's. Rained out before qualifying was completed.
September 19,2009 - LANCO
35 600's were pitside. Mike, returning after several weeks off due to motor issues, looked strong finishing 2nd in his heat while Bruce led wire to wire to take the win in his heat. The feature would see Bruce and Mike starting 2nd and 4th respectively. Bruce jumped out to the lead at the drop of the green with Mike following right behind into 2nd. The SHRED Racing team cars would run that way through the early laps of the race until Mike clipped the cone on one of the ensuing restarts and was sent to the rear. Mike picked up several spots to finish 19th. Bruce led a major portion of the race before getting passed in the closing laps and settling for a 3rd place finish.
September 18,2009 - Linda's
26 600's. Bruce drove the #28 to a second place finish in the heat race giving him the 11th starting position for the feature. After losing several spots at the start of the feature as the car lost traction spinning the tires, Bruce was able to stay out of trouble and finish the race in the 16th spot.
September 12,2009 - LANCO
Cancelled due to rain.
September 5 and 6,2009 - LANCO
60 600's signed in to compete in the annual Labor Day Shootout. The #24 was once again sidelined with motor issues. Bruce was able to turn the 7th fastest time during time trials giving him the 2nd starting spot in his heat race. There wasn't much passing on the slick daytime surface and he finished where he started in 2nd.Bruce lined up 13th for the A main and stayed out of trouble and picked up a few spots in the 30 lap event bringing the #28 home in 11th place.
August 29,2009 - LANCO
Mike was sidelined with more engine problems after practice and Bruce managed a 9th place finish in the 600 Pro Series B main before rain hit the speedway during the closing laps of the Pro Series A main, washing out the remainder of the night.
August 22,2009 - LANCO
46 600's singed in to compete in the 600 Pro series race. The double heat race format would see Bruce lose one spot and finish 6th in the first heat, and start and finish in the 8th spot in the second heat. Mike started 2nd in the first heat, went to the back after an opening lap spin and was involved in a wreck on the final lap while racing for 8th. The crew made repairs to the #24 for the second heat, but Mike pulled off of the track at the drop of the green due to a steering problem. With Bruce scheduled to start 16th and Mike 24th in the B main, the rains came ending the remainder of the evenings program.
August 15,2009 - LANCO
31 600's. Once again, Mike and the SHRED Racing #24 were idle. The fuel pump in Bruce's #28 quit during the heat giving him the 12th starting spot in the consi. He was able to pick up several spots to take the checkered flag in the 8th position, 2 spots shy of a transfer to the feature.
August 8,2009 - LANCO
30 600's. Mike did not race due to motors problems with the #24. After starting 3rd in the heat Bruce lost several spots to finish in the 6th position, giving him the 17th starting spot for the feature. Bruce was able to stay out of trouble and take the checkered flag in 16th.
July 25,2009 - LANCO
24 600's. The heat races would see Mike start and finish in the second spot while Bruce fought a car that wasn't handling quite right to a 7th place finish. Bruce started 20th in the feature and stayed out of trouble to finish 16th. Mike started 5th, spun early while making a bid for 3rd restarted at the rear and came back for a 14th place finish.
July 23,2009 - SHRED Racing/Jesus RACE Team pays another visit to "The Bridge"
After having a blast visiting with the elementary school children in June, the SHRED Racing Team and Jesus RACE Team returned to "The Bridge" youth outreach program on Thursday July 23rd to spend some time with the middle school aged kids. Once again, the kids had fun competing in several activities with the winners receiving prizes. Mike and Bruce closed out the evening by speaking with the children.
July 18,2009 - LANCO
32 600's. Once again, both Mike and Bruce were in the same heat event. While Mike was taken out in a first lap crash that resulted in a flat right rear, Bruce was able to hang on for a 4th place finish. Mike started 12th in the consi and immediately began moving to the front taking 2nd around the halfway point of the 12 lap event and remaining in that spot until the end giving him the 20th starting spot in the feature. Mike worked his way up to 15th late in the race, but contact with the 14th place car caused him to spin leading to a 22nd place finish at the checkers. The night wasn't all bad as Bruce was able to grab the lead from his outside front row starting spot on the first lap. From that point on, Bruce was never seriously challenged as he led the entire distance to record his second win of the season.
July 11,2009 - LANCO
First up was the make up feature from June 13 with Mike scheduled to start 4th. However, a fuel injector problem developed before the green flag was waved and Mike was unable to start. Rain hit the speedway before qualifying could be completed for the regular show, washing out the remainder of the evening.
July 8,2009 - Kutztown
32 600's. Mike started 7th in the heat and worked his way through the field to take 3rd at the checkers.Mike dropped to 8th from his 4th starting spot in the early stages of the feature, but was able to battle his way back to a 5th place finish.
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July 4,2009 - LANCO
73 cars. #24 Mike Freed, 1st heat started 7th and finished 3rd, 2nd heat started 4th and finished 2nd, A main started 8th and finished 22nd when a coolant line came off. #28 Bruce Ginther Jr., 1st heat started 3rd and finished 2nd, 2nd heat started 6th and finished 4th, A main started 17th and finished 13th.
July 2,2009 - Susquehanna
61 cars. #24 Mike Freed, 1st heat started 8th and finished 6th, 2nd heat ended with a blown motor. #28 Bruce Ginther Jr., 1st heat started 8th and finished 7th, 2nd heat ended with a blown motor.
June 29,2009 - Path Valley
66 cars. #24 Mike Freed, 1st heat started 2nd and finished 5th, 2nd heat started 9th and finished 9th, C main started 8th and finished 10th. #28 Bruce Ginther Jr., 1st heat started 6th and finished 9th, 2nd heat started 5th and finished 7th, C main started 17th and finished 24th.
June 28,2009 - Lincoln
95 cars. #24 Mike Freed, 1st heat started 6th and finished 5th, 2nd heat started 4th and finished 3rd, B main started 17th and finished 19th. #28 Bruce Ginther Jr., 1st heat started 7th and finished 6th, 2nd heat started 4th and did not finish due to an engine issue.
June 27,2009 - Trail-Way
72 cars. #24 Mike Freed, 1st heat started 6th and finished 6th, 2nd heat started 5th and finished 6th, C main started 3rd and finished 14th.
June 24,2009 - The Bridge Youth Group
Once again this year, the SHRED Racing Team and Jesus R.A.C.E. Team.com spent a few hours on Wednesday evening with the kids at "The Bridge" youth group in Ephrata. The children really seemed to have a blast as they engaged in several racing related games with the winners each recieving prizes. After the games were completed, Mike and Bruce took center stage and spent some time talking with the kids and answering questions.
June 20,2009 - LANCO
Cancelled due to rain.
June 17,2009 - Kutztown
Cancelled due to rain.
June 13,2009 - LANCO
33 600's. Mike drove from the 3rd starting spot into the lead on the opening lap of the heat race and led the entire distance to record the win. Bruce started 4th in his heat race but spun during the early laps due to a loose race car and was only able to manage a 9th place finish. Although the car was handling much better in the consi the track proved tough to pass on and Bruce was only able to manage a 12th place finish after going to the rear as a result of an early race incident. The rains came before the start of the feature, washing out the rest of the program which will be made up next week with Mike scheduled to start 4th.
June 10,2009 - Kutztown
Cancelled due to rain.
June 6,2009 - Hamlin
30 600's. With LANCO having the night off, the SHRED Racing Team decided to make it's first trip up to Hamlin to run wingless. Mike was able to turn the 3rd fastest time of the night in time trials to lock himself directly into the feature. He spent most of the race running in the 5th spot when got into turn one too hot while making a bid for 4th and spun out sending him to the rear. One lap later another caution flew and the race was checkered due to time limit, giving Mike a 16th place finish. Bruce, making his first career start without the wings, adapted quickly by turning the 13th fastest time in time trials giving him the 3rd starting spot in the first heat race. He finished 4th in that event giving him the 16th starting position for the feature event. Bruce made steady progress throughout the race and took the checkered flag in the 8th spot.
June 3,2009 - Kutztown
Cancelled due to weather.
May 30,2009 - LANCO
30 600's. It turned out to be a rough night for the SHRED Racing Team as Mike was running in a qualified spot on the last lap of the heat race when the left front spindle came apart handing him a 12th place start in the consi. He was only able to finish 9th in that event, 3 spots shy of a transfer to the feature.Bruce dropped from his 5th starting spot to 8th at the start of the heat and would finish in that position. The 8th place heat finish gave Bruce the 6th starting position in the consi which he was able to maintain to grab the last qualifying spot and start 24th in the feature. He had worked his way up to 17th three quarters of the way through the event when he was caught up in someone else's spin ending his night with pretty significant damage to the #28.
May 27,2009 - Kutztown
Due to unforseen circumstances, Mike and the SHRED Racing #24 will not be competing at Kutztown tonight.
May 25,2009 - SHRED Racing welcomes Getz Fire Protection
The SHRED Racing Team is pleased to announce the addition of Getz Fire Protection to it's list of partners for the 2009 season. For over four decades, Getz Fire Protection, Inc. has provided high-quality, dependable fire and safety equipment with expert and courteous service. Getz Fire Protection, Inc. is your one source for quality sales and service of fire protection and safety equipment. They are a family-owned and operated company who strives to provide courteous and knowledgeable service. Let them work with you to protect lives and property. For more information please visit them on the web at www.getzfirepro.com
May 24,2009 - Trail-Way
52 600's signed in to compete in the 2009 Super 600 Showdown. Bruce got bounced around a little bit on the start of his heat race, falling from 3rd to 8th where he would finish the race. The heat race finish would give him the 8th starting spot in first last chance race. Bruce had a hard time adapting to to tricky daytime surface and he would finish in that position ending his day.
May 23,2009 - LANCO
26 600's. Bruce started and finished 3rd in an uneventful heat race. After starting the feature in the 8th spot, Bruce lost one spot throughout the duration of the event to take the checkered flag in the 9th position.
May 20,2009 - Kutztown
22 600's. Mike started 6th in his heat and was battling for 3rd early in the event when he spun and was forced to go to the rear. Mike was able to pass several cars and rebound with a 5th place finish. Mike started the feature event in the 13th position. The front of the field got all jumbled up at the start, the end result of which saw the #24 go for a nasty tumble that left the driver bruised and the race car with significant damage. As a result of this, Mike and the #24 will not be competing in any events this upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
May 16,2009 - LANCO
33 600's. Both cars qualified for the feature with Mike finishing 2nd in his heat and Bruce finishing 6th in his heat. Mike dropped out of the feature early with a broken steering arm, while Bruce was able to pick up a couple of spots to finish 14th from his 18th starting spot.
May 13,2009 - Kutztown
25 wingless 600's signed in to compete in Kutztown's season opener. In the heat Mike moved from his 3rd starting spot to the lead on the 1st lap and led the entire distance to record the victory. Mike ran 3rd for the first half of the feature before making a move on the 2nd place car who pinched him on the bottom causing the #24 to spin. Mike worked his way back to 8th place before a last lap incident caused him to spin again relegating him to an 11th place finish.
May 9,2009 - LANCO
44 600's. The heat race would see both cars in the same event with Bruce starting on the pole and Mike starting in the 4th spot. Bruce jumped into the lead at the start with Mike moving into 2nd early in the race and following Bruce to the checkers. The team would experience both ends of the spectrum in the feature as Mike quickly dropped from his 9th starting spot with an ill handling race car before being put into the wall by another competitor while Bruce who started 2nd in the race moved into the lead on lap 4 and was never seriously challenged over the remaining laps to pick up his first career victory in a micro sprint.
May 6,2009 - Kutztown
Cancelled due to weather.
May 2,2009- LANCO
36 600's. Bruce started the #28 3rd in his heat and ran in that spot until a missed shift on a restart midway through the event dropped him to an 8th place finish. He then lined up 8th for the consi and ran in that position for the duration of the event.Mike started the #24 4th in his heat race and was able to pick up one spot to take 3rd at the finish. Mike started the feature event in the 7th position, however the front posts on the nose wing broke early in the race ending his night with a 24th place finish.
April 25,2009 - LANCO
34 600's. Mike started and finished 5th in an uneventful heat race, one spot shy of a transfer. The consi was also uneventful as he started and finished in the 2nd spot to give him the 19th starting position for the feature. At the start of the feature Mike began an impressive march to the front with the #24 machine that saw him move into the 5th position late in the race. With 2 laps to go the 4th place car got crossed up making contact with the right front of the #24 ending Mike's night with a broken rod end on the steering arm. Bruce started the #28 on the pole of his heat settled into 2nd on the opening lap and ran in that position to the checkered. Bruce started the feature in the 3rd spot and after going to rear for an early race caution, was able to rebound with a 10th place finish.
April 24,2009 - Path Valley
17 600's. Mike jumped into the lead at the drop of the green from the 2nd starting spot and led wire to wire for his first heat win of the year. Bad luck would bite Bruce in the heat this week as contact with another car would send him off the track with a broken rod end on the right front. The feature event would see Mike starting the #24 in the 9th position and Bruce starting the #28 in the 14th position. The race went off smoothly with Mike bringing home another top ten with a 6th place finish while Bruce was able to rebound nicely from the heat race mishap to take the checkered flag in 8th.
April 18,2009 - LANCO
33 600's were in the pits for LANCO's season opener. The heat race would once again see both cars in the same event with Bruce starting the #28 in the 2nd spot and Mike in 4th. Mike was able to pick up 1 position to finish 3rd, but Bruce wasn't as fortunate as he dropped back to a 7th place finish. However, Bruce was able to qualify for the feature with a 4th place consi finish. For the second week in a row, the feature event was not kind to Bruce as he was caught up in an incident on lap 2 that ended his night with a broken radius rod. Mike ran as high as 6th from his 9th place starting spot before the tire went away and he settled for an 8th place finish.
April 10,2009 - Linda's
After Path Valley rained out earlier in the day, the team made the decision to go to Linda's where 29 600's signed in to compete. Heat race action would see both cars compete in the same event with Bruce starting 2nd and Mike starting 9th. Bruce was able to hang on to a 6th place finish after experiencing a stuck throttle several laps into the race while Mike was able to make steady progress throughout the race to finish in the 4th spot. Bruce lined up in the 18th position for the feature, but was credited with a 24th place finish after getting caught up in a crash on the first lap. Mike was able to move past several cars from his 12th place starting spot to take the checkered flag in the 9th position.
April 4,2009 - Trail-Way Speedway
31 600's. Bruce started 7th in his heat and after dropping back to 10th on the start managed to pick up 2 spots to finish 8th, one spot shy of a transfer. He led wire to wire from his pole starting spot in the consi to take his first career checkered flag in a micro sprint. Bruce stayed out of trouble and gained some valuable seat time in the feature, bringing the #28 home with an 18th place finish. Mike started 8th in his heat and quickly moved into 5th where he would finish after making several bids for 4th late in the race. The feature event would see Mike starting the #24 in the 14th position. He picked off several cars throughout the race to take the checkered flag 10th.
April 3,2009 - Linda's
Cancelled due to weather.
March 28,2009 - Trail-Way Speedway
Cancelled due to weather.
March 21,2009 - Trail-Way Speedway
49 600's were in the pits at Trail-way for the SHRED Racing Team's first outing of the season. Bruce started 6th in his heat and after battling an extremely tight race car as well as throttle issues, fell back to 10th at the finish. Mike, who started 9th in his heat, also fought with a tight car and only managed an 8th place finish. The team made some major changes to both cars after the heat races to try and improve the handling. The consis would have Mike and Bruce starting 9th and 13th in their respective events. While both cars handled much better, the slick daytime surface proved difficult for passing with Mike settling for an 8th place finish and Bruce settling for 9th at the checkers.
March 7,2009 - Salem BIC Church Race Night
Jesus Race Team/ SHRED Racing visited Salem BIC Church's Race Night on Saturday March 7 in Chambersburg. Over 140 people took part in the event that included free food, door prizes and racing videos. Several speedways including Williams Grove, Shippensburg, Bedford, Lernerville, Hagerstown, and Dover donated tickets to be given away. The evening was capped off as Mike and Bruce took the floor as guest speakers for the evening.Click here for Photos
Preseason Press Release - February 24,2009
Big season on tap for the SHRED
Racing Team
January 9,2009
A partial 2009 racing schedule has been posted. More dates will be added as track schedules are released.
November 16,2008 - AMSOIL joins SHRED Racing
We are pleased to announce that AMSOIL has partnered with SHRED Racing to become the exclusive oil and lubricant supplier for the team in 2009. AMSOIL formulates a wide selection of synthetic lubricating oils for all types of engine and gear applications, including those for specialized vehicles and severe operating conditions. In addition, AMSOIL has developed sophisticated fuel additives, filtration systems and other companion products that supplement and extend lubricant performance. All are distributed through a worldwide network of independent dealers. For more information please visit www.amsoil.com
November 8,2008 - SHRED Racing teams up with Keizer Wheels
We are pleased to announce that Keizer Wheels through Scott and Steve at the Eastern Wheel House have partnered with the SHRED Racing Team to provide product support beginning with the Renegade Open Wheel Challenge on November 28 and 29 in Harrisburg. For more information on Keizer Wheels, please visit www.keizerwheels.com
November 6,2008 - SHRED Racing joins forces with Jesus Race Team
The SHRED Racing Team and Jesus Race Team are pleased to announce that they will be joining forces in 2009. Mike Freed will continue to pilot the #24 SHRED Racing/ jesusraceteam.com Predator in a 40-50 race schedule similar to previous seasons. Bruce Ginther Jr., who won three
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October 26,2008 - Susquehanna
27 600's signed in to compete in the 4th Annual Candy Bowl at Susquehanna Speedway Park. Mike started the #24 3rd in the heat race and was able to maintain that position through the end, giving him the 8th starting spot for the feature. Mike ran as high as 3rd before giving up one spot late in the feature and settling for a 4th place finish. SHRED racing's newest team member, Bruce Ginther Jr., started the #12 5th in his heat race. After going to the rear for an opening lap spin Bruce was able to salvage a 7th place finish giving him the 21st starting spot for the feature. Bruce drove a clean race and was able to pick up several spots bringing the #12 home with a 15th place finish.
October 17-18, 2008 - Linda's
77 600's packed the pit area for the 19th Annual Micro Sprint Nationals. Thw weekend started off on a decent note as Mike was able to bring the SHRED Racing machine home with the 18th fastest time. The heat race would see Mike drop from 3rd to 5th after getting in another competitors fluid. Mike started the B main in the 10th position, but Mike's night would end several laps into the event with a broken right rear shock.
October 11,2008 - Path Valley
31 600's signed in to compete in the 8th annual Sprint Nationals at Path Valley Speedway Park. Bruce Ginther once again took the wheel of the SHRED Racing #12 as he and Mike would start 2nd and 5th in the same heat race. Mike was able to pick up a couple of spots to finish 3rd while Bruce dropped back to 8th with an ill handling race car. The team made numerous changes to the #12 before the consi and while the car was handling much better, Bruce was only able to pick up one position from his 8th starting spot. Mike started the #24 10th in the feautre event and was able to run most of the event in that position. However, the tire gave up late in the race and Mike lost the 10th spot on the last lap and crossed the line in 11th.
October 10,2008 - Linda's
32 600's were in the pits at Linda's getting ready for next week's National Open. A good pill draw put Mike on the pole for the heat race. Mike dropped into 2nd on the start and ran in that position to the finish. Mike settled into 4th early in the feature from his 6th starting spot. Mike made several bids for 3rd throughout the event , but would settle for 4th as the checkered flag flew.
October 5,2008 - Trail-Way
44 600's signed in to compete in the annual Kevin Gobrecht Memorial race. Mike started the SHRED Racing #24 11th in the heat race after another less than favorable pill draw. Mike managed a 9th place finish which gave him the 8th starting spot in the B main. The SHRED Racing team's night would end on lap 2 of the B main when contact with another car sent Mike to the pits with extensive front end damage.
September 26,2008 - Linda's
Cancelled due to weather.
September 20,2008 - LANCO Practice
With nothing else on the schedule, the SHRED Racing Team decided have a little fun and take both cars to LANCO's end of season practice day. SHRED Racing team members Curt Goshert, Jan Keith, and Ron Zimmerman as well as Steve Moyer from Stitches R Us, Hank Smith from Awesome Vinyl and Graphics, Sportsman racer Earl Eveland, 250 4 stroke racer Jessica Enck, and part time 270cc racer Mark Kline all took laps in the SHRED Racing
machines.Jesusraceteam.com's Bruce Ginther Jr. who had previously driven the SHRED Racing #12 was also on hand to take some laps in the #24. Bruce will also be piloting the #12 at Path Valley on October 11th and Susquehanna on October 25th in preparation for a full time move to the 600's in 2009.
September 13,2008 - LANCO
34 600's signed in to compete in the final race of the season at LANCO. Mike quickly moved from his 4th starting spot to 2nd in the heat race and remained in that position through the end of the event. Mike started the SHRED Racing #24 7th in the feature and lost several spots early in the race eventually settling for a 12th place finish.
September 6,2008 - LANCO
Cancelled due to rain.
September 5,2008 - Williams Grove Speedway
41 cars were in the pits to take part in the first ever appearance of the 600's at the famed Williams Grove Speedway. Mike settled the #24 into 2nd at the start of the heat race and rode in that position through the end of the race. 270cc micro racer Scott Gingrich piloting the SHRED Racing #12 started 4th in his heat and lost one spot to take the checkered flag in 5th. With Mike scheduled to start 4th and Scott scheduled to start 14th in the feature, rain hit the speedway and washed out the remainder of the event. Since the 600's are not scheduled to return to Williams Grove the rest of the season, they decided to payout the feature based on starting position.
August 30-31,2008 - LANCO
202 cars including 65 600cc machines jammed the pit area at LANCO for the annual Labor Day Shootout. Mike brought the SHRED Racing #24 acroos the line 17th fastest in time trials which gave him the pole for the 5th heat race. He was able to finish 2nd in the heat and give the #24 the 16th starting spot for the A main. However, Mike's night ended at the start of the 30 lap main event when contact from the car behind him put him in the 3rd turn guardrail. Meanwhile, Bret Guzik was once again piloting the SHRED Racing #12. With the team still struggling to find the right set up for Bret, he was able to time 31st quick out of the 65 cars on hand. Bret was able to pick up one spot from his 6th place start in the heat, which gave him the 7th starting position for the B main. Despite suffering a broken nose wing and a bent right front shock in an incident on the opening lap, Bret was able to hang on for a 5th place finish putting the #12 in the 23rd spot for the main event. Bret was collected in an incident after the halfway point, but suffered no damage and was able to soldier on to a 15th place finish.
August 23,2008 - LANCO
34 cars. Mike started the SHRED Racing #24 4th in the heat race and was able to maintain that position to the finish. Mike suffered some minor damage in a spin around the half way mark of the feature. He hung on for a 22nd place finish after also losing his brakes near the end of the race. Lake Erie Speedway Nascar Late Model Rookie of the Year contender Bret Guzik returned to the dirt to pilot the SHRED Racing #12. Bret failed to qualify for the night's feature event as the team struggled to find the proper set up to make Bret comfortable in his return to the much lighter machine.
August 18,2008 - Guzik set to return to LANCO
With a two week break in his NASCAR Late Model schedule at Lake Erie Speedway, Bret Guzik will return to LANCO this Saturday night to drive the #12 Stitches R Us 600 Micro for SHRED Racing. “I just want to thank Mike, Curt and everyone at SHRED Racing for giving me this opportunity. It’s going to be great to get back to LANCO to race with everybody. I was talking with Bruce Buckwalter, Jr., who ran the #12 car recently, and he said it’s pretty solid. We’re going up to the shop Thursday night to set everything up for me for Saturday. I just can’t wait”, commented Guzik.
The 17-year-old from Pottstown is coming off his best performance of the season in the NASCAR late model division, finishing 2nd and 7th in twin 30-lap features Saturday night at Lake Erie. A rookie at the 4/10th mile paved oval in 2008, Bret will head into the final points race on September 6th inside the top 10 out of 40+ drivers.
However, for the next two weeks, Bret is focused on getting the #12 Stitches R Us 600 to the front of the pack on Saturday and at the Labor Day Open next weekend.
August 16,2008 - LANCO
34 cars. Mike, driving the SHRED Racing #24 and 270 driver Bruce Ginther Jr making his 600cc debut driving the #12 lined up 5th and 7th respectively in the same heat race. Mike finished 3rd and Bruce finished 4th after several well timed cautions at the end of the event. The feature would see Mike starting in the 9th spot and Bruce in the 14th position. While Mike was able to bring the #24 home with a 10th place finish, things didn't go as planned for Bruce who suffered front end damage in a first lap incident and was credited with a 22nd place finish.
August 13,2008 - Kutztown
25 600's were in the pits for the last race of the season at Kutztown. Mike started the SHRED Racing #24 2nd in the heat race and was running in that position about halfway through we he was sidelined with a broken chain. The DNF in the heat would give Mike the 23rd starting spot for the feature. He had worked his way up to 14th by lap 13 when the checkered flag flew due to rain.
August 9,2008 - LANCO
38 600's packed the pit area at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike started 4th in the heat and was able to survive a flat left front tire to finish in that position. Mike was able to gain a couple of spots in the feature, taking the checkered flag 12th in an event that went non stop. Bruce Buckwalter wasn't as fortunate in the #12 as he came from 11th to 6th in the consi, coming up 2 spots short of making the feature. Both driver's also buckled in for the wingless event at the end of the night with Bruce starting in the 8th position and Mike starting from 15th. Mike recovered from a spin on the first lap to record a 12th place finish. Bruce was running solidly in the top ten when he was involved in a caution late in the race. After going to the rear, he managed to bring the #12 home with a 16th place finish.
August 6,2008 - Kutztown
22 cars. Mike started 4th in the heat race, moved into 3rd on the first lap and remained in that position until the end. Mike settled into 5th during the early part of the feature when contact with another car resulted in a bent left rear shock forcing Mike to retire from the event. Bruce Buckwalter once again strapped into the #12 and turned in a respectable finish in the regular feature advancing from 20th to 14th. The wingless feature would see Bruce starting in the 8th spot. After stopping on the track during an early caution and going to the rear he would eventually storm back to a 7th place finish. Due to another problem that was found on the #24, Mike was unable to start the wingless feature.
July 31,2008 - The SHRED Racing Team visits "The Bridge" youth group
On Thursday night July 31, the SHRED Racing Team spent several hours with "The Bridge" youth group in Ephrata PA. The kids had fun participating in a tire changing competition after which Mike spent some time speaking with the children. The team would also like to thank 270 driver Bruce Ginther Jr and his wife Becky for joining us to help out.
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July 30,2008 Kutztown
23 cars. After starting on the pole for the heat race, Mike immediately dropped into 2nd and ran in that position until the end. The first of the twin features was a replay of the heat race with Mike starting on the pole, dropping back to 2nd on the start and running in that spot to the end. The second feature did not go as well with Mike getting bounced around as several other drivers wrestled for position. Mike eventually settled for a 21st place finish. ARDC Midget standout Bruce Buckwalter strapped into the SHRED Racing #12 for the night and was able to stay out of trouble as he readjusted himself to a micro sprint recording finishes of 15th and 18th in the 2 features. Bruce's return to the micros proved to be a lot of fun and he is looking forward to strapping back into the #12 on August 6th at Kutztown as well as August 9th at LANCO.
July 26,2008 - LANCO
22 600's were in the pits Saturday night for the annual Clyde Martin Memorial Race. In the heat race, Mike grabbed the lead on the opening lap from his 4th starting position and stayed at the front the entire distance to take the victory. After a couple of cautions on the first 2 attempts to start the feature, Mike moved from his 4th starting spot to 2nd for the third attempt. The third time proved to be the charm as Mike immediately jumped out to the lead. Mike survived several cautions but was never seriously challenged as he led all 35 laps enroute to his first win of the season.
July 23,2008 - Kutztown
Cancelled due to weather.
July 22,2008 - Nascar Late Model up and comer set to return to the dirt at LANCO
GUZIK HAS FAST CAR AT LAKE ERIE BEFORE LOSING BRAKES
NORTH
EAST, Pa. - When Bret Guzik executed a perfectly-timed outside pass on
the last lap of his heat race to finish third, he proved he had a car
capable of running in the top 10 in the Lake Erie 150 presented by
Dodge late model feature Saturday at Lake Erie Speedway.
Guzik, 16, started eighth in the feature but lost his brakes around the Lap 30 mark, and was forced to drive cautiously through the remainder of the 150-lap event. He finished 26th. “I could tell something was wrong right from the beginning of the race,” says Guzik. “The car would just ‘skate’ going into the corners and I had all I could do to get it slowed down. Around Lap 30, the brakes went completely out. I tried pumping them under caution but there wasn’t anything so I just did the best I could to stay out of the leader's way and get to the finish. It’s too bad; we had a top-10 car.”
Guzik, a rookie at Lake Erie, entered the night 13th in the late model point standings.
Away
from the pavement, Guzik has a verbal agreement to race a 600cc
micro-sprint owned by Shred Racing at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway on
Aug. 30 and 31 during the annual Labor Day Open for micro-sprints.
Guzik will also compete in the car Aug. 23 in preparation for the Labor
Day event. “We’re excited to be going back to LANCO. Lake Erie is
off both weekends so the micro-sprint racing won’t conflict with our
late model schedule. I have to thank Mike Freed and Curt Goshert of
Shred Racing for the opportunity. It should be a fun couple of weeks,”
Guzik said. In 2007 the Labor Day Open featured approximately 80
cars in attendance. Guzik finished seventh overall and was the highest
finishing Yamaha. Shred Racing's No. 12 is an updated 2001 Hyper
chassis with a 2004 Kawasaki 636 Guhl Motors fuel injection.
Bret Guzik, 16, is a former quarter-midget champion and 600cc dirt micro-sprint race winner. A native of Pottstown, Pa., Guzik moved up to late models in 2008 and competes weekly at the competitive Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa. Amid working through the rookie learning curve, Guzik has shown top-five speed in Lake Erie’s earlier races while continuing to build experience as the season progresses. Guzik is a member of the Team Full Throttle NASCAR Driver Development Program and is represented by Driver Development Services, Inc., Charlotte, N.C. His marketing partners include Cat Iron, Knockouts Haircuts for Men, Chuck’s Auto Salvage, Hilltop Enterprises, Body-Borneman Insurance, Power Trip Energy Drinks, and Team Full Throttle.
Team Full Throttle is a Mooresville, N.C., based driver development program that specializes in all areas of personal and professional development, including leadership, teamwork, and communications as well as marketing, promotion, and on-track driving skills. TFT currently comprises over 30 racers who reside and race in all regions of the country.
For more information on Bret, visit www.guzikracing.com For more information on Team Full Throttle, visit www.goteamfullthrottle or contact (704) 664-1755.
July 19,2008 - LANCO
27 cars. Mike started 3rd in the heat race and wasted little time getting to the front, leading all 10 laps to take the win. Mike lined up 5th for the feature and was running in the 4th spot when the 5th place car made an inside move making contact with Mike's left front, flattening the tire and ending the team's night with a 22nd place finish.
July 17,2008 - SHRED Racing press release
Current ARDC midget hotshoe Bruce Buckwalter Jr. of Royersford PA makes his return to the micro sprint ranks on Wednesday July 23 at the Kutztown Fairgrounds Speedway when he straps into the SHRED Racing #12 as a teammate to driver Mike Freed. Buckwalter recently grabbed his first career ARDC feature win at Dixieland Speedway in North Carolina. In addition, 270cc throttle jockey Scott Gingrich will return to the seat of the #12 this Saturday night on the high banks at LANCO after encountering fuel system problems during his debut last week. Bruce Ginther Jr., another 270cc pilot, is set to make his 600cc micro sprint debut in the SHRED Racing #12 during the month of August. Also, please stay tuned for a future announcement concerning another special guest driver who will be making his return to the micro sprints by buckling into the #12 during the Labor Day Shootout at LANCO.
July 16,2008 - Kutztown
25 cars. Mike started the SHRED Racing #24 3rd in the heat race and after making an early bid for the lead, settled back into the 3rd spot for the remainder of the race. The 3rd place heat finish gave Mike the pole for the feature. He set sail at the drop of the green and led the first 19 laps before being overtaken on the final lap and settling for a second place finish.
July 12,2008 - LANCO
27 cars. Mike started the heat race in the 4th position. He had just passed the 2nd place car when the leader spun and collected him, forcing him into the consi. Mike was able to grab the 6th and final transfer spot in the consi. After starting 24th in the feature, Mike was able to pick up several spots and finish in the 18th position.
Juy 9,2008 - Kutztown
Cancelled due to weather.
2008 PA 600 Speedweek
July 5,2008 - LANCO (Super 600 Showdown)
92 cars. Mike started 2nd in the heat race and was running in that spot when the rear axle broke on a restart, giving him the 6th starting position in a last chance qualifier. The chain loosened up during that event ending the team's night.
July 4,2008 - Linda's
Rained out.
July 3,2008 - Susquehanna
62 cars. Mike started in the 8th spot for the heat race and was able to race his way to a 4th place finish which was good enough for a 20th place start in the A main due to the passing point system used for this race. The car was way too tight for the feature and Mike was only able tomanage a 20th place finish.
July 2nd - Greenwood Valley
70 cars. Mike started 6th in the heat and was running 3rd with 2 laps to go (which would have given him the pole for the B main) when the impatient and inexperienced 4th place driver hooked his rear bumper causing him to spin. To make matters worse, the same driver did the same thing on the last lap which put Mike on the outside of the front row for the E main. Mike won the E main easily but was only able to advance from 15th to 11th in the D main which ended the team's night.
June 30 - Path Valley
91 cars. Mike started the SHRED Racing #24 2nd in the heat race and was able to hold on to that position, giving him the 20th starting spot in the A main. An electrical problem about a third of the way through the feature ended Mike's night with a 23rd place finish.
June 29,2008 - Lincoln
94 cars. Mike started 8th in the heat and was taken out by the 9th place starter in turn 1 of the first lap, ending the team's night very early.
June 28,2008 - Trail-Way
85 cars. Mike started 7th in the heat and despite a broken steering arm, finished in the 5th spot. Rain hit the speedway after the heats were completed, forcing the postponement of the rest of the event to July 1st. Due to the fact that Mike was scheduled to start 9th in the C main and the high cost of fuel, the team made the decision not to return for the remainder of the event.
June 21,2008 - LANCO
34 600's signed in to compete at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike started in the 3rd position for the heat race and despite some very difficult track conditions, was able to finish in that spot. The feature would have Mike lining the SHRED Racing #24 in the 4th spot. Mike lost several spots trying to make the top side of the track work, eventually settling for a 7th place finish.
June 18,2008 - Kutztown
27 600's were in the pits at Kutztown on Wednesday Night. Mike got caught up in someone else's mess on the first lap of the heat causing heavy damage to the front end and ending the team's night very early.
June 11,2008 - Kutztown
25 600 were in the pits at Kutztown on Wednesday night. The team finally got a decent pill draw which gave Mike the 2nd starting spot for the heat race, a position he would hold to the end. Mike lined the SHRED Racing #24 up 4th for the feature and wasted little time moving into 3rd. The team's night would end several laps later when Mike ran into the back of another car as the caution was coming out.
June 7,2008 - Trail-way
23 600's sugned in to compete at Trail-way on Saturday night. Mike started the SHRED Racing #24 12th in the heat race and was able to pick up several spots to finish 9th. A severe rain storm hit the track during the second Sidewinder heat that washed out the remainder of the evening.
June 4,2008 - Kutztown
Cancelled due to weather.
May 31,2008 - LANCO
Cancelled due to weather.
May 28,2008 - Kutztown
27 600's signed in to compete at Kutztown on wednesday night. Mike was able to advance several positions from his 8th starting spot to take the checkered flag in 5th for the heat race. Mike started the SHRED Racing machine 15th in the feature and after an uneventful race, was able to maintain that position to the end.
May 24,2008 - LANCO
46 600's were in the pits to compete in LANCO's annual Memorial Day Weekend show. Of that number, 33 also signed up to compete in the wingless portion of the show.A couple of decent pill draws had Mike starting 3rd in both his winged and wingless heat races. Mike was able to pick up one spot in the winged heat to take the checkered flag in 2nd. Mike started the winged feature in the 10th spot and was able to gain one position and finish 9th in the final rundown. In the wingless portion of the show Mike was able to maintain his position and finish 3rd in the heat. After starting 12th in the wingless feature, Mike was able to pick up 2 spots in the first half of the race and was running in the 10th position when he was forced tp the pits with a flat left rear tire.
May 23 ,2008 - Highland Elementary School Community Night
The #12 and #24 SHRED Racing 600’s along with Kerry Gilbert’s #99 600 and Bruce Ginther’s jesusraceteam.com #37 270cc machine appeared Friday night at Community Night for
Click here for photos from the event
For more photos from the evening, please be sure to also visit www.jesusraceteam.com
May 21,2008 - Kutztown
18 600's signed in for Kutztown's second race of the season. Mike started 6th in the heat race and was able to pick up one spot to take the checkered in 5th. Mike lined the SHRED Racing machine up in the 8th spot for the feature and lost one spot to finish in the 9th position.
May 17,2008 - LANCO
31 600's were in the pits on Saturday night. Mike started the SHRED racing machine 4th in the heat race and was able to finish in that position even though the car wasn't handling quite right. Despite making numerous changes for the feature, the car still wasn't handling right and Mike dropped from his 3rd starting spot to 10th at the finish.
May 14,2008 - Kutztown
30 600's signed in to compete in Kutztown's season opener on Wednesday night. A terrible pill draw had Mike starting in the 9th position for the heat race. With an ill handling race car, Mike was unable to advance from that spot. The team made numerous changes to the car for the consi and with the SHRED Racing machine handling much better, Mike was able to take the lead with several laps remaining to take the victory by a comfortable margin. The consi win gave Mike the 22nd starting spot for the feature. After avoiding several cautions and passing several cars, Mike was able to bring the SHRED Racing #24 home with a 13th place finish.
May 10,2008 - LANCO
31 600's signed in to compete at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike quickly worked his way into 2nd from his 4th starting spot in the heat race, but spun after clipping one of the inside tires during a restart with one lap to go. Mike restarted 8th and was able to pick up two spots during the one lap dash to the checkered taking the 6th and final transfer position. Mike started 16th for the feature event and was running midpack late in the race when he made contact with another car causing a right front flat and ending the team's night with a 22nd place finish.
May 3,2008 - LANCO
29 600's were in the pits on Saturday night. First up was the rained out feature from a week ago. Mike started in the 8th position and fought a tight condition throughout much of the event, settling for an 11th place finish. Mike started the heat race for the regular portion of the show in 7th and was able to pick up several spots to take the checkered flag in 4th. Mike spent the majority of the feature event running in 8th after starting in the 10th spot. With several laps remaining, contact with another car sent Mike into a wild flip that ended the team's night.
April 26,2008 - LANCO
26 600's were pitside for LANCO's second race of the season. Mike started the SHRED Racing machine 6th in the heat race and was able to pick off a couple of spots to take the checkered flag in the 4th position. The rains came after the first 2 features were run, washing out the rest of the program. Mike is scheduled to start the feature in the 8th position.
April 19,2008 - LANCO
24 600's were the pits to start LANCO's 51st season. A good pill draw had Mike starting on the pole of the heat race. He put the SHRED Racing machine out front at the drop of the green and was never seriously challenged throughout the event. The heat race victory gave Mike the 3rd starting spot for the feature event. Mike ran as high as second before losing several spots and settling for a 5th place finish as the checkered flag flew.
April 12,2008 - Airport Speedway
26 600's signed in to compete in the annual Lid Lifter Invitational at Airport Speedway in New Castle Delaware. Mike started the SHRED Racing #24 5th in the heat race and was able to pick up a couple of spots taking the checkered flag in 3rd place to earn the 9th starting position in the feature. Mike picked off several positions throughout the first half of the race eventually settling in the 4th spot which he was able to maintain for the remainder of the event.
April 11,2008 - Linda's Speedway
34 600's signed in to compete in the 10th Annual Steve Buch Memorial. After a brief rain delay, Mike started the SHRED Racing machine in the 9th spot for the heat race. Passing was difficult and Mike was only able to pick up 2 positions and finish in 7th. The rains came again after the completion of heat race action, washing out the remainder of the program which will be made up at a later date. Mike is scheduled to start 5th in the first consi.
March 29,2008 - Trailway Speedway
40 600's lined the pits on a chilly, breezy day at Trailway. A decent pill draw had Mike starting on the pole of his heat race. However, the team missed the set up and Mike would drop back to 6th at the finish. Mike sarted the consi from the 2nd spot and with the car handling better Mike would end the race in that position and take the final transfer spot. Mike lined the SHRED Racing machine up in the 24th and final spot on the feature grid. After surviving several early cautions and passing a few cars, Mike brought the #24 home in the 19th position on the tough to pass daytime surface.
March 15,2008 - Trailway Speedway
36 600's were in the pits for the season opener. Mike quickly moved into 8th from his 11th place starting spot in the heat race. The SHRED Racing machine would ride in that position until the final lap when Mike was able to grab the 7th and final feature transfer spot. The feature did not go so well as Mike got caught up in someone else's mess on the first lap ending the team's first race of the season with a 24th place finish.
February 18,2008
The 2008 SHRED Racing #24 Predator appeared at Motorama in Harrisburg this past weekend.
2007 News
December 19,2007 - Rod End Supply joins the SHRED Racing Team
The SHRED Racing Team and driver Mike Freed are pleased to announce that Rod End Supply of Olathe, Kansas has joined the team to supply product support throughout the 2008 season.
"Whether your running a go-cart, micro, mini-sprint, midget, modified, late model, sprint or a tractor, Rod End Supply has the assortment of rod ends, radius rods, and specialty products that will help you lead the field in performing at your maximum potential. Since 1989, Rod End Supply has provided superior products priced competitively, with prompt and courteous service. Our promise is to continue to provide superior products that will keep you in the front of your field." www.rodendsupply.com
December 15,2007
The team is currently in the shop preparing for what should prove to be a busy and exciting 2008 season. A brand new Predator frame will be picked up in the next several days. As in past seasons, the SHRED Racing Team will once again call Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway home on Saturday nights. The team is also planning to run all the shows at the Kutztown Fairgrounds on Wednesday nights in pursuit of the points championship, as well as the entire PA 600 Speedweek. On September 5, the SHRED Racing Team will be in the pits for the first ever 600 race at the famed Williams Grove Speedway. In addition to the new Predator, the 2008 season will also find a second car in the SHRED Racing shop (a Hyper chassis) that will take to the track occasionally throughout the year with various drivers behind the wheel. A partial schedule has been posted on the schedule page. More dates will be added as track schedules are released.
October 28,2007 - Susquehanna (Candy Bowl III)
27 600's braved the windy, cold conditions to compete in the 3rd annual Candy Bowl at Susquehanna Speedway Park. Luck was with the SHRED Racing Team as Mike drew the #1 pill, earning the pole for the first heat race. Mike jumped out to the lead at the start and was able hang on for a convincing win despite the fact that the top wing collapsed on the final lap. Mike drew the #2 pill for the feature invert which started him on the outside of the front row. Mike dropped into 3rd as the first 2 cars on the inside got by on the start. The 20 lap feature went non stop and Mike ran the entire distance in the 3rd spot ending the team's 2007 season on a high note.
October 20,2007 - Linda's (National Open Day #2)
78 600's were pitside under sunny skies for the 18th annual National Open. With rain washing out Friday's action, Linda's Speedway made the decision to run the entire show on Saturday. The SHRED Racing machine was working well during time trials and when the dust settled, Mike stood 14th fastest with a time of 11.975 sec. Mike dropped into 3rd from his outside front row starting spot in the heat race and remained in that position throughout the event. The 3rd place heat finish gave Mike the pole for the 6th and final consi with only the winner advancing to the A main. Mike put the #24 out front at the drop of the green and was able to pull away from the field on several restarts to take the consi victory. Mike started the SHRED Racing machine 22nd in the A main and was up to 17th several laps into the event when contact with another car broke the hiem end on the panhard bar ending the team's night with a 24th place finish.
October 19,2007 - Linda's (National Open Day #1)
A heavy rain storm hit the speedway as warm ups were about to start, causing Friday night's action to be postponed until Saturday.
October 13,2007 - Greenwood Valley
43 600's showed up on Saturday night to compete in the 7th Annual Blaise Alexander Memorial race. Another bad pill draw had the SHRED Racing machine starting last in the heat race. Mike immediately began advancing from his 9th starting spot and was able to take the 4th and final transfer spot with 2 laps remaining. During the feature, Mike worked his way from his 18th starting spot up to 12th when his was taken out by the 13th place car in turn 4 on the final lap.
October 12,2007 - Linda's
A strong field of 47 600's signed in on Friday night for one last chance to tune up for next weekend's National Open. Mike lined up 3rd in the heat race with only 3 advancing directly to the feature. After running in the 4th spot during the first half of the race, Mike regained 3rd when the leader spun in turns 3 and 4. The 3rd place heat finish gave Mike the 17th starting spot for the feature. He had worked his way up to 12th when contact with another car sent him spinning in turns 1 and 2. After restarting at the rear, he was only able to pick up a couple of spots and settled for a 20th place finish.
October 5,2007 - Path Valley
A strong field of 33 600's decided to go "topless" for Path Valley's special wingless race. Another disappointing pill draw had Mike starting the heat race in the 5th position. Mike wasted little time putting the SHRED Racing machine out front and remained there as the checkered flag flew. Mike lined up on the pole for the feature as a result of a 4 invert. The team didn't quite tighten the car up enough and Mike lost several spots early in the race settling into the 4th position. Mike picked up the 3rd spot when the leader dropped out with a problem around the halfway point and remained in that position through the end of the race.
September 29,2007 - Greenwood Valley
The SHRED Racing Team decided to make the tow to Greenwood Valley for the first time in 2 years on a night that would have 20 600's in the pits. The heat race would see Mike grid the #24 in the 7th spot. Mike was able to pick up a couple of positions to take the checkered flag in 5th. The 5th place heat finish gave Mike the 13th starting spot in the feature. Mike gradually moved up throughout the race to finish in the 8th spot.
September 22,2007 - Path Valley
48 600's lined the pit area for the 7th Annual All Sprint Nationals at Path Valley. A decent pill draw would have Mike starting the SHRED Racing #24 4th in the heat race. Mike was able to hang on to this spot throughout the race and take the final transfer spot for the feature. As a result of the 4th place heat finish, Mike would start the feature event in the 17th position. The SHRED Racing machine dropped back to 21st during the opening laps of the race, the result of a tight condition. The car got better as the race progressed and Mike was able to pass several cars to take the checkered flag 13th.
September 15,2007 - LANCO
28 600's signed in for LANCO's season finale. Of those, 22 signed up to compete in the first ever Wingless Challenge at the end of the night. The heat race would see Mike move into 2nd from his 3rd starting spot at the drop of the green and would hold that position at the checkered flag. After starting 4th in the feature, Mike would run as high as 2nd before the tire starting going away. The SHRED Racing #24 lost several position during the last part of the race and Mike settled for a 4th place finish. At the end of the night, the team took the wings off to compete in LANCO's first ever Wingless Challenge. After starting 14th by virtue of a pill draw, Mike would steadily work his way towards the front and take the checkered flag in the 5th spot.September 8,2007 - LANCO
25 600's were pitside for LANCO's next to last race of the season. The SHRED Racing team's night started with a bang as Mike flipped in warm ups. The team made repairs in time for the heat race which had Mike starting in the 3rd position. Contact with another car on the first lap sent Mike head on into the backstretch gaurdrail and to the back of the pack for the restart. Despite racing with a broken nose wing and a bent front axle, Mike was able to salvage a 4th place finish. Repairs were made once again in time for Mike to line up 2nd for the feature event. Mike put the SHRED Racing machine out front at the drop of the green and led the first 14 laps before contact with the second place car caused the chain to jump the sprocket, ending the team's night.
September 1 and 2, 2007 - LANCO Labor Day Shootout
A total of 204 cars including 56 600's crammed the pit area for LANCO's annual Labor Day Shootout. A bad time trial lap relegated Mike to a 10th place start in the heat. There was limited passing on the slick daytime surface resulting in an 8th place heat finish and a spot in the first consi. The car was working better in the consi and Mike was able to grab a 3rd place finish to advance to the B main. Mike was able to grab a 15th place finish from his 23rd starting spot. However, only the top 8 advanced to the A feature. Mike was pulling double duty this weekend as he was also piloting the Wise Racing #73 in the 125cc division. Mike stint in this car also began with a less than favorable time trial lap that would have Mike starting at the back of the heat race. An 8th place heat finish gave Mike the 6th starting spot in the consi. He was able to advance several positions and take the checkered flag in 4th. At the drop of the green for the feature event, Mike began steadily working his way to the front from his 21st starting spot. With 3 laps remaining Mike was running in 6th and closing on the 5th place car when the #73 burned a piston.
August 25, 2007 - LANCO
28 600's signed in to compete at LANCO for the last event before the big Labor Day Shootout. Mike took the heat race lead quickly from his 3rd starting spot and held on to win his 4th heat of the year at LANCO. A heavy thunderstorm hit the speedway just as the night's qualifying action was concluding. After a 2 hour rain delay and a tremendous effort by the track crew as well as the drivers who brought their cars out to help run in the track, the evening's action was ready to resume. Mike started the feature in the 3rd position and found out early that the highside was a little too slick. Despite brushing the wall several times early in the event, Mike was able to take the checkered flag in the 9th spot.
August 24,2007 - Linda's
32 600's were in attendance at linda's on Friday night. The SHRED Racing Team's main goal was to make sure that the recent fuel pump/electrical problems were fixed. Mike started 5th in the heat, but the team missed the set up and he finished 7th. The 7th place heat finish gave Mike the pole for the consi. He took the lead at the drop of the green, but slid high in turn 3 and 4 with 2 laps remaining which enabled the 2nd place runner to take the lead. The feature event saw the SHRED Racing #24 in the 20th starting spot. The event went non stop and Mike ended up with a 22nd place finish. More importantly, it appears that the team's nagging problems have been fixed.
August 18,2007 - LANCO
25 600's were in the pits on a beautiful night at LANCO. Mike started 3rd in the heat race and was battling for the lead when he made contact with the other car sending him into the backstretch guard rail. Mike was sent pitside as a result of the incident. Mike came back strong in the consi moving from his 8th place starting position to an eventual runnerup finish. In the feature, Mike had moved the SHRED Racing machine from the 19th starting spot up to 12th before dropping out with a fuel pressure problem.
August 15,2007 - Kutztown
34 600's packed the pits for Kutztown's final race of 2007. Another high pill draw had Mike starting 10th in the heat race. After getting crossed up at the start Mike was only able to manage an 8th place finish. Mike lined the SHRED Racing machine up 5th in the consi and despite a car that wasn't quite running right managed a 4th place finish. Mike pulled off the track several laps into the feature with an apparent motor problem.
August 11,2007 - LANCO
24 600's signed in to compete at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike started 3rd in the heat race and was making a bid for 1st when the lead car slid up the track and planted him in the wall. Mike lost his brakes as a result of the contact, but continued on to a 4th place finish. The team repaired the SHRED Racing machine for the feature event that had Mike starting in the 4th spot. Mike spun on the first lap and was hit by another car, ending the team's night with a 21st place finish.
August 8,2007 - Kutztown
22 600's were in the pits for the second to last race of the year at Kutztown. A bad pill draw had Mike starting the SHRED Racing Predator 10th in the heat race. A couple of laps in Mike was up to 6th and making a bid for 5th when he was pinched by another car, causing him to spin. Mike was hit by another car as he sat sideways on the track causing front end damage to the #24. The team made repairs in time for the feature which would have Mike starting in the 21st position as a result of the DNF in the heat race. Mike was able to pick off several cars during the feature enroute to a 16th place finish. After the regular feature, the team decided to take the wings off and compete in the 600 vs 270 wingless challenge. A good pill draw put Mike on the pole and he took the lead at the drop of the green. Despite several cautions, Mike was never seriously challenged and he was able to lead all 15 laps to grab the SHRED Racing Team's 2nd win of the year. The win marked not only Mike's first in a wingless event, but also his first at Kutztown.
July 28,2007 - LANCO
25 600's were in the pits to take part in the annual Clyde Martin Memorial race. Mike started the SHRED Racing machine 6th in the heat race and had worked his way up to 3rd when the car suddenly lost power on a restart due to an apparent electrical problem. The crew worked on the car and the problem seemed to be solved with a 3rd place consi finish. Several laps into the feature the #24 once again lost power, ending the team's night with a 21st place finish.
July 25,2007 - Kutztown
26 600's were in the pits at Kutztown on Wednesday night. A decent pill draw gave Mike the pole for the heat race which he won by leading every lap. The first of the twin 15 lap features would have Mike starting in the 10th position. Several laps into the race while running 9th the SHRED Racing machine was turned by another car causing Mike to restart at the rear. Mike was able to come back to 16th as the checkered flag flew. The second feature had Mike starting where he finished the first one. After falling back to 19th early, Mike was able get around several cars on the hard to pass track and finish again in the 16th spot.
July 21,2007 - LANCO
A rather small field of 26 600's showed up to race at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike used the high line to perfection at the start of the heat race, blasting from jis 6th starting spot to the lead coming out of turn 2. Mike led the rest of the way taking the checkered flag by nearly a half lap over 2nd place. Mike started the feature event in the 7th position. The team missed the set up slightly and that coupled with a brush with the turn 2 wall resulted in a 15th place finish.
July 20,2007 - Linda's
With 34 600's in the pits, Friday night turned into another forgettable outing for the SHRED Racing Team at Linda's Speedway. The night started with a 3rd place finish in the make up consi from June 8 giving Mike the 21st starting position in the feature. While trying to avoid a first lap wreck, Mike hit the wall and layed the SHRED Racing machine on it's side. The team repaired the damage in time to record a 3rd place finish in the heat race for the regularly scheduled event. Starting 12th in the feature, Mike and the team were feeling confident because the car was working well. Once again Mike was caught up in a wreck several laps into the feature.
July 14,2007 - LANCO
A decent field of 32 600's signed in to compete at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike started the heat race in the 4th spot and quickly worked his way into 2nd. Even though he appeared to be faster than the leader, Mike was unable to make the pass and settled for a runnerup finish. Mike lined up 5th for the feature and quickly moved into 2nd. After taking the lead on a restart around lap 5, Mike survived several late race restarts and a stiff challenge from the 2nd place machine of Heath Hehnly to score the SHRED Racing Team's first victory of 2007.
July 13,2007 - Linda's
31 600's were in the pits for Friday night's action at Linda's Speedway. The team finally got a good pill draw that put Mike on the pole of his heat race. The SHRED Racing Predator was working good and Mike drove away to an easy victory. Mike started the #24 9th in the feature event and was able to pick up one spot to take the checkered flag in the 8th position.
July 7,2007 - LANCO (Super 600 Showdown)
114 of the best 600cc micro sprints in the United States converged on the Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway Saturday July 7th for the 3rd annual Super 600 Showdown presented by www.microracing.com. Mike started the SHRED Racing #24 4th in his heat race and was able to pick up one spot and finish 3rd at the checkers. As a result of the passing point system used in the Showdown, Mike's 3rd place heat finish was only good enough for a 12th place start in the 2nd "B" main. After being caught up in 2 incidents during the event Mike soldiered on to a 14th place finish.
July 3,2007 - Susky
61 cars rolled into Susquehanna Speedway Park for night #3 of speedweek. Mike was excited about the race as the car was fast and handled well during warm ups. However, the SHRED Racing machine was taken out during the initial start of the heat race ending the team's night with a torn up race car. At this point the SHRED Racing Team will not be at Linda's on Friday July 6th for the 4th leg of the speedweek.
July 2,2007 - Path Valley
67 cars signed in for night #2 of the PA speedweek. The team had a hard time getting a handle on the slick Path Valley surface and after making numerous changes to the car throughout the night Mike was only able to manage a 10th place heat finish, 13th place consi finish and a 10th place finish in the last chance race.
July 1,2007 - Hill Valley (Rumble in the Hills)
64 of the best 600's in the country were pitside at Hill Valley to kick off the first annual Pennsylvania 600 cc micro sprint speedweek. With the passing point system in place, Mike earned enough points with his 3rd place heat finish and 2nd place qualifying race finish to earn the 13th starting spot for the feature event. The racing surface proved hard to pass on and after falling back to 18th place, Mike was able to gain several positions back and settled for a 12th place finish.
June 30,2007 - LANCO
31 600's were in the pits at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike started the SHRED Racing machine 5th in the heat race and was up to 3rd when the fuel pump went out on a restart and relegating Mike to the back of the consi. The car was strong and Mike wasted little time moving from his 10th starting spot to take the lead and eventually the consi win. The win in the consi gave Mike the 19th starting postion in the feature. Mike worked the #24 up to 12th before contact with a spinning car flattened the right front tire and ended the team's night.
June 23,2007 - LANCO
A strong field of 36 600's signed in to compete at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike started the #24 4th in the heat race and quickly worked his way into 2nd. Mike lost 2 spots on a restart midway through the event and would hang on to take 4th at the checker. Mike sustained some damage in a first lap incident that caused the steering arm to break several laps later.
June 22,2007 - Linda's
32 600's were pitside at Linda's on Friday night. Mike lined the SHRED Racing machine up in the 7th starting spot for the heat race. The team tried a different set up for the heat which did not work, relegating Mike to a last place finish. The consi would see Mike line up in the 8th and final position on the grid. With the car handling much better Mike took the checkered flag in 4th place, right on the tail of the 3rd place finisher. Only a few laps in to the feature event Mike again got caught up in someone else's mess ending the team's night with a torn up race car.June 16,2007 LANCO
30 600's were in the pits at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike started 6th in the heat race and immediately began working his way to the front, enentually taking the top spot just past the halfway point. The feature would see the SHRED Racing machine starting in the 7th spot. However, the bad luck bug struck again with the chain breaking on the 1st lap and ending the team's night with a 24th place finish.
June 9,2007 - LANCO
A good field of 35 600's, including several invaders tuning up for the Showdown, filled the pits at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike started the #24 5th in the heat race and quickly worked his way into 2nd. Mike settled for 3rd at the checkered flag as a car passed him in the closing laps. Mike started the feature in the 4th spot and spent much of the first part of the race running in the 3rd position. A broken shock pin around the halfway mark ended the SHRED Racing Team's night with a 19th place finish.
June 8,2007 - Linda's
34 600's singed in to compete at Linda's on Friday night. Mike started the SHRED Racing machine 3rd in the heat race, but the car was extremely loose and Mike lost several spots before settling for 6th at the finish. Mike was scheduled to start 3rd in the consi, but while the cars were on the grid the skies opened up forcing Linda's to postpone the remainder of the event. The consi's anf the feature will be made up at a future show.
May 30,2007 - Kutztown
26 600's were in the pits at Kutztown Wednesday night. Mike started 10th in the heat race and with an ill handling race car was only able to manage a 9th place finish. The consi saw Mike line the SHRED Racing machine up in the 7th spot. Mike passed several cars at the start of the event and had the inside line on the 4th place car when the other car cut to the inside making contact with the #24. Even though Mike never stopped, he was sent to the rear for the restart. Despite suffering a bent axle in the altercation, Mike was able to salvage a 4th place finish. The feature event had Mike lining up on the outside of row 11 in the 22nd starting position. Despite racing with a bent axle, Mike had worked his way up to 13th when he dropped out of the race with a broken header pipe as a result of contact with another car.
May 26,2007 - LANCO
33 600's singed in to compete in LANCO's Memorial Day Open event. 270 hotshoe Scott Gingrich was called upon to warm up the SHRED Racing machine as Mike was busy with track prep and other duties. Once again as has become the norm at LANCO this season, a heavy rain storm soaked the speedway after warm ups. However, for the second week in a row the racers and fans would not be denied as the track crew put forth a Herculean effort to prepare an awesome racing surface. Mike climbed off the tractor and into the race car for a 6th place start in the heat. The car was handling well and Mike was able to pass a few cars and bring the #24 home 4th. The feature would see Mike start the SHRED Racing machine 12th as a result of a head's up start. Despite fighting a tight condition, Mike was able to bring the car home with an 8th place finish.
May 25,2007 - Linda's Speedway
32 600's were pitside for Friday night action at Linda's Speedway. Mike started the SHRED Racing Predator 6th in the heat race and was able to pass several cars enroute to a 4th place finish. The feature was disappointing as another driver's lack of car control caused Mike to spin on the start. Mike was hit by another car as he sat facing traffic causing major front end damage and ending the team's night with a 23rd place finish.
May 19,2007 - LANCO
34 600's lined the pits on a night that would once again see the rains hit the speedway after warm ups. This time the result would be different as the track crew did an excellent job preparing an awesome racing surface. Mike started the SHRED Racing Predator 5th in the heat race and was able to advance several positions and grab the 3rd spot as the checkered flag flew. After starting the feature in the 10th position, Mike spun the #24 while trying to avoid another spinning car. After restarting at the rear of the field, Mike was able pass several cars and bring the SHRED Racing machine home with a 13th place finish.
May 15,2007
The SHRED Racing Team's schedule has been updated to include the 600cc Speed Week shows as well as several other events.
May 12,2007 - LANCO
36 600's were ready for action on Saturday night at LANCO. However, it was not to be as a storm hit the speedway just as warm ups were concluding putting an end to the remainder of the evening's event.
May 11,2007 - Linda's Speedway
32 600's were singed in to compete at Linda's on Friday night. A good pill draw put the SHRED Racing machine on the outside of the front row for the heat race. The steering arm broke while running second, ending Mike's heat race several laps early. The heat race misfortune landed Mike in the 7th starting spot for the consi. Mike brought the SHRED Racing Predator home in the 6th and final transfer spot for the feature event. After starting the feature in the 24th spot, Mike was able to miss the big wreck and pass several other cars to take the checkered flag in 12th.
May 5,2007 - LANCO
35 600's were in the pits for LANCO's second race of the season. Mike quickly moved the SHRED Racing Predator to the front from his 3rd place starting spot in the heat. The heat race victory gave Mike the 5th starting position for the feature event. Mike dropped back to 7th on the initial start and ran in that position until contact with a spinning car dropped him back to 13th. With the aid of several caution flags in the closing laps, Mike was able to take the checkered flag in the 9th spot.
April 28,2007 - LANCO
After a valiant effort by the track prep crew, the races at LANCO were cancelled due to the weather.
April 21,2007 - LANCO
LANCO's season opener provided great weather as well as great racing action as 36 600's lined the pit area. Mike started the heat race in 6th place and despite a broken nose wing, the car was working well as Mike was able to cross the line 2nd as the checkered flag flew. After starting the SHRED Racing machine in 6th for the feature, Mike was able to quickly work his way into 4th. However, it was short lived as the SHRED Racing team's night would come to an end several laps later with a flat right front tire as a result of an incident with several other competitors.
April 14,2007 - LANCO
Because of the damage suffered at Linda's the night before, the SHRED Racing Team did not have the car at LANCO's practice night.
April 13,2007 - Linda's Speedway
43 600's were pitside at Linda's for the second race of the season. Mike started 5th in the heat race and was able to work the SHRED Racing Predator past a couple of cars in the early going and hang on for a third place finish. The third place finish in the heat would give Mike the ninth sarting spot for the feature event. With the car not quite handling right, Mike lost several positions in the early stages of the race eventually settling into the 12th spot. Coming off of turn 2 during the final lap, Mike made contact with another car sending him hard into the outside guardrail and causing severe damage to the #24.
March 30,2007 - Linda's Speedway
An outsatanding field of 48 600's filled the pit area for the season opener at Linda's Speedway. A good pill draw had Mike starting on the pole of the heat race. The brand new Predator was working well and Mike was able to lead every lap of the heat and nailed down an inside row two starting spot for the feature. The car was a little loose for the feature and Mike dropped from his third starting spot to ninth during the beginning part of the race. Mike had worked his way back up to the fifth spot late in the race when the motor in the SHRED Racing machine let go relegating the team to a 17th place finish.
February 18,2007
The 2007 SHRED Racing Predator
February 10,2007
The SHRED Racing Team and driver Mike Freed are pleased to announce the addition of 5 new marketing partners. Sarah's Grocery Outlet of Ephrata PA, Springside Par 3 Golf Course of Reinholds PA, White Oak Ice Co. of New Holland PA, The John J. Nolt Co. of New Holland PA, and Little Stream Auto Rentals of New Holland PA have all joined the team for the 2007 season. The team would also like to thank returning partners MJF Trucking of Reinholds PA, Stiches R Us Custom Embroidery of Reinholds PA, Greg's Paint and Body Shop of Reinholds PA, and Washington Avenue Bible Church of Ephrata PA for their continued support as well as Dwayne Gutshall of Predator Race Craft, Don Guhl of Guhl Motors, Bruce Buckwalter Jr. of BDB Graphics, and Randy Wolfe of Capital Engines. A special thank you goes out to Art, Clair, and Bryan Wise of Wise Racing for their support throughout the season.
January 27,2007
SHRED Racing's 2007 schedule has been posted. Several more dates will be added as the year progresses.
The Chili Bowl
Only one word is needed to describe the Chili Bowl : AWESOME! 267 midgets descended on the Tulsa Expo Center to present 5 nights of the most amazing racing you will ever witness. After suffering some misfortune on his qualifying night, Andy wowed the huge Tulsa crowd on Saturday night with an awe-inspiring run that began in the "F" main and would eventually end in the "B" main.
Andy Martin's Chili Bowl results:
Wednesday Jan. 10 - Heat : started 7th, finished 3rd
"A" qualifier : started 2nd, finished 5th
"B" main : started 1st, finished 15th (was running 2nd when he encountered motor problems)
Saturday Jan. 13 - "F" main : started 8th, finished 4th
"E" main : started 16th, finished 3rd
"D" main : started 15th, finished 2nd
"C" main : started 17th, finished 5th
"B" main : started 20th, finished 19th
Wednesday January 3,2007
Photos couretsy of Martin Racing.
2006 ARDC Midget Champion Andy Martin's 2007 paint scheme.
Only 6 more days until the 21st Annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. Mike, Alan, and Curt will be heading out to Tulsa Oklahoma in a couple of days to help 2006 ARDC champ Andy Martin at the Chili Bowl.
2006 News
Saturday December 2,2006
The
new frame was picked up this morning and is now sitting in the shop.
Next week things will get busy again as the SHRED Racing team begins
getting everything ready for the 2007 racing season.
Tuesday November 14,2006
All's
quiet in the shop right now as the '04 Hyper has been sold and the team
awaits the arrival of a brand new 2007 Predator which should arrive
sometime around Thanksgiving.
Susky (Candy Bowl II) - October 29,2006
The
SHRED racing team and 27 other competitors decided to brave the cold
and windy conditions for the final race of the year. Another terrible
pill draw saw Mike start the 24 machine 9th in the first heat. Although
the car was experiencing fuel pump problems, Mike was able to finish in
the 5th position. The team switched fuel pumps and Mike lined the car
up 13th for the feature. More of the same problems plagued the SHRED
Racing Machine throughout the first half of the feature dropping Mike
as low as the 20th spot. The problem cleared up for the second half of
the race and Mike began to work his way towards the front, eventually
settling for a 9th place finish.
**The SHRED Racing Team would like to
congratulate Martin Racing and driver Andy Martin for winning their
first ARDC Midget championship. Way to go Andy!!!**
Linda's National Open - October 20 and 21, 2006
100 600's packed the pit area for Linda's 17th annual National Open.
The weekend started out on a high note as Mike was able to time trial
the SHRED Racing machine 8th fastest. Turning the 8th quickest time
gave Mike the pole for the 8th heat event. Mike dominated the heat race
from the drop of the green and took the checkered flag nearly half a
lap ahead of 2nd place. Shortly into the feature event Mike was running
in the 7th position when the car developed an electrical problem that
ended the team's night with a 26th place finish.
Airport - October 14,2006
At
the last minute the SHRED Racing Team decided to have a little fun and
head down to Airport Speedway in Delaware for their wingless event. 14
600's decided to take off the wings and do a little "traditional" open
wheel racing. Mike started 6th in the heat and managed a 5th place
finish with an ill handling race car. The 5th place heat finish gave
Mike the 10th starting spot in the feature. With the car handling much
better Mike ran as high as 3rd place before getting a little out of
shape and losing several positions. Mike settled into 6th place when he
was collected by a spinning car shortly after the midpoint of the
event. The resulting damage was too much to continue, ending the team's
night with an 11th place finish.
Linda's - October 13,2006
41
600's were in the pits at Linda's to tune up for next week's National
Open. Mike started the SHRED Racing machine in the 5th spot for the
heat. Several laps into the event, contact with another car sent Mike
hard into the outside wall ending Mike's heat race with an 11th place
finish. The poor finish in the heat put Mike in the 13th starting spot
for the consi. Mike immediately began working his way to the front
eventually settling for a 5th place finish, one spot shy of a transfer
to the feature.
**
The SHRED Racing Team would like to congratulate Bryan Wise and the
Wise Racing Team for picking up their first career feature win in the
125cc event.**
Trailway - October 7,2006
60
600's were pitside at Trailway for the 17th annual Kevin Gobrecht
Memorial. Mike lined the SHRED Racing #24 up in the 5th starting spot
for the heat. On the third attempt to start the race, Mike found
himself caught up in a wreck that sent him nose first into outside
wall. The damage to the front end of the frame was severe enough that
Mike's night was over.
Trailway - Septrember 30,2006
The
17th annual Kevin Gobrecht Memorial National Open was postponed due to
weather on both Saturday September 30 and Sunday October 1. The event
has been rescheduled for Saturday October 7.
Linda's - September 29,2006
33
600's signed in to compete at Linda's on Friday night. A decent pill
draw gave Mike the 3rd starting spot in the heat race. He quickly moved
the SHRED Racing machine into 2nd, and even though he challenged
for the lead the remainder of the race he eventually settled for the
runnerup position. The 2nd place finish in the heat gave Mike the pole
for the feature. After leading the first couple of laps he yielded the
top spot to the Northeast's winningest driver Mike Rutherford and
settled in to 2nd. Mike tried but could not close the gap on the leader
throughout the balance of the race and settled for a solid 2nd place
finish.
Path Valley - September 23,2006
51
600's were pitside at Path valley for the All Sprint Nationals. A so-so
pill draw left Mike with the 6th starting spot in his heat. mike was
unable to advance his position and took the checkered flag in 6th. Mike
started the SHRED Racing #24 5th in the second consi. Mike was able to
pick up one spot and finish in 4th, but with only the top two going to
the feature missed the transfer by two positions.
LANCO - September 16,2006
31
600's signed in to compete in LANCO's final race of the season. Mike
started the SHRED Racing #24 6th in the heat and was able to pick up
several positions to take the checkered flag in the 4th spot. The 4th
place heat finish earned Mike an 11th place start for the feature. At
the start of the feature several cars got together in front of Mike and
forced him into the infield. After restarting at the rear Mike was able
to pick his way back to an eventual 14th place finish. Mike and the
SHRED Racing Team finished 9th in the final point standings
despite a myriad of problems throughout the season.
Linda's - September 15,2006
The racing action set for friday night at Linda's Speedway has been cancelled due to rain.
LANCO - September 9,2006
30
600's signed in to compete at LANCO on Saturday night. Mike started the
SHRED Racing machine 6th in the heat. After quickly advancing to third,
Mike began to work on the top 2 making the pass for the lead on the
final lap. After starting the feature in the 8th position Mike spun in
the early stages of the race, forcing him to the rear of the field. he
had worked his way back to 17th when he was caught up in another wreck
ending the team's night with a 21st place finish.
LANCO - September 3 and 4,2006
An incredible 239 cars, including 68 of the powerful 600's, had the LANCO pits bursting at the seams for the Labor Day Shootout. Saturday was a total washout, forcing the club to utilize the Monday rain date. The SHRED Racing team's weekend started on a down note on Sunday as Mike ran up over the wheel of a slow car in warm ups sending the #24 machine into a violent flip. With the help of several good people, the team was able to make repairs in time for time trials. A disappointing time trial due to an ill handling car left Mike with an 11th place start in the heat race. Although Mike was able to finish 8th in the heat, it was only good enough for an 11th place start in the "C" main. With the car handling much better, Mike was able to finish 6th in the "C" and advance to Monday's "B" main. At the beginning of the "B" the SHRED Racing machine got run over by an impatient competitor ending the team's weekend with a disappointing 24th place finish.
LANCO - August 26,2006
34 "super" 600's signed in to compete at the Clyde on Saturday night. Everything was back to normal on Saturday night with Mike back in the saddle of the SHRED Racing #24. He had a solid run in the heat race, grabbing the 5th spot to qualify for the feature. However, the bad luck bug bit again at the start of the feature as Mike was caught up in a first lap incident. The SHRED Racing machine suffered front end damage, ending the team's night with a 21st place finish.
Linda's - August 25,2006
31
600's were pitside at Linda's on friday night. The night started off
with point leader Mike Rutherford suffering radiator problems in the
Guhl #33 before warm ups. After a team discussion, Mike made the
tough decision to remove himself from the seat of the SHRED Racing
machine and hand the wheel over to Rutherford for the night. Rutherford
was able to qualify the car with a 4th place finish in the heat, but
exited the feature early with a flat right rear tire.
LANCO - August 19,2006
A strong field of 34 600's singed in to compete at LANCO on Saturday night. Once again the bad luck bug bit the SHRED Racing team as Mike was caught up in a wreck on the last lap of the heat while racing for the final transfer spot. The team quickly made repairs to get Mike ready for the consi. Mike was able to start the consi, but Mike parked the ill handling machine after several laps ending the team's night.
Linda's - August 18,2006
31 600's were pitside at Linda's on Friday evening. After starting the #24 machine 7th in the heat, Mike was able to pick off several spots to take the checker in the 5th position. The 5th place finish in the heat would give him the 15th spot for the feature. Mike was caught up in a 7 car pile up on lap 2, but was able to continue minus the nose wing. With an ill handling race car and a sticking throttle Mike parked the car several laps from the end, ending his night with a 20th place finish.
LANCO - August 12,2006
Another fine field of 38 600's signed in to compete at LANCO on Saturday night. However, the SHRED Racing Team would be forced to be spectators for the evening as a broken chain during warm ups stripped the gears in the transmission ending Mike's night before it got started.
Linda's - August 4,2006
35 600's singed in to compete at Linda's on Friday night. The evening started with the make up feature from July 7. Mike started the SHRED Racing machine 17th and wasted little time breaking into the top 10. Mike would enentually settle for 8th place in the race which went non stop green to checker. The regular program would see Mike start the heat race in the 5th position. He was able to advance to 3rd as the checkered flag flew. The feature event would have Mike starting the #24 in the 8th spot. The car wasn't handling quite right and Mike settled for an 11th place finish at the end.
LANCO - July 29,2006
34
600's singed in to compete in LANCO's annual Clyde Martin Memorial
race. Mike started the heat race in the 5th position and although the
track was rough, he was able to advance to the third spot when
the checkers flew. The 3rd place finish in the heat would give Mike the
7th starting spot for the feature. At the drop of the green, Mike began
moving toward the front. Mike had moved the SHRED Racing machine into
2nd place when the red flag flew on lap 15 to tend to injured driver
Doug Coonan. (The SHRED racing team would like to wish Doug a speedy
recovery)Under the red, the crew refueled the car and fixed the nose
wing which had come loose during the first part of the race. When the
racing resumed, Mike dropped back a spot as the car wasn't handling
quite the way it did before the red. Mike was able to hang on from
there and bring the SHRED racing #24 home with a solid 3rd place
finish.
LANCO - July 22,2006
Another
strong field of 37 600's were pitside at LANCO Saturday night. Mike
started the heat race in the 4th spot but was turned from behind on the
initial start. After restarting at the rear, Mike was able to move
through the field and claim the 4th and final transfer spot at the
finish. The feature event would show Mike starting the SHRED Racing
machine in the 15th position. At the drop of the green, Mike began an
impressive march to the front that would result in a 3rd place finish.
However, a questionable rough riding call by the officials credited the
team with an 11th place finish.
Linda's - July 21,2006
26
600's singed in to compete at Linda's on Friday night. Mike started the
SHRED Racing machine 8th in the heat race and was able to pick off
several spots to finish in the 5th position. The 5th place finish in
the heat race would give Mike the 14th starting spot in the feature.
Mike was able to move past several cars throughout the race eventually
settling for a 10th place finish.
Kutztown - July 19,2006
20
600's signed in to compete in Wednesday night's racing action. After
starting the SHRED Racing #24 10th in the heat race, Mike was able to
bring the car home in 8th at the checker. The 8th place finish in the
heat gave Mike the 16th starting spot in the feature. The small
bullring at Kutztown proved difficult to pass on as Mike took the
checkered flag in the 15th position.
LANCO - July 15,2006
40
600's packed the pits at LANCO on a night when the weather was less
than perfect. Mike started the heat in the 6th position, but an ill
handling race car relegated him to a 9th place finish. The consi would
see Mike line the SHRED Racing machine up in the 7th starting spot.
Even though the car was still not quite right Mike managed a 5th place
finish, one spot shy of a feature transfer.
LANCO - July 8,2006
Another
strong field of 34 600's signed in to compete at "the Clyde" on
Saturday night. Mike sarted 3rd in the heat and wasted little time
getting to the front to pick up the win. The feature event had the
SHRED Racing machine lined up on the outside of row 3 in the 6th
position. Mike spent the early laps of the race in the 4th
position. He moved the 24 car into the 3rd spot on lap 9 and
gained the runnerup position at the halfway point when the 2nd place
car lost a chain. Mike made several bids for the lead in the closing
laps of the race, but had to settle for 2nd as the checkered flag
flew.
Linda's - July 7,2006
32
600's were pitside for the night's racing activities. Another high pill
draw had Mike starting the SHRED racing machine 6th in the heat
race. He was able to pick up one spot to finish in the 5th
position and give him an outside front row start in the first consi.
Mike ran side by side with the pole sitter for the first lap and a half
before putting the #24 out front. He was able to lead the rest of the
distance and take the checkered flag almost a full straightaway ahead
of 2nd place. Mike was scheduled to start the feature in the 17th
position, but a hard wreck by Drew Heistand on the initial start ended
the evening's racing as Drew had to be transported to the hospital for
evaluation.(The good news is that Drew only suffered minor injuries and
is going to be fine.) The feature event will be made up at a later
date.
Susky - July 3,2006
45
600's signed in to compete in the "Super Show" at Susquehanna on Monday
July 3. Mike started 11th in the heat race. An ill handling car
and a tangle with the wall coming out of turn 4 left the SHRED
racing team with a 12th place finish. The consi had Mike starting
in the 14th position with only 4 to transfer to the feature. With the
car handling much better, Mike immediately began passing cars and was
able to grab the 5th spot on the last lap, one spot shy of a feature
transfer.
Super 600 Showdown, Hill Valley - July 1,2006
102
of the best 600 racers in the country rolled into Hill Valley
Speedway for the 2nd annual Super 600 Showdown. A low pill draw gave
Mike the pole for the 7th heat. Mike was able to grab the lead at the
drop of the green and easily lead all 8 laps to record the heat race
victory. However, due to the passing point qualifying system that
is used in the Showdown, the win in the heat race was only enough
to give Mike a 3rd place starting spot in the evening's 2nd "B" main.
With the SHRED machine not quite handling right Mike dropped back to
7th at the start. After making some small adjustments to the car during
a caution period Mike set his sights on the cars in front of him. With
the #24 car handling better Mike began to pick off the cars that had
passed him eventually settling for a 3rd place finish. This would give
Mike the 18th starting spot in the 50 lap, $10,000 to win "A" main.
Mike was biding his time when he was caught up in a lap 12 tangle that
ended his night with a 20th place finish.
LANCO - June 24,2006
Once
again there were 37 600's in the pits at LANCO. Mike started the heat
race in 4th and was running in that position midway through the race
when he was run into by another car causing him to spin out. He worked
the SHRED Racing machine back up to 5th at the finish which would give
him an outside front row starting spot for the consi. Mike jumped to
the lead at start of the consi, leading all 10 laps and winning by
nearly half a lap. The feature would see Mike start the 24 car 17th on
the grid. He worked his way to 12th with two laps to go when he was
collected in an accident ending his night with a 21st place finish.
Linda's Speedway - June 23,2006
The racing at Linda's has been cancelled due to weather.
Kutztown - June 21,2006
A
full field of 600's were in the pits at Kutztown for some Wednesday
night action. After starting 5th in the heat race Mike was able to pass
2 cars in the opening lap and settle into 3rd, where he would remain
until the finish. Mike started the feature in the 8th position and
although he lost two spots early, he was able to gain one back and
spend the majority of the race running 9th. He was running in the 9th
spot on the last lap when the 2 cars in front of him got together
enabling Mike to get past them and claim 7th as the checkered flag
fell. However, a scoring error credited the SHRED Racing Team with a
17th place finish.
LANCO - June 17,2006
Another
outstanding field of 39 600's graced the pits at LANCO. After starting
the #24 machine 3rd in the heat race, Mike was able to bring the
car home 2nd at the checkers solidly qualifying him for the feature
with a 6th place starting position. Mike spent the majority of the
feature event running in the 5th spot, but a daring move on the
final lap gave him the 4th position as the checkered flag flew. It was
another strong showing for the SHRED Racing Team after
experiencing their fair share of tough luck thus far this season.
Linda's Speedway - June 16,2006
Thirty-one
600's were pitside as Linda's finally got a show in after three
consecutive rain outs. Another not so great pill draw had the SHRED
racing machine starting 6th in the heat race. Mike was able to
pass several cars and grab the 4th and final transfer spot.
The 4th place heat finish gave Mike the 16th starting spot in the
feature. Mike began moving through the field at the drop of the
green and was running 7th when the final caution waved with one lap to
go.The brake pedal broke going into turn one on the final restart, but
Mike was able to save the car and hang on for a 12th place finish.
LANCO - June 10,2006
Another
strong field of 35 600's graced the pit area on Saturday June 10. Mike
started the SHRED Racing #24 on the pole of the heat race and although
the car was not perfect, he was able to lead all 10 laps and earn the
pole for the feature event. Taking advantage of his pole starting spot,
Mike blasted out to a comfortable lead in the opening laps of the
feature. Although numerous cautions erased his lead Mike was able to
pull away from 2nd place on each of the ensuing restarts allowing him
to pick up the SHRED Racing Team's first victory of the
season. A big congratulations goes out to driver Mike Freed and
the entire SHRED Racing Team for hard fought, well deserved win.
Linda's Speedway - June 9,2006
The racing action set for Friday June 9 has been cancelled due to rain.
Hill Valley - June 3,2006
The
SHRED Racing Team took advantage of LANCO's off week and make the trip
to Hill valley to shake the car down for the Super 600 Showdown. A
strong field of 30 600's signed in for the night's racing activities.
Mike started the #24 third in the heat race, and after a strong
run was able to finish in that position. Mike lined up 6th on the grid
for the feature event and was running in that position when the rear
axle broke coming out of turn 2 ending the team's night with a 24th
place finish.
LANCO - May 27,2006
56
600's crammed the pit area for LANCO's big Memorial Day open show. Mike
started the SHRED racing #24 7th in the heat race and was able to move
forward and take the checkered flag in the 4th position, but with only
the top 3 advancing to the feature this meant that Mike would have to
qualify through the "B" main. After starting 4th in the "B" Mike was
able to bring the car home in 3rd, garnering the 21st starting spot for
the feature. Before a lap was even completed in the feature, the SHRED
racing machine got sandwiched between 2 other cars and Mike ended up on
his side. Mike was able to refire the car, but a collapsed wing forced
him to retire from the event and be credited with a 21st place finish.
Linda's Speedway - May 26,2006
The racing action scheduled for Linda's Speedway on Friday May 26 has been cancelled due to weather.
SHRED Racing Team News - May 26,2006
The
SHRED Racing Team is pleased to annouce the addition of Fastenal to our
list of marketing partners. Fastenal was founded in 1967 in Winona, MN
by company Chairman, Bob Kierlin. From this beginning, Fastenal has
expanded to become the fastest growing full-line industrial
distributor, and is now the largest fastener distributor in the
nation. Their service-oriented business network currently includes
an in-house Manufacturing Division, a product Quality Assurance and
Engineering Department, a strategic system of 12 Distribution Centers
in the U.S., a fleet of over 275 company-owned semi-trucks and trailers
and over 1,800 Store sites. Be sure to visit Darren Musser
at the Fastenal store at 340 North Reading Road in Ephrata PA for
all your construction needs. The SHRED Racing Team would like to thank
Fastenal as well as existing partners MJF Trucking, Stitches 'R' Us,
Amsoil representative Robin Shepard, Greg's Paint and Body Shop, and
Washington Avenue Bible Church for their support in 2006.
LANCO - May 20,2006
Once
again, 36 600's packed the pit area on Saturday night. Mike started the
SHRED Racing machine 3rd in the heat race, but shifter problems caused
him to pull in early and be credited with an 8th place finish. The
problems in the heat race relegated the SHRED Racing #24 to a 9th place
start for the consi. Mike took the checkered flag in the 6th position,
2 spots shy of a transfer to the feature.
Kutztown - May 17,2006
The
SHRED Racing Team made it's first ever appearance at Kutztown and while
the night of racing was decent, the end result wasn't quite what the
team had hoped for. Mike started 4th in the heat and drove a smooth
race to finish in that position. The feature saw Mike line the #24
machine up in the 8th spot. Mike worked his way into 5th place early in
the race, but several minor incidents throughout the remainder of the
feature saw Mike bring the SHRED Racing machine home in the 13th
position.
LANCO - May 13,2006
The
night started off rough for Mike as another competitor's bad judgement
with the brake pedal left the SHRED racing team with a bent up race car
after warm ups. The team got the car back together in time for the heat
race, but an ill handling machine caused Mike to spin twice enroute to
an 11th place finish. An electrical problem developed as the team was
preparing the #24 machine for the consi, forcing Mike to retire the car
for the night.
Linda's Speedway - May 12,2006
It
was another beautiful night as 32 of the "super" 600's signed in
for the evening's racing activities. Mike started the SHRED Racing #24
in the 8th spot for the heat race. A misfire in the engine
at start of the event dropped Mike back to last place, well behind the
rest of the field. The motor cleared itself up and while Mike was able
to gain ground on the rest of the pack throughout the remainder of the
race, he fell well short of a qualified spot finishing in the 10th
position. As a result, Mike would have to start the consi in the 11th
position with only the top 6 finishers advancing to the feature event.
At the drop of the green, Mike was hard on the throttle as he began to
advance the #24 through the field. As the white flag flew, the SHRED
Racing machine was running in the 7th spot several car lengths out of a
qualified position. Coming out of turn 4 to take the checkered flag,
Mike dove low under the 6th place car and grabbed the the final
qualifying position at the line. The start of the feature saw Mike line
up as the 24th and final starter on the grid. After a false start and 1
early caution flag,the remainder of the race was run "clean and green"
as Mike was able to bring the SHRED Racing machine home in the 15th
position at the finish.
LANCO - May 6,2006
149
cars packed the pit area this week with the 600's pulling in the
highest count of the evening at 37. This week started the points
handicapping, which put Mike in the 4th starting spot for his heat
race. By the completion of lap 1, Mike had driven the SHRED Racing
machine into 2nd place. Mike made several bids for the lead throughout
the remainder of the race, but would have to settle for the runnerup
position when the checkers fell. The start of the main event saw Mike
line the #24 up on the outside of the 4th row in the 8th starting
position. Mike was able to work the car into the 5th position early in
the race. He remained in that position until the final lap when a less
than itelligent decision by another competitor took the SHRED Racing
machine out of the competition and relegated Mike to a 16th place
finish in the final rundown.
LANCO - April 29,2006
The
weather was great for LANCO's opener which had been postponed due to
rain a week earlier. 150 cars packed the pit area, including 35 of the
600cc machines. A lucky pill draw saw the SHRED Racing # 24 start on
the pole of the third heat. The car was strong and led every lap
enroute to a convincing win over several of the division's top names.
The crew made several changes to the SHRED Racing machine prior to the
feature event which had Mike lining up third on the grid. The car
developed some sort of engine problem almost immediately which forced
Mike to retire the #24 shortly before the halfway mark. Mike was
credited with a 20th place finish after the DNF.
Linda's Speedway - April 28,2006
Finally
Mother Nature cooperated and provided nice weather for the night's
racing activities. After a solid test run at LANCO's practice
sandwiched between a couple of rainy weekends, Mike was eager to get
the car back into competition. The night started on a little bit of a
down note as a less than desirable pill draw relegated the SHRED Racing
machine to an 8th place starting spot in the heat race. A strong field
of 36 cars with only 4 to qualify in each heat meant that Mike would
have to lean hard on the throttle to make the show. The car was strong,
allowing Mike to gain the needed positions and bring the SHRED Racing
#24 home in the 4th and final qualifying position. After several
adjustments, Mike lined the car up on the outside of the 7th row for
the start of the feature event. Advancing from his 14th starting spot,
Mike was able to work the SHRED Racing machine through the field
picking off several spots and taking the checkered flag in the 8th
position. Up next for the team is LANCO's opener on Saturday April 29.
LANCO - April 22,2006
Once
again Mother Nature has reared her ugly head, this time causing the
cancellation of LANCO's season opener for Saturday April 22. We hope to
see everyone at Linda's on Friday April 28.
Linda's Speedway - April 21,2006
Rain
has washed out the racing action set for Friday April 21 at Linda's
Speedway. Right now the weather doesn't look to promising, but the
SHRED Racing Team plans to be at LANCO's opener on Saturday night.
LANCO Practice Night - April 15,2006
The SHRED Racing machine was pretty good right off the trailer
even though the track wasn't in perfect shape.(Although I must add that
everyone did a great job trying to get the track as good as
possible.)After a gear change and a couple of other minor adjustments,
Mike took the #24 out for the second session. The car was fast and
looked great rimriding the high groove.It was great seeing everyone
again, and the family atmosphere at LANCO is second to none.Up next for
the SHRED Racing Team is Linda's on Friday April 21 and LANCO's opener
on Saturday April 22. Hope to see everyone there.Practice Photos
Hill Valley - April 8,2006
Hill Valley's opener scheduled for Saturday April 8 has been cancelled due to weather. The next stop for the SHRED Racing Team will be LANCO's practice night on Saturday April 15.
Linda's Speedway - April 7,2006
The racing
action set for Friday April 7 at Linda's Speedway has been cancelled
due to rain. If the weather cooperates on Saturday, we'll see everyone
at Hill Valley.
Linda's Speedway - March 31,2006
The
SHRED Racing Team made their 2006 debut Friday night March 31 at
Linda's Speedway in Jonestown PA. The season got off to a rocky start
as the #24 machine threw a rod through the block in warm ups, ending
Mike's night early. Plans call for the team to bolt in another
powerplant this week and get the car ready for Linda's on April 7.
SHRED Racing Press Release- February 16,2006
The SHRED Racing Team is pleased to announce the addition of several new marketing partners. Stitches-R-Us Custom Embroidery of Reinholds PA, Washington Avenue Bible Church of Ephrata PA, and independent AMSOIL distributor Robin Shepard have all joined the team for the 2006 racing season. We would also like to thank returning sponsors MJF Trucking of Reinholds PA and Greg's Paint and Auto Body of Reinholds PA for their continued support in 2006. The #24 SHRED Racing machine will have an all new look for this year which is set to be unveiled at the Lebanon Valley Mall Car Show February 20-25 and the Reading Racing Reunion and Car Show at the Reading Fairgrounds Square Mall February 26- March 4. Anyone interested in a marketing partnership with a team in one of the fastest growing divisions of racing, please contact us at shredracing@yahoo.com. Catch the excitement of 600cc micro sprint racing at a track near you. Check out www.shredracing.com to follow the team's progress throughout the 2006 racing season.
