FORT ATKINSON, Wis. (March 8, 2010) – With less than six weeks remaining until the start of the 18th Mid-American Stock Car Series season, 29 teams have taken advantage of early registration. Registration will continue straight up until the first green flag flies at Rockford Speedway on Sunday, April 18.
“We already have a tremendous list of drivers,” said Mid-American co-owner Julie Strasburg. “As has been the case in past years, we anticipate that we’ll see a good number of additional entries before the opener.”
From last year’s top 20 in season standings, 18 have renewed membership for 2010. The list also includes two registered rookies and three who are eligible for rookie status.
Drivers still wishing to register for the 2010 season can do so by visiting www.midamericanracing.com/registration.php. The rookie registration form can also be found on that page.
The first event for Mid-American’s 18th season is schedule for Sunday, April 18 at Rockford Speedway in Loves Park, Ill. Mid-American will join the BRP Big 8 late models for the 33rd Annual Spring Classic.
Rockford Speedway is located at 9572 Forest Hills Road seven miles north of downtown Rockford, just two miles west of Interstate 90 at the intersection of Forest Hills Road and Highway 173 in Loves Park, IL. For more information visit www.rockfordspeedway.com
01 Ryan Gutknecht, Oak Creek, Wis.
(Returns after limited action in 2009)
03 Paige Decker, Eagle River, Wis.
(Young go-kart ace made four appearances in 2009 with one feature start at Dells Raceway Park)
0v David Verhagen Jr., Green Bay, Wis.
(Purchased car from two-time Oktoberfest winner Doug Brown late in 2009)
3 Mike Mulcahy, Warrenville, Ill.
(Road Course specialist finished 2nd at Road America in 2008)
5 Bill Prietzel, Richfield, Wis.
(Three-time MASCS champion has been runner up in standings two of past three seasons)
6 Troy Shear Jr., Roscoe, Ill.
(Set fast time at Rockford Speedway at NSTCs in October)
7 Kyle Shear, Roscoe, Ill.
(2007 MASCS Rookie of the Year was runner-up to James Swan in 2008)
10 Bobby Gutknecht, Oak Creek, Wis.
(Finished ninth in 2009 standings with a best finish of third at Oktoberfest)
12 Butch Mierendorf, Waterloo, Wis.
(Veteran returns for another year in his long and storied career)
15 Bret Widdis, Manistique, Mich.
(Finished 10th in 2009 standings)
15n Paul Neisius, Hastings, Minn.
(2009 MASCS Champion)
17 Louis Goss, Green Bay, Wis.
(Career-best fourth place finish at Road America in 2008)
18 Justin Neisius, Eagan, Minn.
(2009 MASCS Rookie of the Year finished fourth in standings)
21 Adam Bendzick, Apple Valley, Minn.
(Former Elko Speedway sportsmen driver of the year made 7 appearances in 2009)
22 Jeremy Spoonmore, Somonauk, Ill.
(Ended 2009 with five straight top fives, including two wins)
27 Travis Rodewald, Manitowoc, Wis.
(Recorded three top ten finishes in five appearances in 2009)
28 Jake Finney, Sycamore, Ill.
(2006 MASCS rookie of the year had two feature wins in 2008, recorded four top tens in ’09)
29 Tony Habeck, Black Creek, Wis.
(Returns after a year-long hiatus with an AR Bodies 2010 Cadillac)
32 Lyle Nowak, Wausau, Wis.
(Has won two of last three Rockford openers, finished fifth in ’09 standings)
33 Tyler Bauknecht, Reedsville, Wis.
(Rookie candidate finished top ten in standings at 141 Speedway last season)
36 Brian Back, Rudolph, Wis.
(Winner of the Dash for the Duel holds track record at Dells Raceway Park)
37 Phillip Meier, Schiller Park, Ill.
(Registered past three seasons, has yet to make MASCS debut)
40 Tom McClintock, Onalaska, Wis.
(Will use a conventional chassis in 2009 and will accumulate member points)
54 Mark Pluer, Brookfield, Wis.
(1996 MASCS champion finished third in standings with a win at DRP in ’09)
62 Scott Null, Lake Mills, Wis.
(Long-time veteran returns after and eight place finish last season)
66 Chris Storey, Burlington, Wis.
(Attempted a start at DRP last season, but lost an engine in early practice)
71 Matt Pyburn, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
(Set fast time in first ever MASCS start last season at Golden Sands)
75 Mike Beyer, Machesney Park, Ill.
(Former late model champion finished sixth in his first year with Mid-American)
96 Cody Lipstreuer, Genoa City, Wis.
(Young SuperCup graduate made three appearances in 2009…Will contend for Rookie honors)
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