Up-dated 1/20/12
If you have new information for any of these drivers or some info on a driver not listed please send it to me at hosehead@hoseheads.com
Two other 2012 driver info websites to check out are http://www.ibracn.com/sillySeason/ & http://tjslideways.com/2012-driver-and-team-roster/
| Allard, Jonathan | Jonathan Allard now heads overseas as he will head to New Zealand for more racing action through the US winter.Jonathan will once again be driving the Morrie Williams #0 in 2012 www.allardmotorsports.com/ |
| Alley, Billy | Billy sold all his equipment and will not field a car for 2012 www.billyalley.com |
| Anderson, Randy | Randy Anderson is going to drive for Mike VanderEcken in 2012. The team is going to run weekly at knoxville and some other track’s.Sponsor’s include ;Clark Construction, MVE Inve$tment$, Keizer Wheels, DMI,Kistler Racing Product’s, Jockos Sprint Part’s and Champion Lubricant’s. This will be the 23rd season for Mike. The team has 3 j&j roller’s for this year. The team also welcome’s Glenn Freeland to it’s team too help look over thing’s. |
| Agan, Jon | Jon Bought all Billy Alley's equipment http://www.aganmotorsports.com |
| Bear, Tyler | Tyler will be back in the J&S Fabrication pa305 in 2012 |
| Blaney, Dale | Dale will be in the George Fisher #2 2012 and Ti22 sponsorship. |
| Bland, J.C. | J.C. Bland is looking for a ride in anything for the 2012 season, wing or non-wing. He can be contacted at jcbland2@gmail.com. |
| Brown, Brian | Brian Brown Racing has entered a multi-year partnership with Casey’s General Stores! Driver, Brian Brown, of Grain Valley, Missouri couldn’t be happier, as Casey’s will be a major partner in 2012 and beyond. FVP will still be on board as a major marketing partner as well, as the team’s goals are high heading into next season. |
| Cabre, Colin | We are pleased to announce Colin Cabre will be in the #41 DeCaire Motorsports sprint car for the TBARA races at New Symrna Speedway on Feb. 19 & 20 2012 during the world series of asphalt racing. Also Matthew Hall will racing the #01 DeCaire Motorsports sprint car for the entire 2012 TBARA season. For more info go to www.decairemotorsports.com Collin Cabre Motorsports is proud to announce it's alliance with Sam Pierce Chevrolet teaming up with them for the 2012 season. Other sponsors to join the CCMS Team are Green Star Development and Cabre Consulting, running a asphalt and dirt schedule in 2012 both cars will be sponsored by these companys. Our thanks to Aaron Pierce for this opportunity.. For more information go to collincabre.com or facebook Collin Cabre Motorsports... |
| Cannon, Pat | Pat will be back in the Highlands Tire #3 410 and 358 sprint cars in Central PA. |
| Dietrich, Danny | The Gary Kauffman Racing team is getting geared up for the 2012 season! The schedule will look much like the 2011 season; a full schedule will be available when the tracks release their 2012 plans. The team that consists of Jake Hinkle, Bo Hinkle, Cory Hinkle, and Tim Orner, has three new Maxim Chassis’ being prepared for this year along with four Krimes Racing Engines. We would like to announce that we will be building a car from the bare frame to a complete race ready roller at Motorama in February. Please look for more announcements from the Trailways and Motorama management. The car design for 2012 will be released shortly, and we hope to have shirts in for the York Dirt-Trackin Car Show. GKR would like to thank all of our returning sponsors, which include, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, APM Building, Racers Used Parts Warehouse, Whistlers Dry Cleaning, Krimes Racing Engines, Alwine Farms, Hickory Run Orchards, El Vista Orchards, Bear Mountain Orchards, B & C Auto Menders, Moritz Machine & Repairs, Kendall Motor Oil, Pro Shocks, and Keizer Wheels. Jumping inboard to GKR team this season will be Drop Of Ink Tattoo who has shops in Mechanicsburg and Carlisle. Look for another update during the month of January. |
| Darrah, Cody | Cody is running the Kasey Kahne Racing #91 with the WoO |
| Dewease, Lance | Lance will be in the Catoctin Motorsports 30c in Central PA. Lance expects to be able to race by April 1st. Keep up with Lance at http://lancedewease.com . |
| Dollansky, Craig | Craig is in the Aggressive Hydraulics/Big Game Treestands #7 on the World of Outlaws tour in 2012. |
| Dobmeier, Mark | Mark Dobmeier will return to the Lunstra Motorsports #13 in 2012. www.MarkDobmeier.com |
| Gharst, Kaley | Brad Sparks/Jeremy Scadden Construction #6.... Jeremy and I would like to annouce that, Decatur Ill. Kaley Gharst will be piloting the #6 for 2012. The Scadden Construction J&J will compete at Husets Speedway Sunday nights for championship points. We will also compete throughout the upper midwest at selected IRA, MOWA, ASCS and most Saturday nights at Knoxville Raceway. We would like to thank J&J Auto Racing , Singer Engines, Lev Wings, Keizer Wheels, Schure Built Suspension Systems, DMI, Hoosier Tires North, CNS Homes, and Jeremy Scadden Construction for all of their support. |
| Golobic, Shane | 2012 looks very promising, as Shane has been picked as the driver of the GetSOM Sports/Ray Shiedts Electric/Ifly No.9j entry for Steve Osborne during the Taco Bravo Series competing at the Ocean Speedway. Golobic will also continue to run the Doug and Joey Bock midget in the USAC Western States Midget Series. When time allows in his busy schedule, Shane will pilot the No. 121 machine in the bigger events around the state kicking off with the Mini Gold Cup in March at the Silver Dollar Speedway. If the team can accumulate a few more supporters they will look to run various KWS races as well as the Gold Cup and the Trophy Cup. Shane and his family would like to thank Joe Vonschriltz ,Doug and Joey Bock, John Taylor, Dan Manhoff, Country Builders Construction, Steve Osborne and Shane’s crew- Dennis Golobic, John Golobic, Bill Fosbenner, Keith Offill, Jeff Castlio, Mike Zieske, Chris McKim, Glen Gavron, and Glenn Carson for all of their support through last season. |
| Hafertepe Jr, Sam | Sam is moving to PA to drive the Zemco Speed Equipment #1 for 2012 |
| Harms, Matt | In 2012, "Special Delivery" Matt Harms plans to run more 360 races with Sprint Invaders and 410 races with the Midwest Open Wheel Association with the 53H. He will also be running as much 410 non-wing as possible. He is planning to run races in Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. He's also going to try to get some weekly Knoxville Iowa 410 races on the schedule. Matt Harms and D&M Racing can’t wait for next season! The team didn’t really get running strong until late in the season this year but, they’re going to try hard to get the momentum going early! www.mattharms53h.com |
| Henderson, Justin | Justin Henderson is in the Sorokach Motorsports 35 in Central PA. Fans can check out his website at www.justinhenderson.com |
| Heimbach, Blaine | Blaine will be back driving the Jeff Creasy #12 in 358 and selected 410 competition in Central PA |
| Hodnett, Greg | Greg Hodnett will drive the Trone Outdoor 39 for 2012 |
| Johnson, Wayne | Wayne Johnson plans to run the full Lucas Oil ASCS schedule in his #77 for 2012 |
| Jones, Levi | Levi Jones will be with Tony Stewart Motorsports again for the 2012 season |
| Kaeding, Tim | Out of Roth Motorsports 83. Starting own team? |
| Kaeding, Bud | Bud will do about the same schedule as 2012 with a mix of 360, 410 and Silver Crown.To contact Kaeding about possible ride opportunities please e-mail him at helicopter29@aol.com and for more info on the Campbell racer visit our website at http://www.budkaedingracing.com |
| Kauffman,Keith | Veteran sprint car ace Keith Kauffman will return to the seat of the Gary and Linda Heckman owned No. 8H sprint car for the 2012 racing season. The upcoming racing season will be the second year for the Mifflintown driver and the Chambersburg-based sprint car team and the team looks to build on its first season together which produced one feature win and seven top 10 finishes in 19 starts. The team will have fresh equipment at Kauffman’s disposal next season and are working to enhance its motor program. Sponsors returning for the 2012 season are Heckman Tree Farm, Jim Stenger’s The Toyer’s Shop, J & J Auto Racing, Moo & Co., Jakes Carts, TQ Fiberglass, Simpson Racing Products and Butlerbuilt Seats. Tim Mellott will return as crew chief and Michael Heckman returns as car chief. Plans call for a similar racing schedule as this past season with a weekly stop at Port Royal Speedway. For the latest updated information on the team, please visit www.keithkauffman.com. |
| Kemenah, Chad | Chad will field his own team for another year with the WoO and is sponsor searching. |
| Kinser, Steve | Steve will run for TSR with the WoO in 2012. |
| Kreitz, Don Jr | “I’m definitely not retiring and I really don’t know if I will ever actually retire,” said Kreitz, a four-time Williams Grove track champion and the winningest local driver against the World of Outlaws at the speedway. “I’m not putting together a schedule or anything but I will always have my car ready to go should there be a night when I just want to race. It may be six, 10 or 12 races, we really don‘t know.” |
| Lasoski, Danny | Chiappelli Motorsports, partnering with Grubb Motorsports, will field their familiar yellow #98 Golden Flavor 410 Sprint in the Pennsylvania area this season. The 35 race schedule will include select shows in PA as well as the Kings Royal and Knoxville Nationals. Danny Lasoski will pilot the #98 Sprint with Chris Strait as crew chief. “I’m really looking forward to racing in PA. My father was actually from PA and I still have family there. Chris and I have worked together in the past and we are looking forward to this challenge,” said Danny. Chris states that although he has been a sprint car mechanic for over 12 years, it has always been on the road. This will be different, racing in his home state on a regular basis. Eagle Motorsports Inc, owned by Bill Mann, will be manufacturing the cars for the team. Eagle Motorsports stands ready to assist any team utilizing their Sprint Cars. Call Brad Aylesworth at Eagle Motorsports for product info. Engines will be prepared by HP Engines of Thompsontown, PA. The primary sponsors will be Golden Flavor Sesame Sticks and Keystate Ag Transport. Product sponsors to date include Sweet Mfg., Hoosier, Weld, Schoenfeld, and Wings Unlimited. Tom and Fran Chiappelli will oversee the operation which will be based out of their Cairnbrook, PA shop. Marketing partnership inquiries and product placement opportunities can be made by contacting Tom @ 814-754-4712. |
| Layton, Chad | Chad will be in the Middleswarth #7 for 2012 www.chadlayton.com |
| Leppo, Brian | Jesse and Lorraine Keen, owners of Keen Motorsports, LLC have hired New Oxford’s Brian Leppo to pilot their No. 17 sprint car for the 2012 racing season. Joining Leppo on the Keen team for 2012 will be new crew chief Steve Suchy, who brings a long list of experience to the team having worked with several top sprint car teams and drivers during his career. Peterbilt and Hunter Truck Sales will once again be the major sponsor on the Keen Motorsports No. 17 in 2012. While a complete schedule will be released later, the team will compete weekly at Williams Grove Speedway in 2012 on Friday night and will compete in Saturday night time trial shows in Central PA along with both Speedweek series and various other special shows. www.brianleppo.com |
| Litt, Ryan | “This winter I'm trying to race whenever I can,” says Ryan. “I'm currently planning to run with TBARA in Florida during Speedweeks, and I would love to run a midget indoors as well. Next year plans are to run MSR and AVSS as much as possible, and hopefully I will be running the dirt at Ohsweken as much as I can. I tried (dirt) once last year and I got really hooked on it. I love a new challenge, and the one-time race really left me licking my lips for more. I love trying new cars and learning how to get fast in them. I would love to get back into a Supermodified too.” |
| Lynch, Ed Jr | Ed will run the same type of schedule in his 2L as other years in Western PA with some travel to other shows also. |
| Madsen, Kerry | Keneric Racing #92 once again for 2012 |
| Maeschen, Bronson | Bronson Maeschen will be in his own #96 car for 2012. Racing 410 season at Knoxville. |
| McCarl, Terry | Terry will be back to his own #24 this year. The 55 team will not be racing in 2012. |
| Montieth, Brian | Brian will once again be in the Premier Auto Works 21 in Central PA |
| Mcmahan, Paul | Paul is ride searching for 2012 |
| Meyers, Jason | Jason will be back in his familiar Elite Racing #14 for 2012. Racing for his 3rd World of Outlaw Championship. |
| Nouse, Kevin | When the green flags drops at Lincoln Speedway in late February, there will be a new combination in the pits to contend with. Dietz Motorsports confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Kevin Nouse to drive their familiar #14 car in 2012. The Dietz Motorsports car will continue to carry sponsorship from C.C. Dietz, Inc. Builders, Hess Ornamental Iron, DMI, Keizer Wheels, Wings Unlimited, Rider Racing Engines, Kelly Racing Fuels and Pancho’s Racing Products. New sponsorship for the team will come from Nouse Signs & Graphics and Hotmark Custom Apparel. The team’s schedule will focus primarily on weekly competition at Lincoln Speedway, with the possibility of several time trial events at various speedways being added. More information on the Dietz Motorsports schedule will become available after the area speedways release their 2012 schedules to the public. |
| Osborne, Steve | Steve Osborne will not be driving in 2012, but will be fielding the newly Sponsored Steve Osborne Motorsports, GetSOM Sports www.getsomsports.com Ray Scheidts Electric Inc, iFLY (indoor skiving) #9J Sprint Car at Ocean Speedway, Watsonville CA in 2012. Driver to be announced in the near future. |
| Ott, Aaron | Aaron Ott will run a schedule the same as 2011 with sponsorship for the 77 once again from Al Hamilton Motorsports |
| Peterson, TJ | Peterson racing will be running for rookie of the year in the 410 division at Knoxville with TJ Peterson may run Husets if sponsors can be found |
| Pittman, Daryn | It’s official, Daryn Pittman will be piloting the #27 Heffner Enterprises car next year running a similar schedule as last year. |
| Pruitt, Kyle | Kyle Pruitt will return to the familiar Pruitt Autosports 21k for 2012, the team plans to run a full schedule at Lincoln Speedway and attend some other keystone cup and speedweek races. The team is welcoming back Www.Brooksidemotors.com, G&G Automotive, Byers Tires, and Coulsons Towing as sponsors and have added York Floor. With continued support from our product sponsors also of Butlerbuilt, Winters, DMI, and Simpson, and the addtion of FK rod ends, Fragola,Pro shocks, Schaeffers Racing Oil and Sway a way torsion bars we are looking forward to a strong and consistent 2012. Visit www.kylepruitt.com for updates and contact us at 301-676-8456 for sponsor info. |
Rahmer, Fred |
Chad and Jenn Clemens are pleased to announce that in 2012 it will be business as usual for their CJB Motorsports #51 team with driver Fred Rahmer. The team consisting of Crew Chief Barry Jackson and crew members, Greg Walsh, Freddie Rahmer, and Brandon Rahmer will remain intact. |
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Riedel, Joe |
Joe Riedel is currently deployed. He will race in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa area.. He is from Ramona South Dakota.. |
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Roberts, Levi |
Levi Roberts to compete for The Mopar USAC National Midget Championship with Corey Tucker/ Bryan Clauson Racing in 2012. CTR / BCR is proud to welcome Levi Roberts to our 2 time National Championship Team ! Levi has spent the past two years preparing himself for a shot at the USAC National Championship. Levi who is known for his skill on the pavement made a decision two years ago to dedicate himself to doing everything he could to prepare himself for a Championship run. Growing up around the go cart world the pavement came natural to Levi but with a lack of dirt experience Levi dedicated himself to learning the dirt aspect of USAC racing and transforming himself into a driver who can compete for a USAC Championship. A breakout performance during the 2011 USAC Midget week set the wheels in motion for a run at the 2012 National Championship. |
| Saldana, Joey | Joey will be the pilot of Kasey Kahne's #9 sprint car in 2012 once again on the WoO tour Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR) announced today that longtime sponsor, Great Clips Inc., will back Joey Saldana for the 2012 World of Outlaws season. Great Clips Inc. has been a sponsor of KKR for the past two seasons on the #91 car with drivers Cody Darrah and Paul McMahan. In 2012, they will be a primary sponsor on the #9 entry with Saldana as well as an associate sponsor on Brad Sweet’s #49 and Cody Darrah’s #5 World of Outlaws cars. |
| Sanders, Justin | Prunedale, CA hot-shoe Justin Sanders has reached an agreement to drive the potent A.A. Johnson and Sons Concrete/Smitty Boys Racing #14s sprint car for the 2012 race season. Sanders has made a name for himself winning numerous main events since moving into the sprint car ranks in 2009. The 19 year old is excited for the opportunity to drive for a team as established as the #14s. There is one common goal with the pairing of this super elite team; winning the 2012 Civil War Title. |
| Sammons, Davey | After a successful first season of 410 competition, Davey Sammons will return to the seat of the John Chemidlin Special No. 747 for 2012. Earlier this week the team confirmed their plans for the upcoming season. With all sponsors returning, and a year’s worth of experience under their wing, the EG Tire & Auto Center 747 will be expanding their horizons in 2012. The team looks to build upon the knowledge and experience gained in their rookie season. They will run a similar schedule to that of 2011, but will focus their efforts on Friday night racing at the historic Williams Grove Speedway. |
| Sebetto, Bryan | Bryan Sebetto has left the Burmeister Racing #16 team for the Randy Hammer #24H. The new combination will be hitting all of the Ohio region All-Star races along with the F.A.S.T. series schedule and area WoO shows. |
| Schneiderman, Bart | The team is busy preparing cars for the 2012 Knoxville Raceway season, we are excited to announce a continued partnership with i Wireless/Danville Telecom. “i Wireless has been a longtime supporter of Deuce Motorsports and we are excited to be once again representing their company,” said Bart, “Tim and his group have been great to work with and we are looking forward to a very successful 2012 season.” |
| Sharrah, Kevin | After taking a year off from racing, Chico, CA driver Kevin Sharrah is excited to announce his plans to return to action for the upcoming 2012 season. Over the last few weeks, the veteran driver has been finalizing a deal to pilot a car for Dave and Teddy Marsili. The Marsili family has been around motorsports over the past 35 years with stock cars, super modified's, and many other types of cars, and are excited to team with Sharrah. With schedules still being finalized across the state, Sharrah plans to run weekly at his home track, the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA, as well as select Golden State King of the West events and USAC non-wing events throughout the state. Partners for the Marsili Racing team in 2012 are Dutch Bros Coffee, Golden Valley Bank, Vanlare Steering Repair, Sellers Race Wings, RE Technologies, JDA Enterprises, SGC, and Chico Honda. |
| Sides, Jason | Jason plans to run anywhere he wishes in 2012 in his familiar 7s |
| Swindell, Sammy | In 2012, Sammy Swindell will continue to run a “true” outlaw schedule in the Big Game Treestands #1 sprinter. |
| Smith,Eric | The "FLYIN FISHERMAN" Eric Smith of Lakeview Michigan has purchased former MSA Sprint car driver Phil Wades racing operation. The car is a later Enticer Chassis with a Cheverolet 355 by LAM Racing Engines out of Kenosha Wisconsin. Plans are to race a good portion of the ASCS Sprints on Dirt Tour and other sprint car events throughout the area as time and money permit with crew chief Chris Sylvester turning the wrenches.. The team is still searching for additional funding in its rookie season....We are looking to hit shows in the Michigan, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin on off weekends from the tour, as well as special shows with the World of Outlaws and Allstars. There could also be a few wingless shows in the teams future as well. |
| Smith, Stevie | As the 2012 racing season draws near, Stevie Smith is excited to embark on a new journey with a new race team. Smith will once again be behind the wheel of the familiar “Black Bandit” black 19 car as he teams up with Chris Luck and Chad Clemens. “I’m really looking forward to driving for Chris and Chad. Chris is a long time friend and well-known member of the racing community, and Chad is also familiar with the sport through his ownership of another race team. I’m honored they have given me the opportunity to start this new venture with them, and I know we’ll build a strong team. I’m looking forward to what we can do together,” Smith said. Follow the developments of the new team, Stevie Smith, the return of the Black Bandit and schedule announcements at www.theblackbandit.com. Happy holidays and happy New Year from the Black Bandit team! |
| Smith, Mark | Crewchief Tim Elwell and Brickers will no longer be with the team. Mark will change the number to Mach 1 after his chassis company and run 410, 360 & 358 shows. He is also putting a new 10 race 360 series together (Mach 1 Series) among a few Central PA tracks. |
| Smith,Ryan | When the green flag drops on the season opener at Williams Grove Speedway there will be a noticeable change in the stables of the Kreitz Racing team. The familiar blue and orange car will still be in the pit area but a much younger face will look through the cockpit of a No. 69 (less the “K”) sprint car and his name is Ryan Smith. But that doesn’t exactly mean that Don Kreitz, Jr. is retiring from 410 sprint car racing either. He really doesn’t have a set plan but he knows one thing, he’s not ready to hang up the helmet just yet. |
| Sweet, Brad | Brad Sweet will be back with KKR in the #49 |
| Standridge, Jeremy | After having a rough 2011 season, but still finishing 9th in points with Mowa, Jeremy will be running for the championship in 2012 for the Midwest open wheel Association. Also running for the championship will be his father Ron Standridge who will be jumping back in a sprint car after a year off running in the 83 Northrup racing car out of Jacksonville IL |
Shaffer, Tim |
Tim will be back in the C&H Motorsports #83 running the All Stars, WoO and more. |
Schatz, Donny |
Donny is planning on running the full 2012 WoO schedule in the Tony Stewart #15. |
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Wilson, Greg |
Verl Warnimont owner of Warnimont Motorsports along with driver Greg Wilson are proud to announce Crew Chief, Brian Kemenah as the newest member to the w20 team. With 32 years in the business Brian has been the winning Crew Chief of 9 All-Star Championships with 3 different drivers, 90 All-Star and 20 World of Outlaw races and of course the prestigious 2010 Knoxville Nationals. The team intends to run a 65 plus race schedule, which will include stops with the All-Star Circuit of Champions, the World of Outlaws and specific marquee events. Team partners All-Star Plumbing, D.N.C. Hydraulics and Ohio Logistics are excited about the winning combination of Greg Wilson and Brian Kemenah and are very optimistic about the upcoming 2012 season. More to follow as the season gets closer. |
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Wilt, Adam |
Adam will be back piloting the Wide Open Motorsports #15 sprint car running Williams Grove and Lincoln Speedways' weekly with some traveling mixed in. www.adamwilt15.com www.twitter.com/WideOpenMtrspts |
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Wolfe, Lucas |
Lucas has all the equipment and is ready to stay on the WoO tour but they are looking for a sponsor to help the effort. |
A Hosehead Production 2012