Eleven Races in Thirteen Days in 3 Different States Ahead for Boespflug

Plainfield, IN -  Chad Boespflug strapped into three different cars at four very different race tracks this past week finishing out of the top 10 only once with a 12th at Terre Haute Action Track. Boespflug will return to two of the four tracks mid week as he is scheduled to compete in the sprint car portion of Indiana Midget Week in the SST 41 with the intentions to follow the series schedule in full all but Saturday. Saturday he and Dave Stensland, owner of the SST 41, have decided they will return to Lincoln Park Speedway Saturday instead of making the trip south to Lawrenceburg Speedway. Six straight nights of racing across Indiana will give Boespflug a preview of what to expect when he returns to the 98 for Indiana Sprint Week in July as the schedules are nearly a match. Immateriality following the conclusion of IMW Boespflug will use the only day off to travel east to begin the Amsoil USAC Eastern Storm next Tuesday at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA. Once there he will compete in all five Eastern Storm events in the NineEight Motorsports / EZR 98e.

"A very busy two weeks begin tonight with the start of midget week. I am thankful to be able to race these 6 nights in the 41 to be able to save my own equipment for Eastern Storm. Having IMW and Eastern Storm so close together this year is going to be tough on everyone. Alot of travel with minimal time to do it in. Looking forward to racing with the Stensland's, we have gotten better each time we have hit the track in the 41." - Chad Boespflug

Thank You to All Continued Supporting Partners:
Amsoil, Bell Helmets, Butlerbuilt Seats, B & W Auto Mart, Claxton Engines, Creative Finishing, DLG, FK Indy, Hinchman Indy, HRP, Indy Race Parts, Manvel Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Midwest Shades, PAC Springs, RevvedUp Industries, Rockwell Time, Shaws, and STIDA.

SST Motorsports Supporting Partners:
Bud's Auto Sales, Infinity Shocks, Kercher Engines, Physical Medicine Consultants, and ProStrip.
 

Race Results:
USAC at Terre Haute Action Track: 5/25: Qualifying: 4th / 30 Cars - Heat Race: S 5th F 4th - AMain: S 4th F 12th
Local at Bloomington Speedway: 5/29: Group Qualifying: 1st / 28 Cars - Heat Race: S 4th F 2nd- AMain: S 1st F 7th
MSCS at Lincoln Park Speedway: 5/28: Group Qualifying: 5th / 35 Cars - Heat Race: S 5th F 4th - AMain: S 14th F 7th
Local at Kokomo Speedway: 5/29: Group Qualifying: 6th / 22 Cars - Heat Race: S 6th F 2nd- AMain: S 1st F 8th

Upcoming Events:
May 31 - Montpelier Speedway - Montpelier, IN - LOCAL 41
June 1 - Gas City i69 Speedway - Gas City, IN - LOCAL 41
June 2 - Lincoln Park Speedway - Putnamville, IN - LOCAL 41
June 3 - Bloomington Speedway - Bloomington, IN - LOCAL 41
June 4 - Lincoln Park Speedway - Putnamville, IN - LOCAL 41
June 5 - Kokomo Speedway - Kokomo, IN - LOCAL 41
June 7 - Grandview Speedway - Bechtelsville, PA - USAC Eastern Storm 98
June 8 - Lincoln Speedway - Abbottstown, PA - USAC Eastern Storm 98
June 9 - New Egypt Speedway - New Egypt, NJ - USAC Eastern Storm 98
June 11 - Port Royal Speedway - Port Royal, PA - USAC Eastern Storm 98
June 12- Susquehanna Speedway - York Haven, PA - USAC Eastern Storm 98

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Busy Weekend Ahead for Boespflug

Plainfield, IN -  A busy week ahead for Chad Boespflug as he enters the heart of what we like to call "busy" season. The start of a four day race weekend for Boespflug starts today as the Terre Haute Action Track hosts the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Cars for the Tony Hulman Classic. Boespflug will compete Wednesday in the historic event in the NineEight Motorsports / EZR 98e before returning to a seat he is all too familiar with for two nights. The return to the Paul Hazen owned 57 will come as Boespflug fills the seat so Shane Cottle can fulfill his prior commitments. He will compete in the Josh Burton Memorial at Bloomington Speedway Friday followed by the MSCS Event at Lincoln Park Speedway Saturday both in the 57. To round out the weekend Boespflug will return to the SST Motorsports 41 at Kokomo Speedway Sunday. 

Thank You to All Continued Supporting Partners:
Amsoil, Bell Helmets, Butlerbuilt Seats, Claxton Engines, Creative Finishing, DLG, FK Indy, Hinchman Indy, HRP, Indy Race Parts, Manvel Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Midwest Shades, PAC Springs, RevvedUp Industries, Rockwell Time, Shaws, and STIDA.
 

Race Results:
USAC at Gas City i69 Speedway: 5/20: Qualifying: 20th / 40 Cars - Heat Race: S 2nd F 3rd - AMain: S 18th F 13th
USAC at Brownstown Speedway: 5/21: Qualifying: 13th / 25 Cars - Heat Race: S 2nd F Won - AMain: S 13th F 12th
Local at Kokomo Speedway: 5/22: Qualifying: 7th / Group 3 - Heat Race: S 7th F DNS - AMain: S 18th F 14th
Upcoming Events:
5/25: USAC Tony Hulman Classic at Terre Haute Action Track - Terre Haute, IN - 98e
5/27: Josh Burton Memorial at Bloomington Speedway - Bloomington, IN - Hazen 57
5/28: MSCS at Lincoln Park Speedway - Putnamville, IN - Hazen 57
5/29: Local at Kokomo Speedway - Kokomo, IN - SST 41

Be sure to follow Chad Boespflug via Facebook / Twitter / Instagram (@chadboespflug)

SST Motorsports 41 Weekend Recap

Plainfield, IN- A cold dreary weekend in Indiana put a damper on Chad Boespflug's initial plans. Boespflug and the SST Motorsports Team were scheduled to race LPS and Kokomo this past weekend, but mother nature had a different plan. Instead the team was forced to travel further south to Lawrenceburg Speedway Saturday as LPS canceled all events due to cold temperatures and overnight rain. 

A field of 36 cars signed in to compete at The Burg. Motor trouble early under the hood of the 41 was not the way they wanted to start the night. The team worked quickly to repair the motor before the start of the heat race. Boespflug started third and finished fourth in the heat transferring on to the AMain. Finishing outside of the top two in a heat missed the redraw for the feature lineup. Missing the redraw Boespflug lined up 14th for the AMain. He fought break issues throughout the main and fell back to finish 18th.

The team then traveled north to Kokomo Speedway for the first Sunday night race of the season.  A field of 32 cars signed in for the King of Kokomo event. Group qualifying is the format that Kokomo uses for all local events to line up heat races. Missing the setup in hot laps Boespflug timed 7th quick landing him a deep starting spot for the first of four heat races. Boespflug made his was into the fifth spot before the checkers flew missing the transfer by one sending the 41 to the front of the BMain. The team made some changes to the car before the start of the BMain. Boespflug picked up the BMain win transferring into the back of the AMain. A few more adjustments were made before pushing out for the AMain. Boespflug used the low line to his advantage to move forward in the feature. Boespflug scored another top 10 finish for the SST Motorsports Team, finishing 10th after starting 18th. 

Chad will return to the NineEight Motorsports / EZR 98e for this weekend Amsoil USAC National double header. The two day race weekend kicks off at Gas City I-69 Speedway for the May Meltdown Friday followed by Brownstown Speedway Saturday. Boespflug will round out the weekend in the SST 41 at Kokomo Speedway on Sunday. 

SST Motorsports Supporting Partners:
Bud's Auto Sales, Infinity Shocks, Kercher Engines, Physical Medicine Consultants, and ProStrip.

Thank You to All Continued Supporting Partners of Chad Boespflug:
Amsoil, Bell Helmets, Butlerbuilt Seats, Claxton Engines, Creative Finishing, DLG, FK Indy, Hinchman Indy, HRP, Indy Race Parts, Manvel Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Midwest Shades, PAC Springs, RevvedUp Industries, Rockwell Time, Shaws, and STIDA.

Sprint Cars at Lawrenceburg Speedway - Lawrenceburg, IN 41
5/14: 36 Cars - Heat Race: S 3rd F 4th - AMain: S 14th F 18th
Sprint Cars at KokomoSpeedway - Kokomo, IN 41
5/15: Qualifying: 7th in Group 1 / 32 Cars - Heat Race: S 7th F 5th - AMain: S 17th F 10th

Upcoming Events:
5/20: USAC at Gas City I-69 Speedway - Gas City, IN 98
5/21: USAC at Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN 98
5/22: LOCAL at Kokomo Speedway - Kokomo, IN 41

Be sure to follow Chad Boespflug via Facebook / Twitter / Instagram (@chadboespflug)

Boespflug Wins #LetsRaceTwo at Eldora Speedway

Plainfield, IN Monday -  A track commonly referred to as "The Track Earl Built" after the late Earl Baltes holds such prestige in the dirt racing community even after the track reigns were handed over to veteran racer, Tony Stewart. Earl Baltes was one of few promoters that held extravagant races with large purses that hosted huge crowds before many in his era. The legacy of Eldora Speedway lives on even after the passing of Earl Baltes and still continues to host those big race events. This past weekend marked the second annual Mother of All Sprint Car Weekends at Eldora Speedway hosting the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars and the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Cars. An event fielding some of the highest levels of wing and non wing competition across the country.

Night one Chad Boespflug was fast right out of the gate setting the pace for the field with a quick qualifying lap that stayed at the top of the board until Bryan Clauson edged him to take over the top spot. The momentum continued into the heat race where Boespflug started 6th and finished 2nd. The feature inversion placed Boespflug in the 5th starting position. After falling back a few spots early Boespflug was able to regain some ground to finish 7th.

Night two an early draw for qualifying was not in Boespflug's favor as the track got better as the night went on. His time was good enough to remain in the top 10 qualifying 9th. Boespflug has not qualified outside of the top 10 in the last 5 races. Another second place finish in heat race competition after starting 4th landed him a spot in the feature inversion. Boespflug would line up on the pole for the 30 lap #LetsRaceTwo feature event. Boespflug grabbed the early lead and never looked back leading all 30 laps holding off 2014 USAC Champion Brady Bacon for the win.

"To get another USAC win especially here is special. I told everyone I didn't wasnt to be a one hit wonder winning only one USAC race. Hard work and the right people in place behind me has given me the opportunity to put this team together over the winter, and its finally paying off. I can not thank my guys enough for the time they put in. I'm glad I could get Chuck Eberhardt and Fred Zirzow of EZR their first USAC win." - Boespflug reflects on his win at Eldora Speedway.

Thank You to All Continued Supporting Partners:
Amsoil, Bell Helmets, Butlerbuilt Seats, Claxton Engines, Creative Finishing, DLG, FK Indy, Hinchman Indy, HRP, Indy Race Parts, Manvel Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Midwest Shades, PAC Springs, RevvedUp Industries, Rockwell Time, Shaws, and STIDA.
 

USAC at Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
5/6: Qualifying: 2nd / 35 Cars - Heat Race: S 6th F 2nd - AMain: S 5th F 7th
5/7: Qualifying: 9th / 28 Cars - Heat Race: S 5th F 2nd - AMain: S 1st F Won

Upcoming Events:
5/14: Local at Lincoln Park Speedway - Putnamville, IN - 41
5/15: Local at Kokomo Speedway - Kokomo, IN - 41

Be sure to follow Chad Boespflug via Facebook / Twitter / Instagram (@chadboespflug)

Boespflug's Ready for the Mother of all Weekend's at Eldora

Plainfield, IN-   A busy weekend for Chad Boespflug in the SST Motorsports 41 was cut short by mother nature. The team had all intentions to race three nights in a row before the rain fell. Friday Bloomington Speedway was one of few tracks across the midwest that was able to get in a complete show without being washed out.

A field of 22 sprint cars were on hand at Bloomington. Three heat races were assembled heads up from qualifying times obtained in one of three hot lap groups, a procedure the track has added to their local sprint car events. Boespflug timed 5th quick in group three placing him in the 5th starting position for a 10 lap heat race. He started and finished in the 5th position. Boespflug and the SST Team went to work making some changes to get the car better for the AMain. No inversion for the AMain put him starting 15th in the 25 lap feature event. A strong performance in the feature after making some changes to the 41 between races earned the team's first top 10 finish of the season, finishing 7th. Boespflug will return to the SST Motorsports 41 May 14th and 15th.

Boespflug will return to the NineEight Motorsports / EZR 98e for the Mother of All Sprint Car Weekends at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH. A two day event featuring the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Cars and Craftsman World of Outlaw Sprint Cars. Boespflug will enter this weekends competition 10th in USAC National points standings.

"I'm ready to get back at it. What was supposed to have been a busy race weekend this past week quickly turned into a single race weekend with all of the rain we had. It has rained off and on for the last four days, but the weather for this weekend looks clear and we are ready to get it started." - Chad Boespflug

Thank You to All Continued Supporting Partners:
Amsoil, Bell Helmets, Butlerbuilt Seats, Claxton Engines, Creative Finishing, DLG, FK Indy, Hinchman Indy, HRP, Indy Race Parts, Manvel Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Midwest Shades, PAC Springs, RevvedUp Industries, Rockwell Time, Shaws, and STIDA.

SST Motorsports Supporting Partners:
Bud's Auto Sales, Infinity Shocks, Kercher Engines, Physical Medicine Consultants, and ProStrip. 

Sprint Cars at Bloomington Speedway - Bloomington, IN
4/29: Qualifying: 5th in Group 3 / 22 Cars - Heat Race: S 5th F 5th - AMain: S 15th F 7th

Upcoming Events:
5/6: USAC at Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
5/7: USAC at Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH

Stop By Merchandise Row located in Turn 3 & 4 to visit the CB Merchandise Trailer. Trailer will OPEN at 2pm daily and remain open until racing is complete.
 

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Please note as cell phone service is limited at Eldora Speedway for the fastest updates follow along to Race Monitor or Eldora Speedway's Website.

Boespflug's Schedule is Heating Up

Plainfield, IN - This past Saturday the Amsoil USAC National tour made its inaugural trip to Montpelier Motor Speedway in Montpelier, IN.  It was Chad Boespflug's first time to the track as well. Boespflug timed 9th quick in ProSource Qualifying out of 25 cars making the heat race inversion. Boespflug battled lap after lap swapping positions with Chase Stockon for the second spot. The two raced hard but clean for 8 laps. Stockon edged Boespflug at the line to steal second, Boespflug finished third in the heat. A strong run and a good time trial lined him up 9th for the AMain. The car was not as good in the feature. Chad slipped back to 13th early and was not able to regain any track position and finished 13th.

"We were not as good when the track slicked off. They reworked the track right before the feature and I thought we would be better. I fell back early and couldn't catch a break. When I would get a run cars in front of me might have had a bad corner making it harder to pass. We will take this time off and get ready for the two day show at Eldora when USAC returns." - Chad Boespflug

This week marks the start of Chad's local racing season with SST Motorsports. A series of 25-30 races to be competed across Indiana. The Physical Medicine Consultants #41 will make its season start at Bloomington Speedway Friday to kick off a busy three race weekend. Although we've deemed these "local" races on the schedule that doesn't me they will be a cake walk. Local racing in Indiana fields some of the toughest non wing sprint car competitors, especially when the USAC national series is off. Such is the case for this weekends events. Large car counts and named drivers will be mingled in the list of competitors across Indiana.

Boespflug will make his second trip to Bloomington with hopes of better results than his first outing there. Although he will be piloting a different car he can take what he learned from the USAC show a few weeks back into Friday night.

Saturday Boespflug will return to what has become his Indiana home track. Traveling west just 30 minutes from his Plainfield, IN based shop to Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, IN. He has had much success at LPS in the past three seasons picking up over 10 wins, 1 even in the Stensland 41 their first race together in 2013.

"Putnamville has been good to me. I've won quite a few races there over the past few years and hope to continue to have success. I enjoy racing there and Joe Spiker does a great job working to make not only the track surface better each night, but the facility as well. Spiker, a fellow racer himself, knows that it has to be a great experience for the fans too not just the drivers." - Boespflug expresses his feelings on his return to LPS.

Sunday's trip to Kokomo Speedway will round out the three race weekend. The $2,500 to win King of Kokomo race will be the tracks opening night primary event. Historically Sunday's at Kokomo are filled with exciting side by side racing throughout the entire show. So would say its the best non wing sprint car racing you will see all year. Despite it once again being labeled local racing the level of competition on any given Sunday is as stout as it comes. Boespflug has yet to make the trip to victory lane at the historic facility although coming close on many occasions.

"I am looking forward to getting started with the Stensland's and SST Motorsports. We have a busy weekend ahead of us as we enter the heart of the season. Racing three nights a week is tough, but thankfully these are close to come." - says Boespflug when asked about the upcoming weekend.

Thank You to All Continued Supporting Partners:
Amsoil, Bell Helmets, Butlerbuilt Seats, Claxton Engines, Creative Finishing, DLG, FK Indy, Hinchman Indy, HRP, Indy Race Parts, Manvel Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Midwest Shades, PAC Springs, RevvedUp Industries, Rockwell Time, Shaws, and STIDA.

SST Motorsports Supporting Partners:
Bud's Auto Sales, Infinity Shocks, Kercher Engines, Physical Medicine Consultants, and ProStrip.

USAC at Montpelier Motor Speedway - Montpelier, IN
4/23: Qualifying: 9th / 25 Cars - Heat Race: S 4th F 3rd - AMain: S 9th F 13th

Upcoming Events:
4/29: Local at Bloomington Speedway - Bloomington, IN
4/30: Local at Lincoln Park Speedway - Putnamville, IN
5/1: Local at Kokomo Speedway - Kokokmo, IN

Be sure to follow Chad Boespflug via Facebook / Twitter / Instagram (@chadboespflug)

Boespflug's Weekend Ends on a High

Plainfield, IN-   After a weekend off due to all races in the midwest being cancelled due to inclement weather Chad Boespflug returned to the seat of the NineEight Motorsports / EZR 98e Friday. A weekend full of Amsoil USAC National competition. Friday marked the first of two trips to Bloomington Speedway with USAC in 2016. They will return again in July during the latter part of the iconic Indiana Sprint Week.

The night started off with a top 10 qualifying time followed by an impressive heat race win for Boespflug after starting fourth. He gained the lead before halfway and never looked back stretching his lead over a straightaway over second finishing Bland. A strong run in the heat and other fast qualifiers failing to transfer on placed Boespflug on the pole for the AMain. He took the early race lead before beginning to fade. It was apparent things were not going as planned as he began slipping back in the field. The team had missed the setup and Boespflug was unable to hold the car down to the bottom where the desired groove was. Unfortunately the great run early in the night turned upside down quickly in the feature. Chad held on to finish 14th. 

"The car was fast at Bloomington, timed in the top 10 and won the heat from fourth. I thought we would be good going into the feature as the invert put us on the pole. Unfortunately we missed the setup making it hard to maintain track position and fell back." - Boespflug reflects on Friday at Bloomington.

Saturday was a new day, Boespflug and the team left the past in Bloomington only taking the things they learned away for when they return in July.  They quickly turned the cars around to head to southern Indiana for the first of three trips to Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, IN with USAC this year. Another strong qualifying effort by Boespflug placed him in the top 10 for the second night in a row, timing 8th quick overall. Another fourth place starting spot in a heat race was less than a repeat of Friday's performance. Boespflug and Crew Chief Davey Jones tried something new in the heat, but it did not work. He was too loose and fell back two positions missing the transfer by one position. They went to work to get the car better for the BMain and they did just that it was better from then on out. However Boespflug fell victim of circumstance after taking the lead over Brady Short. A spinning lap car was unavoidable and as he tried to avoid the accident he stalled the car and was forced to tag the tail. He did not let the disappointment and frustration get in his way. He bounced back and was able to transfer into the AMain finishing 4th. Making the right changes in the BMain left Boespflug felling good with the car entering the AMain. Boespflug and the team made the right calls for the feature and he was able to move forward quickly working his way into the third position. Lap traffic was an issue as there were not many cautions. Chad was unable to hold on to third in traffic, but was able to maintain a strong fourth place finish. A weekend that had its ups and downs ended on a high. This was the best finish they have put together this season in USAC competition. 

"Time trials are a big part of the night with USAC since your time stays with you throughout the night. Timing up front helped us rebound from missing the transfer in the heat after trying some things that just did not work. The car was better in the B and even better in the A. It feels good to finally put a good run together.  " - Boespflug reflect on Saturday at Tri-State.

Boespflug will be back in action Saturday for his first ever visit to Montpelier Speedway with the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series in the NineEight Motorsports / EZR 98e. 

Thank You to All Continued Supporting Partners:
Amsoil, Bell Helmets, Butlerbuilt Seats, Claxton Engines, Creative Finishing, DLG, FK Indy, Hinchman Indy, HRP, Indy Race Parts, Manvel Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Midwest Shades, PAC Springs, RevvedUp Industries, Rockwell Time, Shaws, and STIDA. 

USAC at Bloomington Speedway - Bloomington, IN
4/15: Qualifying: 10th / 35 Cars - Heat Race: S 4th F Won - AMain: S 1st F 14th
USAC at Tri-State Speedway - Haubstaudt, IN
4/16: Qualifying: 8th / 25 Cars - Heat Race: S 4th F 6th BMain: S 2nd F Won - AMain: S 8th F 4th

Upcoming Events:
423: USAC at Montpelier Speedway - Montpelier, IN

Be sure to follow Chad Boespflug via Facebook / Twitter / Instagram (@chadboespflug)

The Rubber Defeats Boespflug at The Burg

Plainfield, IN-   Saturday April 2nd marked the first trip for the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series to Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, IN for the year. The season opener for "The Burg" hosted a strong field of 34 cars. A cold dreary day with 50 mph wind gusts made for less than perfect track conditions. Dust was rolling in hot laps as can be expected on such a windy day. Chad Boespflug drew a late pill for ProSource Qualifying going out 23rd. Boespflug laid down a lap of 14.4 earning him a 10th place time overall and a spot in the heat race inversion.

The heat race inversion put Boespflug starting 4th in Amsoil USAC Heat Race #2 sponsored by Benic Enterprises. Boespflug charged into second place tailing veteran driver Jon Stanbrough. A caution just after halfway bunched the field back together. Boespflug once again chased down the leader closing the gap between them each corner. On the final lap Boespflug pulled off a picture perfect slidejob in turn one to take over the lead from Stanbrough. Boespflug held on to the lead and picked up the heat race win.

Boespflug's qualifying and heat race efforts earned him a starting spot within the top 10 lining up 9th for the 30 lap AMain event. Boespflug and the NineEight Motorsports / EZR team made adjustments just before heading out for the feature event as they witnessed the track beginning to take rubber in the BMain. A complete change in track conditions saw the racing surface quickly transition from two groves to one lane around the bottom. Boespflug was able to race into the 5th position before filling in to a follow the leader type of track. Unfortunately Boespflug and 8 others in the top 10 fell victim to the rubbered down racetrack. Blown tires as a result began just after halfway for fellow competitors. With approximately 10 laps remaining the rubber defeated Boespflug as well blowing a right rear while running a strong 5th.  The track crew took Boespflug to the designated work area where the team went to work quickly to change the tire and get him back out in the allotted time. Unfortunately the designated work area was one lane and backed up with a fellow competitor that wasn't done in time blocking the way to the track. One USAC official looked for an opening to get Boespflug pushed out in time, but there was just no where to go so he was unable to restart. The work area was finally cleared and they pushed him out the following yellow, but was informed shortly after he had fallen a lap down as a result of the blocked work area.  The cards just were not in Boespflug's favor during the feature Saturday night. 

"I'm frustrated and disappointed with the outcome Saturday given the circumstances in the work area. My guys worked hard all night and in the heat of the moment to get me back out of the work area on time. With no where to go it was out of our control and our night was unfortunately cut short."

Boespflug will be back in action Saturday at Lincoln Park Speedway for the MSCS Season Opener in the NineEight Motorsports / EZR 98e. The Bill Gardner Indiana Open Wheel Racin' Fest will also include a large fireworks display put on by LPS.  

Thank You to All Continued Supporting Partners:
Amsoil, Bell Helmets, Butlerbuilt Seats, Claxton Engines, Creative Finishing, DLG, FK Indy, Hinchman Indy, HRP, Indy Race Parts, Manvel Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Midwest Shades, PAC Springs, RevvedUp Industries, Rockwell Time, Shaws, and STIDA. 

USAC at Lawrenceburg Speedway - Lawrenceburg, IN4/2: Qualifying: 10th / 34 Cars - Heat Race: S 4th F Won - AMain: S 9th F 20th

Upcoming Events:
4/9: MSCS Season Opener at Lincoln Park Speedway - Putnamville, IN
Be sure to follow Chad Boespflug via Facebook / Twitter / Instagram (@chadboespflug)

Racing Action at Lawrenceburg Speedway by Collin Markle Photography

Boespflug Kicked Off the Indiana Season in Southern Indiana

Plainfield, IN-  Saturday kicked off the start of the Indiana non wing sprint car season with the No Way Out 40 at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN. Chad Boespflug returned to Brownstown for the first time since March of 2014 this weekend. Boespflug and the NineEight Motorsports /EZR team built another car after returning from Winter Dirt Games, Saturday was the first night out with it.

A field of 38 cars were divided into four qualifying groups with each car given one time trial lap against their qualifying group. Boespflug timed third quick in group two. Heat races were lined up heads up from qualifying. Boespflug started third and fell back one position finishing 4th. A fourth place finish in a heat race was enough to advance into the 40 lap AMain. Boespflug lined up 14th for the start of the AMain. He quickly advanced to the 9th position before missing the grove and slightly running off the bank in turn four. Boespflug fell back loosing some ground, but was able to regain a few positions settling into 12th place before the checkered flag waved.

The main goal for Saturday was to make gains with the newly built car, which Boespflug and the team feel they did. The team will take what they learned from this night of local racing at Brownstown Speedway and apply it when they return with the Amsoil USAC National series in May. Boespflug will be back in action Saturday April 2nd at Lawrenceburg Speedway as the Amsoil USAC National Series makes it first trip of the season to The Burg.

Thank You to All Continued Supporting Partners:
Amsoil, Bell Helmets, Butlerbuilt Seats, Claxton Engines, Creative Finishing, DLG, FK Indy, Hinchman Indy, HRP, Indy Race Parts, Manvel Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Midwest Shades, PAC Springs, RevvedUp Industries, Rockwell Time, Shaws, and STIDA.

No Way Out 40 at Brownstown Speedway - Brownstrown, IN
3/26: Qualifying: 3rd in Group 2 / 38 Cars - Heat Race: S 3rd F 4th - AMain: S 14th F 12th

Be sure to follow Chad Boespflug via Facebook / Twitter / Instagram (@chadboespflug)

Racing Action from Brownstown Speedway Captured by Collin Markle Photography

Winter Dirt Games VII Ends in Heartbreak

Plainfield, IN- This past week kicked off the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Season in Ocala, FL. A three day event deemed the Winter Dirt Games at Bubba Raceway Park. The seventh annual running of the Winter Dirt Games (WDG) fielded a strong field of 33 cars from 12 states and 3 countries. A very diverse field of entrants for this years event. One might say the strongest of WDG fields to date. Three full nights of racing was preceded by a practice day set for Wednesday. Wednesday teams took advantage of the open practice as a chance to test and tune as most have new cars or car/motor programs, in Chad Boespflug's case all of the above. WDG would be the start of the newly formed NineEight Motorsports / EZR Team's season. A completely new team compiled of individuals that had each worked with Boespflug individually in the past, but not all as one team.

"Wednesday was a long hard night trying to find some speed in the 98e, the car felt good we just couldn't get any more speed as we made changes." - Boespflug on how open practice went. 

Night 1 of WDG saw Boespflug going out 8th overall for ProSource Qualifying laying down a lap of 14.398 landing him in the top 10, qualifying 7th quick. Followed by a strong heat race run finishing 2nd after starting 5th. AMain lineups with USAC revert back to qualifying times inverting the top 6 highest qualifiers transferring through heat race competition. Boespflug lined up 8th for the 30 lap main event. After dropping back to 10th place early it was not until late in the race that he was able to make his way back through the field. A strong run at the end landed Boespflug a top 5 finish, finishing 5th. 

"Great first night for the NineEight / EZR Team. Davey Jones, Jason Keefer, and Bryan Stanfill worked hard and great together all night. We found the speed we were lacking during practice and were able to put a solid run together." - Boespflug reflects on Night 1.

Night 2 of WDG Boespflug had a high pill draw, as a result he went out 25th overall for ProSource Qualifying. Another time of 14.3 did not hold as strong for Night 2 as it placed him 16th overall. A slower qualifying lap moved Boespflug up in the heat race inversion to start 3rd. Another runner up finish in the heat, finishing 2nd would once again lock him into the AMain. With two higher qualifiers failing to transfer out of a heat he gained those two positions to start 14th in the AMain. Boespflug worked his way into the top 10 before settling into a 9th place finish.

"The NineEight / EZR team has been working hard and well together each night. I'm looking forward to what we can do together as the year goes on. We have had great progress for such a new team. Everyone has been working their tales off." - Boespflug said following Night 2.

Night 3 of WDG started off with yet another high pill draw leaving Boespflug to go out almost last to qualify. Lap one of qualifying fell just outside of the top 20. Lap two was much improved 12th quick with a 14.442. For the third night in a row Chad fell in Indy Race Parts Heat Race #4. Boespflug was not content running 2nd in the heat for the third night in a row. With a fast race car and making use of all groves of the track Chad took over the heat race lead from Brady Short just after halfway. Chad started 12th in the WDG finale. Night 3 was nothing but let down following the strong heat race win for Chad. An early race tangle with Kody Swanson while running 6th left them both sitting dead on the track. Chad was able to restart and tag the tail. With 8 laps to go in the AMain the team took advantage of another yellow calling Chad to the work area to make some change to get him a little better. The changes the team made while in the work area improved the 98e as the track was taking rubber. Chad drove back to finish 14th from 22nd.

"The start of our 2016 Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car series season started off great and ended up in heartbreak, after getting collecting in an incident while running 6th after starting 12th Saturday. Falling victim of a racing incident left us frustrated and wanting more. We were able to salvage a 14th finish after tagging the tail, but feel we had a car capable of running up front.  I cant express how happy I am with the team and equipment we have assembled during this past off season. The NineEight/EZR, Maxim Chassis, Claxton Powered, FK Indy shocks, Hoosier tire, Amsoil, Bell Helmet, Midwest Shades, Creative Finishing, Manvel, ‪#98e‬ was great all weekend. We learned a lot about the car and the team began to mesh very well. Looking forward to getting back to the track with these guys again in April. And thank you again to everyone that helped to make this team come together as well as to make the Winter Dirt Games possible for us." - Boespflug reflects on the start of the season.

Thank You to All Continued Supporting Partners:
Amsoil, Bell Helmets, Butlerbuilt Seats, Claxton Engines, Creative Finishing, DLG, FK Indy, Hinchman Indy, Indy Race Parts, Manvel Motorsports, Maxim Racing, Midwest Shades, RevvedUp Industries, Shaws, and STIDA.

Amsoil USAC Winter Dirt Games VII at Bubba Raceway Park - Ocala, FL
2/18: Qualifying: 8th / 32 Cars - Heat Race: S 5th F 2nd - AMain: S 8th F 5th
2/19: Qualifying: 16th / 33 Cars - Heat Race: S 3th F 2nd - AMain: S 14th F 9th
2/20: Qualifying: 12th / 32 Cars - Heat Race: S 4th F 1st - AMain: S 12th F 14th

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Photo Credit:
FFN Photos / Mill City Images / NineEight Motorsports