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Hall of Fame Weekend!

 

I have finally been able to upload the pictures from our fabulous weekend at the 'Hall of Fame' banquet. 

Thank you to our special fans that drove all the way out there to be with us during our celebration.  A huge thank you to our sponsors and friends who attended the banquet with us.  From the pictures that I have, we all had a great time!

The museum staff members go out of their way to treat every inductee and their families with honor.  The outpouring of hospitality is consuming. 

I do not want to single anyone out as they all are equally dedicated to their roles, but I have to mention Bob Baker the new Executive Director.  Thank You! Bob

 

Thank you to everyone who contributed towards the yearbook for the banquet.  The sentiments were overwhelming and very much appreciated.  We were proud of this event and will forever hold every activity of the weekend as dear memories.

 

Other News & Notes:

 

Many requests continue to come into the website for top wings and side panels from the race car.  While we try to accommodate everyone and have donated top wings for recent auctions held.  We are going to post this initiative; top side panel wings will be available for $100.00 and front wing panels for $50.00. The money will be given to the next race event that is scheduled that is a fund raiser and/or the YCRC which our entire team supports.   If you are interested email the website.

 

Thank You!

Deb & Fritz Rahmer

Joining the CJB Motorsports team for the 2009 season is a new sponsor 'Pancho's Racing Products' out of New Oxford, PA.   Chad and Jenn Clemens and Fred Rahmer are proud to welcome Pancho as part of our team along with our already great group of dedicated sponsors.  We are all looking forward to the 2009 season that will be starting in Florida, January 29th at Ocala Speedway.

Sponsors including; C&S Lawn & Landscape, Miller Brothers Automotive, Bair's Tree Service, Tru-Line Contractors, MHS-Materials Handling Systems, Inc., Trevdan Building Supply, Don Ott Racing Engines, EDS, Real Estate Excel, Nyce Crete and Landis Block, Media Camping Center and the newly joined Pancho's Racing Products www.panchosracingproducts.com

Fast Lane with Freddie - The Greatest Honor

by Jason McConnell

January 15, 2009 - When you think of Fred Rahmer's career, there isn't a lot he hasn't accomplished.  Just consider that this year he more than likely will achieve his 400th career sprint car win and 500th career win overall in racing.

Well you can add one more accomplishment  to that list, and this one is the single greatest honor for any driver in sprint car racing.  Fred has been named to the 20th Annual 2009 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductee list in Knoxville, Iowa.  This great event will be held the weekend of May 29-31, 2009 at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa.  Other drivers named to the Class of 2009 were Jac Haudenchild, Jackie Holmes, Lee Osbourne, Cavino Petillo, Roger Rager and Rip Williams.

Fred would like to take this time to thank everyone who helped him throughout his career.  Without all the great car owners, crew members, sponsors, family and friends that have supported him this wouldn't have been made possible.  Fred always says that he has to be one of the luckiest people out there to have been able to drive for such great car owners and sponsors.  So this honor goes to all of you as well.

NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME

 

KNOXVILLE, IOWA  (January 14, 2009)  -  The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its thirteen inductees for 2009.  The individuals will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon, May 30, during the twentieth annual ceremonies on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa.  The inductees for 2009 are:

 

Drivers:  Jac Haudenschild,  Jackie Holmes,  Lee Osborne,  Cavino M. “Kelly” Petillo,  Roger Rager,  Fred Rahmer,  Rip Williams.

Owners-Mechanics-Builders-Manufacturers-Car Sponsors:  Jack Elam,  Lee Elkins,  Louis Senter.

Promoters-Officials-Media Members -Event/Series Sponsors:  Allan Brown,  Jim Chini,  Tommy Nicholson.

 

According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation executive director Bob Baker, “Nine of the thirteen inductees are living, which presents us with another great opportunity to honor people within their lifetime.  The 72-member National Induction Committee has done another outstanding job of nominating and electing some of the greatest achievers in our sport.  The induction banquet will be a great time to reflect back on the accomplishments of those veterans that have gone before us like American Automobile Association (AAA) drivers Jackie Holmes and Cavino “Kelly” Petillo, McNamara Motor Freight sprint car owner Lee Elkins, and United States Auto Club (USAC) sanctioning official Tommy Nicholson.”

 

Baker, in making the announcement during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, continued, “And then we’ll have the opportunity to honor modern era achievers such as champion drivers Jac Haudenschild (Eldora Kings Royal, Historical Big One, Mopar Million), Roger Rager (Knoxville Raceway), Fred Rahmer (Lincoln, Selinsgrove, Susquehanna & Williams Grove Speedways), Rip Williams (United States Auto Club/California Racing Association) and driver/builder Lee Osborne (All Star Circuit of Champions, OzCar chassis), builder Jack Elam (J&J chassis), manufacturer Louis Senter (Ansen Automotive wheels), media member Allan Brown (National Sprint Car Annual, National Speedway Directory, History of America’s Speedways) and photographer/historian Jim Chini.  The induction banquet on Saturday, May 30, will be a very special event for many people!”

 

            Those seeking more information on the 2009 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) induction weekend, May 29-30-31, are encouraged to visit the museum’s web site at www.sprintcarhof.com.  Those seeking more information on the May 29-30 midget and sprint ca r races www.knoxvilleraceway.com.

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Brandon's 11 point buck that he shot over the winter

2008 YCRC Banquet

Photo courtesy of Jason McConnell

2008 Williams Grove Banquet