2006 is No More: Sprint Invaders begin prep for Sixth Season
By Jake Croxton

BURLINGTON, IA  (Nov. 13, 2006) – Ryan Jamison sat at the head table during the Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders year-ending banquet. In all, $36,000 in cash and contingency awards were distributed among 22 owners and 20 drivers.

An emotional Jamison hoisted his second series trophy before being inducted into the SIA Hall of Fame. The Mediapolis, Iowa, veteran has been a series mainstay since the first event in May 2002 at Jacksonville, Ill. Jamison has participated in all 62 SIA events, including 59 of 60 A-Features. He picked up his first career series win in late-July at Peoria.

GRIT Motorsports’ outstanding season did not go un-noticed. Sutton, who was also in the field for the first SIA event, took home hardware for Driver of the Year, Owner of the Year, and Mechanic of the Year. The GRIT Motorsports team earned its initial three tour victories in 2006.

The association would like to extend gratitude to all who participated in 2006, from contingency and event sponsors to promoters, fans, and race teams.

In other news, the Sprint Invaders Benevolent Society (SIBS) will hold a general membership meeting on Saturday, November 18, at Heartland Harley-Davidson in Burlington. Everyone is invited to bring positive ideas to the 1 p.m. meeting. The year-old organization will elect new officers for the upcoming season. While attendance is strongly suggested, it is not mandatory to apply for a Board position. Heartland Harley-Davidson is located on Roosevelt Avenue next to Wendy’s.

For additional information, contact SIBS President Randy Plath at (309) 724-1931 or plathsprintcar14p@hotmail.com .




Specialty Awards

Pit Stop Pizza Rookie of the Year
Dan Avery, Burlington, IA

KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award
1. Ryan Jamison (55 cars passed)
2. Jeff Mitrisin (48 cars passed)
3. Bobby Hawks (43 cars passed)

Kevin Doty Memorial Perseverance Award
Jayson Ditsworth, Gladstone, IL

2006 Sprint Invaders Association Hall of Fame Inductees
Jamison Racing
Jamison Racing has attended all 62 series events in the five-year history, accruing a record of 15 Heat Race wins, 28 Top 5s, 48 Top 10s, and 1 A-Feature win in 59 A-Feature starts of a possible 60

President’s Award
Bart Schneiderman


Peer Awards

Harvey Starman Memorial Driver of the Year Award
Matt Sutton, Macomb, IL

Young’s Auto Mart Owner of the Year Award
GRIT Motorsports (Gary Sutton)

Walter Rockhold Memorial Automotive Machine Mechanic
of the Year Award
Chris McGraw (GRIT Motorsports)

2Js Motorsports Promotions Crew Member of the Year
Award
Alec Taeger

Gary T. Williams Snap-On Tools Hard Luck Award
Brian Hetrick, Gladstone, IL

Olson Bros. Custom Shop Stoney & Dick Stoneking
Memorial Award
Scott Bonar

Steward MAC Tools Most Improved Driver Award
Bart Andrews, Muscatine, IA