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I like rooting for this kid. My son really likes him and he puts 100% into his ride. Looking for big things out of the Kevn in 2009!


Jason Watt

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Chad Boat

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According to their web page profiles -
Bland turned 20 Aug 11, 2008 (http://www.jeffblandjr.com/profile2.html)
and Ballou will be 20 on March 29, 2009 (http://www.balloumotorsports.com/robert.html).

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You are correct! Kevin Thomas, Jr did a very good job in 2008 with few parts, spares, and tools even after their trailer was stolen. In 2009 KT Jr will utilize a 2009 XXX frame and some other new additions in his quest for the 2009 MSCS championship!

Good luck in 2009 to Kevin Thomas, Jr and the KT Motorsports team!

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:D :thumb

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The good thing is it sounds like most, if not all, of those mentioned will be returning this year, will that mean a driver who is 18 with three years experience driving a sprint car is still a young sprint car driver? One name I didn't see mentioned, Chad Boespflug.

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Ethan Barrow is probably one of the best rookie drivers around in his first year he won a track championship at Paragon Speedway, he was also third in points at Bloomington and Rookie of the year at Bloomington.[COLOR="Black"]

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Id say Blake fitzpatrick.... won his first feature this year!!!

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I going to really be watching Justin Grant next year as he gains more experience. He really impressed me the few times I watched him. Heard he has a good deal lined up for 2010. He'll be one to watch along with a host of other very talented youngsters, (and veterans). 2010 will be a good year for the race fans around Indiana, can't wait!!!

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I think that Blake Fitzpatrick deserves a national ride with the improvement that he has shown this year. HEEELLO TSR,KKR, J.WALKER, K. KUNZ, HOFFMAN,

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I agree. Blake has done an awesome job this year. He deserves a National ride with one of the bigger teams. He can deff wheel a sprint car.

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Nic Faas!

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Alissa Geving here on the West Coast is the real deal

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Blake Fitzpatrick and Mr jones for sure

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Andrew Elson showed that he is a quick learner, with an impressive first year that included a win.

Jerry

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Blake Fitzpatrick - I caught the qualifying run at Kokomo - gonna be a good one
Alex Schutte - two wins this season in midgets - needs seat time on dirt in sprinter
Nick Faas - solid first year running local events in Indiana
Tyler Edwards - this kid is an animal - very talented
Wes Gutierrez - heck of a job at PAS the last time we were there - looked very comfortable in the 410
Brandon Thompson - kid does more with less than any driver I've seen.
Jonathon Henry out of Stockton, CA. Talent, class, should be driving for a national team. This kid will win races.

Of course - Henry Clarke - only two years of racing on 4 wheels, but I'm biased.

If I had been to more Mid West races this year I might have noted some more "local" racers. There is a lot of talent running around the dirt tracks of this country.

Keep getting out to your local dirt track to support these kids!

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For 2009, I'd say Aaron Reutzel from the ASCS Gulf South. 1st full year in sprint cars and about to win the championship. Had a run of 14 top tens in a row. Only 19 years old.

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J J hughes

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I'll second that, enjoyed watching this kid on the gas at Lburg this summer.

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...What ages are you talking about? 15 year old RICKY WILLIAMS has improved A LOT in 2009 and earned his first A main win at Danville, Ill. JEFF BLAND, Jr, two wins in 2009, but was very fast all year long. BRADY SHORT, yes 25 is young, with 9 wins, KISS Championship, and the Bloomington Speedway Championship...

SPD 37

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trying to name your best freinds. :5: :5: :5:

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I think we should keep an eye on 14 yr. old Dakota Jackson.He had a 3rd place at Bloomington in a strong field(came from 16th start), a third at twin cities, and a third and a fifth at LPS.All while in the family owned car.

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I'm in complete agreement about Dakota. The night he ran third at Twin Cities he ran the top with virtually no cushion but drove the car like he had done it a million times before. I can see him picking up a win or two next year.

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God do I miss the midwest lol... Not much sprinter stuff in NC and even less in Kuwait lol

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With the risk of recieving a text from Spridge, calling me a bandwagon jumper again, I'll go ahead and agree with Dakoda Jackson...14-years-old and only ran about 20 races this year after taking off almost a whole year of any racing, he's smooth and respectful to the guys he's racing with, while finding his way to the front, often.

Jake

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I followed the Ford Focus series this year and saw Dakoda run a Kenyon midget one weekend. He was pretty smooth, but what really impressed me was watching two 12 year olds running there Kenyons in the same field with the Focuses on asphalt throughout the year. They both showed great improvement and a good set, watch for them next year and the years to come. Nick Hamilton and Isaac Chapple, as a fan I hope to see them next year. USAC or not.

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Casey Riggs, as well as Josh Wise!!! They both have had great runs this year. Havent been to a big race without seeing them there. :31:

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Keep a eye on one of the hard charger's, CHRIS WINDOM. Although hurt most of the year Chris came back strong at Lburg and Winchester. He can run the pavement or the dirt in a midget or sprint car and is only 18 years old. He's been a Chili Bowl "A" main qualifier the last 2 years.......2010 WILL BE HIS YEAR !!!

How has bryan clauson not been mentioned? also chad boat.
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Chad Boat and Nick Faas both love to STAND on the methanol!!!!! :22:

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Can`t believe no one has brought up the fact about When is being "young, too young?..........:14:

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I dont post on here much, but I have to say. I would watch for the kid from West Terre Haute to put on a show, and have a very strong 2010 season.

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Jonathan Hendricks

This kid is smooth and fast, gets over looked because he drives like a veteran. When these kids show up everyone notices them because they over drive and do spectacular things. This kid drives like DD, lap after lap is fast, not 3 spetacular corners and one oh sh1t.

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jonathan hendrick. and i don't bleave he ran sprint week.

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cool thread

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I know we didnt see a whole lot of him this past year but young Kenny Niflis probably is one of the best talents I have seen in a while. He had a hell of a showing at the sheldon kinser memorial this year.Niflis's are true budget racers with mostly second hand equipment (good second hand stuff). Hopefully next year the niflis's can get a program going were they can be out every weekend.

Nick Johnson 15j

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i would agree with dakota. why would u get on here and post abut ur kid jj? let the ppl that see him drive talk about him

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well for or 5 people posted before they ever did. :14:

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what about robbie shuttleworth he won 4 410 wing races in ny
also won at terre haute in his third non wing race look for more to come from this young man with mark deskovick as crew cheif in 2010

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For winged guys, I would have to agree. For those of us that don't pay much attention to the mini and micro sprints, he kind of came out of nowhere. I first saw him at HRP this spring during a playday. I would also have to give kudos to a couple of other ASCS Gulf South drivers, Trey Robb and Jerry Bell. The took off the wings and ran the full Sprint Week. Not an easy task at all.