305 Sprint Invitational
August 29, 2003
All Photos & Captions By Stephen J. Hartzell
Also on the card were the Limited Late Models from Attica Raceway Park. "Living Legend" Art Ball, age 65, made his first appearance at Fremont Speedway since 1996. He is still Fremont's all-time leading feature winner, and he is still in great physical condition.
"Coming back to Fremont is like coming home."
Art Ball
With big bucks on the line, John Bartlome decided to give it a whirl in his pavement sprinter.
15 year old Mike Burkin made his 2nd appearance in a 305 sprinter, and he performed much better this time around.
15 year old Caleb Griffith is the new Attica Raceway Park Track Champion in the 305 division. Now he is setting his sites on the Fremont title, but there are several good drivers who would love to spoil his chances at a Northern Ohio sweep.
Joe Laugherty has become a force to be reconned with.
Ryan Lowe is a contender on any given night.
Anytime Jamie Miller's 4M is on the track, he is a threat to take the checker. He's taken 6 this season alone.
On the Monday before the race, Les & Craig Mintz decided to dust off & rebuild their 09 car for pal Bryan Scott to enter in the 305 Invitational. Several nights ran up to 2:30 in the morning in preparing the ride. After borrowing some parts from the Sabo 8S car, the sprinter was actually finished at the track just in time to be fired & hotlapped.
After shelving his 01 sprinter in favor of the 72 car, Bryan Sebetto turned his season around and became a force.
Andy Shammo warms up his Burkin 48 car.
Roger Shammo has his hood off and timing light ready to insure that everything is just right with his Gressman engine.
Speaking of engines, Kieth Whaley has a brand new one and he couldn't be happier!
Roger Shammo celebrates his win in the 1st B-Main
Caleb Griffith accepts the 2nd B-Main trophy from Al Liskai.
Bryan Sebetto is interviewed by Brian Liskai after his strong 2nd place feature run.
Brian Scott is all smiles after his impressive charge to a 3rd place feature finish.
Scott Miller saved the best for last. His 1st feature win of the season earned him the richest 305 sprint purse in America.
Danny Roepke announced that he has run his last truck race of the season.
Wait a second!!
What's Bryan Scott doing in Danny's truck???