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2004 Racing News
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4-10-2004	5-22-2004
4-17-2004	6-19-2004
4-24-2004	10-2-2004
5-1-2004	10-9-2004
5-8-2004	10-30-2004

All Releases from Shippensburg Speedway by Frank Danfelt unless otherwise noted

Press Release - 4-10-2004 Bo Gordon out of Baltimore MD. driving his #13 Gordon Cycles sponsored machine made the long trip count, as he roared to his first 600 victory of the season. Just as lady luck had smiled on J.D. Wilson the last time out,this time she frowned upon him as something in the rear broke and sent Wilson to the pits halfway into the event. Gordon, who drives both the 270 and the 600 events suffered the same fate in his 270 event, but in victory lane said the 600 victory made up for his earlier problem. Gordon , who started the event from the pole position quickly built up a straightaway lead. The caution came out for the #86 of Alex Bright on lap 15 which once again closed up the field, but Gordon once again powered away to grab his first win. The soft spoken Gordon stated "This track is so tough to win on, but when you get hooked up, you can fly around here" Gordon was followed to the finish by Kevin Lamphere; Doug Snyder; Dusty Faust; and Bright.

Shippensburg Speedway (Shippensburg, PA) - Results from Saturday, April 10th, 2004:
600 cc Micro Sprint Feature:
1. Bo Gordon 2. Kevin Lamphere 3. Doug Snyder 4. Dusty Faust 5. Alex Bright 6. J. D. Wilson 7. Dusty Shiffield 8. Doug Stull 9. J.C. Walling 10. Mike Rankin

Press release - 4-17-2004
Shippensburg, PA - Fans packed the Shippensburg Speedway and were treated to a thrilling night of racing.
In the Micro 600 event, Chris Crull of Blain, PA. held off an impressive field of former winners to capture his first win of his career. In only his fourth race, Crull looked like a seasoned veteran as he withstood the challenges throughout the main event. Starting third, Crull driving his #65 quickly made his way to the front. From there it never got any easier as Kevin Lamphere, J.D.Wilson and Robbie Nixon were never more than a car length away. At the line it was Crull, followed by Lamphere, Wilson, Nixon and Doug Snyder. Rounding out the top 10 were Chris Heckerdorn, Dustin Sheffield Alex Bright, Bo Gordon, and Dale Thomas.

600 cc Micro Sprint Feature:
1. Chris Crull 2. Kevin Lamphere 3. J.D. Wilson 4. Robbie Nixon 5. Doug Snyder 6. Chris Heckendorn 7. Dustin Shiffield 8. Alex Bright 9. Bo Gordon 10. Dale Thomas 11. Mike Rankin 12. J.C. Walling 13. Scott Shaffer

Press Release - 4-24-2004
Scott Shaffer of Mt. Holly Springs, PA. driving his Shaffer Plumbing and Heating #15 scored his second win of the year. After a last accident left him with a near last finish the week before, Shaffer was determined to find his way to victory lane again. In a rare heads up start, Shaffer drew the pole position for the main event, and made it pay off. Kevin Lamphere who started 8th, had worked his way up thru the field into second, but went in a little hard into turn one bringing out the only caution on lap 7. On the restart, Shaffer was able to pull out to a 4 car length lead and held on to gather his second win of the year. Robbie Nixon, in his best showing this year came home a strong second, followed by last former winner Bo Gordon in third. Mike Rankin with another strong finish came in fourth, and Lamphere came roaring back through the field to finish fifth. J.C. Walling, Alex Bright, Chris Crull, Doug Snyder, and Denny Landvater rounded out the top 10.

600 cc Micro Sprint Feature:
1. Scott Shaffer 2. Robbie Nixon 3. Bo Gordon 4. Mike Rankin 5. Kevin Lamphere 7. J. C. Walling 8. Alex Bright 9. Chris Crull 10. Doug Snyder 11. Denny Landvater 12. Dustin Sheffield

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Press Release - 5-1-2004
Kevin Lamphere of Manheim, PA. took command at the start of the 600 main event in his #8L machine and never looked back in notching his first 2004 win. Lamphere took advantage of his starting position in the feature to jump out front and was never seriously challenged. Mark Strickler had another strong finish in coming home second. Doug Distasio had his best finish this season by posting a third. Fourth went to Robbie Nixon, and Jeff Steltzer looked impressive in grabbing the fifth spot. Rounding out the top 10 were Mike Rankin, Bo Gordon, Scott Shaffer, Chris Crull and Alex Bright.

600 cc Micro Sprint Feature:
1. Kevin Lamphere 2. Mark Strickler 3. Doug Distasio 4. Robbie Nixon 5. Jeff Steltzer 6. Mike Rankin 7. Bo Gordon 8. Scott Shaffer 9. Chris Crull 10. Alex Bright 11. J. C. Walling 12. Doug Snyder 13. Dustin Sheffield

Press Release - 5-8-2004
Shippensburg, PA - Don't tell Bo Gordon that the number 13 is unlucky, as the Baltimore, MD. driver roared to victory in both Micro Feature events.
In the 600 event, Gordon started on the outside of the front row, and took advantage of that to build up a early huge lead over second place runner Mike Rankin. However, on lap 18, Gordon's tire started going away and he slowed the pace he was setting. Rankin wiped out the huge lead that Gordon had built up, and under the checkered, Gordon won posteed his second 600 win of the year by just a car length. Gordon in victory lane dedicated both his wins to his parents who joined him in the victory celebration. Rankin, in his best showing this year came home second. Robbie Nixon turned in another impressive top five finish by coming home third. Fourth place went to Jimmy Glenn who also looked very impressive in his first visit to the speedway this year. Chris Cruell rounded out the top five. Scott Shaffer, Alex Bright, Dustin Sheffield, Kevin Lamphere, and Doug Snyder completed the top 10.

Mico 600 Finish Order Bo Gordon, Mike Rankin, Robbie Nixon, Jimmy Glenn, Chris Cruell, Scott Shaffer, Alex Bright, Dustin Sheffield, Kevin Lamphere, Doug Snyder.

Press Release - 5-22-2004
Shippensburg, PA - Mike Rankin of Willow Street, PA. Sped to his first victory of the year by capturing the 600cc Micro feature. Rankin, driving his #15R has shown steady improvement since returing to racing, and it definitely showed as he easily distanced himself from the field. Rankin, who started on the outside pole, out raced pole sitter Bo Gordon to the first turn, and from there he steadly pulled away. A caution for a spinning Alex Bright brought out the only caution flag which closed up the field, but Rankin quickly opened up a big lead once again, and won going away. As his family joined him for a very happy victory lane celebration, Rankin stated ÒMy car was simply awesome tonightÓ and was quick to give credit to his family, and his friend Kevin Lamphere who was forced to retire early from the event with mechancical woes. Kerry Schanz , who battled Gordon for the runner up spot took over second on lap 15, but was unable to run down Rankin. Gordon hung on for third, Fourth went to Robbie Nixon, and Alex Bright rounded out the top five.

600 cc Results:
Mike Rankin, Kerry Schanz, Bo Gordon, Robbie Nixon, Alex Bright, Kevin Lamphere.

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Press Release - 6-19-2004
Shippensburg, PA - Brandon Little made his return visit to the speedway count as he roared to his first win this year. Brandon, who decided this year not to call one speedway his home, has been making the rounds to numerous tracks in 2004. In victory lane Brandon stated "I love coming back to Shippensburg, because we have had good success here. The way the track surface was, anyone could have driven this car and won tonite." Starting on the outside of the front row, Little bested pole sitter Robbie Nixon to the first turn, and from there he dominated the field. Several cautions would close the field back up, but Little would quickly pull away. Nixon, driving his best race this year came home second. He was followed by Mike Rankin, Scott Shaffer and Alex Bright.

600 Order:
Brandon Hall, Robbie Nixon, Mike Rankin, Scott Shaffer, Alex Bright, Bo Gordon, Chris Cruell, Dustin Sheffield, Pancho Lawler.

Press Release - 10-2-2004
Jimmy Dawson decided to park his 270 and bring out his new 600. It turned out to be a very good decision as he captured his first 600 event of the year. Dawson who started on the pole by winning his heat was able to withstand the pressure from Bo Gordon. Gordon, who started fourth moved into second on lap six. A caution was waved for Kevin Lamphere who had early handling problems looping his mount in turn two and again in turn three to closed up the field. But Dawson was able to keep in command on the restart. Gordon was able to pull along side several times in turn one, but Dawson was able to power off and stay in front. At the line it was Dawson by two lengths over Gordon. Lamphere, came charging back thru the field and was fastly closing on Dawson and Gordon, but came home a strong third. Fourth went to Alex Bright while Fidth went to J.C Walling with his best finish this year. Rounding out the field was Ron May, Patrick Milikowski, and Jimmy Combs. The heat event was won by Dawson.

600 Finish Order:
1. Jimmy Dawson 2. Bo Gordon 3. Kevin Lamphere 4.Alex Bright 5. J.C. Walling 6. Ron May 7. Patrick Milikowski 8. Jimmy Combs

Press Release - 10-9-2004
Shippensburg, PA - Kevin Lamphere from Manhein, PA scored an impressive 600 win. Last week Lamphere came on like gangbusters from an earlier spin to finish a close third. This week he left no doubt who would be sitting in victory lane. Starting from the pole as a result of winning his heat, Lamphere took command from the start. A yellow on lap 15 for Alex Bright who contacted the fourth turn wall after losing a right rear wheel wiped out a huge lead Lamphere had built up. On the restart, Lamphere simply drove away and won by 6 car lengths over Doug Snyder, who had a season best second place finish. Third went to Bo Gordon, while Patrick MiliKpwski and Dan Kanagy completed the top five. J.C. Walling, Charlie Groling, Chuck Fletcher, and Alex Bright completed the field. The heat was won by Lamphere.

600 Finish Order:
1. Kevin Lamphere 2. Doug Snyder 3. Bo Gordon 4. Patrick Milikowski 5. Dan Kanagy 6. J.C. Walling 7. Charlie Groling 8. Chuck Fletcher 9.Alex Bright

Press Release - 10-30-2004
Shippensburg, PA - In the 600 event, it was Chris Crull earning a hard earned victory. Crull, who had another earlier win to his credit was able to start upfront by virture of winning his heat. For Crull, the win was not an easy one. First year driver Alex Bright bidding for his first win applied pressure for most of the race. Bright, who started 7th drove the best race of his young career. Moving into second by the halfway point, Bright would pull alongside Crull on numerous occasions, but Crull was able to pull in front off each corner. At the line it was Crull by less than a car length over Bright. Third went to Robbie Nixon, who battled Jimmy Dawson for much of the race. Dawson would settle for fourth and Bo Gordon would complete the top five. Zack Newlin, Doug Snyder, Patrick Milikowski, and Brian Woodson would complete the field finish. The heat win went to Crull.

Micro 600 Finish Order:
1) Chris Crull, 2)Alex Bright, 3) Robbie Nixon, 4) Jimmy Dawson, 5) Bo Gordon, 6) Zach Newlin 7) Doug Snyder, 8) Patrick Milikowski, 9) Brian Woodson

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