Insinger Race Fuels ASCS Patriot Rookie Of The Year Battle In Full Swing

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TULSA, Okla. (May 29, 2008) - With a pair of races now in the record books for the 2008 ASCS Patriot Season, a review of the current rookie slate shows a fierce battle that is likely to sizzle throughout the season.

Seven rookies have already run on the 2008 ASCS Patriot Tour, putting them in the hunt for the Insinger Race Fuels Rookie of the Year. Each driver has experienced the intense learning curve that Sprint Car racing offers, but progress has already been made two races into the season.

The amazing thing about this class is they have all come from different styles of cars including 305 Sprints, Mini Sprints, Micro Sprints, Modifieds, Late Models, Mini Stocks, Mod Lites and Super Modifieds.

“Bubba” Broderick of Brookfield, Conn., leads the standings after an impressive fourth place showing from the back of the pack Sunday [May 25] at Eriez Speedway. Being 450 miles from home didn’t phase the Mini Sprint graduate, as he slung his No. 5 around the high side in the late stages to move around a number of veterans.

Joe August Jr. currently sits second in the standings, fresh off a 10th-place finish at Eriez. August has been working on transferring over from his Modified style to the Sprint Cars.

T.J. Newton thrilled his No. 57 team on Sunday [May 25] when he won the “Four Laps of Fame” Dash. Newton also races his Late Model when not driving for Eric and Eileen Smith.

Robbie Shuttleworth missed the opener at Fulton, but was impressive Memorial Day weekend, when bad luck was not biting the 15-year-old from Geneva.

Bruce Dewick was slated to get his first crack at a Sprint Car this weekend, starting at the challenging Woodhull Raceway. Dewick is looking forward to getting to tracks that will allow him to hit his rhythm.

Brandon Warner and Bobby Magner were at the season opener at Fulton, and while they may not contend for rookie honors, they are just as competitive as anyone in the class.

More rookies are expected to show up in the weeks to come, but they will have to work to catch up to the early front-runners.

Insinger Race Fuels is the official fuel supplier to the ASCS Patriot Races, with the company's high quality methanol available at each American Patriot Race at the Mike Emhof Motorsports Trailer. They will fund the rookie award, as well as providing a performance jacket to the top recipient.

The Rookie-of-the-Year battle is based mostly off the overall point standings, but in order to win the driver must also display quality sportsmanship and professionalism throughout the 2008 season.

Insinger Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Standings

“Bubba” Broderick 339

Joe August Jr. 280

T.J. Newton 278

Robbie Shuttleworth 201

Bruce Dewick 197

Brandon Warner 106

Bobby Magner 75