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TIM SCHENDEL FINISHES NINTH IN ASA MIDWEST TOUR'S SEASON OPENER Schendel ends this weekend's ASA's “Joe Shear Classic 136” in ninth place after strong start. Sparta, WI, May 4, 2009 --This weekend marked the first ASA Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment race of the year at the Madison International Speedway. In a fitting tribute to former short track racer, Joe Shear, the “Joe Shear Class 136” was run on Sunday, May 3. The weekend started good for Tim and his #21 TexPar Energy Chevrolet by being the top finisher in practice on both Saturday and Sunday. He qualified in 6th position and with an invert, started in 5th position. Schendel drove his #21 TexPar Energy Chevrolet to the front of the pack in lap 19 and held the lead for the next 42 laps. This was when the car started having tire problems and lost the lead. Despite struggling with tire pressure for the remainder of the race, Schendel finished in 9th place while Nathan Haseleu took his first win since 2007. “I thought we had the car to win it in the first half of the race.” driver Tim Schendel said. “In the second half, the tires just kind of fell off .” Tim did collect a special plaque which was handed out to the leader on lap 36. The plaque was designed by Joe Shear's former car owner, Fred Nielsen, and had a Joe Shear autographed card on it. He also received $100 bonus from Ray Jager of PowerSource Racing Engines for leading lap 36. “It was an honor to receive the plaque. Joe was a great race car driver and this will definitely go in the front of my trophy case. I remember watching him at several short track races when I was a kid.” Schendel said. Iron Eagle Racing also fielded the #55 TexPar Energy Chevrolet driven by Kelly Bires in the “Joe Shear Classic 136.” After being involved in a mishap in lap 6, Bires was able to overcome some quarter panel and hood damage, and finished in fourth place. For more information on the Iron Eagle Racing team or for information on possible sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ron Schendel at 608-343-1943 or visit Tim's website, www.timschendel21.com. For more information on the ASA Midwest Series, please visit their website at www.asamidwesttour.com. |


SCHENDEL FINISHES SECOND AT IOWA SPEEDWAY THIS WEEKEND After claiming the top speed and dominating most of the race, Schendel settles for second at Iowa Sparta, WI, May 17 , 2009 -- Sparta, WI native Tim Schendel and his Iron Eagle Racing team traveled to Newton, IA on Saturday, May 16 for the ASA Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and came home with a second place finish. It was the highest attended race in ASA's three year history with 22,095 fans in attendance and the fans saw quite a show! Schendel and his #21 TexPar Energy Chevrolet dominated qualifying and was top qualifier for the “Pride of Iowa” with the fast time of 23.425. He started in tenth place due to an invert He easily made his way to the front and by lap 14 was in the number one spot which he held for most of the race. With ten laps to go, Jonathan Eilen caught up to him and it was heated side-by-side racing between them until the end. On lap 97, Chris Wimmer seemed to come out of nowhere and passed them both. Wimmer went on for the win. “With about ten laps to go, I could feel the car go tight and the right front tire seemed to be losing pressure. I lost some time and then Jonathan caught up to me. It was hard racing at the end and I hope the fans enjoyed it! I didn't even know Chris was that close to us! All in all, I'm happy with a top three finish but definitely would've loved to win that race!” Schendel said. Schendel indeed was losing tire pressure and after the race, the #21 TexPar Energy Chevrolet was running on the rim. “When I came in after the race, the right front was flat to the rim! I'm glad we were able to finish.” Schendel stated. Schendel has a chance to redeem himself on Saturday, May 23 at the Elko Speedway in Elko, MN for the Elko 125. Qualifying begins at 4p and racing gets underway at 7p. In addition to primary sponsor TexPar Energy, Schendel is sponsored by Cote Construction, Shades Body Studio, Leo's Upper Dells Bar, Tim Neubauer Trucking, the Rite Spot, Wehr's Machine, Wehr's Chevrolet, Ripp Distributing, Bolden Bros. Masonry, Dean's Satellite, Evans Printing, Fastax and Marr Promotion. You can now order Tim Schendel/Iron Eagle Racing apparel by calling Marr Promotion at 866-888-2975. For more information on the Iron Eagle Racing team or for information on possible sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ron Schendel at 608-343-1943 or visit Tim's website, www.timschendel21.com. For more information on the ASA Midwest Series, please visit their website at www.asamidwesttour.com. |
| SCHENDEL FINISHES TENTH AT ELKO SPEEDWAY Schendel starts 13th and ends the night with another Top Ten finish Sparta, WI, May 24, 2009 -- Sparta, WI native Tim Schendel came home with a tenth place finish in the third race of the ASA Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment in Elko, MN on Saturday, May 23. A crowded field and aggressive driving made the Elko 125 a thrill to watch and intense to drive! Schendel qualified the #21 TexPar Energy Chevrolet in thirteenth place and with the invert, started in the thirteenth position. He made his way to the eighth spot which would be the highest position he would run in the race. Schendel was in a heated battle for position with driver Todd Hansen for the majority of the race and finally made the pass at the end for tenth place. “The #21 TexPar Energy Chevrolet was tight for the first half of the race and at the break we tried to adjust it and then it was a little too loose. It was hard racing for most of the race. I was door handle to door handle with (Todd) Hansen for a lot of laps!” Schendel said. “That kind of racing makes it hard to get ahead and pass your way to the front at this racetrack.” The race saw three cautions, all for spins. West Salem's Steve Carlson took home the win with Jake Ryan and Dan Frederickson rounding out the top three. After the third race of the season, Schendel is currently in second place in ASA Midwest Series points with eight points separating him and leader Nathan Haseleu. Both drivers are the only drivers in the series to have three consecutive top ten finishes this season. Schendel's next race will be Saturday, May 30 when the ASA Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment competes at the Dells Raceway Park in Wisconsin Dells. This race was originally scheduled as the season opener on April 25 but was rescheduled due to rain. In addition to primary sponsor TexPar Energy, Schendel is sponsored by Cote Construction, Shades Body Studio, Leo's Upper Dells Bar, Tim Neubauer Trucking, the Rite Spot, Wehr's Machine, Wehr's Chevrolet, Ripp Distributing, Bolden Bros. Masonry, Dean's Satellite, Evans Printing, Fastax, Klotz Lubricants and Marr Promotions. You can now order Tim Schendel/Iron Eagle Racing apparel by Marr Promotions online at www.marrpromotions.com and click on the “Schendel Merchandise” tab or by calling Marr Promotions at 866-888-2975. For more information on the Iron Eagle Racing team, to schedule an interview with Tim, or for information on possible sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ron Schendel at 608-343-1943 or visit Tim's website, www.timschendel21.com. For more information on the ASA Midwest Series, please visit their website at www.asamidwesttour.com. |
| SCHENDEL TO RUN IN WISCONSIN CHALLENGE SERIES RACE THIS WEEKEND Schendel looking for repeat win after winning last year in Marshfield. Sparta, WI, June 11, 2009 --On a three week hiatus from his regular series, Tim Schendel and his Iron Eagle Racing Team are setting their sights on the Wisconsin Challenge Series this weekend. On Saturday, June 13, Schendel will attempt to qualify and race the #21 TexPar Energy Chevrolet at the Marshfield Motor Speedway half-mile oval for the running of the “Nasonville Dairy/Weber's Farm Store” 80-lap feature. Marshfield is not a new venue for Schendel. Last year, he raced there as part of the ASA Midwest Tour schedule. Schendel went on to win the event. “I'm really looking forward to going back to Marshfield. We won there last year and I'm hoping that experience will help us this year.” Schendel said. Like the ASA Midwest Tour, the Wisconsin Challenge Series (WCS) is also a super late model series with the same rules. And, like the ASA Midwest Tour, the WCS has a number of talented drivers including series point leader Mark Eswein, Chris Weinkauf, Bangor's Steve Holzhausen, among others. “The Wisconsin Challenge Series is another tough series to run because there are so many good drivers. I've raced with many of them before. It definitely will be a fun race to drive but also a very competitive one!” Schendel stated. Marshfield Motor Speedway GM/Promoter Wayne Brevik is expecting a large field of entries and expects Saturday's race to be one of the best ever to run at Marshfield. “With a number of all-star drivers appearing this Saturday for the Nasonville Dairy/ Weber's Farm Store Wisconsin Challenge Series Super Late Model feature, and many knowing the fast way around the 1/2 mile paved oval, Sparta's Tim Schendel has to be one of the favorites to visit victory lane!" Brevik said. Schendel will be qualifying the #21 TexPar Energy Chevrolet for the 80-lap feature Saturday at 3:30 with racing action beginning at 6p. In addition to primary sponsor TexPar Energy, Schendel is sponsored by Cote Construction, Shades Body Studio, Leo's Upper Dells Bar, Tim Neubauer Trucking, the Rite Spot, Wehr's Machine, Wehr's Chevrolet, Ripp Distributing, Bolden Bros. Masonry, Dean's Satellite, Evans Printing, Fastax, Klotz Lubricants, Tesar Engineering, and Marr Promotions. You can now order Tim Schendel/Iron Eagle Racing apparel online at www.marrpromotions.com or by calling Marr Promotions at 866-888-2975. For more information on the Iron Eagle Racing team, to schedule an interview with Tim or for information on possible sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ron Schendel at 608-343-1943 or visit Tim's website, www.timschendel21.com. For more information on the Wisconsin Challenge Series, please visit their website at www.wisconsinchallengeseries.com. For more information on the Marshfield Motor Speedway, please visit their website at www.marshfieldspeedway.com. |