The USA Sprints Florida’s # 1 Dirt Sprintcar Organization will make their 2nd visit to the famed Hialeah Speedway in Hialeah Florida Saturday Night April 16th for a much anticipated return to the paved 1/3 ^rd mile oval. This race is the 3 ^rd pavement race of the 2005 Southern Thunder Tour season for the dirt cars.

There are many Drivers who will compete for the very coveted USA Sprints Championship Title including 2004 Champ Andy "Hammer Down" Kelly. Kelly will return to Hialeah to chase after "Tiny" Tim George who won last time out at Hialeah. USA’s 2003 Champ, Shane Kreidler crashed hard and is hopeful to return in his new car.

Word has it that many of the States top drivers are also planning an assault in 2005. Donnie Maxwell, the Ford driver from Tampa along with Eddie Newel, Dennis Misuraca and John Cinkota from Orlando as well. This years Championship Title could be the best battle ever as the drivers will need to adapt from dirt to pavement.

Other notables expected are Scotty Adema who won the Starwars Challenge race back in February and Pro Challenge pilot Rod Sanders who ran second last time out. Up and coming "Young Guns" expected are Dakota Stevens and Michael Smith from Ocala. "Bones" (Smith) has been outstanding and currently sits in the second points position.

Among the USA regulars that will make the Hialeah race are Sean Namor, RC Roper, Larry Gentsch, Bob Parrow, David Kelly and Mike "Hollywood" Schroeder who lives just up the road in SW Ranches Florida. Be sure to make plans for this weekend’s race. Call the Track at 305-821-6644 for more information.

Fort Myers Florida 12-15-04

USA Sprints 2004 Southern Thunder Tour Champion Andy Kelly!

             Even at 5'6" tall that didn't keep # 11 Andy "Hammer Down" Kelly from standing  tall above all the rest of the USA Sprints Stars and Cars as Kelly nite in and nite out ran in the top 5. Along the way he also Won 3 Feature races. Kelly was rapidly garnering points each and every weekend to take the 2004 USA Sprints Championship with a very impressive string of top finishes, heat race Wins and an excellently prepared race car by Jeff  "Super Tech" Gambrell. Kelly driving for Staggs Tire Service, Big Tree Nursery, Sensinich Propeller, Maxim Kelly rebounded from what he called a very disappointing 2003 season to easily out-distance the competition in Wins and Points.

            "Thunderfoot" Bob Schaeffer from New Castle Colorado was runner up with a very consistent effort in the Dan Barth owned # 22 J & J Sprinter and 2 Feature Wins. RC Roper "The Racin Cowboy" brought home 3rd place with 1 feature Win. The 2004 USA Sprints Rookie of the Year Mikey "The Kid" Davis from Plant City was outstanding. Mikey drove very smart and stayed out of trouble all year to finish most all of the races he entered. He was challenged by Scott "Rock & Roll" Rocchio from Boyten Beach who also showed great promise towards the tail of the season. David "Skeeter" Kelly who also won once came back strong for a great 4th place tally after a slow start. "Tiny" Tim George who won 1 race from Venice won the 2004 Winternationals and drove to a nice 5th place points finish.

             The USA Sprints competed at 8 different Race Tracks in 2004 with 16 Races and 12 different Winners. There were several Match races which were a huge success. This was a very competitive season but by no means was this a surprise. The last 3 years have yielded 44 total points races with 33 different Winners. Now that's competition. This is a result of creating an even playing field and a "Fun" atmosphere where most everyone are friends and tough competitors alike. USA Sprints believe this is a very Key factor along with a cost saving set of simple rules that are strictly enforced.

            There are approximately 25 events planned at 8-10 Florida Area Race Tracks as well as a couple Non Points USA Races this year which will be out of State. In addition a North /South "Challenge 2"  Series is in the works for the Summer of 2005 with the Cajun Sprinters and Florida Sprintcar Association up in the North Florida as well. USA Sprints are expected to run 6 to 10  pavement shows in  2005 .There is also another exciting new Florida Race Track opening in 2005 and the USA Sprints will be there. Stay Tuned  as the 2005 schedule will be finalized by year end as the details are now being worked out.

            The USA Sprints are excited about their bright future as the organization continues to grow and expand in 2005. The USA Sprints are a Nationally recognized All-Star Series that has a $40,000 contingency program with National, Local, and Regional Sponsors. Each Race, certificates, cash and or products are given away to the top 12 Drivers and even Crew Members for various finishing positions throughout the field and as well as the year end Awards that are held in mid December. Again congratulations to 2004 USA Sprints Champion Andy Kelly. Look for Andy and all The USA Sprints Stars coming to a Track near You or visit www.usasprints.com for the latest news and updates.

2004 Sticks Pest Control Special Awards

Thunder Mountain Wings Champion- Andy Kelly # 11

Ringers Gloves Top Rookie Driver-Mikey Davis # 3b

Ultrashield Race Products Sportsman of the Year- Sean Namor # 10n

QA1 Shocks Most Improved Driver-Scott Rocchio # 16

KSE Hard Charger Driver- RC Roper # 92

Colley Racing Equipment Mechanic Of The Year- Jeff Gambrell # 11

High Performance Coatings Most Popular Driver- Bob Schaeffer # 22

USA Sprints vs Cajun Sprints in North-South Challenge Series