PIT CREW - North Platte Homes Guide

AUTOGRAPHS
BRYAN HERRICK
SPONSORS
Pioneer Hy-Bred Seeds/
Lorn Dizmang, Wells
Design, Hail Caesar Dent
Repair, Peak Performance
& Machine, Don’s Motors,
Engine Quest, Yellow Rose,
and Herrick Auto and
Marine.
Bryan Herrick, from Curtis Ne, is the driver of Northern Sport mod car #0/ Rubber Ducky Racing.
Bryan is married to Christine and has 4 daughters and 7 grandchildren. Bryan is a mechanics instructor at
Mid Plains Community College, Owner of Herrick Auto and Marine and co-owner of the Yellow Rose in Curtis, Ne.
Bryan has enjoyed racing his whole life. His dad, Louis Herrick had raced when Bryan was young and his friend Fred Beardsley
took him for a ride in his stock car when Bryan was just a baby. Says he was hooked from then on. He says he is fortunate to have
many fans but his biggest fans are his wife and family, his parents, Jennica Porterfield and Fred and Donna Beardsley.
Bryan began racing in 1987. Starting out racing in the sportsman class at Lincoln County Raceway.
His first IMCA sanctioned race was in the modified class in 1994.with his first IMCA sanctioned win in 1996.
Total modified wins was 19. Bryan was the modified class champion at McCook in 1997 and at Pawnee Raceway in 1998.
After taking some time off to spend time with his girls during their high school years Bryan then moved to the Northern Sport
mod class and has a total of 39 wins with track championships at McCook in 2010, 2013, 2014, and North Platte in 2012, 2013,
and 2014. At present his IMCA status is 15th on the all-time win list in the Northern Sport Mod division.
Bryan would like to thank his wife and family for allowing him to do what he loves without ever complaining.
He would also like to thank all the volunteers that helped get the track ready for this season
and Wade Hill for taking on the job as the new track promoter.
SPONSORS
Nebraskaland National Bank, Horizon Ag,
Y Bar Enterprises, 4s Ag Service, Pearman Farms,
BSB Manufacturing, ABC Auto Salvage,
Russ Jones Law Office, Mentzer Oil Co,
Kuhlman Farms, Guynan Machine & Steel,
Loctite, Shark Fuel Systems,
Bushore Power Glides, Dirt Boss Chassis
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Troy Brown
Jeff Brecks
Doug Pearman
Jaydn Brown
CHARLEY BROWN
Maxwell, NE
13 years racing
My dad raced years ago at Meriman on an asphalt track.
I would like to thank all my sponsors and all my family,
and Doug Pearman one of the main reasons I got into racing.
I’m a farmer for a living.
Favorite track Lexington and I’m sure soon to be North Platte.
SPONSORS
Penny Ag
Hoegemeyer Seeds
Kyle and Brandon Clough
Hild propane
Wallace Agency
The D.A.M. Shop
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Bob, Kurt, Scoob, Woody,
JD, Aaron, Cody, Tanner
KYLE CLOUGH • Wallace, NE
10 years racing
My dad started racing the year I was born so I grew up at the track.
When I was 7 I started racing go carts and then got into race cars after that.
Biggest fans- my friends and family. I farm for a living.
Favorite track- its always been Lexington, but it sounds like north platte might give
that a run for its money this year.
A big thank you to my mom and dad for letting me do what I love and
my brothers and Kurt for always helping get the car ready for the next race.
Wade and the crew have put a lot of work into the track during the off season so
come out and support your local track and check out all the excitement.
SPONSORS
O’Hanlon Seed, Dirtboss Chassis,
Osborn Farms, Osborn Trucking,
Anderson Performance
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Jonas Young, Ian Schmeeckle, Cory
Allen, Jim Landauer, Logan Hunke,
My dad Kevin Osborn
SPONSORS
Bruce Richman, Allstar Auto, KFC,
Janssen Auto Group, Health Seekers, Marv’s Sanitary Supply, Cory
Perez and Family, Russ Jones
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Bruce Richman, Allstar Auto, KFC,
Janssen Auto Group, Health Seekers, Marv’s Sanitary Supply, Cory
Perez and Family, Russ Jones
COLTON OSBORN • Lexington, NE
7 years racing. I farm for a living.
Favorite track: Doniphan, NE
Biggest fans: Wife Stephanie and my kids Ava, Zachary and Cole
Special thanks to the whole crew,
Ron Anderson, Jim landauer, Dirtboss chassis, Bushore racing
ADAM KACKMEISTER SPORT MOD #69 • North Platte, NE
12 years racing
I got involved from my Father Bill Kackmeister
I was influenced by going to the track and watching my dad race and the need for speed.
Biggest fans: Bry and Kycian Bayne, Cooper Layher, My Dad ,
My mother in law who passed a way Pauline Wilde
I’m a mechanic for a living • Favorite track: Lexington
I would like to thank God, My wife, Dad all my fans and sponsors
The past few years I have reached out to the younger fans by doing Spiderman
give aways and always encouraging them to come see the racers in the pits.
They are the future racers of our generation.
DILLON SCHULTZ • North Platte, NE
4 years racing sport mod. I started racing go karts when I was 5
My dad started racing years ago and got me and my brother into
go karts when we were kids and it just took off from there
My dad and mom influenced me.
I’m currently enrolled at South East Community College in Lincoln
for the welding machining program.
My favorite track would be Beatrice, Nebraska.
I would like to thank my whole family with out them I wouldn’t
have the success I have had.
SPONSORS
Troyer Enterprises, Troyer Crane Service, TNT Farm
Service, E&R Automotive, RS Customs, Langemeier
Heating and Cooling, Herbst Towing, Toxic Graphics
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Tony Schultz, Zach Schultz
SPONSORS
EJ’s Outdoor Sports, Double J Trucking,
Loup Valley Construction, Arnold Irrigation,
Weinman Farms, Mills Hardware,
JIH Feeders, Channel Seed Corn, Keane’s Suzy’s
Pizza and Steak House, All Points Cooperative,
Yoli, Toxic Graphics, Blowers Farms, Herrick’s
Auto & Marine, The Body Shop, Nansel
Welding, A-1 Auto Repair, Jacobitz Race
Engines, Outlaw Racing Products, Ground
Zero Student Ministries
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Kyle Klein, Charlie Blowers, Trevor Halstead,
Tanner Medich, Drew Bowers, Dillon Brown,
Waylon Carpenter, Darren Weinman, Bryan
Herrick and Henry Henderson
BRADY WEINMAN • Arnold, NE
4 years racing • Hobby Stock 22w
My dad, Darren Weinman, grandfather Ed Milne, and uncle Dean Weinman,
all raced while I was growing up. My grandparents, Ed and Dee Milne, became the
promoters at Lincoln County Raceway several years ago and I helped him sell racing
fuel and parts. After several years of being at the races I decided I wanted to race and
we bought my first race car from Cruzan’s.
Biggest Fans- My nephew, Tysen and Jaxsen Schacher
I farm and ranch for a living.
Favorite track is Lincoln County Raceway
I would like to thank my sponsors, my grandparents, my parents Darren and
Tammy Weinman, my sisters Shavonne Schacher and Ashton Weinman, my pit
crew and everyone who supports the local race tracks.
My name is Jay Steffens, I live in North Platte, Nebraska, where I have worked for Union
Pacific Railroad for the last 23 years. I started my racing career in BMX when I was 12. Then my
wife, Bobbie, drug me to our local track, Lincoln County Raceway after we got married and, I guess you could say
the rest is history. I bought a Street Stock and that‘s where my dirt track racing career started. My very first car number was five,
and after one season I then bought a Modified and changed my number to 12, and now I use the roman numeral for 12, XII
Awards and Accomplishments
In 1999 and 2000, my wife and I promoted our local track, Lincoln County Raceway. I won my first race in 2001. In 2003, I won the Don and Ruth Hagan Memorial Award, it is an award
given to drivers or others in the racing community that go above and beyond to support racing and good sportsmanship. In 2004, I won track championships at Lincoln County Raceway
and McCook Speedway. I have won many Most Popular Driver Awards. In 2007 and 2011, I won the track championship at Dawson County Raceway. I made the Race of Champions at the
IMCA Super Nationals in 2001, and in 2012 I made the Big Dance at the Super Nationals. I have won 34 races so far in my racing career.
I worked for Big Dog Chassis, and have built over 100 racecars, which I greatly enjoyed doing. With Big Dog closing, I will be racing a 2011 Harris Chassis.
In 2012 I started working for Dirt Boss Chassis.
SPONSORS
Destiny Trucking, Ray and Mindy, Wirtz Farms,
Tulp Racing, Weinman Farms, G.O.B. Racing, Aflac,
Victory Chassis, Subway, Kennedy Kattle Kompany,
Al’s Electric, Don’s Motor Company, and Wells Design
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I would like to thank my Mom and Dad, Fletchers, GOB racing,
my wife and kids, all the guys that help out weekly.
Eric, Louie, Brad
SPONSORS
Sheets Trucking, John’s Repair, Werkin’ It Trucking, Pioneer Seed -Lorn Dizmang, Tjaden Welding - Jason Tjaden,
Starla Werkmeister - Independent Scentsy Family Director
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MIKEY DANCER • North Platte, NE
12 years racing
Fedex Driver for a living
Favorite Track- Norton, KS
I got involved helping Jay Steffens as a kid and decided
I wanted to give it a try,
got started slowly and 12 years later I am still going.
Biggest fans- Taylie and Addison
Brian, Kamren, Gale, Troy, Jason
KYLE WERKMEISTER • McCook, NE
10 years racing
I grew up watching some races and then in college met Denny
Egge and the rest is history!
What influenced you - Just growing up watching racing.
Biggest fans - My wife, Starla and kids Hudson and Tenlee
I’m a Farmer/Truck Driver for a living.
Favorite track - Dawson County Raceway
I’d like to thank my wife and kids and all my sponsors
and of course the fans! Drive fast and turn left!
CASEY WERKMEISTER
10 years racing
How I got involved: while in search of repairs for my old Camaro,
I crossed paths with Denny Egge and him and his persuasive ways talked
Kyle an I into a stock car. I still haven’t forgave Denny ha.
What influenced me: After getting into racing, I was fixed on being as good
as Todd Chrisman. I love competing and challenging myself to be as
good as possible.
Biggest Fans: Ashley Werkmeister, Joe Werkmeister, Kay and Kyle Nichols,
Hudson Werkmeister, Houston, Hadley, Cooper and Rhodee Hill
Favorite Track: North Platte
SPONSORS
Fontenelle Seed: Denny Greenwood
Pioneer Seeds: Lorn Dizmang
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Thanks: Although winning is always exhilarating, the moment you get out
of your car on the front stretch to the cheers and applause of the crowd is
what every racer wants. Thank you to those who cheer for the 24w and 42w
weekly. Its your support that helps
us stay dedicated to the sport we’ve grown to love.
Wade Hill, Corey Peters, Dad, Troy and Gale James,
Kyle Nichols
BRANDON CLOUGH • Wallace, NE
9 years racing
I farm and ranch for a living
My dad raced when I was growing up so I was
always around it and I always enjoyed going
to watch and help him.
SPONSORS
Wallace Agency, Penny Ag, Xtreme Motor Sports,
First Class Auto Design, D.A.M Shop, Noyes Irrigation, Studio Sesign, Hoegemeyer Seed Clough brothers
CASEY WOKEN • Norton, KS
I have been racing for 16 years. I really had the itch to race at a very young age. Through blood, sweat and tears, I finally got my dad talked into
purchasing my 1st go-kart when I was four years old. Racing then became a hobby (a very expensive hobby). After racing a go-karts for nearly
ten years, I finally had saved enough money to purchase a “big kid” race car. I am now going on my 6th year in a stock car.
I got involved with racing because my Dad was a mechanic on three stock cars for many years.
Racing has always been something that I absolutely love doing, but the joy that it brings me and my entire family is what keeps me going. We
don’t spend our weekends at the lake or concerts. If there is a race within four hours on a weekend, you can bet we will be there.
SPONSORS
I know I am going to leave some people out here because there are so many people who have supported me and believed in me through all my
years of racing and I just can’t keep track of all those years and the many people I have met through my racing hobby, but I can’t even begin to
explain how blessed I am to have so many families and especially little kids that always keep in touch with me.
Alfred Ward and Son - Ogallala, NE
Wells Design - Ogallala, NE
Eastside Liquor - Ness City, KS
RS Customs- Cozad, NE
Adams Racing Chassis- McIntire, IA
Super-Oil Well Service -Russell, KS
GRD Racing Development- Liberal, Ks
My dad has always been my biggest fan and I can not thank him enough for the many years he has spent with me and the numerous of miles
we have traveled together. I couldn’t have done it without him! My mom, brothers (Cole and Craig), Grandma Marilyn, Randy Ward and my
girlfriend, Chelsey. Without their continued support, I have no idea where I would be today. So, to all of you, I thank you for giving me the
courage, strength and dignity to keep chasing after my dream/hobby!
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Dad, Randy, Travis and Chelsey
Last, but not least, I can’t forget my biggest “little” fans. They are always in the pits after the race with their contagious little smiles and huge
hearts! Thank you Cohn Family and Bayne family for your support in all these years.
I would say my racing program is based out of Ogallala, but I currently live in Norton, Kansas.
I am a Route Sales Rep for Frito Lay.
Boone Speedway- Home of the IMCA Supernationals is my favorite track.
I have said it time and time again, but I absolutely have to thank my dad, brothers (Cole and Craig), Grandma Marilyn, Travis
Demilt, Randy Ward and my girlfriend Chelsey for all the time and effort they have put into my racing career.
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ROBBIE KOSMACEK • North Platte, NE
4 years racing
I grew up watching the races in the stands cheering on Kyle Troyer, Steve Fear, and Dan Carl.
Always wanted to get into a Go-Kart but could never talk my parents into it.
Then my cousins Casey and Kyle Werkmeister began racing and helped me
get started 4 years ago and the rest is history.
Biggest fans- Marian & Woody Sheffield, All my Family & Friends that
come out and cheer me on!
Student at UNK, Construction Management Program
Favorite track: Lincoln County Raceway
I would like to thank my parents for all the support and letting me live out my childhood dream.
Also would like to thank all my sponsors and fans.
Also would like to Thank Casey and Kyle Werkmeister for getting me started 4 years ago.
Kos Construction, Kildare
Lumber, Langemeier Heating
and Cooling, Outlaw Racing
Products, Kellie Golden at
Coldwell Banker, Cookie &
Family, Frederick Custom
Haying, RX Pharmacy, Werkmeister Farms.
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Dad, Tyler, Travis, Corey,
Jason,Taylor, Tylan, Dylan
SPONSORS
Alfred Ward & Son, Wells
Design & Elite Sports,
Extreme Machine, Sidebiter
Chassis & Dukes Autobody.
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Jim Woken (dad), Randy
Ward, Donny and Chris
Wells.
I have been racing for 17 years total. Grew up as a kid watching my dad racing and then I started racing
Go-Karts at age 13. I started racing stock car from 2005-2006. Then A Mod from 2007 until currently.
Always enjoyed racing since a kid. • My biggest fans I would have to say are my family and friends
I work on farm for Jaeger Enterprises • My favorite track as of now is Lexington
I would like to thank Randy Ward, with Alfred Ward &Son, for giving me the opportunity to be able to
do the sport I enjoy the most and for helping work on the car to get it ready to go. Also my dad (Jim Woken)
for helping as much as possible when my brother Casey Wokens’ stock car doesn’t need a new
front bumper fabbed up or body work to be done. I would also like to thank Donny Wells for
always making a good looking wrap. And last but not least, I would like to thank my wife, Lori,
and the kids Kaleb, Austin, and Corbin for supporting me through this!
SPONSORS
Henderson Trucking, Herrick Auto
and Marine M&R ENT., Sno White
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Dad, Dakota, Dillon, Landon, Ben, Bryan
HENRY HENDERSON • Hershey, NE
I have been racing for 4 years this will be my 5th
My Dad influenced me by taking me to dirt track races ever since I was s kid and then
finally buying me my first car.
I am an apprentice electrician for the rail road
Favorite track is RPM Speedway in Hays Ks.
I would like to say thank you to my Dad for all he has done for my racing career without
him I would still be in the stands watching I would also like the thank Bryan and Christine
Herrick for all they do I would still be slow if it wasn’t for Bryan’s help and last but not least .
I would like to thank my amazing girlfriend for letting me drag her around all summer and
helping in every way she can and I can’t forget Landon thanks Landon.
SPONSORS
Rock star Energy Drink, Platte Valley
Thunder Trucking, Mitchell Machine
Works and Customs, Bella Boutique
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Eric, Kevin, Rick, Joseph, Louie, Dad
DAN ELLER • North Platte, NE
11 years racing
When I was little my father used to race. I started derbying and moved to racing
Pepsi Delivery Driver for a living
Biggest Fans- Gunner, Bella, Ryker, Brandon, Stephie, Joseph
Favorite Track- North Platte
I would like to thank my wonderful wife Amber and Rowdy
SARAH KLEIN • Farnam, NE
Raced go karts for 6 years and have been racing stock cars for 8 years now.
My dad always told me if I wanted to race all I had to do is say so.
The day I told him I wanted a go kart, we had one in the garage that same night.
Then they surprised me with a stock car before I turned 16.
What influenced you - My daddy • Biggest fans My bother
Massage therapist at Touch of Tranquility • Favorite track Dawson County raceway
I would like to thank Mom and Dad for everything they do for their favorite daughter.
Kyle for all the tough love and support. Brent for always being there to help no matter what.
We wouldn’t be able to make this happen without the support of
ALL of our sponsors, family, and friends
SPONSORS
Touch of Tranquility llc, Johnson Lake Flying
Service, RX Express Pharmacy, Kohler Trailer
Sales, Golden Harvest Seed Corn Rod and
Marla Klein, T lectric, Mom and Dad
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Dad, Mom, Kyle, and Brent
RC HIEL • North Platte, NE
15 years racing
I was influenced by friends to get into racing.
Biggest Fans: My family
I’m an electrician for a living.
My favorite track is North Platte.
Platte Valley Electric, Troyer Enterprises, Carl Farms, Garden Glove
Landscaping, West Wind Golf Course, Dirt Boss Chassis
I would like to thank all my family and friends.
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SPONSORS
Brandon & Johnny Seery, Dan Carl, Randy & Mike Heil,
Todd Freeburg, Scott Redden
TERRY FLETCHER • Hershey, NE
SPONSORS
Mid Nebraska Ice, Starz Gymnastics, Stage
Dance, Big Red Armory, D & S Auto/Pivots,
Destiny Trucking
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My Dad (Terry SR), My boys (Alex, Blake
and Elliott), My Wife (Bobbi), My girls (Alliana and Terralynn), Hope Boggs
Racing 3 years in a stock car and 2 years in a sport mod
I was taken to the track at a young age by Mike and Patty Curtis to watch Tony Schultz
I really didn’t have any influence I just wanted to try it
Biggest Fans: My Family (Wife-Bobbi, kids-Alex, Blake, Elliott,
Alliana and Terralynn, Dad-Terry SR, Mom and step dad-Pam and Donald Abegg,
My inlaws-Rich and Terry Heessel)
I’m Owner/Operator of Destiny Trucking for a living
Favorite Track: My Home Track Lincoln County Raceway
I would like to Thank.....Wife (Bobbi), Kids (Alex, Blake, Elliott, Alliana, Terralynn), Parents
(Terry Fletcher SR, Pam Abegg, In Laws (Rich and Terry Heessel), Dave Pedersen, Mikey and
Amanda Dancer, Dan Eller, Ed and Dee Milne, Wade and Renee, All my sponsors
SPONSORS
T- Lectrick, Johnson’s Rodz,
Advance Auto Parts, All Pets,
Bud’s Repair, Sandy Ink,
LK Construction
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Tom Baumgardner, Johnny Zogg,
Larry Kimminau
ANDREW BAUMGARDNER • North Platte, NE
6 years racing
Sandy Baumgardner (Mother) started in 1995 in a Classic Modified,
Tom Baumgardner (Father) started 1996 in a Classic Modified, moved to a IMCA Modified in
Early 2000s, Tommy Baumgardner III (Brother) raced a classic modified when my dad moved
to a Modified. I started in 2010 in a Hobby Stock, moved to a Sport Compact in 2014
What influenced you - To carry on the family tradition and to have fun
Biggest fans - Parents, family, friends
What you do for a living - Commercial Manager for Advance Auto Parts in North Platte
Favorite track - Lincoln County Raceway
I’d Like to thank Wade Hill for stepping up to the challenge of being the promoter,
The hundreds of people who come out every week in both the grandstands and pits to
show their support for the sport, family, friends, fellow racers, and the supporting community.
and a big thank you to all my sponsors and pit crew! I would have to say my parents
are my biggest supporters they rarely miss a race.