8/8/2013
Scotty Thiel
STM - Overcomes Adversity with a Top 10 at Beaver Dam
After not being able to pick up their MSA 360 motor from the motor builders, the Scott Thiel Motorsports team was left with the only option of going and racing Saturday night at the Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin with the IRA 410 Outlaw Sprint Car Series. The team has ran their in the past with the 410’s and have had some success. This time, the team proved that they could overcome adversity and come from behind to round a night with a solid performance. After a flip in the heat race, Scotty drove his way up through the B-Main, making the transfer for the A, and passed 12 cars from the 20th starting position to finish off the night in 8th place!
Scotty was the fourth car out for qualifying on a track that was going to be pretty quick. After the 33 car field completed qualifying, Thiel was listed in the 18th overall quickest time with his ASCS 360. That set him to start on the outside pole of the heat race event.
The field was set for the ten lap heat race event where Scotty would start on the outside front row. The green flag flew and they took off out of corner number four. Scotty gradually moved towards the wall but before he knew it the pole sitter and come up to the wall as well and made contact. Scotty’s car got sideways, hooked the cushion, and flipped several times in turn one. The Midwest Safety Crew was right there on the spot and assisted to get Scotty’s car turned back over. Scotty climbed out unharmed and walked back to the trailer. He knew that the team would have some work to do to get the car fixed and ready to go again.
The car returned back to the pits on the hook and the team got it up on stands, where they proceeded to review the damages. The frame seemed straight but with some minor dings and dents. The began to get a new front end, nose wing, top wing, shocks, and some radius rods and ready and put on the car. They had only a limited amount of races in between their heat and when the B-main was up but they hustled along and were able to get the car back out for the B-main event. Scotty would go out and start in the sixth position.
After the green flag flew, Scotty felt the car out and maintained the sixth position for the first few laps. A caution came out on lap seven where Thiel noticed that the nose wing had fell back on the car. He knew it was going to be a difficult eight laps to hold on to what was going to be a very tight handling race car. After going back green, Scotty charged hard and worked the bottom groove of the track. He moved up to the second position coming down the backstretch. The car started to get more and more tight but he held on and would round out the race in the fourth position, earning a 20th place starting spot for the night’s 30 Bumper to Bumper A-Main event.
The crew went to work on getting the car fine-tuned for the A-main event. Scotty knew that starting 20th was going to be a challenge but remembered that the last time they ran he came from 15th to 6th. The field got pushed off and was given the command to line up. They bunched up in turn four and took the green flag. Scotty immediately jumped up to the cushion and began to make his way forward. He moved up several spots in the first lap and kept working the cushion for the next few laps. A few early cautions took place, allowing the field to get bunched back up together. Scotty found himself in the 12th position with ten laps completed. The field went back to green and Scotty now began to work both grooves of the track to make passes happen. With only 12 laps to go, Scotty worked his way up in the top ten. Another restart took place and Thiel charged his way up into the sixth position and was right behind the leaders. The yellow flew once again with only seven laps to go. Scotty’s left rear tire was getting pretty soft on air and after going back to green it started to upset the cars handling. The white flag flew and Scotty was in a battle to hold on to the seventh position but would fall short at the line and end up finishing in the eighth place position. Scotty came back in the pits with the Left Rear tire basically flat due to it being blistered.
“Wow what a night, is all I really have to say. We got wrecked in the heat but these guys worked their butts off and gave me a car that was race ready just in time for the B. I felt the car out quick before we got lined up and it felt pretty good and knew we had to charge in order to make it in the show. That was actually a strong B-main to be in. Ended up I think 4th and moved on to the A. The car was just hooked up in that feature. Moved all the way up to sixth but fell back to eighth on the last restart. I thought it was me but that left rear tire didn’t help the cause. Overall, I’m happy on how the night ended and I cannot thank these hard working crew guys enough for getting us back out there!” Scotty mentioned after the night.
Next stop on the STM Schedule will be this coming weekend with the MSA 360 Series. Friday night will be at Manitowoc Expo Speedway for the 1st Annual Bill Behling Memorial Race and Saturday night at the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, WI.
Scott Thiel Motorsports would like to give a great shout out to all of their great marketing partners who make racing possible in 2013. They encourage everyone to take a minute and check out these fine businesses! Check them out, they might be able to serve your specific needs!
Professional Plating Inc:
Professional Plating Inc., specializes in multiple types of metal coating and plating projects. They also offer custom powder coating, ceramic coating and internal engine coating. Have a metal coating or plating project you need done? Check out Professional Plating Inc at www.proplating.com!
Mastell Brothers Trailer Services:
Mastell Brothers Trailer Service, Inc. has become the upper Midwest’s largest and most respected sales, service and rental provider of all types of trailers to multiple industries. We sell a comprehensive line of Trailers and Parts (new and used) from the Industry’s most respected brands as well as our own unique designs and offerings. We have many new and used trailers for sale and available for nationwide delivery. We are also the area’s largest supplier of used trailer parts. Please browse through our website and click on the products and services to learn or ask for help. You can visit Mastell Brothers at www.mastellbrothers.com or call (877) 639-9017!
Complete Water Inc:
Complete Water Inc specializes in Rentals, Iron Filters, Well Inspections, Salt Delivery, Sales, Drinking Systems, Complete Well Systems, Bottled Water, Reverse Osmosis, Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems, Well Systems, Well Pumps & Pressure Tanks, Rheem, MacClean, American Standard. Contact Complete Water for any of your water needs!
Scott Thiel Builders:
Scott Thiel Builders located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin is a custom home building and remodeling company. Looking for a luxury get away? Contact Scott Thiel Builders for your next lake house vacation home. Multiple properties are available along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan! Contact STB at 920-458-5763
D&H Sales and Service:
D&H Sales and Service is a full service shop that has been under the ownership of Brad Dahmer since April 2003. We pride ourselves on quality work, friendly service and convenience. We carry a full line of Lawn mowers, tractors, zero turns, snow blowers and chainsaws. We are an authorized service center for Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Tecumseh, Kawasaki, Subaru and Honda engines. All of our mechanics are factory certified technicians for everything that we service. Call us today @ (920) 458-1865 or e-mail us at dhrental45@yahoo.com
Kaemmer Food Service:
Kaemmer Food Service is a locally own food service business based out of Sheboygan, WI. For any food service or dairy product service need, call Kaemmer’s today at 920-457-7650
Ti22 Performance:
Ti22 Performance is the leading manufacturer of high-performance titanium race parts. Focused on the Sprint car and Motorsports industry, Ti22 offers drivers a superior line of products that outlast and out perform the competition. Check them out at www.ti22performance.com!
Triple X Race Co:
At Triple X Race Components, we don’t just build race parts – we race too. We know how expensive it is to race. That’s why we offer the most common Sprint Car, Midget, and 600 Mini Sprint parts. We keep our costs down by building thousands of each part. We build the parts that get damaged the most. With our discounted pricing, you can afford to race hard and race to win.
Rhey Graphics:
Rhey Graphics will take your next project over-the-top. We can supply you with the creative edge that's become a necessity in today's competitive marketplace. So whether it's a logo design, vehicle graphics, brochure, or full-color banner, we can handle your project from start to an outstanding finished project.
Velocity Wings:
Velocity Wings and Race Products is a locally owned Sprint Car wing manufacture based out of Elkhart Lake, WI. For all of your sprint car wings and accessories, please contact Velocity Wings at 920-876-2953
Super Shox:
Since 1997 Super Shox has been dedicated to building high performance shock absorbers with extreme durability at a reasonable price. Each year more racers make the switch to Super Shox and it shows with wins and championships. Super Shox have high quality products that will give you an advantage. Besides building a quality product customer service is at the top of our list to keep you satisfied and winning races. Please give us a call or e-mail to discuss how we can serve your needs. 847. 548.SHOX
Brad Dahmer Motorsports:
Established in 1990 with years of racing and fabricating experience on dirt and asphalt, Brad Dahmer Motorsports will see you through your racing endeavors. In early 2005, Brad Dahmer Motorsports changed its’ name to Bullet Proof Motorsports. This was a change in the name but not a change in customer service. Brad and several employees are heavily involved with the chassis design, fabricating and racing services. Bullet Proof Motorsports also offers a wide range of racing equipment and supplies. Contact Brad by phone at 1-920-458-1865 or by e-mail at bdm@charterinternet.com.
Article Credit: SixFour Promotions
Submitted By: Scotty Thiel
