Loose Car Leads To 4th Place Finish
The 2008 opening day at Holland Speedway started off good for the Shepker Racing team. Justin was able to take off from John Price to win the first heat of the Pro Modifieds Saturday evening. Mike Fiebelkorn Jr took the win in the second heat. Eleven cars showed up for opening night with ten starting as Bobby Holmes had engine trouble. Justin started 4th in the feature with Neil Hopkins, John Price and Chuck Anderson battling for the lead early off in the feature. Justin got to second on lap 24 with Anderson leading, as Justin made the move for the lead on lap 29 the car got loose and he made contact with Anderson taking both cars out and Hopkins re-gained the lead. Neil Hopkins lead the final 11 laps and took the lead with Price finishing 2nd and Fiebelkorn finishing 3rd. Justin was able to get back up to 4th at the finish.
NASCAR Sunoco SST PRO MODIFIEDS (40 laps): 1. (started 3rd) NEIL HOPKINS, 2. (2) Jon Price, 3. (5) Mike Fiebelkorn, Jr., 4. (4) Justin Shepker, 5. (7) Joe Evans, 6. (10) Jeff Ruddy, 7. (8) Don King, 8. (1) Chuck Anderson, 9. (9) Mike Stevenson, 10. (6) Tim Welshans. (Did Not Start: Bobby Holmes.) Heat Race Winners: Justin Shepker, Mike Fiebelkorn, Jr.
Driver Info
- Justin Shepker
- Hometown: Rochester, NY
- Birth Date: December 18,1979
- Height/Weight: 5'7"-180 Lbs
- Marital Status: Girlfriend Jen
- Children: None
- Employment: Cable Express Inc.
Justin's Racing History/Accomplishments
- 2009 Holland Speedway Pro Modified Champion
- 10 Total Sportsman Modified/SST/Pro Modified Feature Wins
- 2008 Holland Pro Mod: 4th in points
- 2007 Holland Pro Mod(Holland "First" Season): 2nd in points 3 Feature Wins (Including The George Decker Memorial Dash For Cash)
- 2006 Lancaster Sportsman: 3rd in points 1 Feature Win
- 2005 Oswego ROC Sportsman 100: 5th place finish in his first Oswego appearance
- 2005 Lancaster Sportsman: 2nd in points 3 Feature Wins
- 2004 Lancaster Sportsman: 2nd in points Most Improved Driver 2 Feature Wins
- 2003 Lancaster Sportsman: 4th in points
- 2002 Lancaster Sportsman: 3rd in points and Rookie of the year
- 5 Years Go Kart Racing (3 Modified Go Kart Championships)
- 6 Years Motocross Racing (2 Championships)
Car Info
- Owner: John Shepker
- Make/Model: Chevy Monte Carlo /Corvette
- Number: 60
- Chassis: Troyer Racecars
- Engine: Tom's Performance
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Saturday, May 03, 2008
With the 2008 race season closing in the Shepker Racing team is preparing for another good season at Holland Speedway. We would like to welcome aboard two new sponsors Designer Pools And Spas of Gowanda NY and Spring Creek Athletic Club of Springville NY.
The 2008 Paint Scheme(DesignBy:TuckNut)(Graphics By: Moonie Graphics)
The 2008 Paint Scheme(DesignBy:TuckNut)(Graphics By: Moonie Graphics)
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