CHARGIN' CHARLIE MCKENNA
Chargin' Charlie of Clear Lake, IA, driver of the 22 Jimmy Mars Late Model joined Karsyn's Krusaders in "full force" in 2011. With nearly 15 years of racing experience and cancer striking his family twice in less than 10 years, taking both his father and mother, Mr. McKenna has a strong reason to want to "Kick Cancer's Butt One Lap at a Time". Chargin' Charlie began his racing career in NASCAR modifieds in 1997 and was named Rookie of the Year that same year at Farley Speedway. From 2002 to 2006, Charlie raced IMCA modifieds before moving to an IMCA Late Model in 2007 and touring the Deery Brothers Summer Series. Special thanks to Chargin' Charlie and his team for making a significant commitment to Karsyn's Krusaders and partnering with us for the 2011 Deery Brothers Summer Series in an effort to make a difference for those affected by cancer!
JAMES WEBER
James Weber from Austin, MN joined our effort to "Kick Cancer's Butt One Lap at a Time" in 2010 as he has always wanted to be a part of helping a great cause through racing. Growing up watching his uncle race sprint cars, James new someday he was going to give racing a try. He began his racing career in 2006 in pure stocks where he raced for 3 years before moving to street stocks last year. Mr. Weber enjoys spending time with all of the drivers, crews and fans at the Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin tracks that he visits each race season. Thank you Team 15 for your sponsorship and support!
JUSTIN 0'BRIEN
Justin O'Brien, owner and driver of the 12J RAGE Chassis modified from West Union, IA, joined Karsyn's Krusaders in 2010. He not only represented Karsyn's Krusaders in IA, but as far away as Las Vegas! Mr. O'Brien is also a business supporter of Karsyn's Krusasders as he is the owner/builder of RAGE Chassis. Justin has been racing for 16 years, starting his career in karts in 1995. He raced stocks from 2001 to 2007 before making the move to modifieds.
Justin and his fiance' Holly met the Millers when Justin began building RAGE Chassis in 2008 and prior to Karsyn's diagnosis. They have both been strong supporters of Karsyn's Krusaders since the effort began. Thank you Justin, Holly and RAGE Chassis for your support! We look forward to working with you again this year!
CHAD GOFF
Chad Goff from Oak Run, IL joined our effort to "Kick Cancer's Butt One Lap at a Time" in 2011. Chad has been around racing for as long as he can remember as his step-dad and uncles worked on late models in the 70's and 80's. His first modified start came in 1993. Chad started his own team in 2001. The 555 team races the UMP series in the mid-west, but considers Peoria, IL their home track. Racing is a family affair for the 555 team. With two of Chad's biggest fans passing from cancer, supporting Karsyn's Krusaders and its mission was an easy decision for Mr. Goff. Thank you Chad Goff and Team 555 for your sponsorship and support!
TIM KARRICK
Tim Karrick, owner and driver of the 1K open wheel modified from Basehor, KS, has joined our mission to "Kick Cancer's Butt One Lap at a Time" in 2011. Mr. Karrick has over 200 feature wins in his 30 year racing career which he is quick to say is based upon family and friends. This year $5 from the sale of each 1K shirt will go directly to support Karsyn's Krusaders mission! Thank you Team Karrick for partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer!
DEAN MCGEE
Dean McGee and the H7 Racing Team (H7racingteam.com) from Galesburg, IL are once again a proud supporter of Karsyn's Krusaders in 2011. McGee and the Mike Horton owned H7 have been racing modifieds across Illlinois and Iowa since 1986. The H7 Racing Team mainly races IMCA sanctioned events through the midwest and consider 34 Raceway in West Burlington, IA their home track. The H7 Racing Team has had some close ties that have fought their battles with cancer over the last few years and they are stepping up and Supporting Karsyn's Krusaders and its mission to Kick Cancers Butt One Lap At A Time. Thank You Dean, Mike, Michael and the H7 Racing Racing Team for your support!