June 14, 2003
All Photos By Stephen J. "Scoop" Hartzell
Cassy Hartzell & her dad Chad spending some quality time together at Fremont. Cassy is pointing at the car that she thinks will win this heat. These are my son & granddaughter.
Ryan Conium listens to Brian Kemenah's advice prior to the heat races.
Darl Harrison & Jim Ford race side by side at the beginning of their challenge race. Harrison won in spite of the fact that Ford took a shortcut across the infield on the last lap.
After inspecting Harrison's car, Ford said that he thought that it may not be legal. The 2 friends, and a good crowd enjoyed the stunt very much.
After K-C rained out, George Hawkins made the pull to Fremont.
Kenny Jacobs has a discussion with car owner Denny Ashworth as a newly-blonded Lee Jacobs gets ready to take off on his pit scooter.
Brian Liskai interviews Jim Ford following the challenge race.
Brian Liskai interviews Darl Harrison following the challenge race.
Engine of the week - Roger Shammo's 305 Gressman Powersports engine.
Roger Shammo & Brian Sebetto got tangled up on the front stretch after Sebetto's wheel broke apart, while Andy Shammo also flipped in the mele. All 3 chassis were badly damaged. Meanwhile, track workers try to keep fans away from the wall.
Billy Shaw and his crew made their season debut at Fremont Speedway.
Jeff Shepard & Greg Wilson have a discussion during a lull in the action.
Brian Smith rubs his newly shaved head as workers prepare to upright his badly damaged ride.
Smitty's New Digs!
Pit guard Richard Smith can finally get a view of the racing action from his familiar post.
Kieth Whaley is wringing wet with sweat after his brother's nerve wracking feature win.
The Whaley Brothers celebrate Mark's first win, much to the delight of the big crowd.
The Whaley Brothers Racing Team celebrates Mark's popular win in victory lane.
This photo almost never happened, as Mark couldn't get his safety belts loose.