USAC regular Sweet to pilot Roth 83jr. at Thunderbowl Raceway GSC event
By Gary Thomas
Tulare, CA – March 25, 2008…Thunderbowl Raceway officials have learned that current USAC National Sprint Car & Midget driver Brad Sweet will be aboard the locally based Roth Motorsports, HR Cattle No. 83jr during this Saturday’s Golden State Challenge Series event.
Sweet is a 22 year-old racer who is competing full-time this season for the Kasey Kahne Racing National USAC team. In addition to that ride the Grass Valley native has also spent some time in this early season driving for well known California crew chief and car owner Rod Tiner.
During the GSC season opening Mini Gold Cup Sweet brought home a pair of top five finishes, including a runner-up result on opening night. He also claimed a second place finish during the Silver Cup Race of Champions held last weekend at Silver Dollar Speedway. The youngster is also featured as the cover story of the current edition of Flatout Magazine.
Sweet will be just one of the many competitors looking break into victory lane this Saturday when the Golden State Challenge Series invades the Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway. Tickets are on sale and can be acquired by calling (559) 688-0909. Reserved seats cost $18 and general admission tickets will be $15.