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Anjila`s Mane Designs

Walker Motors and Collision Center Memphis, Mo.

Midwest Kart Works

Deran`s Towing & Recovery

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ONCE AGAIN MOTHER NATURE WINS AT SEDALIA COLISEUM

(Sedalia, Mo.) Mother Nature wins again with sub zero temperatures and blowing and drifting of snow the crew elected to cancel the racing for January 9th. Hope everyone enjoys another weekend off and hopefully stay warm and mother nature will bring warmer weather for the week of the 16th of January. This week was a points makeup for last week so they will reschedule it later in the season. We would also like to congratulate Danny Howk of www.heartlandmotorsports.com on ten years of covering his true passion of web design, racing photos and race coverage in the heartland. Danny started his coverage in 2000 until present covering everything from go-karts, stock cars, sprint cars and everything in-between Thanks Danny for all you do for racing and the support of Tyson Paris Racing and web design of  www.tysonparis.com hope that we can go racing soon in 2010.  

 

BRUTAL  TEMPERATURES FROM MOTHER-NATURE FORCES CANCELLATION AT SEDALIA COLISEUM  

(Sedalia, Missouri) The sub zero temperatures and brutal wind chills forced Pam and Bruce Lile the promoters to postpone the races for the new year on January 2nd at the Missouri State Fairgrounds and will try to get things going this week with racing action scheduled for January 9th at the Coliseum. We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyably Holiday. We start to get things ready for the spring and summer racing in 2010 and want to thank our sponsors for there support in 2009 and was able to visit victory lane three wins. We learned a lot about the kart and the driver just keeps getting better with more seat time. We start to put the sponsor list together for the up coming 2010 spring and summer races and if your interested in sponsorship on the kart and website contact myself Tony Paris at 641-777-4166 or by e-mail at tony.paris@motion-ind.com or Danny Howk at webmaster@heartlandmotorsports.com. We look forward to the Pella Swap meet scheduled for March 13th held at the Vermeer Pavilion and run by Team Jimmy’s and BJ Carter.

 

2ND TRIP TO SEDALIA COLISEUM ANOTHER GOODTIME 

(Sedalia, Missouri) Another trip to the Sedalia Coliseum at the Missouri State Fairgrounds on December 19th was a goodtime. We arrived in Sedalia around 1:30PM and checked into the hotel and grabbed a bit to eat at Ryan’s buffet and got to the track around 2:45PM and got checked into the rookie class. Tyson would draw 76 for the heats. He would take a second in both heats and in the feature Tyson would make the pass on Sam Wagner on the second lap and wouldn’t look back and took his second straight win in a row at the Coliseum. Once again thanks to Bruce and Pam Lile for running a great show with things getting started at 4:45PM and being done at 7:45PM not wasting anytime and no breaks due to the cold. We would like to thank Mike Musslin for the great pictures to add to the website and you can check them out at http://www://checkeredflagphotography.smugmug.com  and everyone who visited the trailer and the barn before the races started.

Also want to Thank Danny Howk of www.heartlandmotorsports.com for the awesome pictures of the highlights of the 2009 season Thanks Danny. We want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the 4T race team. This was the last race of the 2009 season for Tyson Paris racing and we’ll make our first race of the 2010 season at the Coliseum in Sedalia on January 2nd of 2010.   

 

 


Photos from the Coliseum at the Missouri State Fairgrounds
Photos by Mike Musslin

TYSON PARIS RACING MAKES FIRST TRIP TO MISSOURI STATE FAIRGROUNDS THE COLISEUM  

(Sedalia, Missouri) On Saturday December 5th we made the trip to the Coliseum at the Missouri State Fairgrounds just under 3-1/2 hour trip payoff with a hat trick.

Tyson would visit the track for the first time and after hot laps he really liked the track and we made some adjustments to the kart before the first heat. When Tyson checked in he drew for his starting spot and the first heat started on the pole and Tyson made it payoff and took the checkers in the first heat. The second heat Tyson would start in the back due to the invert and Tyson didn’t waist anytime and made his way to the front and took the checkers in the second heat and improved his lap times. The feature would see a couple cautions but Tyson would improve his lap times again and crossed the line first for the win.

We got a lot of short track experience and seat time and I would like say if you haven't been to the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri and raced at the Coliseum you’re missing out on a great time. The people are friendly and the racing surface is awesome with the track having banking it, this makes for some good racing action. This is a great place to get some laps and enjoy a Saturday night with racers and fans.

I would like to thank Bruce & Pam Lile for all the hard work they put in to making it a great show. The tech area is the warmest place on the fairgrounds and the tech guy really knows his stuff. We enjoyed the people parked next to us and the team across the road for the use of the battery charger before we got ready to leave and the truck wouldn’t start. Tyson Paris Racing would like to thank Dustin Westercamp with Midwest Kartworks for the awesome power and Versteegh racing for the scaling of the kart. Carter Brothers Racing out of Oskaloosa and Team Jimmy’s for the tire expertise and prepping and Jerry’s Kart Supply Pork Hawkins for the quick order on the gears we needed.

Tyson Paris Racing would like to thank all of our sponsors for there support in 2009 and will try to make our final race of 2009 in Sedalia on Saturday December 19th at the Coliseum.

Tell a friend or fellow racer about a great place in the winter months to race or watch. Also would like to thank the track photographer Mike Musslin who stopped by the trailer and visited about all different types of racing and the pictures and places he’s visited in 2009.

For the latest information in racing checkout www.heartlandmotorsports.com and for the latest on 4T racing checkout www.tysonparis.com.

 

UP COMING SCHEDULE FOR TYSON PARIS RACING

(Ottumwa, Iowa) The last couple of weeks mother-nature has spoiled racing action at the Show-Me speedway in Downing, Missouri. Track director Ron Gardner has been trying to get things ready for the final point’s race but cold temps and rain has spoiled the last two Saturday’s. Racing action for Tyson Paris Racing will try this Saturday at the Show-Me Speedway on October 17th with hot laps at 5:00PM and racing action at 6:00PM. The 2009 Show-Me Speedway awards banquet will be held on Saturday night November 7th at the Scotland County High School gym in Memphis, Missouri.       


Shimek Speedway Go-kart Track annual banquet was held this year at
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FIRST DNF FOR 4T RACING ON SATURDAY NIGHT

(Downing, MO.) Tyson Paris racing made the return visit to the Show-Me-Speedway with 68 karts checked in for competition on a very beautiful Saturday evening. The rookie division was put together with a total of eight karts in the division. Tyson would draw number 41 that would give him a third row outside starting spot for the first heat. Tyson was fast and he tried to run the high- side of the track but would finish in the fifth spot. In the second heat Tyson would start outside the second row and would run third most of the race before making the pass for the second spot and finished in the runner-up spot in the second heat. This would setup a second row outside starting spot and Tyson would take the green but contact between him and another kart sent Tyson spinning in turn two. When he spun Tyson would slide up the track backwards killing the motor and the crew at the Show-Me-Speedway doesn’t restart any of the drivers and this forced Tyson to make the trip back to the pit area on the crash cart. I would like to thank Ron Gardner for the track preparation it was a great track and the action was exciting and we showed a 11.14 second lap which was Tyson’s fastest lap at Downing this year. Tyson and I would like to thank Grandpa Ron Hamm who spent his birthday with us and he did a great job crew chiefing the operation filling in for Linda who wasn’t able to attend due to being hospitalized in Davis County Hospital but Dad and Tyson filled her in with updates. Also would like to thank the Versteegh’s and my cousin Cory Brown and Tyler Heckart for there hospitality. This week will be the final race of 2009 season at the Show-Me-Speedway in Downing and on Sunday September 27th the awards banquet at the  River Valley Lodge and Campground in Farmington for the Shimek Speedway banquet.     

 

Shimek Speedway Money Race a Fun Night of Action

(Farmington, Iowa) September 5th The money race at the Shimek Speedway saw 55 entries checked in for a fun night of racing. The racing surface was really rough but the night went really smooth done by 10:00PM. A lot of work was put into this race with a lot of sponsors and we would like to thank Bauer Built Tire for sponsoring the Rookie class with some very nice plaques given out to the young racers. This really makes the young racers feel like a champ. The 4T race team sponsored the candy dash and hopes all the kids got enough to enjoy and two young fans got a Tyson Paris t-shirt with the blue stick sucker in each of the age divisions. Tyson would race in the advanced rookie division with Tyson taking fourth all three times on the track. This was a learning experience with the rolling start and rough track Tyson handled his machine and was very excited to get the award at the end of the night.

We would like to thank everyone who stopped by the trailer to visit all season long.

Look forward to the awards banquet at the Shimek Speedway on Sunday September 27th, 2009 at 2:00PM.

Racing action for Tyson Paris racing will return to the Show Me Speedway in Downing, Missouri on Saturday September 19th and September 26th in the rookie division.

Also want to thank a new sponsor coming on board for the remaining 2009 and the up coming 2010 season Kenneth and Trudy Leding owners of Leding Lubricants of Van Buren, Arkansas this is a company who make automatic lubricating equipment for industrial applications and sells Lubrication Engineers lube products.       

 


 

Tyson Paris Finally Drives To Victory Lane Saturday Night With Hat Trick

(Farmington, Iowa) August 29th a beautiful Saturday with sunshine and no rain after a very soggy week. The Shimek Speedway received just over three inches of rain Thursday evening Ben Smith made the call Saturday morning to run the race program with the sun shining and a nice northerly breeze it would help dry the grounds. We checked into the rookie beginner class and Tyson’s drew thirty-six giving him a outside front row start. Tyson wasted no time jumping out to the lead and leading till the white flag flew and the 4T machine spun in turn two but was able to get going to take the win. The second heat Tyson would take the lead and cruise to the win. This would setup a pole position start and Tyson would get off the line with the lead and lead till lap four before Tyson and Casey Taylor would make contact sending Tyson spinning. The yellow flag would fly Tyson would get his spot back and Taylor would goto the back for the contact. Tyson would restart the field and lead the final five laps for his first rookie win of 2009. This made for a perfect night and pulling off the hat trick.

We would like to thank everyone who bought a Tyson Paris t-shirt on Saturday night. Also want to say thanks to Ben and Bambi Smith who had to work with the conditions after a wet week and things worked out and it was a cool night in August for racing. Also to Tyson’s grandparents who made the trip to watch Tyson get his first win along with Tom Lathrop who designed the t-shirt at Pyramid Graphics and Sports in Ottumwa.

Next week will be the money race on Saturday September 5th   Shimek Speedway in Farmington with hot laps at 5:00pm and racing at 6:00pm

Feature: 1.4T-Tyson Paris, Ottumwa 2.70-Casey Taylor, Keokuk 3.25-Austin Garrison, Muscatine

 

 


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Good Weekend for 4T Racing at Shimek Speedway

(Farmington, Iowa) August 22nd racing action at the Shimek Speedway saw 63 karts checked in for action and Tyson Paris Racing checked into the beginner rookie class and drew number 16 for the heats. This would put Tyson on the front row of heat one with Tyson taking the lead and leading all eight laps and taking the checkers. The second heat Tyson started last and with in three laps would make the pass on Zeke Happs for the lead and take the second heat checkers. In the feature Tyson would draw the pole position but would not get a good start and would run second the whole race to take a runner-up spot to Happs.

We would like to thank Carter Brothers racing BJ Carter for the tire prep information and the special prep. Also the Gaylords racing team along with the Quincy Gang for the hospitality. Also would like to thank Danny Howk with www.heartlandmotorsports.com  and does our website www.tysonparis.com  for the trip to the Shimek Speedway some really cool pictures. Also want to Thank Ben and Bambi Smith for the nice sooth track again this week keep up the good work.        

 


Here is a photo of the new body that Tyson will use as a spare.
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Summer Time Pit Stop For the 4T Team  

(Ottumwa, Iowa) August 15th The 4T team elected to take a break in karting action and take the week off to enjoy the 49th  annual Knoxville Nationals. The weather did play a role with rain falling and forcing a Sunday night show. This was Tyson’s first Nationals experience and he really enjoyed the week. We want to thank Gaylord’s for the tickets and the Versteegh’s for the hospitality it was a fun nationals even if the number 15 made it four in a row. We visited the pit area after the race to see Tony Stewart along with several drivers and friends and even run into the Wilkerson’s in the pit area and Wyatt Wilkerson was having a good time getting his shirt signed. Next week will be the return to the Shimek Speedway in Farmington, Iowa on Saturday August 22nd.


Tyson Paris Runs Advanced Rookie Class at Shimek Speedway

(Farmington, Iowa) August 8th the team loaded up and headed to the Shimek Speedway in Farmington and this was going to be a off night but Tyson really wanted to race his 4t machine. He was the only driver to enter the beginner rookie class for the night. This would move Tyson over to race in the advanced rookie class with a total of seven karts in action. Tyson would draw number three setting up a front row start. The first heat Tyson would lead the field to the green and would have a solid run in his first time in the advanced class and would take a third place finish. The second heat Tyson would start seventh and race his way past two and finish in fifth. The feature Tyson would take home a fourth place finish. We would like to thank Gaylord racing for there help on the night.

 

BIG TROPHIES FOR ROOKIES AT FARMINGTON AUGUST 1ST

(Farmington, Iowa) Racing action that was delayed from July 4th was rescheduled on August 1st with the money race at the Shimek Speedway. A total of ten little rookies battled for some very nice hardware sponsored by Bauer Built Tire of Burlington. All ten got a trophy but one driver got a trophy she towered above it during the photo shoot. All drivers got a trophy that was at least four to five feet tall with shiny gold and red and a ball cap. Tyson would draw a number 24 in check in giving him a back row start and would use his patience to get to second but would spin in turn two after making the pass on the white flag lap and would finish fourth. The same for the second heat Tyson would spin out and finish fourth in the second heat. The feature Tyson would try several times to pass the #10 of Madelyn Rhodes and with patience Tyson would make a clean pass to take a third place finish. A special thanks to Shane Fisher for the very nice trophies that all the young kids get to show off and keep for memories. Also Ben and Bambi Smith also need a big thanks for a very nice night of racing with 91 karts putting on a show. It was great to hear the Quincy Godfather calling the races. This week Tyson will take a break and enjoy a Saturday night off and will return to the Shimek Speedway on August 15th.      

All rookies received Bauer Built 4 Foot Trophy & Bauer Built Hat.
Rookie Beginner- Taylor Diephies 7, Zeke Happs 01, Tyson Paris 4T, Madison Rhodes 10
Rookie Advanced- 1st Dalton Westercamp 32, 2nd Kendra Leer 70, 3rd Aaron Happs 5, 4th Chase Hesseltine 19, 5th Dawson Beeler 10, 6th Colton Fisher 7c.

 

ANOTHER NIGHT OF TRI[PLE THREE’S FOR TYSON

(Farmington, Iowa) July 25th Tyson Paris racing ventured to the Shimek Speedway for the second straight week. Tyson drew number eighteen which was one of his better draws. Tyson would take third in the first heat and second heat setting up a inside row two starting spot. The feature started a little slow with Tyson not getting off the line very good. The beginner rookies start at a standing start and Tyson trailed by four kart lengths he never could make-up the distance with no caution and race going green to checkers he took a third place finish. Next week will be the big race that was rained out over the July 4th weekend and rescheduled for August 1st at the Shimek speedway in Farmington with over 100 plus karts expected. This should be a good learning experience and fun weekend. Thanks to Tony Gaylord for his help along with Dustin Westerkamp of Midwest Kartworks. Another memorable part of Saturday was talking to the Quincy Godfather with the interesting stories of several past drivers that use to race in Quincy, Il. in the annual race thru the park.   

 

Tyson Paris Racing Revisits the Shimek Speedway  

 (Farmington, Iowa) July 18 - Racing action on July 18th at the Shimek Speedway was held with five beginner rookies with Tyson Paris drawning a high number setting up a back row start for the first heat with a fifth place finish. Tyson would take a third place finish in the second heat. The feature wasn’t very good with the crew picking the wrong gearing and the track slowing down we took a fifth place finish. This was a night with heavy dew and cool temps the track changed a lot. A Happy Birthday to Devon Rouse who celebrated his 11th birthday and shared cake with fellow racers. This week’s action July 25th will be another visit to the Shimek Speedway in a tune up for the August 1st money race at Shimek Speedway.  

Beginner Rookie: 05-Aaron Happs, 01-Zeke Happs, 10-Madison Rhodes  7-Taylor Diephuis 7, 4T-Tyson Paris .

 

Learning Experience at Show-Me-Speedway

(Downing, Mo.) July 11 - Racing action at the Show-Me-Speedway was a learning experience for Tyson Paris who drew #36 this would setup two heats and a feature with Tyson taking a third and a fourth in the heats. Tyson would get high coming off turn two causing him to spin and no caution coming out he would get his machine going and finished with a fifth place finish. This weeks action will be at Shimek speedway in Farmington, Iowa on July 18th.  

 

RAIN WASHES OUT MONEY RACE AT SHIMEK SPEEDWAY

(Farmington, Iowa) On July 3rd mother-nature dropped heavy rain in the southeast Iowa area in a short amount of time forcing Ben and Bambi Smith to have to cancel the July 4th races scheduled for Saturday night. With the cancellation this money race and big event will know be moved to the Saturday in Labor Day weekend. Tyson Paris racing will return to the Show-Me-Speedway in Downing, Mo. On Saturday night July 11th   in the beginner rookie division.   

 

TRIPLE THREE’S FOR TYSON PARIS AT SHOW-ME-SPEEDWAY

DOWNING, MO (June 27) - Racing action at the Show-Me-Speedway was as hot as the temps on Saturday with a chance of showers the rain stayed away and racing action was held. Tyson Paris drew number 26 for the night with six karts in his class heat one and two he would finish in the third spot.

The feature Tyson started inside row two and would make his way to the front making a pass off turn four after the leader and second place karts got caught on the bottom behind lap traffic. Tyson would set sail on the top and pulled away by four kart lengths but the lights would go out causing the action to stop for twenty-five minutes so they could get restored. With the field not completing a complete lap Tyson had to give-up the lead costing him the win and restart third and with a green, white and checkered finish Tyson ran out of time and finished Third.

Tyson Paris Racing would like to give thanks to Versteegh Racing Austin, Kelly and Kim along with Cousin Cory Brown and Jeanne & Tyler Heckart for a very enjoyable Saturday Evening pitting beside them and for the advice and guidance.

This week will be the Fourth of July weekend with Tyson Paris racing returning to the Shimek Speedway in Farmington, Iowa for Saturday night July 4th excitement in the rookie class.


FARMINGTON, Iowa (June 20) -   Racing action on Saturday night June 20th was a very hot night with temps in the lower 90’s and humidity well over 80% it was going to be a slick track. Tyson drew the rear again with six karts in the class and Tyson being the youngest we new it was going to be a challenge. We would finish fifth in the first heat and fourth in the second heat and take home a fifth in the feature.

The crew-chief made the wrong call by putting a new set of tires on the kart and this made a really loose condition. Tyson has been learning the different feel for the kart and track conditions along with the crew trying to figure out the gearing and setup.

This week we’ll return to the Show-Me-Speedway in Downing Mo. for the third visit of 2009 season.    

 

DOWNING, MO (June 13) - Racing action on Saturday night at the Show-Me-Speedway in Downing, Missouri saw a total of 58 karts in action with Tyson Paris checking into the beginner rookie class with a total of six drivers in the class.

Tyson drew #88 and this was a bad draw and would put him in the third row outside of the first heat.. Tyson would get his 4t machine to the third spot and would finish third in the first heat.

The second heat would be a front row pole start with Tyson taking the lead and leading all ten laps for the win. This would setup a tie with three drivers all scoring eight points and the tie breaker would be the best draw of the night with Madisyn Rhodes of Novinger, Mo. Winning the pole with her draw.

Madisyn would lead the field with Tyson starting inside the second row he would get off in third and run third the whole race finishing the night in third.

We would like to Thank the Van Wyk race team for there use of the generator and just enjoyed talking to them.

Next week will be a return to the Shimek Speedway in Farmington for Tyson’s seventh race of the season.  

Beg. Rookie
1st- #10 Madisyn Rhodes
2nd- #70 Casey Taylor
3rd- #4T Tyson Paris
4th- #6 Coy Farley
5th- #1 Jace Morrow
6th- #28 Josie Farley

 

FARMINGTON, IA (June 6) -  Tyson Paris made his fifth start of the year at the Shimek Speedway in Farmington with Tyson drawing number 37 and signing into the beginner rookie class.

Tyson would start on the tail of the first heat and finish fifth out of five. On the second heat Tyson started on the pole position and took the lead and never looked back leading all twelve laps for the win. This would setup a inside second row start and Tyson got a good start and was running third and with two laps to go Tyson would make a bobble in turn four slipping back to fourth and never could make up the ground and finished fourth.

Next week we’ll make our second appearance at the Show-Me-Speedway in Downing, Mo. Running in the beginner rookie class.  

 

TRIPLE TWO`S FOR TYSON PARIS AT SHOW-ME-SPEEDWAY

OTTUMWA, Iowa - On May 30th Tyson Paris Racing made it’s first appearance at the newly remodeled Show-Me-Speedway in Downing, Missouri. The facility has done a lot of changes with the addition of new MUSCO Lighting on the track and new lighting in the pit area and the pit area and racing surface got a overhaul face lift making it a top notched facility for flat kart racing.

The night started off with hot laps with the beginner rookie class taking the track first. Tyson had never been to the track and had to figure out the proper corner entrance and exit. Tyson spun his machine three times in turn two but finally got the feel for the track. Tyson would draw number six when checking in giving him the front pole position.

Tyson would take the runner-up spot in the first heat and the second heat setting him up for a outside front row starting spot. In the feature Tyson would take the lead a lead till lap five before losing the lead to Casey Taylor and would finish in the runner-up spot.

We would like to thank the board along with Ron Gardner and several teams for helping and making you feel welcome and us like family at the Show-Me-Speedway.

We would like to thank Beeler Racing of Lancaster and Jerry “Pork” Hawkins along with Jerry Marshall for there help and knowledge. Next week will be a choice between the Putman County Speedway in Unionville, Mo. Or a visit to the Shimek Speedway in Farmington, Iowa so check the website to see where the young race Tyson Paris will be in action for June 6th

 

 


Here's Tyson at the drivers meeting at Shimek.
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May 27
OTTUMWA, Iowa - On Saturday May 23rd Tyson Paris racing made his third appearance at the Shimek Speedway in Farmington on the way to the track mother-nature tried to spoil the evening. We hit rain going down the road at the Keosauqua turn off and it rained till we got to the track.

When we pulled into the track they had received over a ¼” of rain making things really wet. Ben Smith who operates the track made the call to wait 2 hours and see if they could work the track in. The track was packed in and hot laps started at 7:15 and the night was a success.

Tyson drew number 41 in check in giving him a third row outside starting spot in heat number one. He held his own and passed one to finish fifth. The second heat Tyson started second row inside and made his way to third and later passed for second spot and took the runner up spot in heat two. The feature Tyson started outside of row two and raced his way to fifth and was making a move for fourth when lap traffic would make for four wide racing and Tyson spun his machine after contact in turns three and four ending up in a sixth place finish out of eight good rookies.

Next week we’ll try the Show-Me-Speedway in Downing, Mo. in the beginner rookie class.

Thanks to Danny Howk who made his way from the World of Outlaw Show in Burlington after rain forced the cancellation and he made the trip back to the Shimek Speedway to take some awesome pictures of the different karter and they can be seen at www.heartlandmotorsports.com.    

May 9
FARMINGTON, IA  -  The race team made its second outing in 2009 on Saturday night May 9, 2009 at the Shimek Speedway in Farmington, Iowa. Tyson drew 39 when he checked in for the night. This would setup a fourth row inside starting spot with eight rookie karts checked in for competition. Tyson was learning the feel for the new kart and the dry slick track he spun out twice but still managed to pass two karts and finished sixth in the first heat. The second heat was a very good run Tyson keep the kart straight and in the groove and finished third in the second heat. This would setup a inside third row start and Tyson would take home a sixth place finish. We were very happy with his learning experience and the feel for the new ride and first dry slick night.

The crew would like to thank Kenny and Carla Fox for stopping by the trailer and Jerry “Pork” Hawkins for his advice on setup and Midwest Kartworks for the help.  

April 25
OTTUMWA, IOWA - On Saturday April 25, 2009 the young driver Tyson Paris got the word that practice at the Show-Me-Speedway had cancelled there practice due to too much rain. So Tyson was all pumped up and ready to go racing or practice but didn’t know what the day would bring with the forecast of rain and even thunderstorms. The phone call was made to the Shimek Speedway in Farmington to see if the races was still on and yes it was about the only go-kart track still running. Tyson and mom hooked-up to the trailer and headed to the track.

They experienced rain on the way but Farmington hadn’t seen the shower and they made it to the track safely. They unloaded and got things ready to go but needed some help from the Midwest Kart Works team and Dustin Westerkamp who helped get the new car ready by adding weight and changing the driver sprocket for the night’s event.

Tyson would take hot laps and learn the feel for the new ride and did a great job. The first and second heat Tyson elected to start at the rear of both heats and learned the feel for passing he finished third in the first heat and third in the second heat.

He started the main from the back and he finished in the fourth spot for his first event of 2009.

He got his first trophy of the year and it being a bright red trophy and he was very happy and enjoyed the new kart he’s riding.

The team packed up and headed back for Ottumwa with lighting to the west of the track they new it might be along drive home. They made the stop at Casey’s General store in Farmington at around 8:45PM and got the tank filled and some dinner and headed for home taking almost two hours running thru very heavy rain.

They arrived safely and now look at next weekends outing being the Kart show at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson on Friday night and the first race at the Show-Me-Speedway in Downing, Missouri on Saturday night.       

 


Tyson will be in a 2007 ICON chassis for the 2009 season.

April 20
Tyson will be in a 2007 ICON chassis for the 2009 season running in the beginner rookie class after moving from the Cadet/Kid Kart class in 2008.

We would like to thank the following sponsor for there support in 2009 Danny Howk W/HeartlandMotorsports.Com who takes care of the awesome website www.tysonparis.com if you need a website see Danny Howk and Long John Silvers of Ottumwa who was on board last year for the seafood lover in you and much more visit the Ottumwa store and a new sponsor helping us out is Pro-Line Buildings of New Sharon, Iowa who always has support racing and want to thank Jim and Barb Vanderbeek for there support and if you need a new building call on the Pro-Line team to build your next building. Also on board again in 2009 is the great group of guys called the Late Nighters.

The addition to the team sponsor list is Anjila`s Mane Designs of Ottumwa when you need a haircut or style too look good see Angila Collins and for a great paint job see Brent Walker who did the paint work and do they know there stuff at Walker Motors and Collision Center in Memphis, Mo.

The support from Dustin and Jill Westerkamp of Midwest Kart Works in Farmington, Iowa has been great. Dustin has helped us get the 4T machine ready to race with the latest and great parts and setup for the 2009 season.

Mom & Dad put a lot of time and effort into getting a quality kart to drive and keeping thing together. Deran`s Towing & Recovery of Ottumwa will get you hooked-up and where you need to be from flatbed to semi-wrecker nothing to big or to small he hauls them all. Wayne Hewitt of Wayne's Tire and get your tires fixed or the latest chrome wheels check them out in Ottumwa.

Extreme Photography is Tyson’s Aunt who will take the shots and Ron Bingham of Russell, Iowa always makes the Kart look good for all your sign needs see Bingham Sign's.

Thanks to everyone for there support and if you interested in being a part of the 4T crew or sponsorship list give us a call or send a e-mail or just stop by.

Scheduled Events

 Saturday September 26
Show Me Speedway
Downing, Missouri

Sunday September 27
Awards Banquet
Shimek Speedway


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