I would like to express my gratitude to everyone associated with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts.

The inaugural event this past weekend was a success in all accounts.

I need to thank Bruce Mehlenbacher and his entire staff, along with Scott Wildgust, Carl Spiering, and Peter Hyde for creating this series and their execution of a phenomenal race weekend.

Thank you to NAPA, Bear?s Performance Products, Auto Meter, Mickey Thompson, ERD, Needles At Work, Wiseco, Gulfway Insurers, and all the other fantastic companies that support this series.

I would like to dedicate our win to Bruce's daughter Jackie who we wish the best in health.

Secondly, I would like to dedicate this win to everyone associated with and who participates in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series.

As great as this weekend was, it's going to get even better.

Thank you to everyone who assisted me in the final round including Mike Wagg, Mark McCrae, and Dave Bell.

Jeff Gabel was the ultimate sportsman in an excellent race.

I am grateful to the following companies that believe in my race team: Lucas Oil Products in Canada, Dixie Chopper, APX Racewear, K&N, Mechanix Wear, Auto Meter, NGK, Piloti, Mickey Thompson, DRAGSTAR Custom Dragsters And Components, The Stratford Citizen, Millroad Manufacturing, Bella Water Express, Fastpixs, and VonBlood Studios.

Thank you to Thom Schippling, Bill Mehlenbacher, K&K Racing And Performance, Steve Schmidt Competition Engines, and The Trailer Shop.

I wish everyone a safe and successful season.

Sincerely,

T.J. Schippling,

Driver of the Lucas Oil/ Dixie Chopper Dragster and Winner of the Inaugural Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts

E-mail:

tjschippling@bellnet.ca

Website:

www.tjschippling.com