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SpcJay
July 26, 2016 at 09:03:23 AM
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FREDDIE RAHMER CARVING OUT HIS OWN PLACE IN CENTRAL PA SPRINT CAR RACING SCENE

Young Gun Looks to Take Victory at Grandview Speedway Thunder Cup Event

PA Sprint Car News | Justin Snyder

Bechtelsville, Pa. | July 11, 2016

                In Central Pennsylvania, few names are as synonymous with Sprint Car racing as Fred Rahmer. With a National Sprint Car Hall of Fame resume and having collected more than 400 career feature victories and multiple track championships at various local speedways, it was going to be hard for any local driver to fill those shoes when the legend walked away from driving in 2013.

                Let alone it be one bearing the same name and bloodline. However, along with his brother Brandon, Freddie Rahmer Jr. is ushering in a new era of the family name in Central PA racing lure.

                Currently sitting seventh in points at Lincoln Speedway and capturing a win at the Abottstown oval in back-to-back seasons, he has given fans of his father a new racing hero to cheer for weekly and introduced himself to a new generation of fans.

                “I understand the legacy aspect of it and I’m proud of everything my dad accomplished in this sport,” said Rahmer Jr., who is now in his third year of 410 Sprint Car racing. “The comparisons are always going to follow you when you have a dad like Fred Rahmer, but I like to think I’m well on my way to making a name for myself outside that shadow.”

                Growing up the son of a successful racing driver, Freddie and his brother never dabbled in racing much as kids.

                “To be as successful as he was, he really had to be committed as much as possible,” said Rahmer Jr.. “So racing go-carts or something like that as kids was not really an option. It just didn’t make sense to get into something and not put forth a full effort.”

                But as the elder Rahmer’s career began to wind down and the schedule started to open up a little more, the Rahmer brothers began to race SpeedSTR cars in 2010 at the age of 14.

                The SpeedSTR class in affordable open-cockpit racecar that looks and performs like a USAC/ARDC racecar and was created by racing veteran Richie Tobias.

                “I knew then at a young age that racing was something I wanted to do for a long-time,” said Rahmer Jr, a native of Salfordville, Pa. “I loved the speed and adrenaline and it was something I really enjoyed doing.”

                In 2012 he picked up his first career SpeedSTR win at the famed Williams Grove Speedway and then in 2013 he captured the Insinger Race Fuel/Sunoco USAC National SpeedSTR title besting a field of drivers including Billy Pauch Jr.

                Following a magical farewell season by Rahmer Sr. which included 7 victories, most notably besting the World of Outlaws to win the National Open in his final race, it was announced that the Rahmer brothers would jump up to the 410 Sprint Car ranks driving for their father.

                “I was not so sure about dad hanging it up to be honest,” said Rahmer Jr. “On one hand I was sad to see him close that chapter of his racing career, but on the other hand It was a great opportunity to be in great equipment and continue to grow as a racer.”

                His first season behind the wheel of a 410 Sprint Car was met with low expectations and hope of gaining experience behind the wheel.

                The team focused on running weekly at Lincoln and Freddie Jr. and his brother learned under the tutelage of their father and long-time mechanic Moon Byers. Also assisting in their development, Fred Sr. decided to run a car part-time for long-time standout driver Stevie Smith at big paying shows.

                “Having Stevie there to bounce ideas off of and learn from has really been a blessing for my development,” said Rahmer Jr. “I’ve always had my dad there and obviously he’s always giving tips and tries to help where he can. But having someone of Stevie’s caliber, the more I can soak in the better driver I can be.”

                The highlight of the season came when Rahmer Jr. qualified for his first career World of Outlaws feature on the same night as Smith captured the $10,000 to win Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln.

                It was a confidence booster for the 18 year old rookie going into 2015. But it also was a springboard for what he wanted to accomplish behind the wheel of the 410.

                “Making that show was a dream come true for me, but I was honestly way in over my head out there,” said Rahmer Jr, who is also a mechanical engineering student at Penn State Berks University when he is not racing. “It opened a lot of doors for us and it certainly opened up a lot of eyes.

                But it’s one thing to go fast and another to be competitive. If anything, it gave me a boost to want to be more consistent and get to a place where I felt like we could be in the thick of things every night.”

                2015 saw the youngster win his first career 410 Sprint Car feature event at Lincoln in a race where he charged from fourth to first on the last lap a week after his brother Brandon claimed his first career victory at the same track.

                With gained experience and better results coming, the team also began running more shows at various area speedways leading into 2016.

                One of those tracks has been Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pa. The track was one that his father was very successful running modified racecars at before he moved to Sprint Cars and he is hoping to collect a victory at the speedway during the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Sprint Thunder Cup July 26.

                “I think it would mean a lot to my entire family if we could manage to win a race out at Grandview,” said Rahmer Jr. “I’ve ran pretty well every time I’ve been there and I’m confident if we time well and stay consistent, we have just as good of a chance as any other car on the track.”

                Win or lose one thing is for sure, the Rahmer name is in good hands. And if Rahmer Jr. has his way, it will be a part of the Sprint Car scene for many more years.

                “This sport will eat you up if you let it. It doesn’t matter who you are or what your last name is, it takes time to get good in these cars,” said Rahmer Jr. “But I’m confident in my team and my skills and I think this is something I’ll be spending my weekends doing for a long time.”

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minthess
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Posted By: SpcJay on July 26 2016 at 09:03:23 AM

FREDDIE RAHMER CARVING OUT HIS OWN PLACE IN CENTRAL PA SPRINT CAR RACING SCENE

Young Gun Looks to Take Victory at Grandview Speedway Thunder Cup Event

PA Sprint Car News | Justin Snyder

Bechtelsville, Pa. | July 11, 2016

                In Central Pennsylvania, few names are as synonymous with Sprint Car racing as Fred Rahmer. With a National Sprint Car Hall of Fame resume and having collected more than 400 career feature victories and multiple track championships at various local speedways, it was going to be hard for any local driver to fill those shoes when the legend walked away from driving in 2013.

                Let alone it be one bearing the same name and bloodline. However, along with his brother Brandon, Freddie Rahmer Jr. is ushering in a new era of the family name in Central PA racing lure.

                Currently sitting seventh in points at Lincoln Speedway and capturing a win at the Abottstown oval in back-to-back seasons, he has given fans of his father a new racing hero to cheer for weekly and introduced himself to a new generation of fans.

                “I understand the legacy aspect of it and I’m proud of everything my dad accomplished in this sport,” said Rahmer Jr., who is now in his third year of 410 Sprint Car racing. “The comparisons are always going to follow you when you have a dad like Fred Rahmer, but I like to think I’m well on my way to making a name for myself outside that shadow.”

                Growing up the son of a successful racing driver, Freddie and his brother never dabbled in racing much as kids.

                “To be as successful as he was, he really had to be committed as much as possible,” said Rahmer Jr.. “So racing go-carts or something like that as kids was not really an option. It just didn’t make sense to get into something and not put forth a full effort.”

                But as the elder Rahmer’s career began to wind down and the schedule started to open up a little more, the Rahmer brothers began to race SpeedSTR cars in 2010 at the age of 14.

                The SpeedSTR class in affordable open-cockpit racecar that looks and performs like a USAC/ARDC racecar and was created by racing veteran Richie Tobias.

                “I knew then at a young age that racing was something I wanted to do for a long-time,” said Rahmer Jr, a native of Salfordville, Pa. “I loved the speed and adrenaline and it was something I really enjoyed doing.”

                In 2012 he picked up his first career SpeedSTR win at the famed Williams Grove Speedway and then in 2013 he captured the Insinger Race Fuel/Sunoco USAC National SpeedSTR title besting a field of drivers including Billy Pauch Jr.

                Following a magical farewell season by Rahmer Sr. which included 7 victories, most notably besting the World of Outlaws to win the National Open in his final race, it was announced that the Rahmer brothers would jump up to the 410 Sprint Car ranks driving for their father.

                “I was not so sure about dad hanging it up to be honest,” said Rahmer Jr. “On one hand I was sad to see him close that chapter of his racing career, but on the other hand It was a great opportunity to be in great equipment and continue to grow as a racer.”

                His first season behind the wheel of a 410 Sprint Car was met with low expectations and hope of gaining experience behind the wheel.

                The team focused on running weekly at Lincoln and Freddie Jr. and his brother learned under the tutelage of their father and long-time mechanic Moon Byers. Also assisting in their development, Fred Sr. decided to run a car part-time for long-time standout driver Stevie Smith at big paying shows.

                “Having Stevie there to bounce ideas off of and learn from has really been a blessing for my development,” said Rahmer Jr. “I’ve always had my dad there and obviously he’s always giving tips and tries to help where he can. But having someone of Stevie’s caliber, the more I can soak in the better driver I can be.”

                The highlight of the season came when Rahmer Jr. qualified for his first career World of Outlaws feature on the same night as Smith captured the $10,000 to win Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln.

                It was a confidence booster for the 18 year old rookie going into 2015. But it also was a springboard for what he wanted to accomplish behind the wheel of the 410.

                “Making that show was a dream come true for me, but I was honestly way in over my head out there,” said Rahmer Jr, who is also a mechanical engineering student at Penn State Berks University when he is not racing. “It opened a lot of doors for us and it certainly opened up a lot of eyes.

                But it’s one thing to go fast and another to be competitive. If anything, it gave me a boost to want to be more consistent and get to a place where I felt like we could be in the thick of things every night.”

                2015 saw the youngster win his first career 410 Sprint Car feature event at Lincoln in a race where he charged from fourth to first on the last lap a week after his brother Brandon claimed his first career victory at the same track.

                With gained experience and better results coming, the team also began running more shows at various area speedways leading into 2016.

                One of those tracks has been Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pa. The track was one that his father was very successful running modified racecars at before he moved to Sprint Cars and he is hoping to collect a victory at the speedway during the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Sprint Thunder Cup July 26.

                “I think it would mean a lot to my entire family if we could manage to win a race out at Grandview,” said Rahmer Jr. “I’ve ran pretty well every time I’ve been there and I’m confident if we time well and stay consistent, we have just as good of a chance as any other car on the track.”

                Win or lose one thing is for sure, the Rahmer name is in good hands. And if Rahmer Jr. has his way, it will be a part of the Sprint Car scene for many more years.

                “This sport will eat you up if you let it. It doesn’t matter who you are or what your last name is, it takes time to get good in these cars,” said Rahmer Jr. “But I’m confident in my team and my skills and I think this is something I’ll be spending my weekends doing for a long time.”

Property of PA Sprint Car News ‘Your #1 Social Media Sprint Car News Source in PA’ |Facebook.com/PASprintCarNews | Twitter @PASprintCarNews | Email : [email protected]

               

 

               

 

               



Please don't tell me they're going to make the poor guy go all the way to China to get his race cars on his own.


Luna's Ford engine style that won 2 WoO titles and 3 
Kings Royals before a weight rule against the best EVER
in their prime and now DOMINATES super dirt late model
racing is no longer allowed/wanted in a WoO sprint
car.... Was Luna a miracle worker?

longtimefan
July 26, 2016 at 08:22:19 PM
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Wiz, you do know that to make the hall of fame you gotta run more than a few tracks don't you? 




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Bring the 51 & 88 to Port.  We could always use more lapped traffic for Hodnett to knife through, lol.



SpcJay
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Posted By: minthess on July 26 2016 at 04:32:50 PM

Please don't tell me they're going to make the poor guy go all the way to China to get his race cars on his own.



I'm not really sure I understand your post?



Nickules
July 27, 2016 at 09:18:57 AM
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Posted By: SpcJay on July 27 2016 at 08:39:18 AM

I'm not really sure I understand your post?



Jay, pay no attention. He was making an attempt at a snide comment regarding XXX Chassis and the Rahmers (and Stevie Smith) using them.  It's one of a couple issues (Ford Power!) that minthess gets hung up on... 




SpcJay
July 27, 2016 at 09:32:04 AM
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I was guessing this had something to do with it. I love how fans get all riled up and think they know what's best for a team. As if their decision to run a different chassis is really affecting you as a person. If it upsets you so much, buy them an "American Made" one yourself. Otherwise, be happy there are even cars on the track for you to watch

 



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Posted By: steelcityguy on July 27 2016 at 06:27:12 AM

Bring the 51 & 88 to Port.  We could always use more lapped traffic for Hodnett to knife through, lol.



I'd like to see you strap in do better.  Always the same senseless, useless stupid comments made from idiots.

 



theedge21
July 27, 2016 at 11:08:17 AM
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Posted By: steelcityguy on July 27 2016 at 06:27:12 AM

Bring the 51 & 88 to Port.  We could always use more lapped traffic for Hodnett to knife through, lol.



At least you might get at least 18 cars to show up then if both Rahmer's raced Port.




fiXXXer
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Wonder why people from around the country point their fingers at Central PA and laugh? An article about one of the Great young up and coming talents in out sport and all anyone can do is get into a pissing match about Lincoln vs. Port Royal or make shitty comments about the chassis they run. If the Rahmer boys came to Port, they would do just fine. News flash, for their ages, they're good. One thing is for sure, they're certainly a hell of a lot better than a bunch of nobody's posting shit on a message board. Lincoln and Port are both great tracks. They both offer unique challenges that bring out the best in a driver. 



Johnny Utah
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Oh ho ho, how original. A great article gets highjacked by people throwing the usual "heh heh my track is better than your track" insults.  Second verse, same as the first.  Fucking terrific.  Brav-O everyone.

Anyway, just like Fixxxer said, the Rahmers would do just fine at Port.  You don't get two top 10's in Outlaw shows at the Grove by dumb luck. That was a stout field. They're gonna be very good.  Both continue to make improvements each year.

And yeah, as it was stated before, basically ignore anything that gets posted by minthess.  He's my number one choice in the "Hosehead Poster You Would Most Want To See Strapped Into a Rocket and Flown Directly Into the Sun" draft.  Don't worry, we'll make sure the rocket has some Ford decals slapped on the side for you to jack off to, ok?  

Alright, I'm going back to my whiskey, Im in an usually surly mood today.



SpcJay
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He's a great kid as well. The one thing Freddie has going for him is his ability to understand the cars and what they are doing. Going to school for engineering and working on the cars around Moon, he;s really picked up quite a feel for things. After I did the interview, I remarked about how polite and easy to talk with he was as well. I can't imagine jumping into a sprint car and fans expecting you to be the next Fred Rahmer. Not to mention, both brothers really only have 5-6 years racing anything at all other then spectating. So I would say they are moving at a pace like few others have as far as gaining on the track as youngsters.




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Im a Port Royal fan,and Ive never seen the Rahmer boys run in person but what Ive read n heard about them ,Im truely amazed at there progress in the sprint car world, I really think they will be a force to come in the world of racing, yes, I wish they would come to Port Royal because I thnik they would make a very good account of them selves, I am very much impressed with the Rahmer youngsters at this stage of the game, no need to run any one down ,please be respectful of all drivers, the Rahmers are very much welcome at Port in my mind...........



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when fred thinks the boys are ready ,Im sure he will bring then to Port Royal....................maybe the > >>dreammmmmmmmmmmm >>>> sorry fred I had to say that!!!!!!!



railfan33
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Bring the 51 & 88 to Port.  We could always use more lapped traffic for Hodnett to knife through, lol.



I think you're mistaken my friend. Freddie just had 2 top 10s (5th and 8th) this weekend against the best in the business. He would do fine at Port.




blazer00
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Wonder why people from around the country point their fingers at Central PA and laugh? An article about one of the Great young up and coming talents in out sport and all anyone can do is get into a pissing match about Lincoln vs. Port Royal or make shitty comments about the chassis they run. If the Rahmer boys came to Port, they would do just fine. News flash, for their ages, they're good. One thing is for sure, they're certainly a hell of a lot better than a bunch of nobody's posting shit on a message board. Lincoln and Port are both great tracks. They both offer unique challenges that bring out the best in a driver. 



You're right about the up and coming young talent. That's pretty easy to spot, actually. I can't speak for other parts of the country but it's been my experience based on a whole lot of years, that here in the midwest there is a lot of respect for what goes on in PA. Clear back to when Weld and Opperman went east, and even before that. I remember very well being excited about seeing some of the PA guys come back for the Nationals years back and even now. As for the PA tracks, It seems to me that each track out there has had huge events over the years that were headline makers. Like any place where there are tracks that do and don't attract some of the same fans weekly, there is always the arguement as to which track is better. That each track draws that much passion, tells me they must all be good in their own way! Just like here in the midwest. The hilarious thing is this....you can't simply go to any track just once or twice and come to an intellegent conclusion as to how good the facility is as far as the racing goes. And as for the facility, I'll crap in an outhouse at a track if the racing is good. And if the food is bad, I'll stop and eat after, or eat when I get where I'm going.



NoDoors
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Dont Fret any -- I have heard rumors that Freddie Rahmer is going to run the Tuscarora 50 ot Port Royal.  Now this is just rumor but someone posted he wished Rahmer would go to Port Royal.  I say be careful what you wish for -- Freddie Rahmer is one to watch and NOT disrespect



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You're right about the up and coming young talent. That's pretty easy to spot, actually. I can't speak for other parts of the country but it's been my experience based on a whole lot of years, that here in the midwest there is a lot of respect for what goes on in PA. Clear back to when Weld and Opperman went east, and even before that. I remember very well being excited about seeing some of the PA guys come back for the Nationals years back and even now. As for the PA tracks, It seems to me that each track out there has had huge events over the years that were headline makers. Like any place where there are tracks that do and don't attract some of the same fans weekly, there is always the arguement as to which track is better. That each track draws that much passion, tells me they must all be good in their own way! Just like here in the midwest. The hilarious thing is this....you can't simply go to any track just once or twice and come to an intellegent conclusion as to how good the facility is as far as the racing goes. And as for the facility, I'll crap in an outhouse at a track if the racing is good. And if the food is bad, I'll stop and eat after, or eat when I get where I'm going.



We think a lot alike. You echo my sentiments regarding facilities to a 'T'. Give me a good track, good field and somewhere to sit (or stand) and watch and I'm happy. All the other shit is just gravy. Instead of whining about what isn't there, I'll just find a solution. Such as eating food somewhere other than the racetrack if the track food is in any way undesirable. The racing itself is what hooks people. Not beautiful grandstands or free shit. That helps in small doses but if a first time fan leaves the track talking about how nice the bathrooms are instead of how exciting their first race was, that's a fan who will likely never be back. Our tracks in Pa may not be perfect but they're pretty damn good.




PMSRacing
July 27, 2016 at 11:10:09 PM
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Aww yes, I remember sittin behind the triplets at lincoln when Fred was winnin every other race. Sittin with momma  Rahmer and fans throwin peanuts at em. Kids could'nt been more then 6 or 7. Big coke bottle glasses on them. Them boys n sis have my my upmost respect! Not a big Rahmer fan but but show some respect for a living legend .



Fordfairlane
July 29, 2016 at 06:39:10 AM
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7 days a week Freddie is the hardest working person in sprint car racing. Full time commuting to college for Engineering (not basket weaving), summer classes, prepares his car, prepares Stevies car, and helps Brandon when needed. Clean, inventory & maintain the trailer, and race at least 2 nights a week. He is 20 years old, hes been doing that schedule for 2 years. Totally self motivated. Totally proffesional and respectfull. Racing needs 10 more Freddie Rahmers!!! Brandon & Chessie are no slackers either.





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