Delte Motorsports Aim For Civil War Championship
By: Troy Hennig
San Jose, CA driver Jeff Delte is excited about the upcoming 2007 sprint car season. The nineteen-year-old will commit to the entire Civil War Series along with selective races at Placerville Speedway, Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, some 410 Golden State King of California events and trying his hand with non-wing events throughout California. “This upcoming season is going to be pretty exciting for our team,” said Delte. “This will be the first year running for points since my rookie year in 2004.” The Delte Motorsports #11d sponsored by Sun Electric, Souza Tile, Higgs Construction and Kaeding Performance is also welcoming a new crew chief. Rocklin's Darin Smith (Heavy D) will become the new man in charge of pointing the 11d in the right direction. “I'm excited to have him with us this year,” said Delte. “I know he has a ton of experience and makes drivers a lot quicker than they are used to going.” The Delte Motorsports #11d is owned by Jeff Delte Sr. The team utilizes Maxim chassis and Dave Hayver motors.
Delte began racing at the age of 11 with the San Jose Kart Club. Between the age of 11 and the time he was ready to drive a sprint car, Delte raced go karts, mini sprints and competed in every sport in high school he could play. He finished his go kart career with 11 wins and won all the big races in the mini sprints. In 2004 he entered his rookie season in sprint cars. He ran the his rookie season with the Rebel Cup Series. He finished eighth in points and awarded the most improved and determined driver. In 2005 his biggest accomplishment was making the Gold Cup Race of Champions Friday night main event in his 360 sprint car. It was also the first time he raced at Chico.
“This year is going to take a lot of hard work and determination,” said Delte. “But I'm up to the task. I'm looking forward to racing with Darin and I am very excited about running at Placerville Speedway. I have never raced at that neat Lil' bullring!” Delte Motorsports is also looking for addition sponsors. If you are interested please contact Delte Motorsports at (408) 772-7159.
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