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RISLONE URC SPRINT SERIES
ROBBIE STILLWAGGON PUTS AN EYE ON "WINNING" WITH URC IN 2012
Youthful and always exciting Robbie Stillwaggon may have had the drive of his career in the 2011 Rislone URC Sprint Series season finale at the Grandview Speedway.
In the late stages of the twenty-five lap feature on the Pennsylvania short track "bull ring", Stillwaggon was on a charge. Front row starters Ed Aikin and Dave Ely were in an exciting dual for the lead through most of the race as the Burlington, NJ driver was clawing his way to the front. With just five laps remaining, the twenty-three year old Stillwaggon had caught the leaders. After passing Dave Ely for second, Stillwaggon began to reel in race leader Ed Aikin, but ran short of time. Never-the-less, it was one of the most exciting performances by Stillwaggon, as he delivered a near perfect ride to finished second.
Without a doubt, it was a great way to end the season for the Stillwaggon team and the excitement and energy of that strong run will carry them through the off season as they anticipate the Rislone URC Sprint Series season opener. "Grandview was a great run for our team! It is a track that we usually struggle at, so to pass cars and get to the front was a lot of fun. Unfortunately we came up a little short which makes it tough, but we're confident we can carry that momentum into the 2012 season.".
Robbie came to URC in 2006 and just one year later, he scored his first career win, taking the victory at the Delaware International Speedway. His second win came in 2009, parking the Fred Kennedy owned sprint car in the historic Williams Grove victory lane, a track every sprint car driver wants to one at. Since 2009, Stillwaggon has been shut out of a victory, but just like that last race of the season at Grandview, he has come close on several occasions.
Like any Rislone URC Sprint Series competitor, Robbie wants to wins races and at the same time, keep their eye on the goal of the URC Championship title. "To win the URC title, you need to have consistently good runs and have little to no DNF's," stated Stillwaggon who is 2012, has set a goal to win features. "We need to win 2012. We finished second quite a few times in 2011, but just couldn't pull off the win so that's the ultimate goal this year. We're going to take the season race by race and hopefully get to victory lane." Stillwaggon added, "Like in 2011, solid finishes will also keep us in point chase as well for the coming year."
Stillwaggon drives the sprint car that is owned by Fred Kennedy, and family plays a big part in this team at every race. Bob and Melanie Stillwaggon, Robbie's parents never miss a race and play a key part in preparation, set-up and confidence building, with every race and at every track. The crew is made up of Ryan, Mikey, John, Wawa, Ole Guy and Johnny G and if you stand back and watch them in action, you would think they all have a financial interest in the team, they just work that hard. The Kennedy owned sprinter sports a J&J Chassis that is powered by a WesMar power plant.
2012 is just around the corner and the Stillwaggon team is ready. When asked what track is his favorite, Robbie was quick to reply, "Any track that's fast".
The 2012 Rislone URC Sprint Series schedule will be released next weekend. Dates are already confirmed at Delaware International, New Egypt, Grandview, Lincoln, Williams Grove, Selinsgrove, Port Royal, Big Diamond, Potomac, Winchester, VA and the Black Rock Speedway. Approximately four additional race dates are being discussed at this time. Visit the URC website for the latest news at: www.urcsprints.com
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