JOE "GEEZER" FANELLI GEARS UP FOR NEW CHALLENGES FOR 2013

Joe ‘’Geezer’’ Fanelli Gears Up For New Challenges In 2013

Exton, Pa. (March 14, 2013) –

‘’This season will make me, or break me’’ says a smiling Joe ’Geezer’ Fanelli of Exton, Pa. and so far it’s breaking me!! …always the comedian. After 6 years of traveling with the touring Xcel Chassis 600 Modifieds in his #22 car, with numerous feature victories the elder statesman has big changes in store for 2013 and is excited to get things rolling. Racing weekly at the Grandview Speedway in the Sportsman division will be the ‘new challenge’ and volunteers have been working feverishly to get things together. Although a new challenge, it is a very welcome one for sure. After racing at 25 different tracks throughout 5 states, Geezer looks forward to being close to home weekly for a change. Racing numerous divisions in the mid nineties was very short lived due to budget, but the strong desire and hunger to race was always there and hasn’t shown signs of slowing. ‘’I like to look at this as a work in progress after 20 years of being in and out of the sport’’… with money always being the issue for racers, Geezer always found ways to make ends meet... Borrowing landscape trailers, car pooling with other teams, being careful with inventory and always promoting sponsors to his best ability so they return, have been the keys to success for the old guy. ‘’I will do whatever I can to promote anyone in need if it will help them or our sport grow’’ says the 48 year old.

An off season sale of all racing equipment had the 2013 season plans up in the air… until a meeting with local businessman Robert Hollenshead of R. Hollenshead Auto Sales of Manheim, Pa. was arranged and was a success. Now R. Hollenshead Auto Sales will be the primary sponsor for the #22 Sportsman mount to be driven by Geezer weekly at Grandview. Long time loyal supporters Delaware Valley Aluminum Corporation and Keystone Air have also resigned for their 7^th year in a row with the old guy. ‘’Without these folks, I wouldn’t be living my dream, even if just a partial season is the reality’’ said a grateful Geezer. The 22 team will have the web site updated by Elite 3 Web Designs shortly, so check out www.22racing.com often. The 22 team will also be promoting the National Hemophilia Foundation (Delaware Valley Chapter) and hope to have the car and driver at a fund raising event in June. Crew help so desperately needed for the bigger car so far has Bob ‘’Chief’’ Auch, Al Yusko, Mike Kelly, Dan Lane, Ken Loux and JD Nathan as volunteers. Geezer is hoping to connect with a modified team who is willing to give or sell off used but good tires. The 22 team has purchased some parts along with a 2006 Bicknell that was shared by Kurt and Amanda Spotts a few years back. A tired motor from ‘’Plumber Crack Motors’’ of New Jersey will hopefully hold up and the lettering was just done by Joe Adams. Plans are a ‘’go’’ to shake down the car at Big Diamond Sunday March 17^th, then again at Grandview Saturday March 30^th before the official season opener April 6^th. Stop by and say hello !! Anyone interested in joining the team, receiving a weekly ‘’Geezer Gazette’’ race report or to work out a tire deal can contact Geezer at 2geezer2@gmail.com.