Mick Snyder - Brainerd National Preview

Snyder Ready to Defend Title in Brainerd



After taking some time off, Mick Snyder and the Powersource Transportation sponsored Snyder Motorsports Top Alcohol Funny Car Team were back in action last weekend at Cordova Dragway. The race, where Snyder earned the number one qualifying spot and a semi-final finish, was the first out of 4 races they will be competing in over the next 5 weeks. This weekend, they will head up to Brainerd, Minnesota to defend their 2008 Lucas Oil Nationals title.

“It is really nice to be back in the car. The way our schedule worked this year we were always planning on taking the month of July off. And it was nice to spend some time with family and friends, but now it is time to get back to racing and the challenge of getting this Powersource Transportation mustang in the winner’s circle. The guys at Spitzer Race Cars built us a great car and Dad has given us the horsepower to get the job done, we just haven’t been able to put it all together,” said Snyder.

“It was last year right around this time that everything started to click. And we ended up with 3 wins, including this event. So hopefully, we will be able to defend that title and bring home the Wally at the end of the weekend. Skip and Barb from Powersource Transportation will be coming up to get their first Brainerd experience this weekend and it will be fun to show them the Zoo and introduce them the to great Minnesota fans.”

Qualifying for the event begins on Friday at 1:30 PM with the second shot coming at 4:30 PM. On Saturday, the Team will have one qualifying pass down the quarter mile at 1 PM before first round of eliminations at 4:15 PM. For up-to-date coverage of the event, please log onto www.dragracecentral.com.

Quick Facts

• In nine events this year, Snyder has qualified #1 four times and #2 four times.
• The Team, based out of DeMotte, Indiana, went to 4 final rounds last year and earned three wins including the Lucas Oil National event in Brainerd, MN and the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, CA.
• Snyder ran his career best ET earlier this year in Gainesville, FL, 5.54.
• With a 6th place finish in 2008, the second-generation driver earned his 4th Top 10 finish in the Lucas Oil National points standings in the last 5 years.
• The Powersource Transportation Funny Car qualified #1 in 4 events last season.
• The 16-year veteran of the sport currently runs the family owned business, Snyder Motorsports, which sells racing parts for Jr. Dragsters and full size race cars, including Lencodrive transmissions. He also is the President of McSnyder Designs.

The Snyder Motorsports Race Team would also like to thank their associate sponsors Lencodrive Racing Transmissions, R & R Racing Products, Flatout Gaskets, NGK, Lucas Oil, Snyder Auto, Long Printing, Goodson, Auto Meter, Jeg’s, The Winning Team, Spitzer Enterprises, Weld Racing Wheels and VP Racing Fuels for their continued support this year.

Please visit the Snyder Motorsports official website at www.snydermotorsports.com.

Powersource Transportation, Inc. satisfies a unique niche within the trucking industry by providing a power-only source for hauling empty or loaded trailers or trailer-mounted equipment. From mobile concrete and asphalt plants to entertainment/tour transportation and military trailers, Powersource gives owner operators the opportunity to pull a wide variety of high-paying freight without loading, unloading or tarping. Powersource is always looking for professional owner operators to join their fleet of independent businessmen. To learn more about our major sponsor Powersource Transportation, Inc. and job opportunities please log onto www.powersourcetransportation.com.

Submitted by: Shanna Snyder-Bell
Contact email address: shanna_bell@conseco.com