Billy Pauch Jr. and Shawn Fitzpatrick have joined forces to form the Schaeffer's Harley Davidson
Race Team for the 2010 season. The newly formed team will field a 2010 Bicknell chassis T102 inweekly 358 small block competition at the Big Diamond Raceway with Pauch Jr. behind the wheel.
With twelve career wins in as many years of competition, Fitzpatrick had decided to sell his small
block equipment at the end of the 2009 season, wanting to spend more time with his wife and three
children. Tim Fitzpatrick, Shawn's brother, would continue to run in the sportsman division at
Big Diamond which would allow Shawn to stay involved without the full time comittment. But when Pauch
found himself without a ride at the Schuylkill County track, the two long time friends started to look at
some other possibilities. Pooling their resources and talents resulted in the newly formed team.
"Shawn is one of the best when it comes to securing sponsorships, " stated Pauch. In addition to
Schaeffer's Harley Davison Buell in Orwigsburg, PA, the new T102 will receive primary sponsorships from
Ken's Tire Company, Jack Rich Inc. and Freedom Toyota. Product sponsors include Bicknell Racing
Products, Art's Radiator, Jones Racing Products and Greene Filters.
Fans will have their first opportunity to view the new Schaeffer's Harley Davidson T102 on February 13th at Schaeffer's Harley Davidson Raceday. To kick-off the Raceday event, there will be
a meet and greet the evening of February 12th at another team sponsor, Denny's Hotrod Bar & Grill,
Rte. 183, Cressona, PA from 9-11pm. Both of these events are free admission. Plans have been
made for the new T102 to be on display at Freedom Toyota in Hamburg, PA. Dates have yet to be
determined.
Denny's Hotrod Bar & Grill will host the team's kickoff party/fundraiser on Friday, March 5, 2010.
Tickets will sell for $10 and will be available at the door. More details to follow.
(Brent Smith Photo)
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