HOLLY, Mich. – The Must See Racing Sprint Car Series will invade the Hoosier State for its one and only visit this season on Saturday night, and there’s arguably no driver more excited to compete at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway than Chris Neuenschwander. After all, it was at the tight quarter-mile bullring in 2016 that Neuenschwander picked up his first of two career series victories, leading all 60 laps in May of that year to deliver car owner Ron Koehler a memorable win – on Koehler’s birthday, no less. The ‘New Haven Nightmare’ has also had plenty of speed at Anderson in non-winged competition as well, qualifying on the front row and leading 10 laps during the Pay Less Little 500 two years ago, as well as setting fast time during the most recent Thursday Night Sprints event at the quarter-mile. All of that adds up to a tangible level of excitement for Neuenschwander entering Saturday’s Must See Racing 50. He last competed with the series at Anderson one year ago. “It’s been a while,” said Neuenschwander of his year-long absence. “We love coming to Anderson, though. It’s a special place for me and for my family.” Neuenschwander’s father Tony said that the team’s return was partially about timing and scheduling, but also about honoring Koehler, whose health has struggled somewhat since that 2016 victory. “The big thing about us doing this, personally, is that Ron Koehler has done a lot for us and his health hasn’t been too good recently…. [Read full story]
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