Taking a break and looking at a couple of new race cars.

Tyler finished second in the Junior Champ Raptor Final 2 feature at the WKA Speedway Pavement Series National at Beaverun, Pennsylvania. Tyler had a fast kart, however his throttle linkage came loose and he only had 3/4 throttle. That was still enough for him to hold off AJ Yoder until the final turn when Yoder passed Tyler on the outside and Tyler didn't have enough throttle to hold him off. The two races crossed the finish line and gave each other thumbs up acknowledging a great season for both drivers.

Tyler wins the Junior Champ Heavy feature and clinched the TRIPLE CROWN at the WKA Speedway Pavement Series National at Beaverun, Pennsylvania.. Tyler needed the win in heavy to secure the National Championship and the Triple Crown. He was exactly where he wanted to be the entire race....following AJ Yoder and pushing him on every lap so the two of them put distance between them and the rest of the field. Tyler felt he could pass Yoder at will, but waited for the final lap when another kart entired the equation. Tyler gave the 36 kart a good shove down the back strech and moved outside waiting for Yoder and the 36 to battle with each other. The 36 put all four tires in the grass to get under Yoder and Tyler swooped thru for the victory.

10/4/2008

Tyler finishes second in the Junior Champ Raptor final 1 feature at the WKA Speedway Pavement Series National at Beaverun, Pennsylvania. . Tyler had a commanding lead, when his exhaust manifold gasket blew taking away his compression and the kart began to slow down. Tyler held off the challengers until the final lap whne he was passed. It was still a good finish considering the drop in horsepower due to the blown gasket.

Tyler finishes 4th in the Junior Champ Lite feature at the WKA Speedway Pavement Series National at Beaverun, Pennsylvania.. Tyler had a competitive kart and was running up front when he was hit from behind by another kart going into turn three and knocking his tow out on the right front. Tyler was still competitive and had a chance for the win, but got caught on the outside coming into the fial turn and finished fourth.

Tyler qualifies on the pole and wins the feature at the WKA Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series Junior Champ Raptor Final 2 race at Chapel Hill, NY. This is Tyler's sixth win of the season in this class and secured the National Championship for the 2008 season.

Tyler qualifies on the pole and wins the feature at the WKA Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series Junior Champ Heavy race at Chapel Hill, NY. This is Tyler's first win of the season in this class and put him in the hunt for a third National Championship for the 2008 season.

Tyler qualifies on the outside pole and wins the feature at the WKA Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series Junior Champ Raptor Final 1 race at Chapel Hill, NY. This is Tyler's fifth win of the season in this class and secured the National Championship for the 2008 season.

Tyler qualifies on the outside pole and wins the feature at the WKA Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series Junior Champ Lite race at Chapel Hill, NY. This is Tyler's fourth win of the season in this class and secured the National Championship for the 2008 season.

Tyler sits out of the three final races at the New York State Championships as he wrapped up all three championships on Saturday with three victories.

Tyler dominates the Junior Champ Raptor class this season at the New York State Championship/WKA Divisional championship going undefeated and he won his fifth feature and clinched the the championship from the outside pole. Tyler qualified outside pole as a decision was made to run old tires for qualifying in order to save a new set for the Nationals in two weeks. Tyler quickly moved from second into the lead and took the checkered and the Championship.

Tyler won his fourth Junior Champ Heavy race out of five races in the class today and clinched the New York State Championship/WKA Divisional championship. Tyler qualified on the pole and lead every lap start to finish in his victory. This gave him his second championship on the day.

Tyler won his fourth Junior Champ lite race out of five races in the class today and clinched the New York State Championship/WKA Divisional championship. Tyler qualified on the pole and lead every lap start to finish in his victory. This gave him his third championship on the day.

Tyler sat on the pole in the Junior Champ Raptor Final 2 Classat the Grand National Championsips for the WKA Speedway Pavement Series National at OCR Speedway Park in Rougemont, North Carolina. Tyler started with the lead and the competition was was held to his bumper due to the draft. With one lap to go Tyler was in fourth when Anna Beth Barnes tangled with the #97 of Evan Finley. This left Tyler in second behind Barnes coming into the final corner. Tyler made a move to the inside and Barnes attempted to protect the low line. Barnes was 3/4 side ways and Tyler held his line as she spun to the infield. Tyler went on to take the checkered flag. The victory was taken away from Tyler for a very questionable call by the local track officials. A formal protest was filed, however the victory was taken from Tyler. Tyler was obviously disappointed by the ruling which robbed him of his third eagle of the weekend, but he still leads the point chase for the National Championship.

Tyler sat on the pole in the Junior Champ Heavy Class at the Grand National Championsips for the WKA Speedway Pavement Series National at OCR Speedway Park in Rougemont, North Carolina. Tyler took the lead and was pursued by AJ Yoder and company. Tyler's kart developed a slight push give Aj an opportunity to take the lead. Coming into turns three and four Tyler set Aj up for a pass, but AJ protected the bottom grove and pinched off Tyler's speed and we finished second by about a foot. It was a godd race and we were happy to see AJ Yoder get his first Grand National Eagle.

Tyler sat on the outside pole in the Junior Champ Raptor Final 1 Class at the Grand National Championsips for the WKA Speedway Pavement Series National at OCR Speedway Park in Rougemont, North Carolina. Tyler started on the outside of row one and was shuffled back to about 3rd before settling to the bottom of the track. He quickly made his way up to second. With one lap to go Tyler made a spectactular move to make the pass for the win at the checkered flag. This gave Tyler his second eagle of the weekend.

Tyler sat on the outside pole in the Junior Champ Lite Class at the Grand National Championsips for the WKA Speedway Pavement Series National at OCR Speedway Park in Rougemont, North Carolina. Tyler started on the outside of row one and was shuffled back to about 5th before settling to the bottom of the track. He quickly made his way up to third behind AJ Yoder and Anna Beth Barnes. With one lap to go Tyler held his position anticipating the two karts in front of him would push out as they battle thru the final turns. Tyler swooped beneath them and took the victory.

Tyler sets the pole and wins the feature at the Midvale Money Race in Junior Champ. Tyler ran the 09 of Sara Hoisington and the Ensor Flathead motor.

Tyler sets the pole in Junior Champ Raptor Final 2 at the WKA Nationals at Chapel Hill New York. Tyler dominated the field while leading every lap on his way to the feature win and win number 3 for the weekend.

Tyler sets the pole in Junior Champ Heavy at the WKA Nationals at Chapel Hill New York. Tyler was punted on lap two of the feature and had to work from the back of the field. He put on a driving clinic as he cut through the field and was challenging for the lead on the final lap. Tyler took a second place finish and earned a lot of respect on the way.

Tyler sets the pole in Junior Champ Lite at the WKA Nationals at Chapel Hill New York. Tyler won the feature after leading every lap of the race.

Tyler sets the pole in Junior Champ Raptor Final 1 at the WKA Nationals at Chapel Hill New York. Tyler won the feature as his domiantion of the raptor class continued.

Tyler continued his run of wins with three poles and three feature wins at the New York Divisonal at Chapel Hill New York. This rounded out the weekend where Tyler won 7 of the 9 feattures and took all six poles for the weekend.

Tyler wins four of the six races at the New York Divisional at Chapel Hill New York. Although we were experiencing problems with the animal motors, Tyler was able to set the pole in all three races and won four of the six features.

Tyler takes two seconds at the AKRA Nationals at Chapel Hill New York.

Rained out at Chapel Hill Raceway for the New York Divisional Series. We will rerun this race at night on the next Divisional Weekend.

The Chapel Hill Raceway New York Divisional Series began with questionable weather. We lined up based upon a pill draw and started in the rear for the Raptor Feature. Tyler had overtaken the entire field before the completion of the first lap and dominated the other racers winning by a straight away. We lined up by pill draw for the Junior Champ Heavy feature and started fourth. Tyler followed the #08 kart for the first two laps before overtaking the lead and a 7 kart lead. As the end of the race neared we began losing power to the motor and our lap times started to slow. Tyler held on as AJ Yoder was closing on his rear bumper at the end of the race. We replaced the motor and made a few adjustments before the start of the Junior Champ Lite Feature. As the feature approached so did a major thunderstorm ending our day and we received rain out points for the Junior Champ Lite class.

Legends racing at Lorain Speedway. Tyler had to start last as a rookie and began moving his way thru the field. He made several passes and finished 8th, meeting our goal for the weekend of a top ten finish. Tyler took a fourth place finish in the heat race earlier in the day as well.

Tyler Strickland wins the money race at Barberton Speedway. Tyler won both heat races from the back row and qualified on the pole. He dominated the competition and won the feature by about 10 kart links.

Tyler Strickland competes in the ARKA Nationals at OCR Rougement, North Carolina. Tyler started 2ndh due to apill pull for positions. He immediately made his way into the lead and led every lap to take the win. It was important to Tyler to dominate this race as he felt he should have won the earlier race.

Tyler Strickland competes in the ARKA Nationals at OCR Rougement, North Carolina. Tyler started 4th due to apill pull for positions. He was making his way thru traffic when he made impact with a slower kart and it slowed his attack on the lead. Tyler bgan running the leader down and was definately the fastest kart on the track. Tyler needed another three laps and he would have challenged the leader for the win. Tyler finished second.

Tyler Strickland traveled to Rougemont, North Carolina for the WKA Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series. Tyler qualified outside pole in Junior Champ Raptor F2 and led for most of the race with a commanding lead. A caution came out with three laps to go and the balance of the field was at his back bumper. With one lap to go Tyler had Evan Finley breathing down his back with Chance Wright close in tow. Tyler was at a disadvantage with two karts against one and he moved to third.

Tyler Strickland traveled to Rougemont, North Carolina for the WKA Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series. Tyler qualified outside pole in the Junior Champ Heavy class. Tyler ran a good race and followed Evan Finley for most of the race. Tyler attempted a pass on the last two laps, but was unable to take the lead for the win. Tyler finished second in a good race.

Tyler Strickland traveled to Rougemont, North Carolina for the WKA Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series. Tyler qualified on the pole and the race stood on qualifying as rain moved into the area in the Junior Champ Raptor F1 feature.

Tyler Strickland traveled to Rougemont, North Carolina for the WKA Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series race #1. Tyler qualified fourth and made his way thru traffic to take the lead with two laps to go and to win the Junior Champ Animal Lite feature race.