#13x - Andrew Elson (Carmel, IN)

2^nd Chili Bowl Appearance

2009 Chili Bowl Results:

Tuesday: 3^rd in Heat 5; 8th in Qualifier 1; 11th in B Main

Saturday: 7th in G Main 1

The 17-year-old entered the non-wing sprint car ranks in 2009.  He ended the year by earning Rookie of the Year honors at both Gas City I-69 Speedway (3^rd in pts) and Kokomo Speedway (6^th in pts).  He was also recognized by HARF with the 1^st Year Sprint Car Driver award and he won Rookie of the Year honors from Indiana Open Wheel.  Andrew captured his first career sprint car win with a September 19^th triumph at Lawrenceburg Speedway, the best of 8 top-fives and 17 top-tens in 25 feature starts.   

Car Owner: Bernie Stuebgen

Chassis: Stealth

Engine: Ford

Sponsors: IndyRaceParts.com, Bell, Hinchman Racewear 

Photo:  Andrew Elson in action at Gas City I-69 Speedway. (Dave Merritt Photo)