Shannon Mausteller retired from
driving duties in 1997 to move away for a job/living opportunity
he just couldn't pass up, upon returning to the area for the
2000 racing season he became a crew member, happily
The desire to return to a multicar team didn't appeal to Shannon,
so assisting with the maintenance and the track preparations
and wrenching became a much more viable option.
"I'm very happy with my choice to give up driving, it gives
me more opportunity to concentrate on making the cars work
for my father and brother", says Shannon.
Working out of the area means he doesn't get as involved as
he'd like with the weekly maintenance but they all talk sporatically
throughout the week discussing what changes to make. And upon
arrival Friday night at Clinton County Speedway he assumes
control of the wrenches allowing the drivers to concentrate
more on what they are they are there to do, drive.
With the help of a few other crew members they are able to
allow the drivers to relax a little at the track and not get
concerned over whether everything is being done, and done
right.
Shannon says, "When we used to take three midgets to the track
from the time we unloaded until we were done loading up at
the end of the night we were constantly busy. If something
broke on one of the cars two people would work to fix that
car while the other person would do stagger, fuel, and setup
on the other two cars. It was mayhem most nights!"
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| 2004
- Mechanic for Sprint Car team of Randy (6th in points)
and Duane (7th in points). Ran 1 race (Selinsgrove).
Finished 14th.
2003 - Mechanic for Sprint Car team of Randy
and Duane. Ran 1 race (Clinton County). Finished 10th.
First time in 358 Sprint Car, competing against several 410s.
2002 - Mechanic for Sprint Car team of Randy
and Duane. Ran 1 race (Silver Springs). Finished 9th.
2001 - Mechanic for Midget team of Randy and
Duane.
2000 - Mechanic for Midget team of Randy and
Duane. Ran 1race (Flemington). I don't remember where
I finished at Flemington, just remember that the Beast Pavement
Car was fun to drive.
1999 - Ran 1 race (Lincoln non-winged) and
finished mid pack. 15th if my memory serves 1998
- Ran 1 race (Lincoln winged) while back from CA. Dropped
out due to stripped out cam spud
1997 - 10th in ARDC Midget points. 7 top
10s out of 13 starts
1996 - Broken motor, missed most of season
1995 - Rookie in ARDC midgets, missed most
of season because of a "new" Fontana motor that
wouldn't run more than 3 laps before blowing up.
1994 and Previous - Micros and Karts
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