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Tom Shaffer

Names: Tom & Sandy Shaffer

Place of Birth: Pennsylvania

Date of Birth: 7/17/55 & 7/10/56

Age When Started Racing: 44

Education: High School, some college

Family: Tom, Sandy, & Kevin (son)

Type of Racing: Sprint car, dirt oval

Type of Car: Buckley chassis, 350 Chevy 460 HP

Sponsor(s): Comcast, Boeing Helicopter Credit Union, Bennigan’s

Award(s): the team finished 6th, 11th, & 3rd in points last three seasons, five feature wins

Best Racing Experience: Mike Piersig winning his first feature race

Worst Racing Incident: One bad wreck that totaled the car

Toughest Track: Dry slick at Bridgeport Speedway

Missed Opportunities because of Racing: None

Regrets: None

Burning Ambition: To do our best, having fun along the way

Important Qualities to Succeed in Life: Positive attitude!

Favorite Music: Late 60s-70s rock

Dislikes: People who blame others

Hobbies: Way too many

Favorite Food: Hamburgers

Dream Car: 63 Vette Split Window

Most Admired Person/People: Parents

People who Influenced You Most: Parents

Dreaded Weekly Chore: Washing the car

Community Involvement: Race Against Drugs, “Racing for Children”, Boeing Employee Community Fund Board of Directors

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