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This promising ability to drive a car at the
limit influenced Burt to commit to becoming a racecar driver, and he
enrolled in the Skip Barber Formula Dodge Western Series. In just his
first season of racing, Burt claimed four wins and earned the Rookie of
the Year Award. After only four months of racing, Frisselle was invited
to race in the Formula Dodge National Championship where he found
himself in competition with drivers who had as much as ten years of
racing experience. Burt continued to grow throughout his second year in
which he narrowly missed claiming the Western Series Championship,
finishing second overall. Frisselle then moved into the Formula Dodge
National Championship and was the early championship leader with three
podiums, a victory, and two poles in the first four races. However,
plagued with mechanical difficulties and multi-car incidents, his bid
for the championship was curbed and he finished fifth overall.
In 2003, Burt Frisselle made his rookie debut in the Barber Dodge Pro
Series, the next step in CART’s ladder system. Frisselle had an
impressive season; he narrowly missed claiming the Rookie of the Year
title, his goal for the 2003 season, but was thrilled to claim 2nd
place among the rookies and 6th place overall.
In 2004, at just twenty-two years of age, Burt launched into the Grand
American Rolex Sports Car Series. Driving for Michael Shank Racing,
Frisselle and his teammate, Oswlado Negri Jr., proved to be competitive
in what was an extremely talented and experienced field of Daytona
Prototype drivers. Being the youngest full time driver in his class was
a thrill for Frisselle, and his consistently impressive performances
behind the wheel proved that he could hold his own. Despite the
challenge of being on a small, under funded team, Frisselle and Negri
Jr. were highly competitive, beginning with their incredible debut race
at the Grand Prix of Miami in which the duo claimed a third place
finish.
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Date
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Venue/Event
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Qualified
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Finished
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| April 20 - 21 |
Motor Mile Speedway
Hawkeye West/CMC Supply 150 |
21st |
10th |
| April 27 - 28 |
Motor Mile Speedway
Kia Twin 75's |
15th |
13th |
| April 27 - 28 |
Motor Mile Speedway
Kia Twin 75's |
11th |
7th |
| May 11 - 12 |
Motor Mile Speedway
Kia Twin 75's |
16th |
18th |
| May 26 |
Motor Mile Speedway
Memorial Day 150
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11th |
21st
(contact) |
| June 2 |
Motor Mile Seedway
Eanes Custom Paint Twin 75's (Race 1)
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9th
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12th
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June 2
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Motor Mile Speedway
Eanes Custom Paint Twin 75's (Race 2) |
7th
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8th
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June 16
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Motor Mile Speedway
ATK 150
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13th
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17th
(contact)
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June 30
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Motor Mile Speedway
Landmark Builders / Dublin Developers 150
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3rd
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6th
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July 14
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Motor Mile Speedway
94.9 Star Country/Promedia/Americar 150 |
4th
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20th
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July 28
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Motor Mile Speedway
Cintas/James Hardie Twin 75's (Race 1)
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4th
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9th
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| July 28 |
Motor Mile Speedway
Cintas/James Hardie Twin 75's (Race 2)
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4th |
8th
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August 4
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Motor Mile Speedway
Greater Valley Insurance
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11th
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21st
(contact)
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August 18
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Motor Mile Speedway
Farm Bureau / Star Country 75's (Race 1)
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8th |
12th
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August 18
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Motor Mile Speedway
Farm Bureau / Star Country 75's (Race 2)
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8th |
14th
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