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A Bittersweet End to the 2011 Season as Lindeman Wins 5th Consecutive Points Championship with the
New England Truck Series

The 2011 season was bittersweet for the Lindeman Racing Team. On November 7, 2011 Lindeman Racing's Biggest Fan, Andy's Mom, Shirley Lindeman passed away. Shirley was courageous to the end battling cancer and died surrounded by her family, friends and all that loved her. Shirley sustained herself the last months and was able to share with Andy the honor of winning his 5th Consecutive Point Championship. Shirley would travel with Andy to most of the truck races not only to cheer him on to victory as she so loved to do but would also take the time to talk to the other drivers. She always made a point to try to wish them good luck before the feature events and then to see them after the races were done to see how they did. Shirley is in heaven now, but her presence and spirit will always remain as a mainstay of Lindeman Racing

The 2011 series champion Andy Lindeman started out a bit slowly over the first four races of the season with only two top five finishes but came to life at race five by taking his first victory of the season. He followed that up by winning two more times during the year and had eight top five finishes going into the final race of the 2011 New England Truck Series. Defending Points Champion Andy Lindeman only needed to take the green flag to secure his 5th Points Championship but the racing gods needed to test LIndeman and his crew before he got to the asphalt. The drive shaft in the number 3 truck broke and the replacement drive shaft was no better; and if that was not enough, the transmission also failed. However, here is where experience and good sportsmanship prevailed. Andy has always been a clean and fierce competitor and it paid off for him. Driver Derek Chriss of the number 12 truck not wanting Andy to limp into his 5th championship sacrificed his drive shaft and transmission to repair the ailing number 3 truck. Andy's amazing crew went to work and in record time the number 3 truck was roaring once again.

Unfortunately, the repairs consumed all of the practice time and Lindeman had to enter the track with only his experience to guide him through the turns. He started third and when the green flag dropped he stayed with the pace and maintained that position through the final lap. A cheer went up in the LIndeman camp as the checkered flag dropped on his 5th consecutive point championship with the Truck Series. Andy LIndeman is the only driver to secure 5 consecutive point championships which is a testament to he is talent and tenacity. This race also was an illustration of Andy's long support of the racing series and the other drivers, when Derek Chriss rose to the occasion to help Andy race competitively in the last race. Derek was only to take the green flag in the number 12 truck which had him finish 4th in the points for the season. Andy expressed his gratitude to Derek for helping out the Lindeman Race Team.

In the Second race of the night it was back to business as usual for the Lindeman Team. In the North vs. South Shootout, Andy and crew mad adjustments to the truck allowing Andy to lead all 20 laps and win the race.

After winning his 5th Championship with the New England Truck Series, Andy will retire from the trucks to pursue his 358 Modified career at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, New York and attempt to win a championship in that premier division.

In closing the 2011 Season, Andy Lindeman sends special thanks to all of his sponsors who make the winning possible:

Dawson's Towing, Warren Fane, Mom & Dad, Well's Communication, Lakeview Inn, Buff-O-Matic Transmissions, Dale LIndeman Construction, PMC Race Cars, Adirondack Driving Schools, DMS Designs, Phaze 3 Designs.

Winning the 2011 New England Truck Series Point Championship gives Andy Lindeman elite status as being the only driver to win five consecutive championships. Andy knows he did not accomplish this feat alone and wants to thank his Crew Chief, Jason Pierre, his Pit crew, Ron Delop,Howard Madsen and Paul Fisher and thanks to his family and his girlfriend Kim Whalen. an as always A Special Thank You to his number one fan, which will always be his mother, Shirley Lindeman, God Bless You Shirl.......

 

 

Looking forward to a great 2012 season!

Anyone who wants to experience the Roar of Racing first hand and join a winning team should contact Andy at alindema@nycap.rr.com for sponsorship information.

Just don't watch racing, LIVE it!

 



 

 


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