"SCOTTZILLA" SCOTT BREMKAMP

Our first "extreme" driver profile for this winter is none other than Scott Bremkamp (aka Scottzilla). Scott's dad (Mike) and Uncle Gerry raced cars at Colorado National Speedway when it was dirt. Scott wasn't old enough to remember them on the track, but remembered the "REALLY COOL" cars in his Grandpa's garage. Riding with Uncle Gerry to load the car onto the trailer is a very special memory for him. Other racing influences include Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Lucky Bieckman, Terry and Anthony Martinez, Chris Leaf, Ron "Sleepy" Tripp, Kevin Sterling, Chris Miles, Rick Carelli, Bruce Yackey, and Paul Bredenberg (who taught Scott to love racing for "just goin' racin'!). He also credits all the other CARC members who've helped him out and just been with him at the track.
Scott's first exposure to the CARC was in 2006 when he crewed for me (Paul Bredenberg). At the time, Scott wanted to be a member of a crew, as he couldn't afford a race car. He loved the way the mod coupes were so unique and how our drivers really just seem to have a blast when racing. Scott's Dad, Mike, got to know me through the old Colorado Racing Memories website and mentioned to me one day that Scott wanted to get involved with a crew, and I invited Scott to "come on out". He knew right away that this CARC was something special to be a part of. Scott spent the next couple of years getting to know the cars and the members of the Club, but it was a special night of racing at Big Country Speedway in Cheyenne that changed everything for Scott.
My nephew, Scott Steinman, was racing my second car, which we lovingly called "The Fat Girl" because of its wide rear end. It had a widened fiberglass '34 Ford 3-window coupe body on it and Scotty (my nephew) called me to tell me that the clutch was slipping as he drove it on the trailer. I told him to take it to the track and I'd pick up a clutch assembly and bring it up. We'd have to change it in the pits. This is where Scott B. became very busy. Leaving the car on the trailer, Scott and his cousin Roy dove right in and had the trans almost out by the time I arrived at the track with the new clutch. Enjoying the comforts and aroma of a transmission fluid bath, the two got the clutch done in time for Scotty to hit the track for qualifying. Bremkamp was extremely proud of the fast work, and I bought them both dinner. As we were getting ready to head home after the races, I asked Scott if he had a firesuit, and his reply was "An old one, but yes". I told him to bring it to CNS next week, as he would be hot-lapping my #7 coupe (sarcastically nicknamed "Sybil" for its many personalities). Scott tells me he couldn't sleep all week! He also learned that hand clutches take some practice, and that when accelerator linkages break coming out of turn four, the car will swap ends! But Scott did so well, that when Brad Slinker couldn't be available to race The Fat Girl the next season, I offered it to Scott. He jumped at the chance.
We built the motor we could afford, which was a slight upgrade from stock. We called it our Frankenstein engine, in that it held six domed pistons and two stock flattops. Fairly slow, but also fairly indestructible. Scott referred to it as a "Bredenberg Special". This would have been 2007. Scott numbered her #88, a reminder of his days of playing roller hockey. It was the number on the only leftover jersey that fit him during his first year of playing. 
His favorite memories of that year were running side-by-side with me at BCS. We started the front row next to each other and I was gonna be damned if I was gonna let my $500 car beat my $11,000 car! I jokingly suggested that we run nine and a half laps as a road block and race the last 1/2 lap. Well, it almost worked out that way, but we finally broke the moving road block when I forged ahead, and Scott drove into the turn a little too fast, forgetting that she wouldn't turn that fast, and spun. But Scott remembers it being as much fun as I did. We also brought our cars to the Adams County Fair Parade and the Scout Show in Westminster and those memories stay with Scott, as well.
Then in 2009, Scott took over Sybil and ran it to many good finishes that year. He remembers how cool it was to come to the track with a real sponsor with real vinyl numbers and real sponsor logos on the wing sideplate. Coming into the final night of racing, he was 9th in points by a slim margin. Despite contretemps with Mike Anderson and Mike Fetters, Scott claimed the ninth points position for the season over Anderson. He also has great memories of the wingless night that year in that he was able to stay close to Fetters and Chet Graham. Scott was working an outside pass on Fetters when something under the hood starting sounding unwell, and the engine started running flat. Rather than risk a blowup, Scott wisely parked the car. He was disappointed but on Cloud Nine by the thrill.
At our 2010 banquet in November, Scott was honored with the "Dedication to the CARC" award. Scott insists that even though only his name is on it, it belongs to Alisha Kisner, too. Scott says that being a Board member is great, but with the help of the right people again, he's now able to look at that great honor and smile, knowing he's done some great things to help our great club. He's humbled in that it usually takes membership for several years to have that honor bestowed upon one.
When Theron and Glenda Bredeson bought Sybil from me, Billy Kolb drove it for a few race meets and then they put Scott into it for the final few races of the season. He was impressed by having a real motor. Frankenstein, no more. He finished in the top 10 at CNS and a top five at BCS. He was thrilled to outqualify Joe St. Peter, too.
On personal stuff, Scott was so pleased to have his Dad be part of the crew. The racing has brought them closer together. His Grandpa came out to see him race at CNS and didn't miss a race since. His Mom and brother, Mark, are regular attenders and help out when they aren't busy elsewhere at the track. Mark is the junior flagman, and his Mom works the concession stand in turn 2. He also met his girlfriend Alisha Kisner in 2009 and they have a baby girl, Laney, along with 7 year old Mariah and 8 year old McKayla. Alisha quickly became Scott's "organizer" (which he needed, I opine) and crew member.
Scott would like to offer thanks to the following:
 "Alisha, who's been through the thick and thin of it with me for two years now. Thanks for sharing and putting in the time you do with me and my racing family. For picking up the spotting duties and doing REALLY WELL at it. You've kept me safe just by being in my ear out there. And also for having a great time while doing it! I love you. My kids, who deal with the crazy schedule of racing and coming to watch Mom and I do out thing at the track. I love you girls more than you know.
 To family and crew: you all have been there through the thick and thin of this racing thing. My Dad the crew chief , spotter, and huge fan. Thanks for all the work you've put into my racing. I'm proud to have you there with me. My Mom and Brother who've been there rooting me on and also working on the car.
 Dave, Rob and Roy. The first two years with you guys in the garage were awesome. Not just working on the car, but the laughs and pop bottles that got sacrificed to really cool ka-booms from acetylene and oxygen mixtures with a little spark.
 Paul Bredenberg, MANY MANY MANY thanks for taking a guy who wanted to learn about a new racecar and turning him into the driver everyone saw him being! You gave me the opportunity I was always after. Living your childhood dream is one thing, but getting to live it out with fun and the right lessons learned and meeting the great people that came along with knowing you has been among the greatest of experiences.
 Theron and Glenda Bredeson - Not only for giving me the opportunity to drive the car again but also being such great friends that we've adopted each other as family! There's times we wouldn't know what to do without the fun and crazy phone conversations and the support you've given Alisha and me!
 To the CARC itself - Thanks to all the members and racers before my time up til now in this club. It's great being a part of such a historic and rich group of people. Hearing the fun stories and competitiveness of all this club's members has been awesome.
 To my past sponsors, thanks for the help you gave me at the time. Maybe one day soon we can work together again to grow your business. Anyone with a business interested in added exposure, grow your business through our racing Club!"

I would also like to send a shout out for Scott's businesses. Scott, as half owner of A+ Tub Refinishing LLC (Alisha is the other half), refinishes bathtubs (both clawfoot and standard) in your home. He's looking for the ugliest of tubs to refinish and make beautiful again. You'll be glad to shower or bathe knowing you won't have to look at that nasty re-appearing dirt ring anymore. Not just that but the shine will be there, too! Check them out at A+ Tub Refinishing, or call with questions or to book at 303-558-0231 or contact him by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 Scott also paints helmets under his Conceptdream Designs. If you saw his work for Chet Graham at the banquet, you know the quality of his work. He can simply remove scuffs, change the color, or design something custom to express your personality. Call at either 720-732-7743 or 303-558-0231 and let him help you change that brain bucket into something you'll really enjoy!

Speaking for the CARC, it has been a pleasure to have Scott and Alisha as members of the club. We all wish him the absolute BEST of luck in 2011!