G & S Motorsports

06/11/2026

There’s been plenty of activity at the Cam Schafer racing shop (Tianna's garage) over the past couple of weeks—and not exactly the kind you put on the highlight reel.

First, a blown midget engine. Yes, that midget. The same one that took a year and a half to get back after the last time. It at first sounded like an easy fix but now is a different story.

Then the #54 Rathpak Racing UMSS car decided it wanted a little love and new heads, valves etc blowing up at Cedar Lake Speedway last Saturday.

And if that wasn’t enough excitement, Zach Widdes and the 97 midget took a wild ride at Thunder Hill on Thursday. After tearing it apart, Cam discovered the frame is junk along with a ton of bolt on parts. Oopsie.

The good news? Both engines are out and already back with their builders. Cam plans to have his UMSS engine back in time to race Friday and Saturday. The midget motor...well Roach says midgets are stupid.

Roach has thankfully been keeping things boring, handling routine maintenance on his car and getting ready for Princeton Speedway and Ogilvie.

As for Scott Brandt, his engine still isn't fixed, so he'll be sitting this one out as well.

At the end of the day, this is racing. When there are multiple race cars, you also have multiple opportunities for expensive surprises.

Most importantly, we're thankful Zach Widdes wasn't seriously hurt after taking that heck of a ride and we hope he's back at the track soon.

Although... there may be a new rule about who gets to drive the G & S cars.... Sorry, Zach. 🤣

Also, not sure who Jason is. 😂🤣

06/05/2026

Check out our very own Zach Widdes taking the 97 Foot & Ankle car for a ride and tumble.

Zach is sore but didn't get hurt. The car is fixable. Shocks, some frame repairs, bars, front axle, radius rods etc will all need to be replaced but luckily for us Cam Schafer and Bryan Roach LOVE to work on midgets.

06/04/2026

Good luck to these two clowns tonight at Thunder
Hill Speedway. Hoping they get to recreate this photo from a couple years ago.

**Zach Widdes is behind the wheel tonight with Cam Schafer calling the shots**

06/03/2026

TOMORROW !

Check out MBTV SPORTS’s video.

05/30/2026

The 99 is getting ready and loaded up for tonight's races at Cedar Lake Speedway. Cam Schafer will also be there in the 54 Rathpak Racing ride. Scott Brandt is out for the night with engine issues and Jeff Pellersels apparently has house chores to do... sorry Jeff 😆

See you all tonight for another night with the Upper Midwest Sprintcar Series (UMSS).

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05/30/2026

The season opener for the Gopher Midget Racing Series at Worthington Speedway is one we'd just as soon forget and move on from.

Cam Schafer rolled into Worthington with both cars, while Jeff Pellersels, Roach, and I met him at the track. Once unloaded, it was straight to work: changing gears, installing belts in Jeff's car, digging through tires to find something that would work for stagger, fueling up, and making a few final adjustments. None of us had ever raced at Worthington before, so we weren't quite sure what to expect.

We were hoping to learn a little during hot laps, but the racing gods had other plans. Just a couple of laps in, the air filter launched itself off Cam's car—issue #1 on the night. Jeff at least got a few laps to get comfortable in the midget for the first time.

Heat races were next. Cam started mid-pack, made a few moves, and settled into a rhythm before pulling off the track covered in fuel—issue #2. Meanwhile, Jeff was running near the front of his heat race when the car suddenly made a noise and died entering Turn 3 on the final lap. Fearing the worst, he entered the pits, thinking the engine was gone. Then Roach came in carrying the culprit: the battery and battery mount had broken off. Issue #3.

After patching everything back together, both cars rolled out for the feature. Cam lined up 10th and Jeff 13th. Unfortunately, Cam only made it one lap or so before the racing gods reached down one last time and said, "Sit down, son." The car had simply died, sending him to the infield for the final time that night.
Jeff battled through a fuel issue all feature long. The car just wouldn't consistently come off the corners, making it tough to move forward. Even so, he drove a solid race and brought home an 8th-place finish, earning the Hard Charger goodie bag from Justice Brothers.

We'll regroup this week and come back ready to go with two cars at Thunder Hill Raceway.

A big thank you to Mark Meissner and Eddie Aldrich for making the trip and helping out all night.

While the results weren't what we hoped for, the Gopher Midget Racing Series kicked off with an impressive field of 17 midgets and some outstanding racing. MBTV did a great job with the broadcast, and we're excited to be part of what should be a great series and season.

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05/28/2026

Tomorrow night!

Excited to be back running the midgets. Car owner Jeff Pellersels even gets to take one for a spin 😁

Come in person or watch from home (info in the video)!

05/25/2026

Do ya have plans for Thursday evening? Now ya do.

Get out to Worthington Speedway for the first Gopher Midget Racing Series race!

G & S Motorsports will have TWO midgets in the field!

Cam Schafer and Jeff Pellersels will be behind the wheels of the 97$ and 97G!

05/25/2026

Happy birthday to this guy! I’m still unclear if he’s the G or the S in G & S, but one thing’s for sure—he brings the chaos and keeps things interesting.

Cam, CamBam, Boo Boo, Camille… or even Di****ad (you know who you are)—give him a call and wish him a happy birthday!

05/24/2026

Last weekend the traditional sprint Upper Midwest Sprintcar Series (UMSS) had a double header weekend. Friday night at Princeton Speedway and Saturday at Cedar Lake Speedway.

Friday was a great night for all except Cam Schafer and Tommy Kamrath who blew a motor in hot laps.

Roach and Scott Brandt put on a heck of a show for the feature. Roach led every lap except the last couple feet of the feature. Scott started 12th and strategically made his way up to 4th passing cars anywhere they weren't. 4th place snagged him some maple syrup and an additional $40 !

After no sleep, Tommy and Cam had their 54 ready for Saturday's show. Brandt was leading in his heat race until a lap car got out of sorts and he had to almost come to a stop to avoid on the last corner of the last lap.

The feature was eventful, Scott would make it up to 4th place digging on the bottom when a caution came out with 3 to go. Brandt pulled to the infield when his engine temp spiked. Cam was running 2nd to the Zach "Anaconda" Widdes and even with the restart it proved to be Widdes' night. Roach was too tight all night and finished 8th.

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