2008 Racers Season Review
2008 Elgin Racers (final record 9-12) - For Racers' individual players statistics, scroll to the bottom of this page. The Racers were in their third IBL season. The Racers split two games in their final week on the road against the Las Vegas Stars to finish the regular season strong, winning four of their last six games; however, Elgin would lose in the first round of the playoffs to end thier season with 9 wins to 12 losses.
Racers Top News
Click on Game Results for all game recaps and player scores.
Racers add Kou and Eddins to line-up - Press Release (6/04/08)
Experienced core back in 2008 for Elgin Racers - Press Release (4/02/08)
2007 IBL All-Star Keith Gayden returns to Racers roster - Press Release (4/01/08)
Racers add former Terrapin guard to 2008 roster - Press Release (3/30/08)
Three time IBL All-Star Sherick Simpson back for '08 - Press Release (2/28/08)
Brandon Watkins will return to Racers for 2008 season - Press Release (2/14/08)
Elgin set to return to IBL for third seson - Press Release (2/04/08)
Racers alums have eventful off-season - Press Release (11/27/07)
Zachery's heroics at buzzer saves Racers - Courier News (3/31/07)
Zachery's magic shot makes Racers a winner - Daily Herald (3/31/07)
Reading with the Racers - Courier News (3/04/07)
Elgin Racers move to Spartan Events Center - Press Release (1/22/07)
Racers schedule first 2007 tryouts - Press Release (12/22/06)
Racers rally for another late win - Courier News (6/24/06)
Racers gear up for playoffs - Courier News (6/23/06)
Racers defeat Lakers, again - Courier News (6/03/06)
Zachary leads way for Racers - Courier News (4/20/06)
Racers defense paves the way - Daily Herald (4/15/06)
Racers dominate Lakers - Press Release (4/08/06)
Simpson erupts for 43 points in victory - Courier News (4/08/06)
Racers turn tables on Lakers - Daily Herald (4/08/06)
Lakers spoil Racers' home debut - Courier News (4/01/06)
Racers come up short in opener - Daily Herald (4/01/06)
Elgin Racers in it for passion of the game - Chicago Tribune (3/31/06)
Lake County tops Elgin in high-scoring opener - Press Release (3/31/06)
Racers intend to become, remain part of the community - Daily Herald (3/31/06)
New pro basketball team looking to attract local fans - Courier News (3/30/06)
Northwestern Journalist writes about Elgin Racers Tryouts - Matt Bracken (3/28/06)
Elgin Racers To Take On And 1 Team - Press Release (3/3/06)
2008 Schedule
Friday April 4 7:15pm Elgin Racers (100) @ Gary Steelheads (127) Sunday April 13 5:00pm Elgin Racers (116) @ Windy City Soldiers (118) Sunday April 20 5:00pm Elgin Racers (83) @ Gary Steelheads (91) Sunday April 27 5:00pm Elgin Racers (129) @ Holland Blast (119) Friday May 2 7:15pm Elgin Racers (117) @ Elkhart Express (123) Saturday May 3 7:15pm Elgin Racers (128) @ Windy City Soldiers (124) Saturday May 10 7:00pm Holland Blast (133) @ Elgin Racers (138) Friday May 16 7:00pm Gary Steelheads (120) @ Elgin Racers (102) Saturday May 17 7:11pm Elgin Racers (108) @ Grand Rapids Flight (111) Saturday May 24 7:15pm Elgin Racers (133) @ Holland Blast (126) Sunday May 25 2:00pm Windy City Soldiers (102) @ Elgin Racers (110) Friday May 30 7:00pm Gary Steelheads (113) @ Elgin Racers (98) Thursday June 5 7:00pm Elkhart Express (110) @ Elgin Racers (107) Tuesday June 10 7:00pm Edmonton Chill (125) @ Elgin Racers (122) Saturday June 14 7:00pm Windy City Soldiers (115) @ Elgin Racers (125) Sunday June 15 2:00pm Elkhart Express (117) @ Elgin Racers (110) Friday June 20 7:00pm Battle Creek Knights (107) @ Elgin Racers (111) Sunday June 22 2:00pm Windy City Soldiers (101) @ Elgin Racers (148) Tuesday June 24 7:15pm Elgin Racers (139) @ Las Vegas Stars (126) Wed. June 25 7:15pm Elgin Racers (128) @ Las Vegas Stars (131)
2008 Ticket Prices
Single Game $5 Season Pass $40
2008 Roster
Emmanuel Dildy 6'1" Keith Gayden 6'8" Lemar Clark 6'5" Brandon Watkins 6'0" Derik Hollyfield 6'5" Chris Martin 6'6" Nick Michael 6'10" Luke Condill 5'11" Brandon Moore 6'4" Thomas Streety 6'0" Marcus Smallwood 6'6" Wes Wilcox 6'8" Reggie George 6'10" Sherick Simpson 6'6" Parrish Brown 6'1" Michael Murphy Head Coach Rob Brault Asst. Coach
Contact Information
Mailing Address	2401 W Hassell Road, Ste. 1525, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
Fax	(847) 884-1949
Team Website	www.elginracers.com
Owner	Bob Fischer	(847) 337-9529
Head Coach	Michael Murphy	(847) 208-1766
Associate Head Coach	Michael Kies	(847) 489-9263

2008 Venue

Judson College: 1151 North State St. Elgin, Illinois

Team Partners
Team Photos
Left:  Two young Racers' fans during a break in the action.  Right:  Racers' guard Thomas Streety meets some local students as part of the 'Reading with the Racers' program.
Current 2008 Stats