CAR OWNER: Matt Neely Motorsports Silver Crown: RW Motorsports Lederach,
PA Steve Weirich, President
Mario Rotondo, Vice President
DRIVER: Mat Neely
HOMETOWN: Robinson, IL
CHASSIS: Twister/Maxim/Beast Pavement   Beast/C&R Pavement
ENGINE: Don Ott Racing Engines  HG and Associates
CURRENT SPONSORS: First Financial, Maverick Energy, Street Heat, Lytle Electric, "Murph", and LRB Manufacturing.
OCCUPATION: Professional Driver
YEARS IN RACING: 7

Some highlights of the past few years…
2000-2002- Started racing in the Dwarf car series. Finished 3rd in national points in 2001.

2003- Named co-Rookie of the Year in USAC National Sprint Car Series, starting 14 features and compiling four Top-10 finishes on way to 16th in points. Season highlighted by third-place finish at Lincoln Park Speedway during "Indiana Sprint Week".

2004- Matched then career best points finish of 16th set a year prior, with 18 starts and a best finish of fifth in the "Mopar Thunder" at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Worked on his consistency while running the weekly shows at several Illiana tracks in the 2 state area.

2005- Finished a then career high sixth place in the National Sprint Car Series points standings, winning his first career race at Beaver Dam, Wis. and adding 14 other Top-10 finishes in 31 USAC National starts. Made Silver Crown Series debut in the "Hoosier Hundred," and nearly won the Silver Crown season finale at Eldora Speedway before finishing second. Made three starts in National Midget Car Series competition with a best finish of ninth.

2006- Had break out year finishing 5th in USAC Sprint points and 11th in USAC Silver Crown points while picking up USAC Silver Crown Rookie of the Year. Mat was among a handful of drivers to win national events in both divisions. In July Mat made big news by landing the 2B ride, then promptly won the 2006 Buckeye Nationals. Mat showed incredible consistency this year with 13 Top-5 finishes in USAC National starts. Mat’s summer was highlighted by his Silver Crown win at the Mopar 4-Crown Nationals at the famous Eldora Speedway.


Dedication

Mat’s life is totally focused on becoming a success behind the wheel. At the age of 23, he spends every day working on one of the cars, traveling to the next race, or competing on the track. Mat takes his commitment seriously, as he and his employees maintain a shop that houses 3 USAC Sprint cars, a WoO Wing car, and a USAC Midget. Mat raced in 13 sates in 2006 as he chased feature wins and national titles. Mat lives by the motto "It can be done".

Personal

Born Mathew Craig Neely in 1983 in Illinois, Mat graduated Robinson High School ½ year early in 2002. Mat spent his high school years working as an oil rough neck in his father's oil business, "Maverick Energy", while trying to get his racing career off the ground. Mat has also found time to obtain his Associate in Science Degree from Lincoln Trail College. Mat has an older brother named Jason who plays an active role in the team by being Mat’s race day spotter. Mat’s greatest influence in life is his father Larry, because of his work ethic and determination. Mat’s racing heroes include Jeff Gordon and J.J. Yeley, who has given Mat advice on setups, driving tips, and in the technical aspects of the sport. During the off season (i.e. winter) Mat likes to spend time with his long time girl friend Lacey and his pet dog Carl.