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18/02/2022

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29/07/2021

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20/09/2020

Congrats to Albert Francis on his championship at Jennerstown Speedway!!!!

14/08/2020

New interview with Garrett Loyd. Garrett is 23 years old from Centre, Alabama. He started racing Go karts when he was 6 years old and moved to dirt cars when he was 16. Outside of racing he is a huge college basketball and college football fan. He also just recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Broadcast Communications degree where he hopes to pursue a career in motorsports media.

1.How did you get started in racing?
My dad raced dirt cars when I was born (and still does) so I was pretty much born into it.

2. What division and tracks do you race at?
I run in the 602 (crate engine) dirt late model division at dirt tracks around Alabama and Georgia.

3. Tell us about some your favorite moments in racing?
My favorite moment racing was when I made the 2019 Ice Bowl in only my 3rd start in a late model.

4. Whats your favorite tracks and what track would you like to race at?
My favorite track to race at are Talladega Short Track and Dixie Speedway. I would love to race at Eldora Speedway.

5. What is your goal in racing in next few years?
My goal in racing is to stay competitive and compete for wins and have fun!

6. Tell us something about you that not many people know ?
I would give up driving cars to be able to work in the motorsports field.

7. WE haven't interviewed allot of dirt racing drivers. Tell us little bit about how the track changes and what kind of changes you may have to do the car and some changes you may have drive it differently?
The track mostly always starts out wet and sloppy. As the night goes along, you have to make adjustments on the car to help it drive better when the track dries out. THROTTLE CONTROL on a dry track is one of the biggest things in dirt racing. If you're spinning the tires of the turn, you're not going anywhere!

8. Who is your favorite pro drivers and your favorite tracks?
Kyle Busch and Aric Almirola. Bristol and Talladega.

9. Who are some the people and sponsors you like to thank?
My dad, mom, grandparents, Gresham Racing Parts, Lakesonline. com, Acker Wrecker Service, Johnny's BBQ, and Corey Kirk just to name a few!

10.Lets try something different, What question would you like to ask our next interviewed driver?
What is your most embarrassing moment racing? Mine is when I forgot to put the lugnuts back on the wheel and my wheel flew off on the track.

Thanks Garrett Loyd for this interview. Best of luck for the rest of 2020!

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17/07/2020

New interview with Zachary Ti**le, another young star in racing. Hometown is Speedway, IN He drives #53 pro late model CRA/JEGS All-Stars Tour.

1. So tell us little bit about how you started racing?
I started racing when I was around 10 years old at an indoor gas go-karting place called Chicago Indoor.

2. Tell us about your first win and your favorite or bigest win?
I got my first heat win at Rockford Speedway when I was racing minicups in 2015 during the Wild Wednesday night races. My biggest win was at Wi******er Speedway in 2019. It was for the CRA Late Model Sportsman Championship. I really had to manage the tires. I ended up leading all laps and winning both the race and the championship.

3. What are some of your favorite tracks you have raced on?
Mt. Lawn, Anderson, Wi******er, and Rockford would be my favorite tracks that I’ve raced on.

4. So is there a track that you would like to race at ,that you havent yet?
It would be an ultimate dream to race on Spa Franchorchamps. Going up the blind hill at 200 mph – flat out would be really cool to do.

5 You have drove a few different types of racecars, what has been the toughest thing for you to learn when you move up to a new division?
The toughest thing for me to learn when moving up to a new division would be learning set up and learning to qualify in a different car.

5. Tell us something that not many people would know about you?
If I tell you then everybody would know. LOL

6. Whats your goal for the rest of this year and next few years?
My goal for 2020 would be winning at least a couple races and the JEGS/CRA Championship. After that, I’d want to move on to super late models and then a NASCAR / ARCA ride.

7. Is there something you could change about racing what would it be?
I would make several changes to reduce costs so more people that want to race could race.

8. Who are some of the people and sponsors you like to thank?
I ’d like to thank my team, Left Paw Press, BTT Consulting, Pet Fashion Guild, House of Laurren, PFC Brakes, and Bell Helmets.

Thanks Zachary Ti**le for his interview. Check out his website www.zacharytinkle.com
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12/07/2020

Today's interview is with Painesville Ohio's Albert Francis. This young driver has allot of talent behind the wheel of his #33 Rack Hunter Camo Chevy, He has been racing against some the best late model drivers around the country and has done a great job! He had a huge 10th place finish at Jennerstown in a $20,000 to win Cars Tour event won by Bubba Pollard on 4th of July weekend, Here are a few question we got to ask him.

1. Tell us little bit about how you started racing?
I started at a young age not driving but working on race-cars with my dad and brothers. My family has a rich background in racing going back 5 generations. I started driving at the end of the 2017 season at Midvale speedway where I would make 4 starts that year in an outlaw super late model at 15 years old. My stats that year were pretty lack luster but what can you expect from a rookie I did manage to set fast time that year twice with two top 5s in the main event series.

2. How many feature wins have you picked up. What is the biggest win so far?
I have 3 feature wins total now 2 in an outlaw car. one in a pro late model. My first win came at Midvale speedway last year, my second win also came last year, both in an outlaw car. this year I picked up my first pro late win at Jennerstown Speedway. Every win means so much but I would have to say the one that has the most meaning was my first win mostly because I feel I worked so long for a win and I finally got it and I felt the most emotion.

3. What are some of your favorite tracks you have raced on?
As a race-car driver I have a huge sense of competition in me and want to win at everything I do. As far as tracks go, I don’t have a huge favorite mostly because I would race my grandma in a grocery cart just to win. But if I had to choose it would be between Nashville,Jennerstown, or Toledo. If I had to choose one it would be Toledo because I grew up racing there and I feel it means more to me to carry on tradition than anything.

4. July 4th weekend you ran a Cars Toiur race at Jennerstown Speedway. How did that go for you?
The race on the 4th went well for our team and I’m happy with our results considering we brought a brand new car with no laps on it, unloaded and sat on the top of the charts in first practice felt good. The race went decent for us just faught the changing racetrack and not having good short run speed our car was way better in the long run rather than the first 10-15 laps.

5 So whats up next? Any big races you plan on going to in the future?
My plans for the rest of the season probably look very similar to many other racers this year because of COVID-19 I will be racing at Jennerstown every weekend that I can and racing any big races that still end up happening this year . Like the all American 400, Canadian short track nationals, motor mountain masters,Bristol. Just to name a few

6. Tell us something that not many people would know about you?
. I did not race anything before I started in outlaw late models I also do all of my own work on my racecars from setup to engine work it’s all on me, I like it that way mostly because I don’t have anyone to blame if something goes wrong.

7. Is there any tracks you would like to race on that you havent yet?
I would love to race Bristol,Slinger and honestly every racetrack that I haven’t been to I love racing and want to see every racetrack I can.

8. Whats your goal for the rest of this year and next few years?
My goal is like any driver win, but not only that just have fun and enjoy what I’m doing because winning means nothing if your not having fun

9. If you had to give a few tips to a new driver what would the tips be?
The only advise I could give someone is no matter how good you become or how many races you win just always stay humble. Nobody likes the guy or girl who walks around with a chip on their shoulder.

10.. Who are some of the people and sponsors you like to thank? I would like to thank my dad most of all but also all of my sponsors Rack Hunter Camo, Francis Engineering,Habco tool and development, jet hot, demilta sand and gravel, Legan trucking, epic race ware

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11/05/2020

MAY 11, 2020 New Interview with Lauren Butler. Lauren from West Mifflin, PA. Lauren races with Super Cup Stock Car series. Here are a few questions we asked her.

1. How did you get started in racing?
I have always had a love for racing for as long as I can remember. My dad bought my first go-kart when I was about 9 or 10. I just ran it around the back alley of our shop and house for a couple of years. When I almost took out the swimming pool, my dad asked me if I wanted to try it out on a track and I said yes. So we found an asphalt track in Columbiana, Ohio an did some testing. I discovered I wasn't good at road course racing, so I tried circle track racing instead, and that's where my racing career began.

2. What is some of the different divisions you have raced?
I started in go-karts and worked up the racks in alcohol. My first stock car was with the Allison Legacy Series at 14 and raced from '02-05'. Then I had a brief debut in Late models in '06', but settled in Street Stocks at the 18. I raced this division from '06-18'. I am now racing in the Super Cup Stock Car Series. I made my debut at the end of 2018, and ran my rookie season in 2019. I have a total of 15 wins in my stock car career.I won the championship in 2017 with the Street Stocks at Jennerstown Speedway, becoming their first female champion. In 2019 I earned Rookie of the Year in the Northern Division/Top Performing Rookie overall, The Hard Charger Award, 4th in the Overall Divisional Points, and 3rd in the Northern Divisional Points.

3. Whats your favorite track?
My favorite track is Jennerstown Speedway. It's a gorgeous facility!

4. Tell us about your best race last year in the Super Cup Stockcar sereis?
My best race in the SCSCS was back in July 2019 at my home track Jennerstown Speedway where I earned two podium runner-up finishes. The SCSCS has some really tough competition, and I didn't expect any podium finishes during my rookie season, so I surprised myself and my team when I met those goals sooner then later.

5.I am setting some high goals for myself in the 2020 season whenever/if it gets started. I want to win at least two races (one of those being at my home track), and I want to win the Northern Divisional Championship.

5. Whats your plans for 2020 season when it starts?
I am setting some high goals for myself in the 2020 season whenever/if it gets started. I want to win at least two races (one of those being at my home track), and I want to win the Northern Divisional Championship.

6. If you could add one track to the schedule?
If I could add one track to the schedule, it would be New Smyrna Speedway during speed week because it's a track that has fast high banking and I am a huge fan of half-mile speedways. Also it is a track that has a ton of exposure to NASCAR and their divisions as well has huge crowd turn outs.

7. Who are some of the drivers you liked to race with last year?
I truly enjoyed racing with all of the guys. They all showed respect out there and they race professionally and truly make it fun and challenging.

8. So when your not racing, what are you doing?
When I'm not racing, I am a mother of 2 boys whom are 8&9. I am also working full-time at West Penn Hospital as a Surgical Technologist.

9. Tell us something funny about you?
When I feel like it is going to be a good night of racing, I tear open a bag of Swedish Fish and eat a few as they have become good luck for me.

10. If you could drive any type of race car in the world which one would you like to try?
I would definitely drive in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series.

11. Tell us some stuff you like , like movies, tv, music,ect.
I like to go horseback riding, camping, and going to concerts. I love 80's-00's music, country, anything I can dance/sing to. I love horror/comedy movies, and I am a Disney movie fanatic. Fantasia is my all time favorite Disney movie.

12. Who are some the people and sponsors you like to thank?
My Sponsors are: Edlin Automotive, Ligonier Trucking, Hillsview Landscaping, Night & Day Sealcoating, Pink Zebra, Motive Parts of Homestead, Cornwell Tools(Bill Vescio), 3C Signs, Roof Repair Experts

The people I would like to thank are Eddie Butler(dad) who is my crew chief and makes the magic happen on the car. Linda Lea Butler(mom) who is the logistic person keeping all the paper work handled, making sure we're fed and where we need to be at all times. My fiancé Dustin Gursky(crew/spotter) for picking up at the shop when I was in school and unable to work on the car and keeping me safe on the track and supporting my racing dreams. I'd like to welcome John Turner as my new spotter with an extensive background in racing and spotting. I am especially excited to work with him this year and hopefully many more. Also to all the fans that I have gained over the years because without them we wouldn't have race tracks, and I strive to be a role model to the kids with dreams and adults with unfinished dreams. We race for ourselves and for them.

26/04/2020

April 26th 2020: Today's interview is about twin Brothers. They formed The Brothers-Brothers Racing Team .Hayden and Landon Brothers from Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania. They race in the Super Cup Stock Car Series. They are very active in supporting US Veterans and when they are not racing you can find them helping out the local VFW. They started in Kart racing and both have won many races.
When was the first time you said: Hey I want to be a race car driver?
A couple years ago is when we started racing go-karts competitively

So when you first started racing, you guys didn't race each other, you split time in the same kart. So when you got to race against each other how did that go?

Landon: We were each others biggest competitor, but we are a team and look out for the other.

Hayden: It went well. We are competitive, but we are a team.

In 2019 you ran the whole schedule in the Super Stockcar series. What was some of your guys favorite moments?

Landon: I liked traveling to the different tracks

Hayden: Finishing 6th place at Midvale Speedway

What was your favorite track last year, and whick track are you looking foward to going to this year?

Landon: Salem and Midvale Speedway. I like Midvale because I did well there, and since it is a small track it doesn't matter about the horsepower. I am looking forward to racing at IRP in the 2020 season.

Hayden: Jennerstown or Dominion. I like Jennerstown Speedway because it is fast and fun.
I am looking forward to going to IRP

So you both will be racing full time this year when the season starts. How much effort has it been this off season to get both cars ready for 2020 season?

Landon: So far It has been a lot of work, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

Hayden: It's been a lot of work with getting engines and putting them in the car.

What track that is not on the schedule would you like to goto to if you could add
one track?

Both: Rockingham Speedway

So how much does the drivers you race against help you?

Landon: A lot! The drivers are all very helpful. They are always willing to give advice and guidance

Hayden: We have learned a lot of things from how to drive how to set up the car to working on the car from other drivers.

Well 2020 season will hopefully start soon. What are your plans and goals for this season?

Landon: My plans and goals for the 2020 season are to be competitive and finish the races.

Hayden: Our plans are to get 2 cars on the track, and our goals would be to finish the races.

Each one of you tell us something funny about your brother that most people don't know?

Landon: He is funny and he is annoying.

Hayden: He has a good sense of humor.

What do you guys do when your not racing?

Both;When not race were doing school work, working on the cars, playing Iracing ( practing at Lucas Oil Raceway to be ready for that race in June), and Xbox.
Favorite Xbox games are Tom Clancy Rainbow Six Siege and Forza Horizon 4.

Who is your favorite NASCAR driver?

Both: Kevin Harvick

Tell us about some of your sponsors you would like to thank?

EHB Logistics, Pleasureville Legion, Wago Club, and Manchester Hydraulics.

25/04/2020

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25/04/2020

Here is a interview from 2018
Mason Surgener
Nickname: Racin' Mason
Birthplace: Lansing, MI
Race team: Mason Motorsports

How did you get started in racing?
I have always been a fan of cars and racing. I started attending NASCAR and NHRA races with my family. My dad sponsored some Xfinity races with Derrike Cope for two years, and that got me behind the scenes of racing. I then started racing go karts at arrive and drive events and won. This prompted my dad to buy me a go kart and we won our first race in it. We raced about 4 races and the season ended. During the off season we bought a Bandolero stock car, and prepared to race it the following year. I won 22 straight races that year (my first year of racing was last year), and 25 so far this year, but not straight. I was track champion last year (2017), as well as rookie of the year.

What's the most enjoyable thing about racing?
Being in a car and the challenges I face on the track. Having to make quick decisions.

What division do you race in and what tracks do you race at?
Bandolero cars are regulated by INEX out of North Carolina. I rank 5th in the nation. 126 drivers are in my class. My dad and I travel all over the mid-west to race. This year we raced at Spartan Speedway (MI), Flat Rock Speedway (MI), Springport Speedway (MI), Barberton Speedway (OH), Lake Erie Speedway (PA), Evan Mills Speedway (NY), State Park Speedway (WI) and Jefferson Speedway (WI). We are racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway in NC this coming weekend.

Which track is the most challenging?
I really enjoyed racing at Lake Erie Speedway. It's a 3/8 mile NASCAR styled track. The most challenging is Barberton Speedway in Ohio.

Tell us about the car you race.
Bandolero cars are lightweight spec cars running a sealed 570cc Briggs & Stratton twin cylinder engine. It has an output of 30hp and can do 80 MPH. All cars must weigh a minimum of 750lb. We have four cars.

How do you prepare yourself for a weekend when you race more then one track?
My dad prepares the car for each track. We do different gear, carbs and spring set ups. I watch a lot of videos of races at the track if I'm new to it. It helps me learn about the drivers, as well as what lines look best. I also do a lot of iracing on my simulator.

Is there any race that sticks in your mind from the past, and why?
My mistakes stick in my mind the most. At Evan Mills Speedway in NY I gave up a heat win on the last turn because I ran to high of a line. It hurts to loose a race when it's my fault. There's also a time at Jefferson Speedway in WI that I tried to put my car under another car when there simply was no room. Caused a crash. Teaches me to be more patient and wait for the opening.

When this season is over, how many races will you have run?
So far I have ran 24 races. We have scheduled 32 races this year.

If you had to pick a NASCAR driver to compare your driving style to who would it be and why?
Kyle Larson is my favorite driver. He drives hard and smart.

What are your goals in life?
To work for a NASCAR team as an engineer.

So when your not racing, what do you do for fun?
I play soccer and play computer games. We spend time at our cottage too. I do some volunteer work as well.

Tell us something about you that would surprise your fans.
I play the piano.

Tell us about your sponsors and people you like to thank?
My primary sponsor is the Jackson Coffee Co. and my dad. I have to thank my dad, mom, grandma and brother. They all support me so much. There is no way I could travel the mid-west without the support of my family.

If you could win any race in the world which one would you want to win?
The next one. (or a road course at US Air)

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25/04/2020

Dennis Lane interview from 2019

- Nickname - Superman
- D.O.B. - May 21st 1993
- Birthplace - Jasper Alabama
- Family -
“Racecar Drivers are lucky enough to have Two families. The family that they’re born into and the family they gain at the racetrack.”

Mom - Penny Lane
Dad - Dennis Lane Sr.
Sister - Penelope Hartley
Brother - Shane Jones
Niece and Nephews - Zoey, Lane, and Jackson Hartley

Michael, Karen, Shane, Steve, Bryce, Kirsty, and Colin - Neely Motorsports
Chris, Melody, and Hunter - Hello Hunter Motorsports
Jackie, Brent, Skylar, Jacob, and Ryan - OutKast Racing

- Home track - Huntsville Speedway
- Race team - Neely Motorsports
- Division - Buzz Division
- Website - I have a fan page on Facebook. It's Dennis Lane Jr. The team also has a page, Neely Motorsports

In 2019 Dennis Lane will be racing for a new team and will be racing for a championship for the first time since 2016. If he can win the championship at Huntsville Speedway, Dennis would have Championships at both Sayre Speedway and Huntsville Speedway. His best friend Shane, also drives for the team in the Super Stock division. He's really looking forward to having Shane there to help him out and sorta be a mentor to him as he transition into a full time Huntsville driver. They have 3 drivers racing for Neely Motorsports, which will field 3 different divisions of cars out of the same shop . Michael Neely #92 SuperTruck, Shane Jones #192 SuperStock, and Dennis Lane #92 Buzz. It’s not really like a normal race team, it’s more less like a big family. We asked Dennis a few questions this off season and here is what he had to say.

- How did you get started?
I was born on a Friday night, and the next Friday we were at the racetrack. I guess you could say I was born into it. At the end of the 2013 season Chris Frost and Hunter Gurley asked me to drive one of their road warrior cars at the Thunderdome. I got two 5th place finishes in the two races I drove for him. In 2015 I was blessed enough to be asked to drive for Chris and Hunter at Hello Hunter Motorsports in the buzz division at Sayre Speedway. We finished 3rd in Points and won rookie of the year. I owe a lot to Chris and Hunter because without them believing in me and allowing me to prove myself in their car, none of the opportunities I’ve been given since would even be possible.

- What was the first race you ever went to that you remember?
The first race I can really remember was back in 02 or 03 I believe. Going to the track with my dad, Uncle Daniel, and cousins Danny and Josh to crew for Uncle D and Danny in the Pure Street division. It was my only time to get to BIR (Birmingham International Raceway) before it was torn down.

- Most enjoyable thing about racing?
Honestly for me the most enjoyable thing is getting to go to the racetrack with your friends and family and just have a good time. Of course we all wanna win and that’s the goal. But trophies eventually collect dust and wins will be forgotten. The memories you make with your friends and family will last a life time.

- What kind of success have you been having at each track since you started racing?
I race in 4 cylinder front wheel drive Class known as Buzz. I raced at Sayre Speedway in 2015 and 2016 driving for Chris Frost and Hunter Gurley at Hello Hunter Motorsports in the #64 Honda. We tallied 19 Wins throughout both seasons. Picked up Rookie of the Year in 2015 and the Buzz Track Championship in 2016. In 2017 I ran a handful of races at Sayre for the then newly formed OutKast Racing team. We then ventured out to Huntsville Speedway late in the 2017 season, and I absolutely fell in love with the place. Great track, great staff, just a great place to race at in general. Got my one and only win at Huntsville so far in the last race of the 2017 season. That is the stand alone win for OutKast Racing. In 2018 we didn’t race but a handful of times. We made the trip to Sayre once with the OutKast Racing #14 car. Started 4th and Finished 2nd. We took the hour and a half trip to Huntsville three times with the #14 car. Ended up fighting mechanical issues all three times. Falling out of two of the three races and placing 3rd in the other. In the midst of all the issues with the #14 I managed to catch the eye of Neely Motorsports owners Michael and Karen Neely. They offered for me to drive their #92 Bama Parts, Steam Master Carpet Cleaning Saturn in the buzz division. My best friend, Shane, is a driver for Neely Motorsports as well in the Super Stock division. So I knew it would be an easy transition with him being there for me to talk to and get advice from. I accepted and we ran 3 races together this past season. Finishing 3rd out of 11 the first start. 2nd in the second race. Most recently we ran the Fall Brawl race on November 17th and finished 2nd out of 10 cars. In all 3 of those races the crew deserved a win, but the driver made a few mistakes and let the team down.

- What are your plans for 2019?
Well after the Fall Brawl race me and Michael talked and have discussed a lot of things. We’ve decided to team up for 2019 and go after the Huntsville Speedway Buzz Track Championship with the #92 Bama Parts Saturn. I’m very grateful for the opportunity that he and Karen are giving me. With us teaming up and of course Shane being there to help me learn and give me advice and be there for me to lean on for anything I need I know we’ll have a great season. Shane, Michael, and Steve are all great mentors and I know they’ll help me to become a better driver. Since I started to drive the #92, we’ve all became more of a big family than just a race team. Too me that matters a lot. Things are always better when you’re able to cut up and have a good time with your family at the track. I’m very thankful that they all believe in me and are willing to take a chance on me. I know that with the crew we have, the way they support me and stand behind me no matter what, that being Shane, Michael, Steve, Karen, Kirsty, Bryce, The Campbell’s, I know that if the driver just does his job and gets up on the wheel then we’ll be in good shape. We’ll have a Championship Caliber crew and car, driver just has to get back to Championship Caliber.

- When you unload your car whats the first thing you check before you hit the track? What type of adjustments do you do on race night to your car?
First thing you always need to check is your lug nuts and make sure they’re tight. Don’t need to tear up a racecar because of a simple mistake. As far as adjustments, I’m lucky enough to have a great crew with Shane, Steve, and Michael. After practice we’ll discuss what the cars doing and they’ll make adjustments accordingly.

- What type of things can you do to your car to make it quicker each week?
I’m not gonna lie to you guys, I’m not that keen when it comes to the mechanical side of things. I’ve been called the modern day Cole Trickle because I lack mechanical knowledge but have the ability to run up front. I’ve gotten better over the last few years learning a little bit from Chris when I was driving for him. And now I’m learning from Michael and Steve. Shane has been great also, he’s been really good at explaining things to me In a way that I can understand easier. I’ve learned a good bit from him. But, in my opinion the best way I can make the car quicker is to give my crew good feed back as to what the car is doing during practice and such so that adjustments can be made so we hit the set up as close to perfect as possible.

- Who are some your favorite drivers to race against?
Well, this past season I got to race against Chris a couple times. Which was really a neat deal for me. Him giving me my start and us being successful together made it really cool to finally get to compete against him. Unfortunately for me though he got the best of me both times.
Also, racing against Shane and Michael was really cool. Chris was in that race too. That’s only happened once. We all finished top 5. Chris took the W, with Shane 2nd, I was 4th, and Michael was 5th.
But racing against my buddy Wesley Schuffert was always fun. We always raced each other really hard. But really clean for the most part. Same with Kassey Rogers. We always had a blast racing against each other.

- What type of driver do you think you take after?
Oh boy, that’s tough. Really hard to say. Although a lot of people don’t like him, I’m just gonna say Joey Logano. I wouldn’t just flat out wreck someone to win, but I would move someone to win. After watching him and Truex at Martinsville that’s where my mind goes when I read this question.
“I’m a hard racer. I don’t think that’s a secret to anyone. I wasn’t gonna wreck him to win, I just was gonna get him up the track so I could get a run. I owe it to my crew and sponsors to give it everything I got and do everything I can to try to win.” - Joey Logano
That Joey Logano interview pretty much sums up how I feel about every race I enter.

- If theres something you would change about racing what would it be?
Umm, that's a tough one. One thing I would change about Sayre Speedway is them not allowing you to use radios. You’re only allowed to have a spotter if you race Late Models or Open Wheel Modifieds. I believe if you wanna have a spotter you should be allowed to no matter what division you’re in. Huntsville Speedway already has that rule in place, they allow you to use radios in every division.

- If you had the chance to drive in a different division at your local short track which one would it be and why?
Without a doubt it would be the STAR Super Truck division. I’ve always wanted to race a truck. They’re just really neat to me. The competition level of the Super Truck division is awesome as well. There’s quite a few trucks that can win on any given night. Plus, I’d get to race against my car owner, Michael, who was the 2016 STAR Super Truck Champion which would be a cool deal for me.

- Favorite thing to do when not racing?
I like playing Xbox. NASCAR Heat 3. NBA 2K. I also like watching football and just relaxing and texting my friends usually playing iMessage games.

- Tell us something about you that would surprise your fans.
Umm, probably the fact that I’m absolutely terrified of spiders and snakes. If there’s a spider or snake any where near me I’ll freak out. I get picked on a lot by Michael, Shane, and Karen about it but it is what it is. They find it really amusing , I just can’t deal with either one of them.

Dennis' Favorites
- Movie - Days of Thunder
- TV Show - Street Outlaws & Riverdale
- Food - Cheese Fries
- Singer - Ryan Upchurch, Brantley Gilbert, and Thomas Rhett
- NASCAR Driver -
- Cup - #22 Joey Logano & #18 Kyle Busch
- Xfinity - #19 Brandon Jones
- Truck - #4 Todd Gilliland & #18 Harrison Burton
- ARCA - #15 Chandler Smith
- K&N - #19 Hailee Deegan & #16 Derek Kraus
- Track - Bristol, there's just something about short track racing under the lights! I also love Martinsville. Short track races are awesome.
- Sports Team - Tennessee Volunteers

- Tell us a story about one of your best racing weekends?
Well, its known to most people close to me and Sayre Speedway fans that I lost my mother to cancer on May 23rd, 2015. Before she passed away she had made me promise that no matter when the good lord decided to take her that id still be In the racecar doing what I loved. She passed away at 5 o'clock on Saturday morning. As she wished I went and raced that night. Qualified 2nd, with the pole winner rolling the dice it moved me to a 5th place start. Went on to finish a hard fought 3rd. Earning my first top 3 at Sayre. Chris had done a demo that same night and was supposed to drive the car the next day at the Thuderdome. He was a little stoved up and sore so I got called upon to drive. I drew the pole and led flag to flag. Picked up my first feature win that day. Also won the following Saturday night at Sayre Speedway to pick up my 1st Sayre win, just a week after the passing of my mom.

- Is there any wins that stick out? Tell us about them.
Well, of course the back to back King of Dixie wins come to mind. But one of my favorite wins came on September 30th, 2017 at Huntsville Speedway. It’s one of my favorites for a couple of reasons. First off, it was my first and only win at Huntsville Speedway. Also, it was the first win for OutKast Racing. Second, during the 2017 season there was two different buzz classes. Amateur Buzz and Pro Buzz. Well on this night there was only a few Pro Buzz cars showed up, so they combined the classes and made Amateur Buzz, which is the class I was in, and Pro Buzz, which is the class my buddy Shane was racing in at the time, race together. So all the cars were on the track at once, but it was two separate races. But it was a really cool night because Shane won Pro Buzz and I won Amateur Buzz. So getting to share Victory Lane with my best friend and getting to enjoy that moment was really neat and just cool to experience.

- Who were some of your hero’s at the track when you were growing up?
I took a break from going to the racetrack for awhile, and I started going back in 2009/2010. When i started going back there was this #88 Mini Stock car that everyone loved to boo and hate on. Found out quick why. He was fast and he was good. His name is Nick Martin. I decided then I wanted to be like Nick. So I guess you’d say he was my hero. Saw a quote by Brad Keselowski once “The most rewarding thing that can happen to a racecar driver is to be boo’d. Because you know you’re beating their driver every week.”
So that became what I wanted.

Answered by Neely Motorsports owners Michael and Karen Neely

- With it being your first year working together, what are the expectations and goals for the 2019 season?
Michael - “Wins and contend for a championship.”
Karen - “A few wins would be nice. And have fun. Gotta have fun when we’re at the track. If everything falls into place, a championship would be a bonus.”

- What made Dennis stand out to you and your team? What made you select him as the driver of your car?
Michael - “He’s not afraid to drive it off in there. He’s a great guy and good to get along with.”
Karen - “I was impressed by Dennis’ driving abilities as well as his hard work and determination both on and off the track. He’s an incredible young man that we are proud to have on our team and to call a part of our racing family. He already has a great winning record and we hope to help him add to that record.”

- Here are some fun questions

- If there was one nascar driver you could race one on one who would it be and why. and one driver you would not want to race?
Would wanna race - Joey Logano. I’d pick him because to be the best you gotta beat the best. He’s very talented and with him being the 2018 Champion he’s the best right now.
Wouldn’t wanna race - If I had to pick it would probably be Ryan Newman. All the drivers say he races like a moron. So we would probably end up with two torn up racecars.

- Who’s your favorite driver/drivers from your local track? Not affiliated with your team.
I pull for my buddy Justin Bonnett. He’s started running Modified at Huntsville Speedway and it’s getting a handle on things. I pull for Andrew Whitaker a lot too in the Truck division.So I guess they’d be my favorites of those not on our team.

- If you could get any one sponsor, what would it be?
Locally - Busters Pawn, Busters Bait and Tackle. They’re great people and I’d really like the opportunity to represent their business and put them in Victory Lane.
NASCAR Sponsor Wise - Pepsi. I love drinking Pepsi and I always like the Pepsi schemes Jeff Gordon had. Think we could have a cool paint scheme with Pepsi as a sponsor.

- Christmas few days away. What gift do you want for your race car this year?
Uhh, I’m not sure about a gift for the racecar. But the driver needs a new helmet. So maybe Santa could bring me a new helmet for Christmas lol

- Tell us a holiday memory from the past. doesnt have to be about racing.
Probably my favorite holiday memory is me and my cousins eating dinner and then taking off on four wheelers and just having fun. Just getting quality family and enjoying ourselves.


- Racing is one big happy family. Who are some of the great people you have met so far through your racing career? Tell us about them.
Oh boy, that’s tough, there’s a long list of people in my book. I’ll do my best to name them, but I know I’m gonna leave someone out.
Michael and Karen Neely. We instantly hit it off and now I’m driving for their team. From day one they’ve both looked out for me like I was part of their family.
Shane Jones. He taught me how to get around Huntsville Speedway. He’s given me tons of advice and taught me a lot both in racing and in life. He’s the type of person that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. I’m proud to call him my best friend.
Bryce Carver - Ole Ned, he and I became really good friends when I started helping crew for NMS at the beginning of this past season. He’s a great young man that’s very talented. He’d help anyone that needed it. We joke around a lot and always have a fun keeping the tension light in the pit area
Steve Jones - Steve fits into the same category as Michael and Karen. He’s given me a ton of advice and would do anything possible to help. With me and Shane being best friends he’s always took me under his wing and looked out for me like I was his adopted son.
Michael, Karen, Steve, Shane, Bryce, and Myself(Neely Motorsports) are really just one big dysfunctional racing family.
Chris Frost, Hunter Gurley, Melody Humber - These folks gave me my opportunity. There’s nothing they wouldn’t do to help someone in need. They’ve had my back both in racing, and in my personal life when needed. I could never thank them enough.
Joe Davis - Joes a great guy. He helps out NMS a bit, but he helps so many different people at the track. He’d do whatever he could to help anyone. And I’m glad to call him a friend.
Mark Vess and Angela Self - Two great people. As small business owners, they do a lot for Huntsville Speedway. They’ve sponsored quite a few race cars and a good number of races as well. Buster’s Pawn does whatever it takes to try to help Huntsville Speedway succeed.
Robbie and Karen Edger - Two of the nicest people you could ever meet. They’ve dedicated themselves to the Huntsville Speedway so that we all have a wonderful facility to race at. The racetrack means so much to so many people. And we can’t thank them enough for everything they do to keep the racetrack up and running!
Austin Finley - Me and Austin became friends back in 2015 and have been really good friends since. We’re always on the phone bouncing idea off of each other. The racetrack will bring you friendships that last a lifetime, safe to say this is one of them.
I know I’m forgetting someone, and I apologize. Just so many great people you meet in racing there’s no possible way to name them all.

Who would you like to thank?
Yeah, I Gotta Thank...
First and foremost, gotta Thank God for blessing me with all the opportunities I’ve been given so far .
My Dad - for always believing in me and making me keep my head up even if I wanted to give up.
Michael and Karen Neely - for believing in me and letting me drive for their team.
Shane Jones - for believing in me and giving me advice and always having my back. And for always pushing me to be the best I can be.
Bryce Carver - For being my pit crew last season and helping me out any way ya could. Him, Shane, and myself are always there to help each other out and try to make each other better. Thanks Ned.
Steve Jones - for believing in me and always going over the car and just making sure everything’s good to go.
Chris Frost - for giving me my start and helping me prove myself. For having my back no matter the situation And for still believing in me now.
OutKast Racing - for allowing me to do what I feel like is best for me right now, which is driving for Neely Motorsports. I’ll be back in the #14 at some point soon!
My Sister, Penelope - for believing in me from the time I was little and was running around making racecar noises. Although you think it’s dumb that this is what I love to do, and it scares you, you still support me. So thank you and I love you.
Jacob Calloway, Ryan Laye, Austin Finley, Andrew Whitaker, Angela Self, Jimmy Meadows - you guys are some of the best friends anyone could ask for. Y’all all have been there for me and believed in me no matter what the circumstances or situation. Thank y’all.
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- Finally tell us about winning the 2018 GFI nascar Fantasy Challenge?
Yeah absolutely, ya know I had gotten side tracked early in the season and forgot to pick for a few weeks which really put me in a hole. But still made the playoffs and was seeded really low. Got really lucky with my Talladega picks, Timothy Peters and Aric Almirola both winning. Somehow ended up getting lucky enough to win the whole deal. And to be the lowest seed(14th) to ever win it is really neat as well.

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Thank you Dennis for this great interview! Good luck in 2019!

12-23-2018