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First of all, this guy has a really big heart. Just from the bit of correspondence I have done with Paul, it shines through just like the numbers on his car. He comes across as a very giving person, and very passionate about his beliefs. A really good trait for a driver.

Paul at Thunder Valley Speedway in Indiana after a feature win
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Dirt Scoops: Tell us how you got interested in racing:

Paul: "At the age of 46 with bills paid and kids raised, I decided to buy myself a mini sprint. I had been involved in racing for many years with my dad, but had never driven anything un till then."

Dirt Scoops: Tell us about your family:

Paul: "Wife, Louise; son, Scott; daughter, Angela, who unfortunately died on 2/2/08. Step son; Willie; step daughter, Penny; 7 grandkids,
Mathew, Shelby, Rachiel, Brooke, Jermiah, Kimberlyn,and Jeffrey."

Dirt Scoops: List your career high lights:

Paul: "Using racing as a tool to raise money for ST. Jude Children's Research Hospital. I raced an indoor race at Freedom Hall in
Louisville Ky. were I secured pledges for how I finished and I was able to raise $1755.00 that night."

Paul in acton on the track
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Dirt Scoops: Which one of your races stands out the most in your mind and why:

Paul: "8 lap heat at Salem where I ran on the outside of Brad Coon every lap, and we could have shook hands at any time during those 8 laps and he beat me by less than a foot. That was a race!"

Dirt Scoops: We all know it takes more than one person to be successful in racing, who do you feel contributes to your career sucess?

Paul: "My wife, Louise, for being very supportive. My dad, Elmer "crew chief". My son, Scott & Nephew, Norman.My sister Patty, for taping all my races, so I am able to observe good/bad."

More Action!
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Dirt Scoops: What tracks do you race at?

Paul: :This year, it is Thunder Valley at Salem Indiana."

Dirt Scoops: List your sponsors:

Abel Construction Co.,

Advance Ready Mix Concrete,

Bale Equipment Rental,

Burns Machinery,

CBF Lumber,

Comstock Electric,

Dock Seafood,

Mangum Enterprises,

Reynolds Concrete Pumping

Simon Signs,

Ward Engineering,

Dirt Scoops: Any special events or news for the upcoming season you would like to share with your fans?

Paul "Trying to secure a big name to drive my second car to help raise money for St Judes Childrens Research Hospital."

Quote, "I will keep you posted"

Paul during National Anthem at Thunder Valley
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Dirt Scoops: Do you have a website so fans can keep up on your progress?

http://www.dirtslinger51.com

Dirt Scoops: Closing thoughts?

All of my equipment has the same request on them.

RACEFANS "Lets help some little kids grow up to be big kids like us"
St.Jude Children Research Hospital

Car pictured by river, graphics really show up in this lighting

Thanks Paul for the interview! Good luck in the o8 season from Dirt Scoops!

 

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