This months showcase driver for the Crate Late Model is Toby W. Hallett

Quick Facts

Name: Toby W. Hallett

Car Class: Crate Late Model

From: Indianapolis, IN

2008 Rookie Year@!

The interview

 

Dirt Scoops: Tell us how you got interested in racing:

Toby: "I have been around racing since theage of 12. My Uncle Chuck and Aunt Sharon actually took me racing a bunch and I got hooked. I started working in the industry around age 14, working on Street Stocks. I have worked on a bit of everything from the street stocks all the way
up to the NASCAR Cup cars for Jimmie Johnson in 2006."

Dirt Scoops: Tell us about your family:

Toby: "I am married to my beautiful wife Natalie and we have two awesome children, Jacob and Aubrey that remind me everyday that there
is a lot more important things than racing."


Toby in action
Photo by K&S Racing Images

Dirt Scoops: List your career high lights:

Toby: "This is my Rookie Year as a driver, I guess the highlights would be my first top 5 that came at Decatur County Raceway Park on
5-25-08."

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

Toby: "The one that stands out the most to this point would be the $1000-to-win show at Brownstown on July 11th. I made a mistake in the heat race and did not make the A-Main. It was a learning experience so that really stands out."

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?

Toby: "Moonman Racing has given me this shot and I cant thank them enough. I would also like to thank Alana at J-Force
Rocks, without her none of this would be possible. She has provided me this opportunity and I am very thankful to her for that."

Dirt Scoops: What tracks do you race at?

Toby: "Brownstown Speedway, Twin Cities Raceway Park, Union County Speedway, Kamp Motor Speedway."

Dirt Scoops: List your sponsors:

Toby: "Jedco Communications, Rogers Mobile Powerwashing, J-Force Rocks, www.thedrc.net, www.dirtfans.com."

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

Toby: "The FASTRACK race at Eldora on August 9th is gonna be a big show, but we will be at every Indiana Crate Series race in the upcoming ."weeks.

Dirt Scoops: Do you have a website so fans can keep up on your progress?

http://www.tobyhallett.com

Dirt Scoops: Any Closing thoughts?

"There are people that you will meet in the racing business that you may not think know anything, always listen to everyone that speaks to
you and I guarantee it will help you in the long run."


Thanks for the interview Toby and good luck in your racing career!

 


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