 South
Carolina's 13 year old Zack Mitchell update!
Dirt Scoops did an interview on 12 Zack Mitchell of Enoree,
South Carolina in 2009. Since our interview, Zack has
turned 13, and stepping up to a Super Late Model. We wanted
to update our readers on his status, and how to follow
this young guns career! He is definitely some one to watch
out for in the years to come.
According to sources, 2009 was a great year of racing
in the Crate Division for Zack. Zack has raced at all
his local tracks such as Travelers Rest Speedway, Cherokee
Speedway, Cleveland County Speedway, Buffalo Speedway,
and Chester County Speedway. Zack pulled in 10 Crate Model
wins and his 1st ever Super Late Model win.
Along with 11 race wins Zack had 19 Top 5 finishes.
2010 promises to be an exciting year for Zack. Zack is
currently testing to start in the Super Late Model Division.
So look forward to seeing Zack running with a whole new
field of talented drivers.
Previous Showcase Info:
Apparently Zack took to racing, like a fish to water,
as if it is instinct. Zack has been racing since he was
5 years old, starting out in go carts. His first track,
per Zack's mom, was in the back yard, for practice. He
started in local events and graduated to national events.
Now, this accomplished, then 12 year old graduated to
the Crate Late Model class, and made a name for himself
at the local tracks. He won his first Crate Late Model
feature on May 10, 2008 at Cherokee Speedway.
Zack started racing go karts at 5 years
old. In 2007, Zack raced in the Young Guns division of
dirt track racing and in 2008 Crate Limited Late Model
Division of dirt track racing.
His most favorable win was beating “Big John”
Pursley on Saturday Night, May 10, 2008 at Cherokee Speedway
in Gaffney, South Carolina.
His most memorable moment was meeting Scott Bloomquist
at March Madness at Cherokee Speedway. His career goal
is to race NASCAR some day.
This kid may be young, but he already racing like a pro!
Now, more about Zack.
Some
quick facts:
Name: Zack Mitchell
Location: Enoree, South Carolina - right
outside of Spartanburg/Greenville Area
DOB: 2/10/1996
Parents: J. Todd & Jennifer V. Mitchell
Some of Zack hobbies, beside racing are: Riding 4 wheelers,
Playing on the Playstation and XBox.
Zack pictured above driving his 2008 Crate Late Model
Car
Dirtscoops:How
did you get in to racing?
" Third generation racer. My dad raced #57, my
Papa Jerry raced #57. My dad also worked on Wesley Hood's
racecar (#57). I started racing go-karts at 5. My dad
made a track behind our house and that is where I practiced
until I was good enough to go to a real race. "
Dirtscoops:
Where are you from and where do you currently reside?
" I am from Enoree, South Carolina - still live
there."
Dirtscoops:
Tell us about your family.
" My mom (Jennifer), my dad (Todd). All the grandparents
are really into racing - they never miss a race. I have
a lot of support from my family."
Dirtscoops:
Tell us about the race team (who owns the car, etc).
" My dad owns the car and pretty much does all
the work on the car himself. Four of my dad's friends
help us on the car: Travis Morgan, Keith (Cheeseburger)
Deyoung, Chad Huskey and Jeremy Thomas."
Dirtscoops:
What tracks do you race at and where can fans go to
see you race?
" I started the year racing at Gaffney (Cherokee
Speedway) and Mileback Speedway (Gray Court, South Carolina).
Now that I feel a little more comfortable, we are trying
out a few more tracks in the area: Cleveland County
Speedway, Buffalo Speedway, Harris Speedway. My home
track is Cherokee Speedway."
Dirtscoops:
What tracks would you like to race at? " Eldora
Speedway"
Dirtscoops:
What advice would you pass on to a rookie driver?
" I am still learning. All I can say is to try
hard and keep your head on straight."
Dirtscoops:Who
do you thank for your success?
" My Dad, Todd Mitchell"
Dirtscoops:
What win stands out most in your mind and why?
" My first win in a crate car because I knew I
had beat some of the best in the business."
Zack picture above after his feature win at Cherokee
Speedway May 10, 2008 - Gaffney, South Carolina.
Career
Accomplishments:
Go-Karts:
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Buck Creek Speedway Points Championship
winner– Purple Plate Division 2003
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Tri-State Series Points Championship
winner – Purple Plate Division 2004
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Moore Money Series – Jr. Kahuna
winner – Purple Plate Divison (June 2005)
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Tri State Series – Jr. Big Dog
winner – Purple Plate Division 2005 (November
2005)
Dirt Track Car Racing:
-
2007 season started racing in the
Young Guns Division (won his first race @ Mileback
Speedway, Gray Court, SC 3/30/07
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and followed that up with a win the
next night 3/31/07 @ Cherokee Speedway, Gaffney, SC.
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Won 8 races @ Cherokee Speedway during
the 2007 racing season.
-
2007 World Class 4 Cylinder National
winner (Young Guns Division) @ Cherokee Speedway,
Nov. 24, 2007.
2008 –
Move into Crate Limited Late Model Division, finished
6th in 1st race @ Cherokee Speedway on 2/24/08.
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Followed that with 3rd and 4th place
finishes at Cherokee Speedway and Mile Back Speedway.
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On 5/3/08 raced in the Big Ten Crate
Series at Gaffney, SC and finished 5th.
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Followed that with a 2nd place win
Friday, 5/9 @ Mile Back
feature win 5/10/08 at Cherokee Speedway.
- Zack pulled in 10 Crate Model wins and his 1st ever
Super Late Model win. Along with 11 race wins Zack had
19 Top 5 finishes. The team is looking forward to the
2010 Race Season.
- Cherokee Track URL: http://www.cherokee-speedway.com
Dirtscoops: Do
you have a website we can add a link to so fans can
keep up on
your progress?
http://www.zackmitchell57.com/
UPDATES SINCE OUR LAST INTERVIEW!
13 yearo old Zach Mitchell 4th in OSAE Stick Elliot
Memorial
-Jennifer Mitchell
Zack finished fourth in the OSAE Stick Elliot Memorial
at Cherokee Speedway. He has made several appearances
on radio station and in news paper in the past few weeks
as he not only claims the title of youngest driver to
win a GM Crate late model race at Gaffney at the age of
12 years old but he also is now the youngest driver to
win an SLM race as well. Please check out his website
at:
http://www.zackmitchell57.com/
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