Quick Facts:

Name: Shannon Allen

Car Class and Car Number: Crate late model number 29

From? Franklin IN.

Tell us how you got interested in racing, and how long you have been in racing:

"I got into racing when I was young watching figure eight cars at the Indianapolis Speedrome. When I got older I started drag racing my car on the weekends at IRP. That's where I saw guys drag racing motorcycles. I thought to myself that would be a rush! So I got me a bike and started racing it. After about ten years playing on a motorcycle and going speeds at 165 mph 8.90 sec in the 1/4 mile. My dad ask me if I
wanted to go to Brownstown and watch Tony Stewart drive a latemodel, and the rest is
history, I was hooked. That following year my little brother Tyler got his first latemodel at ten years old. I helped him and dad with it all year. So I sold my bike
and bought me one. Now going into my third year, my main goal is to get some feature wins. "

Shannon in front of his 2010 Crate Late Model

Tell us about your family:

"I'm married to my beautiful wife Regina,and have two
daughters. Madison is ten, and new baby Sophie which is two months old. Regina and I have been together for 14 years this May. The racers in the family are Me and my little brother Tyler."

List your career high lights:

"Winning B-main at Brownstown last year. Finishing
fifth at Fun Fest in the a-main two years ago, and Getting rookie of the year at Twin Cities in 2008. Getting 7th in points last year in the ILMS series."

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

"Winning the b-main at Brownstown on April 25th of 2009. It felt like I won the feature."

Shannon in action at Brownstown Speedway

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

"My wife and girls for letting me do it
every weekend, and all the help my family gives me ; dad, mom and brothers. Thank you all. "

What tracks do you race at?

"Brownstown Speedway, Paragon Speedway, Bloomington Speedway, Thunder valley Raceway, Twin Cities Raceway Park, Scottsburg Speedway and
Ponderosa Speedway."

List your sponsors:

]C.J. Rayburn, Dave's Tank Removal and GB graphics

Where can fans go to see you race this year? All of the ILMS races.

Do you have a website so fans can keep up on your progress? If so, what is the url?

www.shannonallenracing.com

What is the biggest challenge you have faced while racing?

"Trying to understand what the car is doing and trying to correct it."

Who is your favorite driver, or your role model?

Billy Moyer

Any Closing Thoughts you would like to share with Dirt Scoops or your fans?

"THANK YOU!", Shannon.