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This months showcase driver for the Late Crate Model class is Zack Mitchell #57 |
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I am pleased to present this months showcase, South Carolina's 12 year old Zack Mitchell. 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 Zacks mom, was in the back yard, for practice. He started in local events and graduated to national events. Now, this accomplished 12 year old has graduated to the Crate Late Model class, and is making a name for himself at the local tracks. He won his first Crate Late Model feature on May 10, 2008 at Cherokee Speedway, and I am sure it will not be his last. 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, which he still competes in today. 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.
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 currenly 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."
" 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."
Zacks Sponsors: Clary Hood Inc.
Career Accomplishments: Go-Karts:
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 Coming soon: zackmitchell57.com Dirtscoops: Closing thoughts. " I would like to thank indianadirtscoops.com for the chance to be on their website." Thanks Zack for sharing your story with us, and good luck from Dirt Scoops!
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