Post by Bama on Apr 17, 2006 8:47:46 GMT -5
Driver name: Richard Rose
Nickname: None
Car # : 88
Class: Dirt Modified
Years in racing: 30
Wife or girlfriends name-Specify which one: Rhonda ( Wife )
Childrens name: Derrick,Dustin
Pit Crew: Rhonda, myself, and friends at the track.
Sponsors; Jim Keras Chevrolet, HillTop Wine & Spirits, Loupe Builders, Custom paints by Porter, Parker Trucking, J. Oswalt Mechanical Contractors.
Other classes you have raced in: Street Stock, Late Model, Quad Motocross, Go Karts, Drag Racing.
Past accomplishments; Rookie of the year, 2 top ten points finishes.
Scariest moment in racing: Flipping my modified on 4-14-2006 @ Garnertown Speedway
Birthdate: 9-07-1966
Most favorite race & when: Winning the Tulsa Shootout on Thanksgiving weekend in 1991
Most memorable moment with a fan: There was a fan in a wheelchair that came over to me and asked me for my autograph after the feature at Riverside Speedway in 1990.
How does it make you feel to see your fans standing and cheering for you during and after a race: Great!! During the race is a little hard because of the focus on the race, however when you come around after the race and they are on their feet is a great feeling to know that you just gave them a good show.
What driver or person has taught you the most about racing: There are several depending on the type of racing.
What things do you know now that you wish you had known when you started racing: It pays to have patience!!
What is it about racing that brings you back each week: Competition, the desire and love I have for racing is very high, I guess its in my blood.
What driver do you admire or look up to: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Address: PO Box 581 Oakland, TN. 38060
Phone number: ( 901 ) 490-5641
Email address: rose9766@aol.com