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Post by Bama on Mar 27, 2006 16:35:03 GMT -5
 Southern Dirt is proud to present Chris Turley a 23-year-old driver from Oxford, AL as Driver of the week. Chris is already a story without winning one race, leading one lap of competition, or even qualifying for one race. The nickname “The Survivor” is not one that Turley gave himself just because it sounds cool. He would probably like to have another nickname like “Run Fast,” or “Walkman.” He would like those nicknames because he would probably like the opportunity to do both. Chris Turley IS “The Survivor” because he has looked death right in the eye twice in his young lifetime, and is still with us. Life has knocked this young man down. He is paralyzed from the waist down, but he is still pursuing his dream to drive a race car. “I got to test a crate-engine powered late model in October, and I was surprised with the power,” Turley said. “For the 2006 season, I’ve got a 2002 Rocket Chassis powered by a 602 steel-head crate engine. Mark Richards at Rocket Chassis has been very helpful to me to make sure the hand controls would work properly, and fit me correctly.” Turley will return some of the favors he’s received away from the race track as well during the 2006 season, as his Pontiac Grand Prix late model will carry the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital logo on the hood, and Chris will also be making several appearances with the race car at American Cancer Society fund-raising events. “I pray before every race that I will make it to victory lane when God is ready for me to be there,” Turley said. “My personal slogan is ‘Winning is not everything, it’s the glory of God letting you.’ God has let me live for a reason, and I hope I can use auto racing as a way to witness His Glory.” After having a tuff break this weekend Chris came back for a top 10 finish, finishing 9th in the Crate Late Model Class at Talladega Short Track. To learn more about Chris Turley and how to get involved with his racing program for 2006, visit his web site at www.christurleyracing.com/ |
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Post by sozo on Mar 27, 2006 23:31:16 GMT -5
That is cool!!!!!! What a smile.Reminds me of Kyle Petty's smile.
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Post by wannabe21 on Mar 27, 2006 23:32:54 GMT -5
he is a very nice lookin young man..and he is very sweet as well. i cant wait to meet him..
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Post by Trav on Mar 28, 2006 5:36:10 GMT -5
That's awesome.. I respect anyone one that has a "Never give Up" attitude, and Chris definatley fits that category!! Best of luck to him and his team..
Trav.
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Post by ministock90 on Mar 28, 2006 12:57:59 GMT -5
Chris is awesome!...I met him at Columbus for the Winter Classic.We parked next to him and we talked 3 or 4 times throughout the weekend.Really cool deal.I first read his story durring the Ice Bowl.Then after I met him I was an instant fan.It's great to see him able to drive a latemodel.I think everyone oughta meet him once.You wont forget it.
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Post by Bama on Mar 28, 2006 16:28:51 GMT -5
I am really looking forward to meeting Chris..
I really hate I missed the chance when he was at the bullring!!
Hurry back Chris!! ;D
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Post by wannabe21 on Mar 28, 2006 21:19:59 GMT -5
yup i didnt get to talk to him either when we went to columbus but next time he is at a track i am at, i am gonna go introduce myself...he was on the phone when we walked by after the race and i didnt want to interupt and when i told him that on AIM he was like you shoulda come and said something..i can always call people back..he is very nice and respectful
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Post by bigjim on Mar 28, 2006 22:49:15 GMT -5
Sweet! I second Chris for the very first DRIVER OF THE WEEK!
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Post by racing213 on Mar 29, 2006 16:18:02 GMT -5
Thanks alot to all you great supporters of ChrisTurleyRacing.Com. I'm delighted to say, I was really excited when Bama contacted me and ask to make me the first driver of the week. I really look forward to meeting each and every one of you that I haven't met yet. I promise I'll be back at the bullring very soon. Looks like it will when the next Stormpay.com Natonal Touring race is. IS the bullring open the weekend of 4th of July. Talladega is always closed and I'm always looking for some were to run that week. Also it was nice to see Mike Boland at TST last weekend BigJim. Well Guys I got to run for now it is getting time for work but please do check out my site if you haven't
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Post by Bama on Mar 30, 2006 9:21:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up on the link, Chris, I changed it.
Be sure and check out Chris's website. Great pictures of the survivor taken at the baddest bullring in the south as well as others!!
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Post by smoke20fan on Mar 30, 2006 20:30:52 GMT -5
Well. I had the privelege of meeting Chris at the Winter Classic. He is a super nice guy. Looking forward to seeing him race again. He is TRUELY an inspiration to all. Lynn  |
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Post by Bama on Apr 1, 2006 11:59:31 GMT -5
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