Drivers_ModLite

This weeks driver profile will be on Bobby Walls III of the Modified Lite division. Bobby comes from a racing background; as far back as his Grandfather and his Fathers. Bobby’s Grandfather, Bobby Walls Sr. was the first family member with the number twenty-two. Bobby Sr. drove a Modified car back then. They would race at the Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, DE, which at the time was under a NASCAR sanction I was told. Bobby Sr. also raced at Wall Stadium.

Now it was time for Bobby Walls Jr. to try out his skill in racing. Bobby Jr. also used the number twenty-two for his Modified car. Bobby Jr. also raced at the Georgetown Speedway, East Bay Speedway in FL., the Flemington Speedway in New Jersey, and the Volusica County Speedway in FL. Bobby Jr. won a Championship for the Pop Baker in 1976. Bobby Jr. drove Modifieds form 1969-1985. Bobby Jr. also drove Quarter-Midgets for his Father for about six years.

Next in the family to race would be Bobby Walls III. Bobby Sr. got Bobby III into racing at age of seven. He began his career in driving go-karts at the Middleford Speedway in Seaford, DE. Bobby III drove go carts for a number of years, and then he went into the Modified Lites division and races at DIS. He came in second at Volusica County Speedway. Then Bobby III also won the Modified Lite Championships in 1997 and 2000 at the Delaware International Speedway, in Delmar, DE. Bobby III has continued his love for racing and the family traditional number of twenty-two. Bobby III has had an opportunity to drive a Big Block Modified a couple of times. He drove the number sixty-two of Rick Bishop and the number three for Howard Mullins.

I feel this young man will be a force to be reckoned with and a driver to watch when he goes to the next class. Good Luck Bobby in what ever you race. You have many fans both young and old that love to see you race. I sat down with Bobby III and Bobby Jr. to try to get the low-down on their family history and the story of their racing careers.

Next week, my driver profile will be on David Nailor who drives the number nine Street Modified class. David also comes from a racing family, like many of the drivers at my home track. I have been a dirt racing fan for over twenty-five years and these guys put on great shows for us. Thanks to all our racing teams.

Emma’s Driver Spotlight Of The Week: Jon Calloway

August 23, 2003

My Driver Profile this week will be on Jon Calloway, the driver of the number ninety-five Modified-Lite. Jon was born in December 12, 1983. Jon is the Son of Bobby Calloway and Michelle Hitchens.

Jon got his start in racing in 1995, at the age of 12, driving go-karts. Jon ran in go-karts for three years and was in the top five all three years. Jon won three Delaware State Championships, he had two U.S. 13 Kart Club Championships. Jon won the Milford Street Race in the Karts in 1997and 1998. In 1999, Jon had started racing the Modified Lite class and wound up fourth in points. In 2000, he was seventh in points, and in 2001 he was eighth in points. In 2002 he won the Modified Lite Championship at Delaware International Speedway (DIS). Jon has raced at the Hagerstown Speedway, and came in second in the Feature. In 2001 he also ran the Winter Nationals in Volusica County Speedway in FL. He also drove a sprint car in FL for Dave Blaney and had the fastest time of all twenty cars in the class. Jon feels he wants to move up to the URC Sprints next year, if the money is there. So if the URC Club owners look at this young man and talk to him I think you will like what you hear.

Jon's crew is Lee, Janet, Ryan, Ricky, Johnny, and Kevin. Jon sponsors are Bennie Junction, Callaway Furniture, DE-MD-RV, Suzuki, American Legion, and Lighting Chassis. Jon's got a family that is behind him one hundred percent in his racing career. Which include his Father, Bobby Callaway, Step-mother, Penny, his Mother, Michelle Hitchens, Stepfather, Dane Hitchens, his Grandfather, Paul, and his Brother Corey. Oh yes and his girlfriend Jennifer Curtis. Watch this young man, he is a driver that has it together and will do great in his racing career. Keep up the good work and I look forward to watching your racing career.

Emma’s Driver Spotlight Of The Week: John Curtis

August 23, 2003

Since we had rain last week I managed to do two drivers for this week. My driver profile for this week is John Curtis who is the driver of the number seventeen Modified Lite. John is twenty years old, and was born April 14, 1983. John and Beverly Curtis are his parents, and he has one sister named Jennifer. John is also single and looking or available for those young girls interested.

John started racing in1999 in the Modified Lite class. In 1999, he finished in the top ten in many races. In 1999 he was eighteenth in points. In 2000 he was fifteen in points, and in 2001 he was tenth in points all while racing at the Delaware International Speedway. He has raced at Volusica Speedway in FL when at the age of twelve. Jon also has raced at Challger Speedway, Trail Ways, and Hagerstown Speedway where he started thirtieth and finished tenth. This coming Friday August 29, 2003 he will begin to run at the Middleford Speedway, in Seafood, DE. Jon has set his sights on moving up to the Modified class soon.

Jon's crew is Mike, Lee, Johnny, Kevin, David Dill, Jason Dean, and Frank. His Sponsors are Curtis Farms, Cooks Tires, Taylor and Messick, Taylor Hardware, Jennifer Restaurant, Pro-Chassis, Peoples Restaurant, K&R Construction, Henderson and Sons, Hrupsa Farms, Suzaki. This young man is another one to watch.

I would like to thank them both of these drivers for coming out in a storm to my home to sit and talk to me about their racing. So I wish them both good luck in what ever they race. This week if does not rain us out again I will be looking for a Late Model driver and a Street Modified driver. I am also going to be looking for a URC driver. So keep your eyes open, I might be coming your way. Thanks again guys and good luck.