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DRIVER’S PERMIT NOT REQUIRED It’s a fine time to be a 14 year old racer on the American dirt track circuit. For the past few decades, very young teenagers have done their fair share of winning in America but as more sanctioning bodies add age limits, 13 and 14 year olds have become less common on speedways. This year, two 14-year-olds to watch will be Ryan Timms and Ben Easler. Oklahoma City’s Timms has already raced to two ASCS Regional victories this year in Missouri and Easler is set for his first full campaign with the RUSH Sportsman Modified Touring Series. Best of luck to both and here’s to breakout seasons.
Ryan Timms celebrating an ASCS victory. Photo: Ken Simon
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Photo: Paul Arch
BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND Think the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars were fast at Bristol? The high speeds literally ripped the stickers and wraps from race cars. Logan Schuchart’s crew member Brendon Collum had to replace his wrap early in the event while one of Parker PriceMilller’s number decals landed in the dirt on the grandstand side of the back stretch wall. Proof positive the winged warriors were full tilt.
Photo: Paul Arch
Ben Easler in his 02 prepares to take the RUSH Sportsman Modified Touring Series by storm in 2021. Photo: Gary Thayer
DIRT EMPIRE MAGAZINE • ISSUE 03 - 2021
