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JAC HAUDENSCHILD A FAREWELL TO A LEGEND By Ashley Zimmerman ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS about dirt track racing is that the heroes walk among us. In sprint car racing, for decades we have been blessed to hear Johnny Gibson thrill us with the emotion
that comes from the announcement of “The Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild exploding on to the track, blowing fans away with the on the edge of out of control Haud line.
Photo: Paul Arch Sadness and nostalgia linger as the Wild Child embarks on closing the chapter of his story as the hero who walks amongst to the legend that paved roads. There is no proper sendoff that encompasses the moments that earned Jac Haudenschild hero status amongst his fans, but there are many landmark moments in sprint car racing’s beautiful tapestry where the Wild Child was the color and the show. We quizzed him on his career and his farewell and let him share his own thoughts.
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DIRT EMPIRE MAGAZINE • ISSUE 04 - 2021
