Steve howard sprint car driver

Steve kinser wins the silver crown, and sprint car portions of the first ever, 4 crown nationals at eldora. More often than not, the driver climbs out of the wreck unaided, and returns the next week or later that same night. Smith made the news official on his facebook page announcing he was stepping away from the driver s seat after 31 years with the following statement. Steve butler won six national driving championships in usac sprint car and silver crown. Jerry rogers began his racing career sharing driving duties with friend steve. Best match price low to high price high to low alphabetical showing 110 of 1 products. The tracks he won at are santa maria on may, 26, 1975, speedway 117 on may, 1978 and ascot on july 29, 1978.

Stevie smith dan demarco photo smith, who was born in pennsylvania, and is the son of popular racing driver steve smith, first made a name for himself on the central pennsylvania scene before racing many seasons with the world of outlaws. Because the engine compartment is tight, many sprint cars mount the high pressure fuel injection pump behind the firewall, in the driver s compartment. Enter your email address to receive notifications of new articles by email from. Veteran sprint car driver stevie smith announced his retirement from sprint car racing on thursday. The initial eight 2017 inductees into the usac hall of fame have been announced and four more, selected by popular vote from a list of 16 eligibles distributed through social mediums, will be announced tomorrow. Hoseheads sprint car general forum oval track racing forums. Steven arnold howard february 7, 1974 february 6, 2011 was a nascar sportsman division driver and late model driver from greer, sc. Steve steve with an ezup steve steve at the pit booth steve steve was a sprint car driver in the 70s and won 3 cra races along the way. He jumped at the chance to race at the charlotte motor speedway. No telling how far steve howard may have gone in his career. His family is also involved in racing, as his cousin mark kinser, was also a championship winning driver on the world of outlaws circuit, and his son kraig kinser races for steve at steve kinser racing in the number 11k world of outlaw sprint car.

I believe that at the time of his death, he owned the speed age hespell kurtis midget. Driver from italy who ran the 1946 indy 500 in a maserati and finished 7th. Sammy swindell is the world of outlaws driving champion. Crestliner vans usac national sprint car series 1985. Howard is in the midwest for the fair seasons slate of outstanding sprint car racing features. A race driver is also 4 times as likely to be killed as a boxer. Friday, may 16th, 1975 the midwest speedway preservation. And that should be good enough to put one of the best sprint car drivers.

Brent is one of the greatest if not the greatest sprint car driver in the history of california. World of outlaws sprint car series world of outlaws. Ron shuman won the sprint car race over bob moore and steve troxell at the phoenix int. Steve butler born september 26, 1956, in amarillo, texas won six national driving championships in usac sprint car and silver crown openwheel racing. Stevie smith calls it a career and retires from driving. All stars and ira will collide and battle for largest sprint car winners share in wisconsin history brownsburg, ind. The typical sprint car carries a 30 gallon us tank and its not unusual to see fuel stops in a 30 lap race if there have been several cautions. Sprint car tuning with performance torsion bars for results. Russell lee phillips was a nascar sportsman division driver. Howard kaeding drives his restored super modified at ocean speedway in watsonville.

Looking for a 70s80s non downtube 100 wheelbase silver crownchamp car sprint car to make street legal. Garage running wide open garage race shop sign steve mcdonald. Sammy won a remarkable, 41 features at tracks all over the u. The knoxville nationals are nonwing for the last time. Sprint car auto racing fan apparel and souvenirs for sale ebay. He fought back and operated his longtime family business socal racing.

If you have a website and would like to set up a forum here at please contact us by using the contact link at the top of the page. Paul larsen, patti noffsinger mother of three former cra sprint car drivers, and dixie mrs. Howard kaeding, mother of manytime narc sprint car champion brent kaeding, and grandmother of current drivers bud and tim kaeding. May 20, 2018 in 2017, david gravel came back with a notebook and doubled the winning percentage with 20 dirt sprint car races overall.

This is stevie howard and i believe this may have been williams grove or lincoln. By scott daloisio perris, ca, september 20, 2011 the amsoil usaccra sprint car series returns to the southern california home of major league sprint car racing, perris auto speedway, for a very special race, the glenn howard memorial this saturday night, september 24th. Steve was a very talented driver from i think around the langhorne, pa area and i know was one of ernies favorites. Its early february and the 2019 sprint car racing season is nearly underway in northern california. Steve was a sprint car driver in the 70s and won 3 cra races along the way. He worked with his dad in the so cal perormanxce business for many years. Crestliner vans usac national sprint car series 1985 standings. Hunter and rick stoff, the risk of a fatal accident in auto racing is about the same as alpine ski racing, boating and swimming, but about 30 times more dangerous than football.

As i am sure you know stevie was killed in this car i believe in 1975. Butler was highly regarded for his technical skills and performed chief mechanic duties on several of his winning race cars. Details about 1980 steve howard 8 x 10 speedway 117 cra sprint car photo chula vista. Veteran sprint car driver stevie smith has retired after 31 years in the sport. Researched, written and published by the author in september 2006, the book is the definitive last word on the subject. Hmiels controversial stock car career, marred by accidents from his aggressive driving style, ended in 2006 after he failed a third substance abuse test and was banned from competing in nascar for life.

Smokey snellbaker won the kars super sprint car race over steve howard, bobby weaver, randy ruth and roger larson at the williams grove speedway, williams grove, pa dave humphrey won the nema midget race at the westboro speedway, westboro,ma ted wise was the winner of the sprint car race over bill banick at the lernerville speedway, sarver,pa. Both kaedings are among the best sprint car drivers of their. Howard was also a noted authority on the history sprint car racing in southern california and his vast knowledge was considered second to none. Abandonunwanted project ok ideal would incl power steering box and late 70s injection hump style hood with sides that flare out around driver my fav body style. His cars get their name from his highly successful alex foods mexican food business. Oct 12, 2015 the families of two young men, killed instantly while speeding earlier this year, have released this dramatic footage of the pairs final moments. Nascar and its marks are trademarks of the national association for stock car auto racing, llc. Individual driver statistics for the 1990 crestliner vans usac national sprint car series. Inductees the official site of heart o texas speedway. Clip another cars wheels, or enter a corner too hard, and you may find yourself upside down in short order. Usac extends its sympathies to the howard family and all of his friends and associates. Supermodified racer kyle vanderpool wins sprint car race bob. The fourth annual legends of ascot luncheon and induction ceremonies will take place this year on saturday, october 21 from 11 a.

Not everybody in the sprint car world is happy with tony. He had battled serious health problems and was hospitalized several years ago for a liver problem. The 25yearold went on to finish 3rd in series points last year, for the second year in a row. He is probably one of the most exciting sprint car driver of alltime. He has 88 wins and ranks first by a mile at silver dollar speedway in chico, california. Feb 22, 2017 veteran sprint car driver stevie smith announced his retirement from sprint car racing on thursday.

Matt howard sprint car driver at knoxville raceway. As i am sure you know stevie was killed in this car i. The kaedings, including patriarch howard, his son brent and. At times looking younger than his 22 years show, when this racer puts on his uniform, a replica of the american flag, he becomes the textbook image of the allamerican guy. Dec 20, 2014 howard was also a noted authority on the history sprint car racing in southern california and his vast knowledge was considered second to none. If im not mistaken this car was coowned by goeorge moskat and ray carrol. World of outlaws sprintcar 2019 standings driver database.

David gravel is looking for a shot in nascar racing news. The old days where steve worked the so cal trailer. Sure, smith doesnt have the flash of some other drivers in the hall, but he does have substance. When you first look at steven howard all you can think of is the guy next door. Dorothy wickham, dottie james mother, walts motherinlaw, julie mrs. Howard, 61, passed away on december 16, 2014 at home in lakewood.

See more of usac cra sprint car series on facebook. His last appearance at the races was at the turkey night grand prix on thanksgiving. Third generation driver father brent and grandfather howard and his brother is bud kaeding. His oldsmobile was hit by the car of steven howard, who steered high to avoid a twocar spinout. Sep 30, 2016 as the son of sprint car legend steve smith, he was brought up around racing. We have information, driver profiles, race results, photos, history, statistics, and interactive features such as polls and a message board. Gordon joined the imca sprint car circuit in the early 1960s, traveling across. Three generations of sprint car champions have dedicated years of their lives to running a specialty sprint car racing shop in campbell. Sprint car auto racing program, pa port royal speedway, 1981 souvenir vtg ads. He fought back and operated his longtime family business socal racing products in downey. Stevie smith is sprint car hall of fame ready after 34.

Browse hundreds of tracks for news, events, photos, and more. Tony bettenhausen, dave blaney, jerry blundy, jimmy bryan, steve butler, duane pappy carter sr. The home of the world of outlaws nos energy drink sprint car seres. Steve howard in the morales brothers famous tamale wahgon. Smith, who was born in pennsylvania, and is the son of popular racing driver steve smith, first made a name for. Dubois adds a little grease to the torsion bars to make sure they wont bind inside the chassiss sleeves. Racing scene column steve howard rip page 1 scrafan. Touring car championship grandam series american le mans series x1r pro cup series nascar southeast series nascar midwest series nascar southwest series nascar northwest series asa national tour fia formula two series whelen southern modified tour exhibition unclassified races. All prints are made off of original negatives i shot in the 1980s. All star circuit of champions 410 outlaw sprint car series.

Smokey snellbaker won the kars super sprint car race over steve howard. After a 31year career, veteran sprint car driver stevie smith announced wednesday that he is calling it a career and retiring from driving. The flying sock steve kent sprint car racing, auto racing, dirt track, san. Features vintage sprint car pic thread, 1965 and older only please. Many of you have asked about stevies plans for 2017. Story and photos by richard cunningham from october 23, 1996 issue of racing news. People drivers drivers by state compare drivers driver. Part of the excitement of sprint car racing is the danger. Kevin swindell has spent plenty of time leading laps at the front of the.

Features vintage sprint car pic thread, 1965 and older. His purchase of two series may have stopped a war, but it hurt some feelings. The neck, incidently, is the mostlikely bodypart to be injured. All other trademarks are the property of their respective. I remember the first time i saw that red 9 on that pearl white car, and i thought, this is something special and differentiates that car from any other midget. In 1990, steve returned to usac racing fulltime trying for a record 4th usac sprint car championship. News, photos, results, and more from dozens of associations. Raceway, phoenix, az gary howsare won the super sprint car race over jim sheaffer, smokey snellbaker, johnny grum and ed zirkle at the port royal speedway, port royal,pa. Selinsgrove speedway sprint car racing news, schedules. James first car was a 1955 oldsmobile that he shared driving duties with howard. Jun 19, 2017 8 initial 2017 usac hall of fame inductees announced. Stevie smith is sprint car hall of fame ready after 34 years. Loveland, ohio december 1, 2017 hoffman auto racing har is taking great pride in announcing that after a three year absence, 9 time little 500 champion eric gordon will drive the mean green hoffman car in the 2018 classic.

Is the dad of two of the greatest sprint car drivers in california, tim and bud kaeding. Steve howard at age 20 on may 26, 1975 in greg cunninghams chevy. Vintage california, vintage race car, car and driver, san jose, sacramento. Back em in bob meli at the california midwinter fair. The flying sock steve kent sprint car racing, sprint cars, racing. Nick battles with johnny brazil 1975 howard upsidedown opening day 1973 main event with nick ringo bob bockover photo nick in the ron tomasello car at mesa marin 1977nick 1972october 12, 1974. Shane hmiel born may 15, 1980 is a former american racecar driver, who competed in all three of nascars national series.

Listing date, drivers career win number, and driver. Crestliner vans usac national sprint car series 1990. Stevie smith retires from sprint car racing to focus on. The 9 on the nose was also distinctive, along with they way paul wrote the driver name.

Sprint car tamale wagon alex morales and his tamale wagons were well known throughout the country. Feature thirdgen sprint car racers, bud and tim kaeding, are in the upstairs conference room at the familys kaeding performance headquarters in campbell, ca, talking shop. Mark passerrelli, greg jones, steve howard, joe mccarthy, kirk sturgeon, daryl swinehart. Alex was inducted into the nschoff national sprint car hall of fame in knoxville, iowa in 1992.

Our cookies are friendly and dont collect personal information but helps to improve the user experience. If he is starting an a main from near the back hes worth the price of admission to just watch him. Championship points standings for the crestliner vans usac national sprint car series 1985. Racing scene column steve howard rip by tim kennedy. Dennis rea, 61, from the san fernando valley, and steve howard, 60, the son of the late sprint car ownerracing association leader glenn howard and brother of sprint car driver gary g. He fought back and operated his longtime family businesssocal racing products in downey. Individual driver statistics for the 1985 crestliner vans usac national sprint car series. Steve howard sprint car racing news, schedules, results. Nov 18, 20 steve kinser racing crewman gary dubois inspects two new torsion bars that will be going into kinsers sprint car for a setup adjustment.