Recognized as one of sprint car racings original outlaws, miami, floridaborn bobby allen december 28, 1943 wanted to be a racecar driver since he was nine years old and with more than a little bit of talent and ability he became one of the sports most heralded racers. It was always one of his favorite tracks to go to as a driver and a fan. Chad kemenah won his first all star championship driving for car owner jim harble picking up 2 wins along the way. Any sprint car driver is going to want to race with the world of outlaws and be an outlaw. The second in a twopart feature on legendary world of outlaws racer bobby allen. Foyt was inducted into the international motorsports hall of fame in 2000, national sprint car hall of fame in 1990, motorsports hall of fame of america as a member of the first class in 1989, the national midget auto racing hall of fame in 1988 and. Allen began in 358 sprint cars, capturing victories at lincoln speedway, trailway speedway, and susquehanna speedway throughout 2012. All star circuit of champions 410 outlaw sprint car. Sep 04, 2017 this 8 mm film from the grove belongs to kenny hall and is not for sale by strawser video, however we do have over 100 videos from central pa. From 1970 through 1973 bud miller, of sharon, pa, operated the first outlaw sprint car organization in modern times.
Son of sprint car hall of famer bobby allen and uncle of fellow world of outlaws sprint car series driver logan schuchart, jacob allen drives the 1a sprint car for his familyowned shark racing. Bobby allen felt like he had an advantage over the rest of the field going into the 1986 eldora nationals. While growing up in florida, bobby watched his father compete in the early days of nascar. Changes in sprint car racing have helped the locals compete with the world of outlaws. Mar 11, 2020 winning races was not necessarily the goal when the two embarked on the nomadic schedule in 2014 with the teams owner, hall of fame sprint car driver bobby allen, who is also jacobs father. Apr 30, 2020 concord, nc april 29, 2020 at 76 years old, bobby allen has the urge to drive a sprint car again after stepping out of the car more than 20 years ago. Racer on racer bobby allen qualifying at manzanita speedway in october of 1987. He finished in the top ten 11 times, with his best finish in 4th position in 1970 at sacramento. His crew included his friends, future sprint car rivals richard lupo and steve smith. Jan 17, 2016 bobby allen devils bowl speedway 1978 sprint car racing dirt track racing auto racing outlaw racing old race cars street tracker vintage race car car and driver cool cars more information. Nov 24, 2014 shark racing goes the distance hanover, pa. Weld raced in the usac championship car series in the 19651972 seasons, with 36 career starts, including the 1970 indianapolis 500.
Open wheel leader sprint car driver bobby allen tribute. Schuchart charges to texas outlaw nationals victory. Driver inductees bobby abel d dorsey speedway m champ 1965 and 1966 bobby allenhanover, pa dorsey speedway m champ 1967 roy anderson potomac speedway slm champion 1980, 84 buddy armel hagerstown speedway slm champion 1971, 75, 76, 77, 89. Bobby allen devils bowl speedway 1978 sprint car racing. By nick graziano, woo sprint series pr concord, nc bobby allen felt like he had an advantage over the rest of the field going into the 1986 eldora nationals. There are several teams on the world of outlaws sprint car circuit that field two cars, but only bobby scruffy allen is trying to do it out of one trailer, with the sprint cars for his son. Son of sprint car hall of famer bobby allen uncle of fellow world of outlaws sprint car series driver logan schuchart he drives for his family owned shark racing scored his first heat race win and made his first dash appearance during the 2014 season competed in central pennsylvania during 20. Connor of north vernon and competing against future sprintcar standouts bobby black and allen barr, who began their careers in the 1950s. During the 2012 season, allen competed in the 358 sprint car division in pennsylvania. Allen raced everywhere and recorded 276 sprint car wins according to sources, 67 of which came against the world.
Ohio sprint car driver byron reed joins steve post and erin evernham. The 77yearold ward spent 20 years of his life barnstorming racetracks across the country chasing prize money in true outlaw style. Bobby became an international karting champion at a young age and befriended indy 500 driver jim rathmann, getting a job working in his shop. Like knoxville, eldora had a distinction to it, allen said. Recognized as one of sprint car racing s original outlaws, miami, floridaborn bobby allen december 28, 1943 wanted to be a racecar driver since he was nine years old and with more than a little bit of talent and ability he became one of the sports most heralded racers. As owner of shark racing, will field shark sprint cars for his grandson, logan schuchart, and his son, jacob allen, in the stp world of. No matter what has happened bobby is still a person, he was in my opinion one os the very besy sprint car racers ever, and though i do not condone what he did, i still do not think he got a fair deal, yes kids i still stick up for bobby. Winged nation presents bobby allen mrn motor racing network. Allen was there, racing sprint cars long before johnson coopted the outlaws name for his series. He drove for himself his entire career and built his own race cars the way he wanted. Bobby olivero born 24 dec 1946 compton, california. Connor of north vernon and competing against future sprint car standouts bobby black and allen barr, who began their careers in the 1950s.
Winged nation presents bobby allen mrn motor racing. Greg weld march 4, 1944 august 4, 2008 was an american racecar driver weld won the 1963 knoxville nationals, the premiere event in sprint car racing. Since he was able to walk, logan schuchart has been driven to race. Bobby was another one of those original outlaws of the 70s. Bobby allen born december 28, 1943 is an american racecar driver known for racing winged sprint cars. Apr 17, 2020 bobby allen qualifying at manzanita speedway in october of 1987. Gene marderness photo allen, a sprint car hall of famer from hanover, pa. Click here to read part i b obby allen felt like he had an advantage over the rest of the field going into the 1986 eldora nationals. However, the car hell be driving is a little different than the one he was used to. He had what many drivers struggle to find confidence.
Bobby allen devils bowl speedway 1978 sprint car racing dirt track racing auto racing outlaw racing old race cars street tracker vintage race car car and driver. Bobby allen eyes world of outlaws return through iracing. Video and photo images of early years of racecar legend, bobby allen aka scruffy 1961gokart champion of the world, founding member and. Opperman, weld, allen,and paxton early 70s youtube. Lance dewease t shirt world of outlaws sprint car woo blue. Nov 15, 20 sprint car hall of fame driver bobby ward, and his mee 2 sprinter. At eldora, as far as i was concerned, even when i ran the race car in the race, i was a fan of them other guys, allen said. I first saw him drive at booneville iowa in 1975 or i met him in sioux falls. Hall of fame inductees national sprint car hall of fame. Sep 27, 2012 changes in sprint car racing have helped the locals compete with the world of outlaws. From the nascar hall of fame with hosts ray evernham and tony stewart sprint car hall of fame member bobby allen.
Back then, an outlaw was a driver who didnt care much about points or championships or. Following a short stay on a pig farm in the pennjer sey area, allen and lupo. He found victory lane three times, at lincoln speedway, trailway speedway and susquehanna speedway. Shark racing bobby allen scruffy 70th tribute facebook. Nick graziano world of outlaws concord, nc at 76 years old, bobby allen has the urge to drive a sprint car again after stepping out of the car more than. Concord, nc april 29, 2020 at 76 years old, bobby allen has the urge to drive a sprint car again after stepping out of the car more than 20 years ago. He currently owns shark racing, a world of outlaws sprint car team that fields two cars driven by his son jacob allen and his grandson logan schuchart. All star circuit of champions 410 outlaw sprint car series. Legendary sprint car driver bobby scruffy allens racing hauler is seen parked at the gocart track that he owns.
Bobby allen qualifying at manzanita speedway in october of 1987. World of outlaws circuit a family affair for two drivers. Empa hall of famebobby allen eastern motorsport press. This rule became the sprint car norm across the country in 2002. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Winning races was not necessarily the goal when the two embarked on the nomadic schedule in 2014 with the teams owner, hall of fame sprint car driver. Bobby allen racecar driver jump to navigation jump to search. Bobby allens selfsufficient ways led to world of outlaws success shark racing halloffamer reveals challenges and rewards of driving for himself and building his own race cars concord, nc april 16, 2020 bobby allen knew he was on a path to victory at eldora speedway on aug. Sprint car hall of fame driver bobby ward, and his mee 2. At 8 years old, schuchart was the rookie of the year at hunterstown speedway. Browse hundreds of tracks for news, events, photos, and more. Bobby allen sprint car racing news, schedules, results. In 1976, carowner paxton ran just 55 races with his no. This 8 mm film from the grove belongs to kenny hall and is not for sale by strawser video, however we do have over 100 videos from central. Get the best deals on world of outlaws when you shop the. Legendary sprint car driver bobby ward was inducted into the national sprint car hall of fame this year, which capped his impressive driving career. Empa hall of famelynn paxton eastern motorsport press. Bobby allens selfsufficient ways led to world of outlaws success shark racing halloffamer reveals challenges and rewards of driving for himself and building his own race cars.
Sep 03, 2019 there are several teams on the world of outlaws sprint car circuit that field two cars, but only bobby scruffy allen is trying to do it out of one trailer, with the sprint cars for his son. However, despite his notion of being the driver to beat at the aug. Bobby allen 1990 sprint car racing, dirt racing, sprint cars. Bobby allen is the subject of this open wheel 101 interview presented by emi. Changes in sprint car racing have helped the locals compete. Allen raced everywhere and recorded 276 sprint car wins according to sources, 67 of which came against the world of outlaws.
How bobby allen beat the world of outlaws heavy hitters at. Get the best deals on world of outlaws when you shop the largest online selection at. His finest moment was both winning the tony bettenhausen 100 at springfield, illinois in 1982, a dirt oval track race which was part of the usac series, and winning the 1979 usac silver crown. Bobby allen talks about how he beat the heavy hitters at eldora. Steve post and ashley stremme talk with sprint car legend bobby davis jr at port royal speedway as the shelter in place continues. Bobby allen sprint car racing news, schedules, results, and. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Purchased a modified coupe stock car known as the the twister from hialeah fla. He had 75 lincoln tallies, as well as a victory in the 1989 tuscarora 50 at port royal speedway. Bobby allens selfsufficient ways led to world of outlaws. Saturday, may 30, 1970 indianapolis motor speedway indy 500 indianapolis, indiana.
Changes in sprint car racing have helped the locals. Veteran driver, largely in usac events, who raced at the top level between 1976 and 1983, although he attempted a racing comeback in the late 1980s. Bobby allen, emil andres, mario andretti, lloyd axel, rollie beale, tony bettenhausen. News, photos, results, and more from dozens of associations. In 1970 the all star circuit of champions ascoc was born. Nick graziano world of outlaws concord, nc at 76 years old, bobby allen has the urge to drive a sprint car again after stepping out of the car more than see all videos. Shark racings bobby allen eyes world of outlaws return through iracing column by. Winged nation david gravel and josh baughman may 12, 2020. The ascoc became a huge success and attracted the biggest names in sprint car racing from across the country. Sprint car hall of fame driver bobby ward making headlines. Grandson of team owner bobby allen and nephew of fellow shark racing driver jacob allen, logan schuchart drives the 1a sprint car for shark racing.
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