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. Allen was there, racing sprint cars long before johnson coopted the outlaws name for his series. Allen raced everywhere and recorded 276 sprint car wins according to sources, 67 of which came against the world. World of outlaws circuit a family affair for two drivers. 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. Jun 22, 2017 bobby allen is the subject of this open wheel 101 interview presented by emi. Bobby allens racing hauler hanover, pennsylvania pa, us legendary sprint car driver bobby scruffy allens racing hauler is seen parked at the gocart track that he owns. 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 racecar driver from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia bobby allen born december 28, 1943 is an american racecar driver known for racing winged sprint cars. In 1976, carowner paxton ran just 55 races with his no. Bobby allen looking to give iracing a try speed sport.
Bobby allen, emil andres, mario andretti, lloyd axel, rollie beale, tony bettenhausen. Bobby allen sprint car racing news, schedules, results. Bobby allen, whos is a sprint car racer, stopped by my shop and asked me what i was going to do. Lance dewease t shirt world of outlaws sprint car woo blue dirt track racing. From the nascar hall of fame with hosts ray evernham and tony stewart sprint car hall of fame member bobby allen archive winged nation david gravel and josh baughman may 12, 2020. Uscs congratulates terry gray racing team on another. I first saw him drive at booneville iowa in 1975 or i met him in sioux falls. Bobby allen felt like he had an advantage over the rest of the field going into the 1986 eldora nationals. Newmans racing engines power several sprint car teams around pennsylvania and are the heart of the shark racing cars.
At the end of the night, he was no longer the many more. We were fortunate to sit with bobby for an hour for an unplugged interview discussing his. During the 2012 season, allen competed in the 358 sprint car division in pennsylvania. 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 1990 sprint car racing, dirt racing, sprint cars. 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. 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. 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. By the time florida came around for the speedweeks, the allen chassis wasnt ready so ralph had to work hard until the last minute to get the b c car ready, loaded and in the sunshine state. Mark is the 1996, 1999, and 2000 knoxville nationals champion as well as the 2001 kings royal winner. Allen was born to joe and jane allen in daytona, florida.
Browse hundreds of tracks for news, events, photos, and more. Empa hall of famebobby allen eastern motorsport press. It was always one of his favorite tracks to go to as a driver and a fan. Bobby allen devils bowl speedway 1978 sprint car racing. He had what many drivers struggle to find confidence. All star circuit of champions 410 outlaw sprint car. 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. Ohio sprint car driver byron reed joins steve post and erin evernham.
I n the december 2006 issue, doug wolfgang shared his memories of fellow hall of famer bobby allen, the 1990 knoxville nationals champion, 1980 all star circuit of champions titlist, 1986 ohio speedweek champion, and a threetime lincoln speedway track champion. While growing up in florida, bobby watched his father compete in the early days of nascar. In 1970 the all star circuit of champions ascoc was born. Shark racings bobby allen eyes world of outlaws return through iracing column by. Winged nation david gravel and josh baughman may 12, 2020. Et on dirtvision saturday night, three separate roundtable discussions remember the 1986 eldora nationals and the world of outlaws. Open wheel leader sprint car driver bobby allen tribute. Changes in sprint car racing have helped the locals compete. Bobby allen born december 28, 1943 is an american racecar driver known for racing winged sprint cars.
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. The 77yearold ward spent 20 years of his life barnstorming racetracks across the country chasing prize money in true outlaw style. Get the latest stats, news, and much more exclusive content from the sprint car community. However, despite his notion of being the driver to beat at the aug. We were fortunate to sit with bobby for an hour for an unplugged interview discussing his race career, the state of. 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. Mark kinser born may 5, 1964 is a retired american sprint car racing driver. 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.
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. Purchased a modified coupe stock car known as the the twister from hialeah fla. National sprint car hall of fame member bobby allen center will field sprint cars for logan schuchart left and jacob allen right in the world of outlaws stp sprint car series in 2014. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
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. Features vintage sprint car pic thread, 1965 and older only. From the nascar hall of fame with hosts ray evernham and tony stewart sprint car hall of fame member bobby allen. Bobby allen is the subject of this open wheel 101 interview presented by emi. He found victory lane three times, at lincoln speedway, trailway speedway and susquehanna speedway. Allen began in 358 sprint cars, capturing victories at lincoln speedway, trailway speedway, and susquehanna speedway throughout 2012. Legendary sprint car driver bobby ward was inducted into the national sprint car hall of fame this year, which capped his impressive driving career. Bobby allen sprint car racing news, schedules, results, and. Following a short stay on a pig farm in the pennjer sey area, allen and lupo. Winged nation presents bobby allen mrn motor racing network.
Teammates jacob allen 1a and logan schuchart battle sidebyside during a world of outlaws nos energy drink sprint car series feature at volusia speedway park. 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. 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. All star circuit of champions 410 outlaw sprint car series. Concord, nc april 16, 2020 bobby allen knew he was on a path to victory at eldora speedway on aug.
Allen raced everywhere and recorded 276 sprint car wins according to sources, 67 of which came against the world of outlaws. Legendary sprint car driver bobby scruffy allens racing hauler is seen parked at the gocart track that he owns. Sep 27, 2012 changes in sprint car racing have helped the locals compete with the world of outlaws. 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. I had a friend i had told i would build a car and he got mad at me because i only built one. Bobby allens selfsufficient ways led to world of outlaws. Allens nephew, michael newman, started building sprint car engines about seven years ago and is now one of the top engine builders. Inducted into the eastern motorsport press association hall of fame. Get the best deals on world of outlaws when you shop the largest online selection at. Bobby allen, one of the original outlaws, will bring two young guns on the world of outlaws trail in 2014. His crew included his friends, future sprint car rivals richard lupo and steve smith. 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.
Mar 19, 2020 i n the december 2006 issue, doug wolfgang shared his memories of fellow hall of famer bobby allen, the 1990 knoxville nationals champion, 1980 all star circuit of champions titlist, 1986 ohio speedweek champion, and a threetime lincoln speedway track champion. 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. Bobby allen did it his way, part i page 2 of 2 sprint. Well, when scruffys turn came by, allen shared a memory of racing with doug. Schuchart charges to texas outlaw nationals victory. In 2006, one of the world of outlaws sprint car series. Williams grove speedway has been the home of sprint car racing since 1939. Any sprint car driver is going to want to race with the world of outlaws and be an outlaw. Added his son, jacob allen, to his sprint car driver roster under the shark racing name he had already been using with his grandson, logan schuchart, in sprint car racing since 2009. Changes in sprint car racing have helped the locals compete with the world of outlaws.
Bobby allen eyes world of outlaws return through iracing. Then someone stole my whole rig, my motorhome, my trailer, all my parts and my car down in dallas, texas. Saturday, may 30, 1970 indianapolis motor speedway indy 500 indianapolis, indiana. Paul arch photo his selfsufficient methods have stayed with shark racing, even as his drivers son jacob allen and grandson logan schuchart grow as veteran world of outlaws. The ascoc became a huge success and attracted the biggest names in sprint car racing from across the country. Bobby was another one of those original outlaws of the 70s. Changes in sprint car racing have helped the locals. However, the car hell be driving is a little different than the one he was used to. Hall of fame inductees national sprint car hall of fame. Recognized as one of sprint car racings original outlaws, miami, floridaborn bobby allen december 28, 1943 wanted to be a race car 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. Bobby became an international karting champion at a young age and befriended indy 500 driver jim rathmann, getting a job working in his shop. 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.
Like knoxville, eldora had a distinction to it, allen said. 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. The second in a twopart feature on legendary world of outlaws racer bobby allen. Cousin to steve kinser, mark won the 1996 and 1999 world of outlaws championship and was runnerup in 1991, 1998, and 2001. Empa hall of famelynn paxton eastern motorsport press. He hails from oolitic, indiana cousin to steve kinser, mark won the 1996 and 1999 world of outlaws championship and was runnerup in 1991, 1998, and 2001. 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. Sprint car hall of fame driver bobby ward making headlines. 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. How bobby allen beat the world of outlaws heavy hitters at. 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. Get the best deals on world of outlaws when you shop the.
Winged nation presents bobby allen mrn motor racing. From 1970 through 1973 bud miller, of sharon, pa, operated the first outlaw sprint car organization in modern times. News, photos, results, and more from dozens of associations. Jan 17, 2008 seems there was also supposed to be a bobby allen car in the deal too, just in case the bc craft car couldnt hang with the big boys. Thanks for stopping by the most comprehensive sprint car racing website on the planet.
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