Blog Description

This blog will discuss racing from a the perspective of a fan. Whether it be NASCAR to my local dirt track, and anything in between, this blog will cover it. It will be honest and uncut, so there may be some adult language.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Multiple Duty Drivers

There are drivers who drive in 2, sometimes 3 classes in a night or weekend. This is true from the local dirt track up to NASCAR. It is something that not everyone can do. To be successful in both requires not just a good driver and equipment but luck, patience, and endurance as well. I can think of a few drivers who pull double duty. Randy Korte of Highland, Illinois will frequently drive a UMP Late Model and UMP Modified, and occasionally driving a UMP Pro Crate Late Model as well when he does triple duty. Dave Crawley Jr. of Decatur, Illinois runs a UMP Modified and UMP Sportsman weekly. Ronnie Johnson of Tennessee frequently runs a Super Late Model, Crate Late Model, and a Sportsman car. Even big drivers will do it. Kyle Busch will frequently run a NASCAR Camping World Truck, Nationwide Series Car, and his regular Sprint Cup Ride. Carl Edwards runs a Nationwide Series Car and a Sprint Cup Car. Kevin Harvick will frequently run a Camping World Truck and Nationwide Series car in addition to his regular duty in his Sprint Cup ride. Every driver mentioned has won in each division, some on the same night or weekend. It takes talent, good equipment, good crews supporting them, and of course luck. When you get a chance to see someone do it, watch it and enjoy it.