Driver - Raymond "Butch" Beasley
How did you choose your car number?
I bought a tail tank at a flea market and the number was on it. The tank was so nice that I did'nt want to change it.
Hometown: Rootstown, Ohio
Chassis: Challenger
Engine Builder: Me
Birthdate: 2-8-43
Family: daughter, son, 2 grandchildren, I'm single and looking
Occupation: racecar owner/driver, and motor builder
Crew: Paul Kish Sr. and Denny Battles
Sponsors: NONE
Favorite Track: Mercer Raceway
Divisions competed in: Sprint Cars
Years Racing: 4 years driving - 18 years working on race cars
Wins/Championships: NONE
Regular Tracks/Series: Lernerville, Mercer, Tri-City / Triathalon Sprint Series
Hobbies: Fishing / Boating
Favorite TV show: Cops
Favorite Music: Older Rock 'n' Roll
Favorite Band: KC And The Sunshine Band
Favorite Food: Pizza and Hamburgers
Favorite Restaurant: East Park
Favorite Driver: Jac "The Wild Child" Haudenschild
How did you get started in racing? My father took me to midget races when I was small. I started going with Mike Latsch in 1987.
Who had the biggest impact on your racing career and why? Mike Latsch / Watching him do so good with the equiptment he had
What would you be doing if you weren't racing? Building racecars and motors
What is your favorite aspect of racing? Beating people who have better equiptment and more money
What is your greatest accomplishment/best memory? Finishing sixth in points with the Triathalon Sprint Series in 2002
What is the worst thing that has happened to you in racing, or your worst season? 2003 season, flipping two weeks in a row.
In your own words, describe your 2002 season: Started out the season with a 410 engine and took most of the season tuning the chassis to my driving style. Never really got good the whole season.
What are your plans for the 2003 season? Try to finish in the top ten in points at three tracks and make an All-Star or World of Outlaw show.
Where do you see Sprint Car racing in 5 years from now? I think that there will only be rich people with sprint cars and car counts will be down. Tracks will have to pay more on the lower end to keep people racing.
What is your ultimate goal? To win a feature race with my cheaper equiptment and smaller motor
Anything else you would like to add: I've met some of the nicest people that I have ever run into in the racing circle, all divisions. I love to talk to fans and kids. I'd like to see a program where a young kid could spend the night in the pits with their favorite driver and get them interested in racing. It may keep them out of trouble someday. I'd like to thank all of the fans that come out and support racing and especially the ones that root for me, thank you. Raymond (Butch) Beasley
