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Ozarks Area Racers Foundation 2026 Scholarship Awards | Ben Chapman & Jaden Davis Jadyn

Watch two passionate young racers receive life-changing scholarships from the Ozarks Area Racers Foundation! This heartfelt ceremony honors high school graduates who exemplify excellence both on the track and in the classroom.
2026 Scholarship Recipients:

Ben Chapman – Republic High School

State Technical College of Missouri, Linn, MO
Studying: Heavy-Duty Diesel Technology
Racing Background: Started at age 5 in caged karts → Quarter Midgets → Modifieds → Pure Stocks
Monet Speedway feature winner
Birthday celebrated at ceremony!

Jaden Davis – Webb City High School

Crowder College, Webb City, MO
Studying: Business Management
Racing Background: 5-time champion at Twister Alley Raceway
Started kart racing at age 8
Daughter of Elusive Competition Engines owner
Four States area racing regular

About the OARF Scholarship Program:
💰 Two $500 scholarships awarded annually
📋 Established in 2024 by Scotty & Angie Allen and Dallas County Speedway
🎓 Open to graduating high school seniors (male or female)
⭐ Judged on: Racing interest, volunteer history, leadership, and academic excellence
🔍 Applications reviewed under blind cover for fairness
What You’ll See:

Emotional acceptance speeches from both recipients
Introduction by Chip (presenter and racing official)
Ben Chapman’s inspiring journey from karts to diesel tech
Jaden Davis’s heartfelt tribute to racing community values
How racing shaped their character, work ethic, and futures
Information on applying for future scholarships

Key Moments:

Ben discusses financial responsibility and giving back to racing
Jaden shares lessons learned: perseverance, sportsmanship, resilience
Both recipients thank the foundation and racing family
Recognition of Scotty & Angie Allen’s vision for the program

This scholarship program supports the next generation of racers pursuing higher education while staying connected to the sport they love. Perfect example of how grassroots racing takes care of its own!
📍 Presented at: 38th Annual OARF Hall of Fame Ceremony
🏁 Program Info: Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Facebook (applications available)
Applications accepted for May graduating seniors
💙 Supporting local racing families and youth education

For Graduating Seniors: Visit the Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Facebook page for scholarship applications and requirements. Forms available for the 2027 class!

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Ozarks Area Racers Foundation 2026 Scholarship Awards | Ben Chapman & Jaden Davis Jadyn

Watch two passionate young racers receive life-changing scholarships from the Ozarks Area Racers Foundation! This heartfelt ceremony honors high school graduates who exemplify excellence both on the track and in the classroom.
2026 Scholarship Recipients:

Ben Chapman – Republic High School

State Technical College of Missouri, Linn, MO
Studying: Heavy-Duty Diesel Technology
Racing Background: Started at age 5 in caged karts → Quarter Midgets → Modifieds → Pure Stocks
Monet Speedway feature winner
Birthday celebrated at ceremony!

Jaden Davis – Webb City High School

Crowder College, Webb City, MO
Studying: Business Management
Racing Background: 5-time champion at Twister Alley Raceway
Started kart racing at age 8
Daughter of Elusive Competition Engines owner
Four States area racing regular

About the OARF Scholarship Program:
💰 Two $500 scholarships awarded annually
📋 Established in 2024 by Scotty & Angie Allen and Dallas County Speedway
🎓 Open to graduating high school seniors (male or female)
⭐ Judged on: Racing interest, volunteer history, leadership, and academic excellence
🔍 Applications reviewed under blind cover for fairness
What You’ll See:

Emotional acceptance speeches from both recipients
Introduction by Chip (presenter and racing official)
Ben Chapman’s inspiring journey from karts to diesel tech
Jaden Davis’s heartfelt tribute to racing community values
How racing shaped their character, work ethic, and futures
Information on applying for future scholarships

Key Moments:

Ben discusses financial responsibility and giving back to racing
Jaden shares lessons learned: perseverance, sportsmanship, resilience
Both recipients thank the foundation and racing family
Recognition of Scotty & Angie Allen’s vision for the program

This scholarship program supports the next generation of racers pursuing higher education while staying connected to the sport they love. Perfect example of how grassroots racing takes care of its own!
📍 Presented at: 38th Annual OARF Hall of Fame Ceremony
🏁 Program Info: Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Facebook (applications available)
Applications accepted for May graduating seniors
💙 Supporting local racing families and youth education

For Graduating Seniors: Visit the Ozarks Area Racers Foundation Facebook page for scholarship applications and requirements. Forms available for the 2027 class!

#OARFScholarship #RacingScholarship #BenChapman #JadenDavis #OzarksRacing #CollegeScholarship #DirtTrackRacing #KartRacing #MissouriRacing #TwisterAlley #MonetSpeedway #DallasCountySpeedway #RacingEducation #YouthRacing #GrassrootsRacing #RacingFamily #ScholarshipAward #HighSchoolGraduates #OARF2026