Had the invite to bring a couple of the Legend Cars to Lebanon I-44 Speedway tonight for the possibility of starting a new class. I think it went well. Cant wait to give this track a try. Thanks Aaron Douglas for the opportunity, we will be down this week and make some laps.
Nick Bradshaw Perseverance Award | Racing Legend With Achondroplasia | Ozarks Area Racers Foundationnntribute as Nick Bradshaw receives the inaugural Springfield Racing Hall of Fame Perseverance Award posthumously. Nick, who passed away in September 2024 at I-44 Speedway, overcame achondroplasia (dwarfism) and over 20 surgeries throughout his life to become a beloved figure in Missouri racing with multiple championships and countless lives touched.nIn this video:nnFather Sean Bradshaw shares Nick’s incredible journey and community impactnMichael Jurgenson (JNC Racing) details Nick’s racing career and victoriesnKevin Greven shares heartwarming stories of Nick’s determinationn300+ text messages from racing community after Nick’s passingnHow “Scooter Boy” became a TikTok sensation and racing inspirationn2022 Midway Speedway championship victorynSix feature wins in 2024 before his tragic passingnnNick Bradshaw’s inspiring story:nnBorn with achondroplasia (dwarfism)nEndured over 20 surgeries throughout his lifetimenCaught the racing bug as teenager from JC NewellnParents initially hesitant due to health concerns and protective naturenTwo older brothers were college athletes – racing was Nick’s sportnFather convinced mother: “This is the one thing he can do”nStarted with JNC Racing team around 2015-2016nFirst job: Spotter for cousin Chris Johnson’s modifiednnRacing career highlights:nnBought first race car from JNC Racing in 2017nPurchased 7-8 cars total throughout careernMultiple feature wins on asphalt before track closednTransitioned to dirt racingn2022 Midway Speedway ChampionnChased I-44 championship for years (always had setbacks)n2024: Numbness in legs forced him to sit out early seasonnMichael Jurgenson drove his car – won 1 race, many 2nd place finishesnSurgery on back improved leg sensationnSwitched to automatic transmission car for comfortnWon 6 feature races in 2024 before his passingnIncident at I-44 Speedway in September 2024 took his lifenKnown on TikTok as “Scooter Boy” from Dallas County SpeedwaynnStories of perseverance:nnKevin Greven asked Nick to put trash bags in bleacher trash cansnNick fell completely into trash can trying to helpnGot out without complaint, went straight to next trash cann”Didn’t say a word, went straight to the next trash can and never slowed down”n”The biggest little man you will ever meet in your life”nnSpecial friendships:nnRico Avery (fellow little person racer) – became close friendsnMet at Lake Ozark Speedway – Nick asked for introductionn”Two little big men” who hit it off immediatelynHung out together at races for years across the regionnRico racing Speed Weeks in Florida, wished he could attend tributenSaid it will be tough racing Missouri without seeing NicknnCommunity impact:nnOver 300 text messages to family from people sharing Nick storiesnMany from people father didn’t even knownRacing community rallied around familynDouglas family and I-44 Speedway supportnJeff Albright helped with car issues constantlyn”If you knew my boy” – father’s emotional pleannNick’s sponsors (2024 season):nnLeo Morgan FencingnFones Furniture and LawnnRalph Pitts Shelter InsurancenShow Me DentsnRocket Race CarsnDNS Affordable MovingnSmokin Jones BarbecuenAtkinson Farms Hay GrindingnBig Dave Italian IcenMissouri CouragenPaul’s TowingnKeen MotorsnChris Albright RacingnJNC Racingn417 Sports CarsnDynamic Diesel RepairnShow Me DirtnnNick’s legacy:nn”Nick loved racing more than anything”nAlways wanted to help people at the tracknCouldn’t always help physically, but would if he couldn”He loved everybody”nWould have had biggest smile but wouldn’t have talked at ceremonynThe #23 car will be back (Michael’s promise)nKnown for infectious enthusiasm and positive attitudenProved that physical limitations don’t define what’s possiblennFirst-ever Perseverance Award:nnNew award added to Hall of Fame in 2024nHonors racer who “gives it all he got all the time, day in and day out”nNick Bradshaw: Perfect inaugural recipientnAward recognizes overcoming obstacles with determinationnnTracks mentioned:nnI-44 Riverside Speedway (Lebanon, Missouri)nDallas County SpeedwaynMidway SpeedwaynLake Ozark SpeedwaynnA powerful reminder that racing is about more than winning – it’s about heart, determination, community, and inspiring others to overcome any obstacle. 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Nick Bradshaw Perseverance Award | Racing Legend With Achondroplasia | Ozarks Area Racers Foundationnntribute as Nick Bradshaw receives the inaugural Springfield Racing Hall of Fame Perseverance Award posthumously. Nick, who passed away in September 2024 at I-44 Speedway, overcame achondroplasia (dwarfism) and over 20 surgeries throughout his life to become a beloved figure in Missouri racing with multiple championships and countless lives touched.nIn this video:nnFather Sean Bradshaw shares Nick’s incredible journey and community impactnMichael Jurgenson (JNC Racing) details Nick’s racing career and victoriesnKevin Greven shares heartwarming stories of Nick’s determinationn300+ text messages from racing community after Nick’s passingnHow
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Caught up with the Legend- Bill Frye this weekend at Lucas Oil, in 1985 this guy and myself Raced together in what they called Street Stock back then. Bill has been retired from Racing for a while, but Tim Brown talked him into Racing his car at the 2 day event, the car being a Super Stock is not a Late Model like he drove all those years. It was rough getting back in the groove, night 1, heat race, B Feature, made it to the A, finished in top 10 with a 7th place finish. Night 2 it was a Bill Frye Show, won his Heat, started outside pole and took it to Victory Lane!!!! Bill commented, the set-up for Saturday night made feel like a Late Model.
Thanks Bill for memories and showing everyone that age makes no difference!!!!!
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Chance Gilbert takes home the win in the legend class at The New North Central Arkansas Speedway and takes home $1,300.
Alright everyone!! Here are the Legend drivers so far who have committed to running the Spooker 20 Friday nite!
-55 Kenny Foster, Spokane, MO
-68 Jordan Myers, Springfield, MO
-27 Trent Robinson, Marionville, MO
-38s David Smith, Rogers, AR
-76s Billy Smith, Rogers, AR
-2V Ron Vaughan, Aldrich, MO
-V2 Ashley Vaughan, Aldrich, MO
-23 Toby Sherrill, Oldfield, MO
-1 Mike Hailmann, Kimberling City, MO
-85 Dylan Foster, Reavisville, MO
-8 Davin Lawson, Rogersville, MO
-5R Roger Thornton, Ozark, MO
-06 Lonnie Maulbauer, Ozark, MO
-85 Zernie Vess, Nixa, MO
-01 Chance Gilbert, Galena KS
We are excited about seeing all these new drivers Friday nite with possibly a few more coming as well! Don’t forget this Friday nite is our Final Race of the year! Gates open at 6, racing at 8!!
Legend drivers check out Kenny Foster post. The New North Central Arkansas Speedway is a great track to race on if you have never been this is your chance.
North Central Arkansas Speedway has the Legend Cars on the schedule for Friday night October 18th. Trent Robinson and myself are taking cars down this Friday night to promote the event. If any others want to join us please feel free to come down. Dave Comer has messaged those of us in the group text but I know there is a few new ones that might not be in there. Hopefully I can reach you here. I ok’d us going down this Friday night to promote with Dave so let’s do it!
