2007 AMRA Licensed Drivers

 

Dusty Boley
Years in AMRA: Rookie Hometown: Fleming, OH
Age: 27 Occupation: Mechanic
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: 75 Car Owner: Boley Enterprises, Inc.
Crew Chief: David Boley Crew Members: Rex Bush, David Panozzo
Chassis: Hassy Engine: Mopar built by Chapman Performance
Goals for 2007: Rookie of the Year & to be a top 10 car in AMRA Home Track(s): Skyline and Tyler County
E-Mail: dbmotorsports@suddenlinkmail.com Website:
Sponsors: Blauvelt Sign Co., Weber's Carry-Out, Sterling Service Center, Boley Enterprises, Racecrewjobs.com Career Accomplishments: 2001: Youngest driver to make the Street Stock World Championship Feature. 2006: Valley Finale SS feature winner, Ran Pure Stock for 3 years & Street Stock for 6 years


Andy Bond
Years in AMRA: Hometown: Coolville, OH
Age: 40 Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator
Spouse: Tabitha Children: Gabby, Allison, Mackenzie and Andy
Car Number: A10 Car Owner: Tabitha Bond
Crew Chief: Tim Reed Crew Members: Tim Reed, Kenny Drayer and Allison Bond
Chassis: Throw'n Dirt Engine: Kenny Drayer
Goals for 2007: Race hard Home Track(s): Skyline Speedway, I-77 Motorsports Park
E-Mail: bond07@windstream.net Website:
Sponsors: Newton Insurance, Turner's One Stop, Sharon Stone, Bumper to Bumper, Adkins Timber Career Accomplishments: 2005 and 2006 International Series Champion- ONLY repeat champion


Danny Buckley
Years in AMRA: 2 Hometown: Charlston, WV
Age: 31 Occupation: Cable Guy
Spouse: Jessica Children: Dylan
Car Number: 20 Car Owner: Moe Buckley
Crew Chief: Ronnie Buckley Crew Members: Gary, Joey, Alex, Andy, Jerry, Link, Moe
Chassis: Throwin Dirt Engine: Moe Power
Goals for 2007: Have Fun Home Track(s): I77 Speedway
E-Mail: krazydlb@suddenlink.net Website:
Sponsors: Sudden Link, Buddy's Car Care Career Accomplishments:


Josh Butler
Years in AMRA: Rookie Hometown: Matthews, NC
Age: 16 Occupation:
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: 52 Car Owner: Mike Butler
Crew Chief: Mark Butler Crew Members: Darren Fraley, Blake Harris, Ed Miller, Chris Butler
Chassis: Hassy Engine: 406
Goals for 2007: Goals this year are to run for AMRA Rookie of The Year and to win the Allison Legacy Touring Series Championship. Home Track(s): Touring Series Driver
E-Mail: cbutler@butlermotorsports.com & msf52@aol.com Website: www.butlermotorsports.com
Sponsors: Summitt Communtications, Boardman License Bureau, Horizon Technologies, Conterra Ultra Broadband, Ed Miller Signs, Sharon Speedway, Hazardous Sports, Future Stars in Racing, IMPACT Design & Images, WildLife Motorsports of Ohio Career Accomplishments: In 4 years of racing, Josh has recorded 22 wins, 69 top fives, and 83 top tens.


Matt Cosner
Years in AMRA: 2 Hometown: Cumberland, MD
Age: 16 Occupation: Student
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: 66 Car Owner: Matt Cosner
Crew Chief: Dad Crew Members: Doug and Beth
Chassis: Throw'n Dirt Engine: Cosner Racing Engines
Goals for 2007: To win a championship Home Track(s): Roaring Knob
E-Mail: cosner66@hotmail.com Website: www.cosner66racing.com
Sponsors: TC Race Cars, RPM Construction, Nelson Auto Sales, Broadwater Auto Body Career Accomplishments: Two wins my first year in a modified. Finishing 2nd in points last year at Roaring Knob.


Mark Dickson
Years in AMRA: 14 Hometown: Gallipolis, OH
Age: 44 Occupation: Plant Supervisor
Spouse: Diane Children: Tiffany, Travis, Taylar
Car Number: Zero Car Owner: Paula Sewell
Crew Chief: Todd Dickson Crew Members: Jon Sewell, Travis Dickson
Chassis: Hassy Engine: Gerlach Racing Engine
Goals for 2007: Repeating Road Warrior Tour Championship Home Track(s): Tyler County Speedway
E-Mail: Website:
Sponsors: P&N Trucking, Rauch's Cabinets, Reall Wood Interiors, Boley Enterprise, Ken Strahler Masonary, Chris Fannin & Son's Trucking, All Power Electrical Contractors, Matt Forr Trucking, Mike's Auto Body, William's Auction Service, Haas Auto Sales, Stuart Signs, Dickson Racing Shocks Career Accomplishments: 2006 RWT Champion


Robin Duston
Years in AMRA: 6 Hometown: Newark, OH
Age: 49 Occupation: Machine Operator
Spouse: Jackie Children: Matt, David & Josh
Car Number: 85 Car Owner: Self
Crew Chief: Frank Labora Crew Members: Dan & Laura Campbell, Matt, Greg
Chassis: Boss/Duston's Engine: Ford
Goals for 2007: To finish in Top 10 Home Track(s): Midway Speedway
E-Mail: jackieduston@hotmail.com Website:
Sponsors: Starburst Vinyl Graphics, Ultra Concrete, Suzie's Shirts & Stuff, Dan's Auto Sales, A & M Muffler Shop, Duston Motor Express Career Accomplishments:


Chris Fordyce
Years in AMRA: Hometown: Parkersburg, WV
Age: 33 Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator
Spouse: Kim Children: Lindsay, Levin
Car Number: 4D Car Owner: Chris Fordyce
Crew Chief: Crew Members: Jimmy Fordyce, Randy Buchanan
Chassis: Pierce Engine: WRP
Goals for 2007: Have fun and win races Home Track(s): Ohio Valley Speedway, WVMS
E-Mail: Website:
Sponsors: Gandee Construction, Fordyce Heavy Equipment, McKays Mills, Fergouson Supply, Lamp Pestproof Career Accomplishments:


Dustin Fraley
Years in AMRA: Rookie Hometown: Kinsman, OH
Age: 16 Occupation: Aluminum Fabricator
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: 127 Car Owner: Howard Fraley
Crew Chief: Darren Fraley Crew Members:
Chassis: Hassy Engine: HRE
Goals for 2007:AMRA Rookie of The Year Home Track(s): Mercer Raceway Park, Raceway 7
E-Mail: Website:
Sponsors: Intense Fab, Ainsley Oil, Wildlife Designs of Ohio, Wildlife Motorsports, R.D. Banks Chevrolet, Underwater Services Career Accomplishments:


Howard Fraley
Years in AMRA: 1 Hometown: Kinsman, OH
Age: 39 Occupation: Instructor
Spouse: Cathy Children: Darren, Dustin
Car Number: 217 Car Owner: Howard Fraley
Crew Chief: Darren Fraley Crew Members:
Chassis: Hassy Engine: HRE
Goals for 2007: Win more features Home Track(s): Sharon Speedway, Mercer Raceway Park, Raceway 7
E-Mail: Chieffraley1520@aol.com Website:
Sponsors: Wild Life Designs of Ohio/Wild Life Motorsports, Intense Fabrication, Underwater Services of Ohio, Manfretti Pizza, Hassy Chassis/Racersmate, Boardman License Bureau, Ainsley Oil Co, HRE Career Accomplishments: Several feature wins in different divisions


Coty Giles
Years in AMRA: 2 Hometown: Millwood, WV
Age: 19 Occupation: Driver, Welder, Engine Mechanic
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: 56 Car Owner: Coty Giles Racing
Crew Chief: Bruce Hunt Crew Members: Kellie Hunt, Dave Webb, Bruce Hunt, Michael Bentley, Jim Bentley, Jon Gump
Chassis: Throwin' Dirt Engine: 436
Goals for 2007: I-77 Track Champion Home Track(s): I-77 Motorsports Park
E-Mail: cotygilesracing@yahoo.com Website: www.cotygilesracing.com
Sponsors: Sonny's Body and Paint, Advance Auto Parts of Ravenswood, Poskes Performance Parts, Raven Lanes, KMBAH Enterprises, R&L Auto Sales, Cottageville Engines, Throwin Dirt Chassis, PDQ PrintShop Career Accomplishments: 2006 Jackson County Speedway Track Champion, 2006 A.M.R.A Rookie Of The Year, 2006 13 top fives and 2 feature wins, 2006 15th in national points, 2006 Jackson County Speedway Rookie Of The Year


Dave Groves
Years in AMRA: 6 Hometown: Morgantown, WV
Age: 47 Occupation: Owner- Melvin's Auto Transmission
Spouse: Kim Children: Deana, Jordan
Car Number: T3 Car Owner: Terry & MaryAnn Wright
Crew Chief: Terry Wright Crew Members: BJ, Phil
Chassis: GRS Engine: Baumberger
Goals for 2007: Home Track(s): Road Warrior Tour
E-Mail: mats@aol.com Website: www.grsmodifieds.com
Sponsors: Tri Valley Equipment Career Accomplishments: 2002-2003 RWT Champion


Jimmy Halstead
Years in AMRA: 1 Hometown: Kenna, WV
Age: 37 Occupation: Vocational Instructor
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: H2o Car Owner: Jimmy
Crew Chief: Jimmy Crew Members: Sean, Paul, Mike,Buck, Zac, Booger
Chassis: Lightning Engine: 362 Chevy
Goals for 2007: Have fun Home Track(s): I-77 Motorsports Park
E-Mail: Website:
Sponsors: AC Welding, Boggess Performance Racing Engines Career Accomplishments: 28th in 2006 points


Joe Harper
Years in AMRA: 10 Hometown: Poca, WV
Age: 48 Occupation: Mechanic
Spouse: Carol Children: Joey, Dawn, Yvonne
Car Number: 82 Car Owner: Kenny Vickers
Crew Chief: Kenny Vickers Crew Members: Joey, Kenny
Chassis: Dart Engine: Small Block Chevy
Goals for 2007: Home Track(s): I-77 Motorsports Park
E-Mail: Website:
Sponsors: Career Accomplishments: Had lots of fun


Joey Harper
Years in AMRA: Rookie Hometown: Poca, WV
Age: 26 Occupation: Diamond Electric
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: 11H Car Owner:
Crew Chief: Joe Harper Crew Members: Joe, Kenny, Alan, Timmy
Chassis: Dirt Works Engine: Small Block Chevy
Goals for 2007: Home Track(s): I-77 Motorsports Park
E-Mail: Website:
Sponsors: Hot Rod's Vinyl Signs Career Accomplishments:


Mark Huffman
Years in AMRA: 1 Hometown: Elkview, WV
Age: 43 Occupation: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Spouse: Lona Children: Bambi, Mark II
Car Number: 1M Car Owner: Mark Huffman
Crew Chief: Bambi Crew Members: Bambi, Mark II, Lona
Chassis: Engine: Small Block Chevy
Goals for 2007: Home Track(s): I77, Ohio Valley
E-Mail: mahfd34@aol.com Website: www.myspace.com/1mracing
Sponsors: Leatherwood Auto Body Career Accomplishments: 1st year finished 25th in National Points and 3rd in Rookie Points


Robert Huffman
Years in AMRA: 2 Hometown: Elkview, WV
Age: 28 Occupation:
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: 1 Car Owner:
Crew Chief: Crew Members: Dad, Norman, Jason, Larry
Chassis: Pierce Engine: 360 Chevy
Goals for 2007: Start with small goals and move to bigger ones, but mostly have fun. Home Track(s): I-77 Motorsports Park
E-Mail: RobertLH25@aol.com Website: www.huffmanmotorsports.4t.com
Sponsors: Ring & Pinion Specialties Career Accomplishments: Raced Street Stocks in 2001 & 2002, then moved to Modifieds in 2005.


Roy Johnson
Years in AMRA: 6 Hometown: Gallipolis, OH
Age: 60 Occupation: Lump & Stoker Coal
Spouse: Sandra Children:
Car Number: 11J Car Owner: Paul's Towing
Crew Chief: Paul Crew Members: Paul, Jason, and Guy
Chassis: Throwin' Dirt Engine: Chevrolet
Goals for 2007: Race hard and have fun Home Track(s): Jackson County
E-Mail: Website:
Sponsors: Paul's Towing, Truck Accessories & Disc Glass, Bramhi Coal, Guinther's Custom Cuts & Appalachian Fasteners Inc. Career Accomplishments: Raced just about everything with wheels


Rodney Keefer
Years in AMRA: 5 Hometown: Mt. Alto, WV
Age: 22 Occupation: Machinist
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: 63K Car Owner: Rodney Keefer
Crew Chief: Rodney Keefer Crew Members: Rodney and Larry Keefer
Chassis: Lightning Engine: T&H Racing Engine
Goals for 2007: Win another track championship Home Track(s): I77 Motorsports Park
E-Mail: Website:
Sponsors: Evans Construstion Company, Evans Signs, M & S Farms, M & R Welding, T & H Racing Engines Career Accomplishments: 2006 I-77 track champion, 5th in the National Points 2006, Finished in the top twenty five in both the National and RWT points in 2005


James Brett Kennard
Years in AMRA: Hometown: South Shore, KY
Age: 24 Occupation: Union Millwright
Spouse: Megan Children:
Car Number: 5M Car Owner: Brett Kennard
Crew Chief: Mark Dowdy Crew Members: Walter Darnell, Jeremy Lewis, Rick Lawson
Chassis: Harris Engine: 383
Goals for 2007: Home Track(s): Portsmouth, K-C Raceway
E-Mail: brettkennard@hotmail.com Website: www.brettkennardracing.com
Sponsors: Center City Remax, South Shore Auto Parts, Atlantic Plant Maintenance Career Accomplishments:


Louie Krushansky
Years in AMRA: 6 Hometown: Morgantown, WV
Age: 49 Occupation: Owner-
Denzle Turner Excavating, Inc.
Spouse: Barb Children: Misty
Car Number: 23 Car Owner: Denzle Turner Excavating, Inc
Crew Chief: Ray Perkins Crew Members: Okey, Bryan, Kevin B, Misty & Pam
Chassis: GRS Engine: Schwanke Shortblocks & Perfomance Engineering
Goals for 2007: To have fun! Home Track(s):
E-Mail: krushracing23@yahoo.com Website: www.grsmodifieds.com
Sponsors: Denzle Turner Excavating Inc, Dalton Brothers Lumber, Key Contracting, GRS Modifieds, Bulldog Logging & J&M Grafix, LLC Career Accomplishments: 2005 RWT Champion


Shon Parsons
Years in AMRA: 1 Hometown: Newton, WV
Age: 28 Occupation: Bank Manager
Spouse: Tara Children: Emma
Car Number: 33 Car Owner: Parsons Auto Sports
Crew Chief: Jackie Parsons Crew Members: Farron Jett, Jackie Parsons, Rick King
Chassis: Throwin Dirt Engine: Boggess Performance
Goals for 2007: Top 5 Road Warrior Tour Home Track(s): Road Warrior Tour
E-Mail: shon.parsons@ubsi-wv.com Website:
Sponsors: United Bank, RJS Drilling, Knoxville Farms, Bonanza Trucking, Knoxville Produce Career Accomplishments: 2 Feature Wins, Raced Late Model for 5 Years


Brian Probst
Years in AMRA: 5 Hometown: Paden City, WV
Age: 31 Occupation: Boilermaker L667
Spouse: Violet Children: Nachelle, Eddie
Car Number: 33 Car Owner: Ed Probst
Crew Chief: Ed Probst Crew Members: Jordan, Rick, Tater, Rick, Brantley, Ed, Matt
Chassis: Harris Engine:
Goals for 2007: Home Track(s): Tyler County
E-Mail: Website:
Sponsors: Bridgeport Equipment & Tool, Yeater Racing Enterprises, Forrester & Sons Timber, Letter Rip Custom Graphics Career Accomplishments:



James Rhodes

Years in AMRA: 4 Hometown: Shady Springs, WV
Age: 39 Occupation:
Spouse: Sue Children: Travis & Jay
Car Number: 02 Car Owner: James Rhodes
Crew Chief: Mike Smith Crew Members: Sue,Travis,Jay,Scotty,Bobby
Chassis: Speedway Engine: T&A Racing Engines
Goals for 2007: To get out there and have a good time Home Track(s): Beckley
E-Mail: jnr0267@yahoo.com Website:
Sponsors: T&A Racing Engines, Bobby Gunter Career Accomplishments:


Ken Riddle
Years in AMRA: 13 Hometown: Parkersburg, WV
Age: 53 Occupation: Warehouse Worker
Spouse: Karen Children:
Car Number: 1K Car Owner: K-Motion Motorsports
Crew Chief: Alan Litman Crew Members: Dan Riddle, Jim Allman
Chassis: Riddler Engine: Litman
Goals for 2007: To enjoy ourselves Home Track(s): West Virginia Motor Speedway
E-Mail: kenrid1k@hotmail.com Website: www.kennyriddle.com
Sponsors: Poske's Perf. Parts, Allman's Sweep-A-Lot, R&B Collectables, Fastenal(Marietta OH), Litman Engines, Riddler Race Cars, AGR Steering components, X1R Lubricants, Dickson Racing Shocks, Cutting Edge(Debbie Litman) Career Accomplishments: A lot of wins, A lot of trophy's, A lot of memories


JP Roberts
Years in AMRA: 4 Hometown: Gallipolis, OH
Age: 33 Occupation: Glass Installer
Spouse: Cindy Children: Seann & Katie
Car Number: 9R Car Owner: JP Motorsports
Crew Chief: Guy Guinther Crew Members: Guy, Jason, Paul and Travis
Chassis: Hassy Engine: Chevrolet
Goals for 2007: Have fun and be competitive Home Track(s): Jackson County
E-Mail: jrobe79526@yahoo.com Website:
Sponsors: Pauls Towing, Truck Accessories & Disc. Glass, Larry's Signs, G&G Grocery, Appalachian Fasteners Inc., Art Saylor Logging & Guinther's Custom Cuts Career Accomplishments: Making a lot of friends in the racing community


Anthony Slusher
Years in AMRA: 1 Hometown: Lucasville, OH
Age: 20 Occupation: Fitness Center
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: 18 Car Owner: Slusher Motorsports
Crew Chief: Tony Slusher Crew Members: Tony, Lee, Adam
Chassis: Lightning Engine: 358
Goals for 2007: To learn as much as possible and be competitive Home Track(s): Portsmouth Raceway Park, KC-Raceway
E-Mail: Slusher_Racing18@yahoo.com Website:
Sponsors: Huddle House, Graphic Creations Motorsports Graphics, Homestead Mortgage Co., South Shore Auto Parts, Rogers Home Improvement Career Accomplishments: Top ten finish at Coca-Cola Young Guns race in Georgia 2005, 8th place finish in points at Portsmouth Raceway 2006


Dustin Sprouse
Years in AMRA: Rookie Hometown: Parkersburg, WV
Age: 20 Occupation: Care Giver
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: 3D Car Owner: Frank Sprouse
Crew Chief: Frank Sprouse Crew Members: Mike Sprouse, David Cunningham, Steve Hitt, Paul Watson, Biff Brookover, Edgel Brookover, Dave Hackathorn
Chassis: Rocket/Canterbury Engine: BD Motors
Goals for 2007: Rookie of The Year Home Track(s): Skyline, Tyler County
E-Mail: Website: www.straybulletmotorsports.com
Sponsors: Jimmie Harper Construction, Armstrong Electric, 77 Sunset Strip, Dave Poske's, Eddies Auto Parts, Family Carpet, NRG Web Design Career Accomplishments: 2 feature wins in Pure Stock, Several Heat and Consi Wins, runner up in points at OVS


Rick Venham Jr
Years in AMRA: Rookie Hometown: Marietta, OH
Age: 31 Occupation: Mechanic
Spouse: Children:
Car Number: RV8 Car Owner: Rick Venham Jr
Crew Chief: Tedd Buffington Crew Members: Ted and Bridget Buffington, Tonya, Darin, Dad, Jenny
Chassis: Canepari Engine: McFarland Racing Engines
Goals for 2007: Track Champion at Ohio Valley again and more wins Home Track(s): Ohio Valley Speedway
E-Mail: racingforfun8@yahoo.com Website:
Sponsors: Buffington Construction, Razor Graphics Career Accomplishments: 2006 Ohio Valley Speedway Track Champion, 15 in the AMRA national points


Wave Wooten
Years in AMRA: 3 Hometown: Crab Orchard, WV
Age: 42 Occupation: Mechanic
Spouse: Debbie Children: Ashley, Destiny
Car Number: 5 Car Owner: Debbie
Crew Chief: Debbie Crew Members: Debbie, Ashley
Chassis: Engine:
Goals for 2007: Having Fun Home Track(s): Beckley Motor Speedway
E-Mail: WootenRacing@aol.com Website:
Sponsors: Grafitti Graphics Career Accomplishments: Rookie Of The Year at Beckley Motor Speedway in 2005