Who is Kenny Collins?

“EVER HEARD OF KENNY

“QUICK” COLLINS”

Last weekend at Senoia Raceway, Kenny drove his #21C limited late model against some of the toughest drivers in Georgia.

Collins raced his way past #99 Rucker Orr, one of Georgia’s top drivers, and he blazed his way trying to catch and pass #9 of Shane Fulcher.

What can we say but Kenny is an amazing young and talented driver who I look forward to seeing making it to NASCAR as well as conquering dirt tracks all around the South.

Ever heard of Colbert, Georgia? Well I am sure you will once he becomes as famous as I believe he can and will be.

One more thing else Kenny is just 18 years old, and believe it our not owns and runs his own business.
Called Collins Signs, located in Colbert, Georgia.

His major sponsors are of course Collins Signs, AC Electric, Collins Auto Salvage, Simpson Racing Products, Quality Glass Company, Adkins Racing Engines and J.Moore Trucking.

Kenny is a well rounded racer, with a background that is so intense, including being a FFA Member, EMC Electrification Awards from 2007.

In 2008 Kenny won local Madison EMC Competition
Won the area II FFA/EMC CDE Contest where 19 counties were represented, Kenny received a $500 Scholarship.



He would go on to finish in 6th place in the State FFA/EMC/CDE/Contest. All contest consisted of wiring electrical problems, taking a written and a test in speech.

In 2009 Kenny won Local Madison County EMC Competition.
He would finish 2nd in the Area II FFA/EMC/CDE Contest (17 counties represented) He would go on to receive a $300 Scholarship.

And Kenny’s lists goes on and on and on, but what about his racing career?

Well in 1998-2002 He had 57 Go Kart Wins.
He also competed in Rookie, Purple Plate, Blue Plate and Gold Plate through out his karting career. With all those “Plates” sounds like he should have got fat, meaning “Blue Plate specials, and so on”.

Then in 1999 Kenny place 2nd in Purple Plates.
In 1999 Kenny received “The Hard Charger” Award for the entire track.
In 2001 Kenny grabbed 2nd in the Purple Plate awards
And in 2001 he would finish in 3rd place in the Blue Plate Points.

Then it was off to cars, and Kenny would again put on some incredible shows.
In 2003, Beginner 4-Cyl, at the age of 11.

3 Wins at Lavonia & Hartwell
Runner-up in Georgia State Championship (Lavonia)
5th place in points at Lavonia

2004 was another great year, where Kenny in his 4 CYL car, captured 14 Wins at 2 tracks.

He would go on to win the Georgia State Championship in Lavonia and also the Points champion as well.

Then in 2004 Kenny drove Stock 4 CYL and captured 3 Wins at 2 tracks.
He also finished in 4th place in Points at Hwy.106 Speedway.

Then in 2005 Kenny moved up in racing to the wild and wooly Enduro/Modified Street class.
Here he would again win 9 races at 4 tracks.

Then people started to notice Kenny as he went to East Alabama Motor Speedway, for the National 100, where 53 cars were entered and every one was a top notch driver. Kenny would finish 1st in the Heat race, and believe it or not in the MAIN race he would finish 4th place. That got everyone asking who, is Kenny “Quick” Collins.

It was then that Kenny started to climb the ladder of racing, with Crates in 2007, where he took his first win on 10-6-07. The Party was on, and everyone knew that Kenny was a driver to be dealt with.
In 2010 in Limited Late Model and with a Barry Wright Chassis Kenny would grab his first win in a Limited Late Model on Mar.19, 2010.

All together Kenny Collins has had 31 Wins ranging from Lavonia Speedway, Toccoa Speedway, Westminster Speedway, Winder Speedway, Hwy 106 Speedway and Hartwell Speedway.


As a student Kenny was an A/B student in College Prep classes at Madison County High School.



Currently Kenny is an A/B Student at Athens Technical College. His objective is to earn an Associates Degree in Marketing Management.

This 18 year old is the proud owner of his own business called Collins Signs, which is operates when not racing.

Getting down to knowing Kenny could be a hard time job, because he is always on the move.
But let’s get some straight answers from this outstanding rising star of a Georgia Driver.

When asked what his favorite Activities Kenny is involved in, his answer was simple.

KC: Racing, Collins Signs, Golf

How do you manage to do so well with work, school, and racing?

KC: Organization is the key. Hard Work and Dedication

How has racing changed your life?

KC: It has consumed my life in all ways possible it is on my mind every moment of every day.

Would you like to race in NASCAR?

KC: Yes, asphalt racing is a different horizon but I would like to give it a try.

What do you want to be when you are grown and out of school?





KC: Successful, at whatever I decide to do.
Whether it is racing, or running a business. I just want to succeed.

Do you think drivers treat you different because of your age?

KC: I would like to think they don’t.

Are people surprised to find out you race?

KC: No, more surprised to find out I have my own business.

What are your teacher’s reactions when they find out that you race?

KC: They view me as being very responsible, and more of an adult.

When did you graduate?

KC: Class of 2009 from Madison County High School

Kenny appreciates all the support he gets from every supporter and all the die hard race fans in Georgia.

Also his sponsors and especially his wonderful parents “Robin and Kim Collins”, plus his grandparents “Johnny & Patsy Doster”.


To be honest, Kenny Collins is marked for a super racing career. He has all the talent that any driver needs, plus he is smart, and some drivers need to learn from watching Collins drive.


Collins put on a driving display on May 22, 2010 at Senoia Raceway in the Limited Late Model race, where he battle his way to take 2nd place, and almost captured a win, and he was running with the best of the best from #99 Rucker Orr, who is one heck of a driver to #9 of Shane Fulcher who had won the $2000 dollar race just one week ago.

Since I had no idea who was driving the #21C car, I was just filming some of the best racing action at Senoia Raceway, and #9 Fulcher and #21C of Collins had some heated door to door racing.

Fan’s were on their feet and cheering, just all part of what Tim and Tony Moses plus Jack and Mark Mills have put together to make Senoia Raceway the place for racing fans to be on Saturday nights.

When Kenny does come back to race at Senoia I am sure he would like to take home his first win at the South’s newest race track, the “New Senoia Raceway, the fastest 3/8th oval on DIRT.

Come on back Kenny,

the fans can’t wait.


Many Thanks to everyone,



Tino Patti




A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist



With a world wide RACING BLOG Following!

Drivers get ready to be written about, by me!

WOW, RACING DRIVERS

Has anyone been watching the weather for this weekend,

it does not look promising with 50% rain moving in on Saturday

and Sunday every one is saying we may have a 40% on that day.

Say it is not so, we hate rain on Saturday nights and on Sunday afternoons, I mean this is racing season, and we can’t afford to miss any of the great racing action.

I mean when you have drivers that are so used to winning and after getting their cars ready all week, rain on the weekend could really mess things up. Unless you are drivers like “Fast Eddie” Johnson in his #E1 truck, that was damaged in the race this weekend at Senoia Raceway.

I have been trying to decide what kind of stories I plan on writing in this and every weeks blogs. I have figured it out that once a week I plan on writing about a different driver, showing all that they have been through and where they are from and classes they run, plus Sponsors that advertise on their cars.

So guess what Bobby Slauson was the first of many stories on drivers, if you would like to have stories written about you, please call me at 770-361-3019 and let me know some facts and how I can brighten your future.

Anything you give me I promise will be taking a written about with pride. Every driver is special to me, I know the hard work you all put into racing plus raising a family and working hard all week long at jobs you work, or maybe you are lucky enough to own your own business. I will try and make sure that if you own a business we can maybe give you some great advertisement.

If you would like to email me some of your personal facts regarding racing just email me at apattijr@bellsouth.net or ednaep@bellsouth.net or just call me and I will try and take as many notes as possible.

Remember one time a week I will have a driver and his crew and family highlighted making sure you and the fans know a little more about their favorite drivers.

So with all that said, I hope I can help build you up maybe a little bit, and thank you for being so kind to me.

To every driver, I thank you from the bottom of the heart.

Remember all DVD’s of all races are available for just $25.00 and if I have to mail them the price goes up to $28.00 so if you would like to a DVD please contact me as soon as possible.

Many Thanks again to every driver, and all the great racing fans at New Senoia Raceway and every DIRT Track in Georgia and Alabama.

Many thanks also to Jack and Mark Mills, for keeping the racing action great for every fan at New Senoia Raceway.

Also many thanks to Tim and Tony Moses, for bring back super racing shows at “New Senoia Raceway”, thanks to everyone in the booth and every official that takes the time to work at Senoia raceway.


Thanks again,


Tino Patti “Known as the writer on the MOVE”


A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist


With a World Wide racing BLOG Following!

New Driver on the Horizon, Bobby Slauson #25

No its NOT Bobby Slauson, but the late great Dale Earnhardt Sr. Racing is Fun!

“A New Driver on the Horizon”

Bobby Slauson is what you would call a weekend warrior at local dirt tracks here in Georgia.

This 30 year old is in love with racing, but still works hard on the weekdays, and takes care of his family and that makes all the difference in the world.

Racing is one thing, but making sure his family is another ballgame.

He has only race in 10 races or more, but you can never tell it by his driving style. He is a more laid back and will wait for the others to breakdown or even crash. He has rare talent and is expected to win many races in his future.

Racing comes pretty simple to Bobby, because he grew up watching Bill Pitt who raced when 7 Flags Speedway in Douglasville back in 1995, where he was points champion, and to be points champion at 7 Flags Speedway meant "you were some body" Pitt was a driver that would never back down in his open wheel division race car.

Maybe that is where Bobby Slauson gets his energy, to go racing on Saturday nights.
He and his #25 car have been really lighting up tracks here in Georgia. He had been running hobby but when he came down to the “New Senoia Raceway” to test his luck, wouldn’t you know they told him if he wanted to race at Senoia he would have to race with the super fast B-Cadet cars. This is a class that is well known for having some of the best drivers in the sport. Drivers like #3 “Big” Jeff Carter, #31 Blake Griffin, #17M of Mark Knight, not to mention #29 of Rusty Johnson.

But Bobby takes one race at a time, and always seems to learn from each race and that is a good thing, he is not hot tempered but sits back and drives his own race, he waits for the opportunity to take leads and never looks back.

Since he is a local boy, or Georgia product we want to wish him and his crew well, and remember any one that jumps on board as sponsors can start at the ground floor or a major racing giant.

His MAJOR Sponsor is Southern Truck Parts, a Georgia

company, plus Bobby works hard at his own business

called Bill's Mobile Truck Repair.

Don’t you wish you had sponsored the late great Dale Earnhardt? Well why not Slauson's #25 car?

If you had maybe I would be writing about your company today.

Like I said racing on dirt is where it is at, asphalt is for getting to the races, the real true weekend warriors work hard all week, provide for their families, and when the weekend is here, the race “Hard” on Saturday nights at all the dirt tracks.

Fans of dirt track action are the true American breed. They come out and will support a driver always.

So I wish Bobby Slauson the best in his racing career and if you can hop on board and ride with him in his super fast B-Cadet car, please do.

So come and please back him as much as you can and are willing, remember fans are his best friend.

In all reality it takes money to race, and that what he needs backing from sponsors, and friends, so come and join the Bobby Slauson fan club.



Many Thanks To all,


Tino Patti


A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist


With a World Wide racing BLOG Following!

B-Cadet $1 K to Win at Senoia

“B-CADET RACE FOR $1000 DOLLARS TO WIN at Senoia”

Racing at New Senoia Raceway, again proved that people will come out for a great show, when you have cars that have bounties on them, plus you have great food and lots of action.

The Hobby car feature was one of the main attractions as #41 Scott Sherrer was back to defend his bounty, and as if luck would have it he started on the inside pole, which is good because he could have started last like last week and had to battle and come back for the win, with a real fight.
For Scott it has been a ride of a year, with Senoia Raceway placing the “Bounty” on his head it kind of puts him in a new ballgame. Scott is used to winning but having a bounty on him could be taking a real toil on him.

So when the race started Scott had a $150 bounty on his head to any driver that could beat him legally and that’s what it is going to take.

When the race was over and the “Double Checkered Flags were waiving” over Scott’s car again, that only meant that his bounty increased to $200 to any driver that can beat him legally and not take him out of the race on purpose. So hobby car drivers are coming to Senoia Raceway, to capture the extra $200 that is sitting on Scott Sherrer’s head.

The Official Order of finish of the Hobby car feature was:
Winning #41 Scott Sherrer (Still unbeaten)

2nd place was #M4 of Winford Minix
In 3rd place was #1J of Mike Jenkins
In 4th place was #1 Wayne Chapman




The Modified Mini Stock race was again exciting, and again found the #9 car in the winner’s circle, but this time the driver that got out was its owner Evan “Ricky Bobby” Lancaster.

Who has made some changes to his car, and even added some extra weight, and he still out ran, #27 Talmadge Simpson, and #3 Allen Brewster plus #18 Heath “Skitter” Brewster and finishing last #21 of Chris Carr.

On this night it looked like Allen Brewster was headed to grab his first win of the season at Senoia, but Lancaster and Simpson, seemed to have faster cars. It would prove to be another disappointing night for Allen but it shows that when he comes to race he comes and is never afraid.

So taking the win was #9 of Evan Lancaster, who has become a Senoia Fan favorite.
In 2nd place was #27 of Talmadge Simpson
And in 3rd place was #3 of Allen Brewster one of top competitors in this racing sport.


The New Senoia Raceway was the place for the B-Cadet drivers to be, because the picking would be good, with a pay-off to the winner of $1000 cash.

Trouble is when that much money is up for grabs, the finest drivers show up to cash in on the race.
Drivers that made the show were “Big” Jeff Carter, who won last Saturday nights race, blowing everyone away. On this night Jeff would have company in his feature race. Drivers like Rusty Johnson and his famous #29 appeared ready to rumble, also making the show and always as competitive as he has always been was #17M of Mark Knight, who is not afraid of getting it on with the best of drivers. Then there was #31 of Blake Griffin, who has always been a force to reckon with. Griffin has won many races and more so when the stakes were high, like tonight’s 25 lap feature.

Also coming from Whitesburg, Georgia was #01 of Blant Duke, who is a young force that has been racing since he was a kid, racing mainly on his grandfather’s track called West Georgia Speedway. There Blant was a winner, but he always had the fans against him.

Also racing was #T7 of young Tim Bright, racing would not be racing without a Bright member involved in a dirt track classic race. Plus Whitesburg’s own #47 of Jason Causey another winner of many races.

“Racing Jason” Williams father #03 of Buck Williams was there but he was involved in a heavy wreck that would hurt his car, but he would still finish the race in 6th place. You can’t keep a “Williams” driver down.
#12 Gary Brand was also racing and so was #31y of “Rim Rider” Lee Fuller, who last week took to riding the wall, and giving the fans something to really think about. Racing hard was #4 of Robin Collins who would grab a 4th place finish, not bad at all. #14 David Chapman would drive his heart out and believe it or not come up with a 5th place finish which is not back considering the drivers in the feature race.

But when the feature was over, and every fan was able to catch their breath, it was #31 Blake Griffin who would cross under the high flying “Double Checkered flags” and take home the $1000 dollars cash plus a trophy.

But also finishing a hard 2nd place was #17M of Mark Knight, who proved again he is a driver that is always one to be feared. If you have never met Mark, you are in for a surprise, as he is a “Gentle Humble Giant”.

That leaves me the 3rd place driver, “The Magic Man” Jeff Carter, who had the race in the bag, but the track was starting to come apart in places, and his handling was headed south, so he would be left for Knight and Griffin to pass him. If the race would have been caution free Carter could have picked up the cash and the top trophy, but he did finish in 3rd and he also received his first trophy and believe it are not that was his first trophy , probably one of many headed his way.
At the end of the race I met up with Jeff to hear his side of the story and like he said, the track went away and loosened up his car, and when that happens all you can really do is hang on and just hope to finish, and that is what he did and grabbed a 3rd place finish.

So the order of finish of the $1000 Dollar Cash B-Cadet feature was:

Winning #31 Blake Griffin

In 2nd place #17M Mark Knight

And in 3rd place was #3 Jeff Carter

Finishing in 4th place was #4 Robin Collins
And in 5th place was #14 of David Chapman


Fans came out to see all the racing action, and that was great for Jack Mills, Tony and Tim Moses not to mention all the great drivers who are proving Senoia Raceway is back.


Topless Limited Late Model drivers were there also, including last weekend Winner, #9 of Shane Fulcher
Who would again dominate New Senoia Raceway, in the feature limited late model race. Giving him a real battle was #21C of Kenny “Quick” Collins, who was driving like a man on a mission. Running in 3rd place, who else but #99 Rucker Orr, one of the dominating powers in racing and we all know that Rucker’s time to win at Senoia will be here soon, you can’t keep Orr down he is too good a driver. After speaking with Rucker he told me he wanted his car to work on the bottom of the track but it just would not work there, by the time he was going to try the top groove he had just 3 laps remaining and Shane Fulcher had made his statement that no one was catching him not even #21C of Kenny Collins.

Rucker promises he will get his super fast #99 into the winners circle before the middle of the season, he just has some bugs to work out and when that happened he will be another proven Orr history maker.

Coming in 4th right behind Orr was “Racing Jason” Williams in #73 is always a man on a mission. Finishing 4th is not where Jason likes to end up but at least he would bring his car home in one piece.

Finishing in 5th place was #25 Scott Duffy who has his car back and running he just has not have the night he would like, but I look forward to Duffy breaking out of the mold of finishing toward the front and prove that he is a winner like he always has been. So come on Scott, like see the real Scott Duffy, one of the super young fine drivers.

In 6th place was none other than #27 of Glenn Morris, who loves having Senoia back to “Dirt”.

And in 7th place was young and talented #89 Carey Smith, who has been racing and is determined to win, and we all know he will, and I know when he does it will be a burden lifted off this young mans shoulders. Carey is one super young driver, when I met him at the gate as he was coming in, in said he had things just about right with his car. But he had this look well maybe I could win tonight, I looked at him and said don’t think you have a chance, go get the brass ring and win!

But when all the dust had settled and the double checkered flag was flying again it was #9 Shane Fulcher, who would take home the win.

So the order of finish was:

Winning #9 Shane Fulcher
In 2nd place was #21C of Kenny Collins who was giving Shane more than he wanted on this night.
In 3rd place was old favorite #99 Rucker Orr, and Orr is a driver that will be working hard to capture the prize, one day soon Rucker will be the car that takes a win at New Senoia Raceway.

The race that was another barn burner was the Pony Stock race, which featured some heavy hitters, including #16 Randy Blair, #7 Russell Bright, and last weeks winner #4 Dusty Jones, with #00 Matthew Black following Dusty.
The race was exciting because these boys’s can put on a show and a half and run only 15 laps.

Running also in this race was Dale Earnhardt Jr. look-a-like #5 Rocky Johnson, who has always been tough. Johnson is a fan favorite, except his car is not hooked up right but when he is on he can be a winner.

#16 Randy Blair was riding in Evan “Ricky Bobby” Lancaster’s car crossing in front of #7 driven by hard charger Russell Bright. Bright was driving the #7 car for the first time, but you could have never imagined how well he handled his car, but then again he is a “Bright”.

I was pleased to speak with Russell prior to the race and he informed me this was his first night in the car, then he informed me of all the “Bright’s that race” including, Tim who drives the #T7 car, Billy who handles the #B7 car, Michael who can drive and is always in a race driving the #777 car.
Don’t forget #7B of Brandon Bright , and #D7 of Darrell Bright oh I know I am missing some more Bright’s but maybe I will list every one of their names and maybe they can hold their own feature race maybe we can call it “The Bright’s”.

Whatever the Pure Mini Feature again, proved it was a tough race and that’s all that matters, great driving and great excitement for the fans.

After Qualifying of the B-Cadet cars, the Nesmith Crate car and the Topless Limited Late Models it would be back to racing again.

The Nesmith Crate cars, took to the track and proved again why this is a super class.

#25 Justin McCree proved he was the man to beat in this super fast racing series. Also racing was last weekend’s winner #77 Matthew Turner who would again drive his car to the max, but he would only walk away with a 2nd place finish, which is not bad when you are racing in good quality company.

#16 Tony “The Tiger” Kemp, who is always around at the end of the races, he is a pure out true champion, and when Tony’s car is on, he is a force that can’t be stopped. You don’t stop winning drivers.

Also in the race was #91 Guy Robinson who I have yet to meet, but he must be great to run with the best.

Like I said #25 Justin McCree, was showing his stuff as he took the lead in this hot crate race and never looked back, one thing I have learned and that is you never know who can and will win, when the big race is on the line.

That brings me to NEXT Sunday’s BIG Race at New Senoia Raceway, which will feature a 40 lap Late Model National Points Race with the Nesmith crate cars, Drivers from 8 states will be at Senoia raceway to race in this hot event paying $2000 cash.

REMEMBER it’s the Senoia Raceway Memorial Day Weekend Extravaganza “American Freedom 40” and will be held Sunday May 30th, 2010 with GATES opening at 2 P.M. and racing action starting at 4 P.M., there will also be a full racing program.

For more info check out http://www.newsenoiaraceway.com/ the best racing website since sliced bread!

The Enduro race, which had a bounty on the head of #99 Mike Ray ended as he was beaten legally by #16 and a car driven by Austin Horton, it was a battle and a half with #38 leading most of the laps until, he lost his traction and Austin Horton blew by him, by Horton had to fend off Mike Ray at the checkered flag, when Ray lost control coming out of turn 4 and ended his race against the inside wall. So Austin picked up the regular winnings plus the $100 cash bounty. That ended the race and also ended my night as the electric went out and I lost all power to my camera. What gives?

Ok folks thanks for everything and remember tall DVD's of racing action can be purchased for $25.00 cash, and you can get all 7 features or I will make a copy of just the Crate cars and Late Models for drivers that ask. Just call me at 770-361-3019 any time, just ask for Tino, that's me and I will fix you up.

Thanks again,

Tino Patti

A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist

With a world wide racing BLOG following!

In some unrelated racing news we all need to send our prayers out to driver #25 of young Scott Duffy who has been having a time with his mother Sheron Duffy, who has Cancer and it is in her brain in spots now and the hospital is doing Chemo Theraphy on her. So please remember Scott Duffy's Mother in your prayers, no one wants to ever loose a parent, but sometimes the pain is so great it is better to let them go and be in peace than to suffer all the time and you can not do anything to help make them better, I know I lost my mother of all days on my birthday May 8th, 2005 and I still miss her.

Scott all the race fans at Senoia and everywhere are praying for you and your family in this difficult time.

Our prayers are with you from all of us at Plus Photography

Senoia May 15th 2010 Photos and story

FANS ARRIVE EARLY AT SENOIA RACEWAY, TO MAKE SURE THEY SEE SOME EXCITING RACING, ON A HOT GEORGIA AFTERNOON!






COME ON DOWN RUCKER



AND HANG ON TODD!




















WELCOME SHANE, TO THE BIG TRACK

SHANE FULCHER WANTS ANOTHER WIN



Meet Mike Ray, A
Enduro driver, who
has NOW has a $100
Bounty on THIS
"Elderly Statesman"
Mike Ray, waits outside the gate
at New Senoia Raceway.



You know he is a born winner and
just plain loves to race his #99 car,
and when he wins he is a blessing
to all the young children who
admire his driving style. I am not sure how the drivers he beats feel, but I
am sure they are tired of seeing #99 in front of them.











Take a look at this photo, of Mark Mills and
I believe it's either Tim or Tony Moses who
is speaking with #27 driver Glenn Morris who is more than happy that Senoia is back to dirt.











Up Top in the tower, everything is being gone over by some expert staff at Senoia Raceway, these are the men that work so hard behind the scenes. So thank them next time you see them walking around the track.





















Welcome to Senoia Raceway, to the Dirt track Queen, Tonya Duke who is wearing the wrong shirt at Senoia, for some reason she has a Green Valley Speedway shirt, as Jack Mills says "Come on Tonya, where the right shirt", the new Senoia Shirt!.





One thing for sure Tonya knows her dirt track racing and she can tell you things about drivers you may never have known, she is a real born winner and a fan like never before.









Welcome to the "Drivers Meeting" with Jack Mills high up on the wall, making sure every driver OBEYS the rules, there is no room at this track for screw ups, and Jack makes it more than clear while the meeting is going on.











A Rule is a rule, and no driver is ABOVE the rules !.




Drivers come from everywhere to run at this first class race track, with some of the best officials, and staff you will every meet.














From tough, "Big Jack" Mills, to Tony and Tim Moses both class owners, plus Jack's super son in law Mark Mills, who keeps the food as great as the racing. Mark should be thanked for running a top notch concession stand that has all kinds of foods and beverages, and is clean and you will never find any fan complaining regarding the food.






Sometimes It may get lonely at the TOP,




In this photo Jack Mills has called for a drivers meeting and you know I am sure he hears every kind of story from every driver that ever pulls in to race at Senoia Raceway, remember Jack has been a driver and knows things that us fans don't even realize. So next time you see Jack remember that he is tough, but is a super person once you get to know him.




















Remember the bounty is on against Hobby car winner #41 Scott Sherrer, and if you beat him legally you can pick up a easy $150 dollars, take him out on purpose and you loose and should be DQed.



Also #99 Mike Ray has a BOUNTY on him, for the winner to beat him legally that driver will take home $100 cash added to his winnings for the night.

So Good luck Scott, and also Mike, I am sure you will need it, because drivers are coming out of the woodwork to beat you, and that only means better racing action at Senioa Raceway.

Don't forget the B-Cadet Championship with $1000 dollars to win, now this should be a race and a half, with Jeff Carter looking good after his Saturday night win. But remember #25 Bobby Slauson, and also some extra drivers I am sure will want to mix it up, all I can say is the driver with the best car will win, and take away $1000.00 cash money.
Hope everyone is ready for some real racing action, at The New Senoia Raceway, the fastest 3/8th DIRT Track in Georgia!


See you Saturday, and remember all races are captured on DVD so just give me a call if you need a copy of a race, the number is on the front page of the new senoia raceway website.

Just ask for Tino, that's me and you will get your copy!




Thanks thanks to all,




Many Thanks ,






Tino Patti






A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist




With a World wide racing BLOG following !!!.

(ALL PHOTOS BY TINO PATTI, FROM WAY UP TOP)


ALL DVD's are $25 dollars

CALL HIM "HOLLYWOOD" or just Jeff

CALL HIM “HOLLYWOOD” JEFF CARTER


If any of you racing fans were listening to 96.7 FM “The Legend”, you would have heard Jeff’s name mentioned for winning the B-Cadet race at the New Senoia Raceway, Saturday night.

Jeff Carter was driving his famous #3 and on this night he seemed to have everything going for him, except for #31 of Lee Fuller, who seemed like he had the car to beat. The battle raged on, with Carter closing in on Lee, and for some reason Lee’s car drifted upward toward the grandstand seats, where he did what I call, a “Rim Ride”. I mean his car was half on the track and half on the top wall.

You could hear the fans breath deep and sigh of relief when his car landed back down onto the track. What made his car go high I have still not figured out but I am sure the video that I shot will improve and shed some light on it?

I do know by this time Jeff Carter, had almost a back stretch lead over Fuller.

What also amazed me was the fact that Lee never pulled into the pits to check his tires are the rest of his car.

Heck I hit a piece of gravel sideways and I want to stop and inspect for damage and I don’t even drive a race car.

Now that Jeff’s name was mentioned on 96.7 The Legend, I don’t know what “The Magic Man” is going to say, will he believe he has made it to HOLLYWOOD?

#11 T.J.Joiner was chasing Jeff as hard as he could but T.J. just did not have what it takes to catch Jeff on this night.
Also in the chase was #12 of Gary Brand, a long time winner of many a race at West Georgia Speedway, trouble was this was not West Georgia Speedway this was New Senoia Raceway.

Chasing Brand was non other than #25 of Bobby Slauson who was caught up in heavy traffic or he might have made a run for Carter.

Closing down the B-Cadet series were #92 of “Hammering” Hank McNair, #T7 of Tim Bright and Racing Jason Williams father #03 of Buck Williams, and finishing the Cadet series was #31 of Lee Fuller.

This weekend the Warriors invade New Senoia Raceway in the B-Cadet series to race for $1000 cash money.

“Wife spending money” or “Bill paying cash”!

I know Lee Fuller will bring his “A” Game car, as will Jeff Carter, we are not sure if Bobby Slauson will make the show, but he hoped to, because he is really enjoying racing and more so trying to chase Jeff Carter down.


So make plans on being at New Senoia Raceway, this weekend, and everyone pray we can hold off the rain.


Thanks and be ready to rumble May 22, 2010 at the New Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia “The fastest 3/8th dirt oval in Georgia”.


See you there and please remember to bring your appetite as Senoia raceway has the best food of any race track in Georgia, always fresh and always worth every penny you pay for it. Thanks go to Mark Mills, Tony and Tim Moses with I am sure some great taste tests done by “Big Jack” Mills.


Thanks to everyone see you at the track!


Tino Patti


A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist


With a World Wide Racing Blog Following!

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Little River Speedway May 22nd SHOW

Saturday's Special
"Mike Head &"The Little River Rat"
Challenge Race”
Most veteran race fans know or have heard of
"The Headman Mike Head"

Big night show for Wren Goodman and Little River Speedway in Alabama, on May 22nd 2010

Wren Goodman is proving that he can try and compete with some of the bigger tracks, it’s hard at times and I know he can get disgusted, but who said running a race track was “Peaches and Cream”.

Take Jack Mills and Tim and Tony Moses, who have put together a winning combination of a race track, but there is one thing that is for sure when you race at Senoia, Jack is the man that will get right in your face and call it like it is. This is what a race track needs, a firm hand.

Well young and talented Wren Goodman is going to put on a real show for his fans on May 22nd, 2010 when Mike Head, known in the racing world as “The Headman”, in his #54 car, will be racing at Little River Speedway. Now if that was not enough action add Glenn Starr and his car to the show, and “BAM” you will see what will be billed as a MATCH RACE pitting the “Headman” against “Starr” in this 2 car race where 2 of the finest drivers will be matched on the speedway. Who will win? That is a great question, will Mike show his stuff are will the “Starrs” shine in Alabama?

Not only will they be matched to race each other, fans will get the thrill of a life time when both drivers bring their 2 seat cars and fans shell out some cash to ride with 2 of the best drivers on dirt. One thing is for sure, if you are scared in anyway don’t pay the cash to ride because the Headman never lets off the gas, and neither does Glenn Starr. So be prepared to take a ride of a life time and it will only be happening at Little River Speedway, May 22nd 2010.

Prices for the fans to get in are just $10 dollars with $25 dollars if you want to walk around the pit area.

Some extra news from Little River Speedway, Wren wanted me to inform all the great fans that on June 4th, he will be featuring an open-wheel race and the winner will take home $500 dollars and maybe enjoy his night.

One more announcement regarding Little River Speedway, Wren is looking into the idea of having some Friday night racing action. This could be held the first Friday of every month, it all depends on if fans like the idea, or if the drivers like it better, whatever Wren will be making his mind up and we shall all see what happens.

Little River Speedway is located: 1/2 mile from Hollis Crossroads down Highway 431 South.


LITTLE RIVER SPEEDWAY
9104 HIGHWAY 431
HEFLIN, ALABAMA
36264

If you ever need to Contact Wren he can be reached at: 1-256-452-9390

Mike Head and Glenn Starr better known as “The River Rat” have been really waging a battle of words, here is a excerpt.

"Little River Rat" says there's no way this "Headman" is going to win.
He should have been here two weeks ago for the Powder Puff Race and he might have had a chance against the ladies."I appreciate Green Valley allowing me the opportunity to drive their two seat car on Friday, I know all the fans at GVS & LRS will delight in a chance to see you get caught in the trap I have set for you. "I have always admired and respected you Headman, but this is the year of "The Little River Rat", which you'll find out Friday Night at "The Jungle
The "Headman" responded to "The Rat" after I stomp on your Rat Tail this Friday Night in " The Jungle" at Green Valley, you won't have the guts to ever try me again! " Headman says "I have been around a long time, and have always tried to be a gentleman but I'll certainly delight in silencing the "Little River Rat" childish chatter. " By the way Rat just because the won at Little River Speedway last Saturday Night, you don't have to act so tuff all of a sudden! I'll bet all your fans from Little River won't even make the trip to Green Valley to watch their "Little Pet Rat" get his tail tucked between his legs. " As a matter of fact, if enough of your fans from LRS show up Friday I will be more than happy to go to LRS on Saturday Night and whip you again. That is if you and your fans aren't too scared after Friday Night!"



To be driven by the Local Legend aka "The Little River Rat" Glenn Starr #32 LLM

This will be a special double elimination (best two out of three) event.
In they are tied after two races the third race will be a 5 lap feature

So if you have time and want to see some action, head on over to Little River Speedway, and while you are there take time to shake Wren Goodman's hand, and tell him you will back him.

Thanks to everyone, and remember you can go to the Little Rivers Speedway , sponsors and it has a link to My weekly Georgia and Alabama racing Blog.

It will be under Plus Photography or West Georgia news.

Thanks again,

Tino Patti

A Freelance Photographer/Video Journalist

With a world WIDE Racing Blog following!

NEW STARTING TIME FOR MAY 30TH 2010

NEWS FLASH REGARDING THE NESMITH CRATE CHAMPIONSHIP MAY 30TH, 2010 AT NEW SENOIA RACEWAY!



I WAS JUST INFORMED BY JACK MILLS THAT THE NESMITH CRATE $2000 TO WIN RACE THAT WAS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY NIGHT MAY 30TH, 2010, WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY MAY 30TH, “WITH GATES OPENING AT 2 P.M. AND RACING STARTING AT 4 P.M.”

REMEMBER THIS IS ONLY REGARDING THE MAY 30TH NESMITH CRATE CAR CHAMPIONSHIP RACE.

GATES AGAIN OPEN AT 2 P.M. AND RACING STARTS AT 4 P.M. SO IF YOU GET THERE AT 6 PM YOU WILL BE RUNNING LATE.

PLEASE SHARE THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE OR GO TO THE NEW SENOIA RACEWAY WEBSITE AT: http://www.newsenoiaraceway.com/

Schedule Change REMEMBER

Memorial Weekend will ONLY have racing on Sunday, May 30, 2010! New Senoia Raceway hosts a NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Event $2000 To Win 40 Lap Race surrounded by racing in ALL CLASSES. The gates will open at 2:00pm and racing gets underway at 4:00pm. Hope you join us for the holiday weekend!

I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. THIS IS GOING TO BE A HIGH PAYING AND FAST PACED RACE, AND PLEANTY OF ACTION. ALSO BRING YOUR APPITITE BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT FIND ANY BETTER FOOD THAN AT NEW SENOIA RACEWAY.


AGAIN MANY THANKS,


TINO PATTI


A FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEO JOURNALIST

WITH A WORLD WIDE RACING BLOG FOLLOWING!

Senoia, Racing Heaven!

The BOUNTY GROWS, Drivers come out and WIN Big!

The New Senoia Raceway has been the place to be on Saturday nights in Georgia, for fast racing action and great FOOD!.

This weekend was what was billed as a “REGULAR” show, but there is nothing regular about racing at Senoia.

The surface was amazing, it was just right and almost every driver was praising the way the way the track was, it was in the best shape ever.

All the thanks goes to Jack Mills, Tony and Tim Moses who work hard to bring the fans in Georgia some of the greatest racing shows at Senoia raceway.

The Hobby race was the showcase race of the night, with a $100 dollar bounty on Scott Sherrer and his #41 car. Winning this money from him was going to take some outstanding driving by his competitors.

Scott on this night was racing with a heavy heart as on Friday night he had lost a close friend and so he did not really know if he would race Saturday night or stay home, but once he got to Senoia and strapped his racing helmet on, all he knew was to do what he does best and that was WIN. And in the interview after his race his dedicated that race to his friend who he had just lost.
Scott Sherrer is a pure class act.

Sherrer brought his #41 car to the track knowing that a BOUNTY was on him, which in racing is almost like saying the driver is the best and you have to beat him legally and not intentionally try and take him out of a race. If you do you collect an extra $100 dollars, if he wins, he collects an extra $50 added on to his nightly winnings. In return the bounty is then placed at $150 until he is beaten in a legal race.

Well the Hobby race started the action at Senoia raceway and everyone was ready, Sherrer had to start in the back, which meant he had to work for his win, and let me tell you it was not easy as every driver wanted the cash. Knowing this Scott showed his driving skills and he raced to the front even when he had to get bumped a little, I mean this was flat out Southern style Georgia Dirt track racing at its best and everyone was not letting him win, he would have to fight for this win.

His main rival was #4 of Mike Parker, who has been a thorn in Sherrer’s side, meaning he tries never to give him an inch of racing clay. This again was a night of push and shove, side to side door to door, bumper to bumper racing at its best. And it was just what the fans had ordered, a real pure out racing show. This is why Senoia Raceway is back and everyone is happy to be there.

Like I said Scott fought off Mike Parker for a close win, but it never mattered as Sherrer crossed in front of the grandstand with a double checkered flag waving over his #41 race car.

The fans were on their feet as his car came to a stop where he could unbuckle and pay his thanks to the crowds and dedicate the race to a friend who had just passed away. After handing a youngster a toy car, he drove his car to the infield where it was announced that there was a protest between Mike Parker against Scott’s car, it never mattered because Scott tore his car down, and Mike Parker had to tear his down in the end it was Scott Sherrer who was found legal and Mike Parker was found illegal. So like it or not the bounty has grown to $150 next weekend IF YOU CAN BEAT SCOTT SHERRER, LEGALLY.

The Order of the Hobby finish was:

Winning #41 Scott Sherrer
In 2nd place was #M4 of Winford Minix
And in 3rd place was #32 Terry “Sunshine” Finnel
4th place was owned by #1J of Mike Jenkins
And in 5th place finished #4 Cory Potts
In 6th place was #20 Jay Connor
And being DQed was #4P of Mike Parker

That would lead us into the Modified Mini class race, where drivers come from everywhere.

In this race was #28 Ryan Heppner led almost all the laps, but starting on the pole was #3 of Allen Brewster, with his son #18 Heath Brewster.
Also in this race was #8 John Caldwell and #9 of Erik Hogsed.

This race was so exciting, but you know great drivers find a way to win. That is what #9 Erik Hogsed sat back and did. He was playing his “Cool hand”.
Even with Ryan Heppner showing he had the car to beat. Hogsed was not satisfied with just laying back so he charged to the front.
When Allen Brewster started to spin, he almost took out his son Heath, and that would open the door, and you know Erik was going to make use of his car.
So #9 young and talented Erik Hogsed took his white car and proved he is a winner at Senoia Raceway and again he was granted the interview and has become a fan favorite at New Senoia Raceway.

Then after qualifying of the Nesmith Crate cars, and then the Limited Late Models and showed what they could turn. With Matthew Turner in his #77 Crate cars set a new Senoia raceway qualifying record.

After qualifying, it was time for the B-Cadet feature race.

The drivers in this event showed up, like #11 T.J.Joiner, and #12 Gary Brand, also in the race was #25 of Bobby Slauson who was getting tied up in a batch of cars, who wanted to beat and bang on his car. Many other driver that were competing were #92 of Hank McNair, plus #T7 of Tim Bright and also #03 of Buck Williams, with #31 Lee Fuller. But the car that was there to beat was #3 of “The Magic Man” Big Jeff Carter, who has been racing for years and when this big man wins he puts on a show.

Senoia raceway was no different. Jeff never had one problem on the track, this night he had no tires going down, all he had was speed and confidence in his #3 B-Cadet Car.

The race was one that you had to witness, and it was a night where car #31 Lee Fuller almost took a front straight wall ride, or as I call it “Rim Riding”. It was at that point that Jeff Carter ran away from everyone and for the first time at Senoia raceway he would take the Double Checkered Flags grabbing his 1st win of the 2010 racing season, with more to come.
Look out boy’s Jeff Carter has been unleashed, and it going to be a wild ride.
The B-Cadet finishing order was:

Winning his 1st race at New Senoia Raceway #3 Jeff “The Magic Man” Carter.
Following him in 2nd place was #11 of T.J.Joiner
In 3rd place was #12 of Gary Brand
And coming in 4th was #25 of 30 year old Bobby Slauson, who is the newest rising star in the B-Cadet series.

PS) LOOK OUT WAFFLE HOUSE, THE BIG MAN COMES TO EAT!!, WITH HIS WHOLE CREW

Then the Senoia fans were treated to a super race featuring the NeSmith Crate Late Model drivers. Again, these men would go out and put on a show like no other. Drivers like Matthew Turner #77 would blister the track, and with #33 of Randy Hester. But this feature would show some real drivers in all out action on the track, for some reason last two weeks winner Tod Darda in his #91 car did not have the power like it did in the prior races at Senoia where Darda made his self known as a pure out Class Winner.
Then there was old favorite #55 Parish Duncan who has been around racing for years, and he has what it takes but maybe he needs just a little bit more.
Also racing was #88 of Matt Woodson, and #25 of Dustin Hendrix.

As soon as the green flag dropped it was all #77 of Matthew Turner, who was blazing his way around the track. Turner lead the way and following him close was #33 of driver Randy Hester.
Whenever the NeSmith boys are on the track you will see some fast action and let it be known that as a fan you were not upset because this was a super fast race, and at the end the double checkered flags were waving in the Senoia night over car #77 of Matthew Turner.

The Official NeSmith Crate Car finish was:
Winning #77 Matthew Turner
In 2nd place #33 of Randy Hester
And in 3rd place was #91 Tod Darda

Then it was time to “Rock’n’roll” as the Topless Limited Late Models took to the track.


Drivers like #99 Rucker Orr were ready to put on a show and maybe capture his first race at Senoia raceway. Also racing in the show was #73 of “Racing” Jason Williams, plus #18C of Shane Criswell, who is always looking for a win. Then there was #33 of Brian Reese who had two cars racing, one in NeSmith Crate and of course he was racing in Late Model. #9 Shane Fulcher was back on the Senoia Speedway after winning the $2000 race last weekend, so he decided to return to capture some extra cash. This was not going to be Fulcher’s night at Senoia as he would get tangled up and wind up with a 6th place finish.
Also racing on this super night for racing was #27 of Glenn Morris, plus #27M of Spencer Mosely and that would leave #8 of David Burton.

When the green flag flew, it was #18C of Shane Criswell showing the way with #33 of Brian Reese close behind in 2nd place, and even closer was #99 of a winning driver with a huge racing background, Rucker Orr.

25 laps, of pure blazing excitement, where fans were standing and cheering their favorite driver on! It was racing like known other than Senoia has come to provide.

And at the end of a fantastic race, was blazing “Shane Criswell”, in his #18c car.
Close behind was a much improved driver #33 of Brian Reese, who also proved that he does not need to hit the wall like he did at old West Georgia Speedway. In 3rd place was #99 of Rucker Orr, who is getting his car dialed in and will soon be taking a checkered flag, you can’t keep Rucker down, he is like a “PIT BULL” and comes out every night to win.

So the Official order of finish for the Limited Late model cars was:

Winning #18C of Shane Criswell
In 2nd place was #33 of Brian Reese
And coming in 3rd was #99 of Rucker Orr


After all that excitement you would think the racing was over but hey let those Pure Mini Stock drivers show their stuff.

Car #4 was driven by young up and coming star Dusty Jones, who proved his #4 car would be the car to beat. Chasing Dusty would be #16 of Stephen Hill a real war hero and veteran. Then there was #D7 of Dorough Bright who never gives up a race without a fight. The car that I was watching was #00 of Matthew Black who won on April 17th at Senoia Speedway and this was the young gun that I thought could sneak by Dusty, but Matthew’s night was long and Dusty car could not be caught by Matt.

The Official Order of finish was:

Winning #4 Dusty Jones
In 2nd place was #00 of Matthew Black
And in 3rd place would be #16 of “Steaming” Stephen Hill who is a class act driver.
Finishing 4th was #J17 of Joe "The Toe" Spencer

Then it was time for the Weekend Warriors who always put on a show for all the racing fans, the Enduro race.

Drivers like #99 Mike Ray, “The elderly Spokesman”,
Plus #86 “Mr. Pappy Powell” who has been racing before some of these drivers were born. Every year Pappy renews his number every new birthday. You see Pappy is now 86 years young, and his car is #86, so next year Pappy’s car will age to #87, but as for now Pappy can drive with the best of the drivers, and he is never afraid of leaning on you are rubbing your car, he has always been out to win.

Also in the Enduro race were drivers like #44 Michael Nelms, #4x of Joseph Carter.

When the green flag dropped it was #99 of Mike Ray blazing a trail around the Senoia clay speedway with everyone in hot pursuit.

Ray was in a real battle it looked like because Pappy Powell was closing in on Ray, also in hot pursuit was #44 of Michael Nelms, so you see “THE ELDELY SPOKESMAN” From Riverdale Georgia was having to work for his Win, and his driving was superb.

At the end the checkered flag was flying high above Mike Ray’s car, and again this “White haired gentleman” was able to smile and get the attention from all the fans at Senoia Raceway. Every time he wins, he crawls out of his #99 car and has the biggest smile, as if he has just won the Daytona 500, or the Atlanta 500, he is just that type of driver and winning is something he does best.
Looks like Senoia Raceway may have to put a “Bounty” on Mike if he keeps winning.

In some sad racing news, we hear that young 14 year old super star Matt Dooley was involved in a major crash this weekend at Dixie Speedway with his #18 crate car barrel rolling 5 times down the track, where it came to a stop and Matt’s father Scott Dooley’s heart sank, in worry. Matt is Ok, he was taken to a hospital to be checked out but he is ok, and I know that all the prayers of race fans everywhere will go out his way. The car was demolished and has to be rebuilt, like I told his father, you can always replace a car, you can’t replace a son. Now will this hurt the young man, will he want to compete again that will be up to Matt himself, we can all wish him the best of racing luck.

Remember, cars can be replaced, but drivers can not, we hope Matt recovers soon and we wish him well from all Georgia race fans, and here at Plus Photography, so “Get well Matt”.

Many Thanks to everyone,

Tino Patti

A Freelance Photographer/Video Jounalist

With a World Wide racing BLOG Following !!!