Mid America Dirt Podcast

From the Drag Strip to the Dirt Track - Meet Ashlee Buck!


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Keywords


racing, dirt track, late models, Roswell, New Mexico, racing journey, sponsorship, education, future aspirations, track experiences


Summary


In this engaging conversation, Skip Garland interviews Ashley Buck, a talented young racer from Roswell, New Mexico. They discuss Ashley's journey from a racing family background to her experiences in various racing classes, including drag racing and dirt track racing. Ashley shares her transition to late models, her experiences at different tracks, and her aspirations to compete at higher levels in the racing world. The conversation also touches on the balance between racing and education, sponsorships, and future plans in the sport.


Takeaways


Ashley Buck hails from a racing family in Roswell, New Mexico.

She started racing at a young age, transitioning from drag racing to dirt track racing.

Ashley has won track championships in her early racing career.

She recently transitioned to racing late models, which she finds exciting.

Ashley enjoys the challenge of racing at various tracks across the region.

Her goal is to compete in the Lucas Oil late models and eventually the World of Outlaws.

She balances her racing career with her education, often working on her car during weekends.

Ashley has a supportive network of sponsors that help her racing endeavors.

She plans to race in the Sooners series next year and explore new opportunities.

Ashley is enthusiastic about the future of her racing career and the experiences it brings.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to Racing and Roswell

02:57 Ashlee's Racing Journey Begins

06:03 Transitioning to Late Models

08:54 Experiences at Various Tracks

11:43 Future Aspirations in Racing

14:46 Balancing Racing and Education

17:38 Sponsorships and Support

20:32 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans


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