2007 Super Street Champion @ Dublin Motor Speedway
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Hugh Ray drives the Super Street #5 . He's from Old Dock, NC. Dublin is his home track but he can also be found racing at Lakeview,Myrtle Beach, Fayetteville & Hammerdown.
Hugh started racing in 1982 in the 6 Cyl class at Conway, SC. because his uncle raced and his Dad built his cars. Hugh's first win was in 1985 in the 6 Cyl at Carolina Speedway. ". Super Street Championship at Myrtle Beach in 1986, Super Street Championships at Dublin in 1986 and 1987. In 2001 he was 2nd in the points at Myrtle Beach in the 4 Cyl.
His career highlight was leading every lap in 1985...."something about winning with your own stuff......just me and Daddy!
Hugh won the 2007 Super Street class Championship at Dublin driving for Louis "Butch"Hill from Conway, SC.
The thrill of racing for Hugh is "Nothing like it. I feel like I can drive a race car and just love driving a race car!". His greatest racing thrill was getting in the car the first time and his uncle hooking him up! His greatest racing moment was in the early 90's coming in 3rd at Fayetteville in the Late Model and winning the Sportsmanship Trophy!
Crew includes Butch Hill, Owner, Jimmy Doyle, Jackie Russ and Bobby King.
Hugh's racing hero is Ed Ray!
Hugh says, "One thing has always stood out to me...Other Dad's would lecture......my Dad would slap me on the back and say "win or lose, we will always go home friends". I still think about that every time I race!
**(above profile info from luvracin.com)**
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