Submitted by Michael C. Popwell
SATURDAY 11/3/12--Boots Sears was
a local racer who was instrumental in getting dirt track racing started in SE Georgia. He
made sure ANYONE who wanted to race was able to. It was not uncommon to see him taking a part
off of his car and giving it to another driver just so they could make the race
that night. One thing you hardly ever
saw Boots doing at the track was working on HIS car, he could however be found
under the hood of any other car helping someone else. He never turned anyone away and always
offered his advice IF asked. He would
race anyone just as hard as they wanted to race and when that racing turned
into a spinout Boots ALWAYS backed off and gave them their spot back, and then
would cleanly out run you. He was truly
a dirt track legend who had one goal in mind—GO RACING, HAVE FUN AND HELP YOUR
NEIGHBOR. Many dirt track racers in SE Georgia that race today do so because they were/are
linked to Boots’ advice, help and generosity.
His tradition is carried on today by his niece Dara through
Big Splash Racing.
RIDE ON PALE HORS!
Enduro, Demolition Derby and
Hobby Stock Special races are planned.
Gates open @ 2PM and
racing @ 5PM
