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Late Model Stock Car Driver #75

Wins: 3 / Top 5's: / Top 10's:

Team Information

Driver Name:
Ron Blackburn

Phone: 833-1639(h) - 881-6446(w) - 930-7767(beep)

Married with a seven year old son. Employed by Cannon, VA for 12 years. Enjoys spending time with his family, sports of all types, including golf, racing being his heart and soul, he is a career long, die hard Bill Elliott fan.

The Car:
Chevrolet Lumina
Chassis built by Greg Deeth, Engine built by Charlie Grey

Car Owner:
Ron Blackburn

Crew Chief:
Bill Claar - Business owner, and co-sponsor

Crew:
David Shaw - Team Manager, Retired USN, Retired VA Power
Clint Geideman - Mechanic, Automotive State inspector
Kurt Bratholt - Mechanic, US Air National Guard
Patrick Claar - Spotter, Student, US Army Reserve
Daniel Claar - Spotter, Food Services

About the Driver

Though 35 year old Ron Blackburn was a rookie in the grand stock division last year, he is no rookie to Langley Speedway or to racing itself. Ron has been around racing all his life in some form or fashion. A native of Galax, VA, he bought his first racecar at age 18. Ron raced modified dirt track for 2 years in Elkin, NC at Friendship Speedway. In 1987 Ron came to Langley Speedway not as a driver but as a crewmember working with numerous Grand Stock and Mini-stock teams, before actually racing in the mini stock division himself.

Driving the number 75 car with Abilene as a major sponsor, Ron ended the 1997 racing year as 5th in the points standing and 2 wins. In the 1998 season he showed improvement by ending with 3rd in the points standing, 1 win and 18 top 5 finishes. He was also voted by the fans as the 1998 best appearing team.

A combination of events and factors lead to Ron creating RJS Motorsports and in turn becoming a rookie in the grand stock division. Ron's desire to always improve upon his current status and climb another step up the ladder; Langley Speedway's decision to do away with the mini stock division; and Ron's last race of the 1998 season ending in a fiery crash that totaled the dodge avenger all were key rolls in his decision. Ron's uncanny ability to always look ahead to the future enabled him to grasp this opportunity and jump into the grand stock. He has a strong commitment to success and winning and is currently ranked number 12 in the points standing. He has had two top ten finishes at this early stage of the racing season with the promise and determination for much more excitement and improvement to come.

RJS Motor Sports have an excellent crew. The crew shares Ron's goals and commitment to success, always working hard for each other and their sponsors. They are 100% dedicated to winning and are striving to be the best and will go as far as their resources allow.

RJS Motorsports is always looking for individual or corporate sponsors to help the team achieve their goals. Ron has excellent leadership and supervisory qualities, which is proven not only at the racetrack but also through his 12 years with Cannon VA, Inc. He is neat and clean in appearance and has incredible communication skills. Ron Blackburn would represent your company in an honest and professional manner at all times, both on and off the track.

We are very thankful and appreciative of the help from all our sponsors. RJS Motor Sports wants you to know that without you, we wouldn’t be here. A special thanks to each of you!

Sponsors:

Abilene Motor Express

Ace Sew N' Vac, Inc.

Gunderman Chiropractic

Precision Glass & Mirror, Inc.

Rodney Cheeseman Karate, Inc.

Mayo Auto Tech.

Norfolk Paint Co.

PC Doctors, LLC

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