DAVISFAMILYRACING.COM
South Bend, Indiana
"Big Poppy"
#8
Date of birth: 2-2-55
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Spouse: Linda
Children: Kevin II, Drew, Derek
Racing Bio:
Kevin began racing in 2000 in the Baby Grand Stock Car Racing Association. It was a national series that raced all over the United States. Kevin’s racing was limited to the regional level where he competed at tracks such as Indianapolis Raceway Park, Winchester Speedway, and Salem Speedway in Indiana, as well as tracks in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. His rookie season resulted in a 9th place finish in the Midwest region. The 2001 season seemed to be over before it started. A hard meeting with the turn 4 wall at Indy, left him with cracked ribs and a mangled race car. The decision was made to repair the car and sell it, due to the extreme financial and time demands of racing in this series.
Kevin wasn't through with racing yet, but needed to find a more affordable way to race, so he decided to compete in the Mini-Stock division at the South Bend Motor Speedway. Being a Chevy guy, he decided to build an S-10 truck to race. Being a perfectionist, and the fact that everyone else races Mustangs, the project took much longer than anticipated due to the time it took to figure out the combination of components to build the truck. The S-10 finally hit the track for the 2004 season. It was a tough year, with a lot of mechanical issues. He finished 13th in points. The mechanical problems continued in 2005. More time was spent repairing the truck than racing.
After two frustrating seasons with the S-10, Kevin swallowed his pride, and purchased a 1986 Mustang. The 2006 season was, by far, the most gratifying, highlighted by 2 heat wins. With the mechanical issues behind him, he was able to work on setup and driving deficiencies. The 12th place finish in points did not reflect the improvements that were made over the previous years, but he finally felt very confident going into the 2007 season.
With the South Bend Motor Speedways future in doubt, the Davis Family Racing team decided to compete at the M40 Speedway in Jones, MI, for the 2007 season. This was the best season to date for the #8 Mustang. Consistent throughout the year, Kevin finished with 1 heat win, and was able to secure 5th place in the final standings. Kevin participated in the “Stock Car Festival” at Plymouth Speedway to finish the year. The race car was very strong, and since Plymouth will be the new racing home for DFR, he is very confident as the 2008 season approaches.
Kevin Davis II
"Lil' Kevin"
#82
Date of birth: 12-17-74
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Spouse: Josilyn
Children: Cenika, Bryce
Racing Bio:
Kevin II will begin racing mini stocks in the 2008 season. Though Kevin has never raced before he has tested in a couple of DFR cars, and hopes to translate that and seat time into a solid rookie season. The "Rookie of the Year" award is Kevin's goal for 2008, but consistent runs are his ultimate goal for this upcoming season.
Drew Davis
"Droopy"
#81
Date of birth: 5-5-76
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 165lbs
Spouse: April
Children: Roam, Summer, Trent
Racing Bio:
Drew began racing in 2006 at South Bend Motor Speedway. His first race car was a bright yellow 1993 Ford Mustang. With this being his Rookie year, it was a learning experience. With a heat win and many top 3 finishes in heat races and multiple top 6 finishes in feature, he was able to secure a 13th in the point standings.
The 2007 season was an exciting one for Drew. Starting with the move to M-40 Speedway in Jones, MI. Also, sporting a new paint job of "John Deere" green and yellow, he was ready for a successful season. With a heat win early in the season and multiple 2nd place finishes, he was able to finish 12th in the point standings.
With two seasons behind him, Drew is looking forward to the 2008 season, when he will be racing at the Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, IN. With a new track and a new race car, Drew hopes to bring home a championship for DFR. Although, with the rest of DFR on the track, it could be a difficult task to accomplish.
Email Drew: DFR81@comcast.net
Derek Davis
"Skunky"
#18
Date of birth: 6-13-80
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 205lbs
Marital Status: Single
Children: Brenden, Ashton
Racing Bio:
Derek began racing in 2004 at South Bend Motor Speedway. His first race car was a 1979 Ford Pinto. His first season was a learning experience, but he was consistent enough to put the #18 in 10th place in the final standings and was named Rookie of the Year in the Ministock division.
The 2005 season proved to be more successful. Derek acquired a 1986 Ford Mustang for his sophomore campaign, and with a 2004 Mustang body in a striking blue and yellow paint scheme, he was dressed for success. Consistency was once the key in his second full season as he went on to win 5 heat races and finish 7th in points.
2006 was a bittersweet year for Derek. He was only able to compete in about 1/3 of the scheduled events that season due to the birth of his second son. Making parental obligations a priority, he helped prepare the other two Davis Family Racing entries while anxiously awaiting the 2007 season.
Derek entered the 2007 season with high expectations. M40 Speedway in Jones, Michigan would be the new racing home for the DFR entry that was now featuring a new body and a solid red paint scheme. The "D" shaped 3/8 mile high banks were a new challenge, but Derek was up to the task. He secured 3 heat wins and several top five feature finishes against drivers with multiple track championships and superior equipment. He finished a very successful season ranked 3rd in the final standings. On the nights when the Ministocks were not running at M40, Derek competed at South Bend Motor Speedway before it closed, at Plymouth Speedway, and also at Angola Speedway.
With four seasons under his belt, Derek is looking forward to the 2008 season, when he will be racing at the Plymouth Speedway, in Plymouth, Indiana. He is hoping to capture his first championship for the Davis Family Racing team, although his teammates may have something to say about that.
Email Derek: Davis-18@hotmail.com
Brandon Ultsch
"Buju"
#84
Date of birth: 11-18-93
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 130lbs
Marital Status: N/A
Children: N/A
Racing Bio:
Brandon began racing in 2006, racing in the JR Can class at Michiana Raceway Park in North Liberty, IN. Brandon, at age 12, wasthe youngest driver in his division. He finished well in his rookie season, picking up his first ever win, in just his second start. Brandon also went on to win Rookie of the Year honors in the Jr Can class , and also finished 6th in the final standings. Brandon was forced to sit out the 2007 season due to restraints beyond his control. Brandon is looking forward to racing the 2008 season in the JR can class, with the possibility of moving into a full size car to race on an oval.
