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Welcome
Sorry we haven't been keeping this site up to date but I'll try to catch everyone up. This year for 2021 Caleb started running for points at Enid Speedway. We definitely had our ups and downs for sure. He still is in 4th for points but with Caleb going to college and starting his new job we are going to slow it down some and focus on his future. But that's not going to stop us from getting that win for this year. We've got a few things to get lined out and we will have a couple more races to race. Also 2022 is looking good for plans, with new partners to be working with and a race schedule that will be alot of fun. So come join us and hold on we are going to the front.
As Red Dirt Racing wraps up the 2015 racing season, it seems like a good time to reflect on the past year. We are thankful to each of you for being a part of this season. The 2015 year was Madi's first season racing. She was a little afraid the first time she tried the kart out at the track, but once was all it took. She was hooked. She ran several races and finished and continued to improve. Her season ended after wrecking in El Reno, which was one of the scariest moments I ever had to watch. She only had a few scratches thanks to all the safety gear.
Caleb had a great year with several top 5's and a few wins this year. This was his second year racing, but it was his first in the 125cc Outlaw Kart. I was a little scared putting him in something that much faster than the flat kart, but he drove it like a pro. I had to learn a few things about doing adjustments to his kart this season. Sometimes it was the wrong adjustment and his kart would be loose, which resulted in his only wreck of the season. He hit the wall coming out of turn four. It shook him a little bit, but we fixed the problems and went right back out the next weekend. He was running well, but the engine finally gave out and was due for an overhaul. We rebuilt the engine and made some upgrades so he could run the 1st Annual Outlaw Kart Winter Nationals in Guthrie, OK at the Lazy E Arena. The two day race had 487 drivers representing four states. We had a great time and Caleb finished in 3rd place in his class. I can't say enough about the driver he is becoming. He shows focus, a competitive spirit and sportsmanship. He is even starting to do his own chassis adjustments. Caleb raced in Wellington, Kansas; El Reno, Oklahoma; Wichita Falls, Texas; Guthrie, Oklahoma and even ran a few laps around the track in Meeker, Oklahoma. Caleb is the 2015 Wheatland Karting Association Track Champion.
Things started rough for me this year. Three drivers running at different tracks all spring, summer and fall was fun, but exhausting. It also made it hard for me to focus on spending the time on my car, when I wanted to put all the time I could into the kids karts. Sometimes we had a hard time getting the setup right on the sport mod. I'd struggle with the setup in heats and then have to start features in the back. But, that just means there was a lot more room for improvement and we fought our way to a few top five finishes before the season was over. The winter nationals was a little rough on me this year at Brill Motor Speedway, but I had a lot of fun. On that note I have decided 2016, my 26th racing season, will be my last. It is time for me to dedicate my time and experience to helping my son Caleb chase his racing dreams. I wouldn't trade my racing experiences and am happy with what I've been able to accomplish. I have multiple wins, top 5's and 10's and a couple championships. I want to race a few big races next season and a few weekly shows that are around here, my main focus would be to make sure that Caleb will get what he needs to be the most competitive in his class.
I would like to thank all of our sponsors this season, we could not do this without you. Please check our sponsor link to find all of their information. I want to thank my wife, Crystal, for sticking with us this season. I know how crazy I act, but she always hangs in there. I will say Crystal is the backbone of this family. I want to also thank my dad for everything he has done for me and taught me in racing, he has been one of the best teachers anyone could ask for. I know sometimes with his health, it's hard to take these long nights working on the cars or karts trying to help me get them ready for racing. And even longer nights at the track, but he tried his hardest to be there every time. I couldn't ask for any better Dad and Mom. Thank you and I love you.
Keep Checking Back for Schedules and Updates....
Stevie Slater
Caleb's and Stevie's 2021 Schedule coming soon2015 Results
Apr 25 Worden Park (Wellington,KS) Madi- Heat 1: 4th place,Heat 2: 5th place and Feature: 5th place Caleb- Heat 1: 1st place, Heat 2: 1st place and Feature: 1st place May 2 Worden Park (Wellington,KS) Madi- Heat 1: DNS, Heat 2: 2nd Place, Feature: 7th Place Caleb-Heat 1: 1st place, Heat 2: 2nd Place, Feature: 1st Place Jun 6 Worden Park (Wellington,KS) Madi-Heat 1 : 2nd Place, Heat 2: 3rd Place, Feature: 6th Place Caleb- Heat 1: 1st Place, Heat 2: 1st Place, Feature: 1st Place Aug 8 GRASCAR (El Reno,OK) Madi-Heat 1 : DNF Caleb- Heat 1: 3rd Place, Feature: 5th Place Aug 22 Race Texoma Motor Speedway (Wichita Falls, TX) Caleb- Heat 1: 4th Place, Heat 2: 5th Place, Feature: 4th Place Aug 29 Race Texoma Motor Speedway (Wichita Falls, TX) Caleb- Heat 1: 4th Place, Heat 2: 4th Place, Feature: 5th Place Madi will be getting ready for a outlaw kart for next season and Caleb's kart is being overhauled for the big race in Dec. Dec 5th Outlaw Kart Winter Nationals- Heat: 5th place, Feature: 3rd Place |
Caleb's Racing 2014 Results April 12 Race Day (1st Race) 1st place El Reno GRASCAR April 26 1st El Reno GRASCAR May 17 1st El Reno GRASCAR May 31 Wellington,KS 1st Heat 2nd place, 2nd Heat 3rd, Feature 4th June 14 Winfield, KS 1st Heat 5th, 2nd Heat 6th, Feature 6th July 19 Wellington, KS 1st Heat 5th, 2nd Heat 2nd , Feature 2nd Aug 2 Wellington, KS 1st Heat 2nd, 2nd Heat 2nd, Feature 2nd Oct 5 Wellington,KS 1st Heat 2nd, 2nd Heat 1st, Feature 1st |
Stevie's 2015 Results
June 20 Brill Motor Speedway (Meeker,OK)
DNF Carb Problems
June 27th Brill Motor Speedway (Meeker,OK)
Heat: 5th, Feature: 8th
Aug 1st Brill Motor Speedway (Meeker,OK)
Heat: 3rd, Feature 3rd
Sept 12th Brill Motor Speedway (Meeker,OK)
Heat: 5th, Feature: 4th
Sept 19th Brill Motor Speedway
Heat: 4th, Feature: 7th
Oct 10th Brill Motor Speedway Winter Nationals
Heat : 4th, B-Feature: 4th
Stevie
65 Wins
Over 70 Top 5's
Over a 100 Top 10's
2 Championship's
2 Rookie of the Year's
3 Top 5's In Standings
3 Top 10's In Standings
65 Wins
Over 70 Top 5's
Over a 100 Top 10's
2 Championship's
2 Rookie of the Year's
3 Top 5's In Standings
3 Top 10's In Standings