If you were ever a fan at the now closed Flemington Speedway when it was paved then you are sure to recognize the name Shannon Conner. For several years Shannon was the man to beat in the Street Stock division at the 5/8 mile square.
He went on to win the Race of Champions in the Street Stock division, a story in itself, and then made the move to the Dirt/Asphalt Modifieds. He was a winner in that division also, and then made the move to the Nascar Modifieds. Although he didn't win in this division, he was headed in that direction when the track decided to close.
Looking to make it in the big-time he loaded up his trailer and headed for Charlotte, North Carolina. While he never got the break he needed to secure a ride in one on Nascar's top three divisions, he did go on to work for several high profile teams and drivers as a fabricator.
When Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Gnassi decided to combine operations, he suddenly found himself out of work. He has since gone on to open a slot car track in Mooresville, NC called RaceCity Raceway. He also has a young son now racing himself.
While I find it hard to believe, being I was there for many of Shannon Conner's wins, he tells me his son is actually more talented than him. Kodie Conner currently competes in the Bandelero Cars using his father's number 45.
His parents are looking for our support to help this young man continue his racing. They are asking everyone to go to the Facebook page of 860 Motorsports. Once there like the page, then locate Kodie's picture, it is posted by RaceCity Raceway and like his picture. This will give the youngster a chance at winning a set of four tires. For any of you that have ever been involved in racing you know how expensive tires can be and how important new ones are.
So help out a former Jersey guy, by following the instructions above, and help keep a child's dream of being a star of Nascar in the future. And if you ever find yourself in the Charlotte area, stop by RaceCity Raceway in Mooresville, you never know who you might run into. Many of Nascar's most well known names are among his customers.
But first get to that Facebook page and help this kid! Next time he wins, your help could be a part of it! Click on the link to go to the photo.
Tires for Kodie
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