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October 24, 2009
Austin ran all 100 laps of the Howler Race at Greenville Pickens Speedway. He qualified 20th and was able to bring home a 21st place finish with the car all in one piece.
April 11, 2009
After getting sideways on the first lap of qualifying Austin still qualified 13th for the ASA race at Lanier on April 11th. On lap 14 during the 3rd restart of the race he missed a shift as another car came under him and caused a mishap that spun the car around. Another car hit the front end causing the radiator to burst. The crew was not able to make the necessary repairs to get him back on the track.
April 3, 2009
Austin finished 2nd to Ben Kay in the heat race.
In the feature he started 2nd and held on for a few laps. His tires were going away every lap and he ended up with a 7th place finish.
March 20, 2009
Tonight was Austin's 1st B Mini race. Austin finished 2nd in the heat race, but did not give up easily as he ran side by side with Timmerman and crossed the finish line taking 2nd by the nose of his mustang.
In the feature Austin led the first 3 laps before he relinquished the lead to Brad Burdette and then to Mark Timmerman. He wound up with a 3rd place finish.
Austin's News article
Teen revs - up - for shot at berth - in PASS race
By Reese Fant
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Austin Northcutt probably won't be attending his classes at Easley's Gettys Middle School on Friday. And on Monday, the school officials probably won't accept- the eighth-grader's excuse from the flagman.
If Northcutt, 14, makes the field for the Pro All Star Series Howler 150 lap race at Greenville Pickens Speedway on Saturday night, his absence won't be excused, but he would be forgiven.
On Saturday, he's going to be driving the Robert Hamke Super Late Model Chevrolet, trying to qualify for the Howler. He has never raced in a Late Model, but he has tested this car at Peach State Speedway in Georgia as well as Anderson Motor Speedway and GPS.
"Greenville-Pickens is a fast track," Northcutt said. "You can carry a lot more speed into the corners, and I've been trying to adjust for that. I'm just going to try as hard as I can to qualify and make the field, and see what happens in the race. It's a long race. I'm excited."
Northcutt, while in the middle of his eighth grade school year, is still not sure what direction he wants his life to go, because in addition to racing, he is also very interested in baseball and golf He tries to play golf two days a week and played junior varsity baseball last year.
"I also play on a traveling baseball team," Northcutt said.
Northcutt has been racing since he was 5. He started out. in Quarter Midgets, moved up to Bandoleros for a short time, then moved on to racing a Mustang in Mini Stock. He won the Young Guns division at Anderson two years ago, moved up to mini-stocks this year and won seven times.
His father, David, said he had gotten Austin a Late-Model Stock car to compete at GPS, but the track prohibits drivers younger than 16 from competing in the series it sponsors.
"The only reason we can race this week is because the PASS series is in charge of the track," David Northcutt said. "We are entering this race to get Austin more comfortable driving cars with lots more power so he will be ready and able when his time comes to compete regularly."
The Howler 150 qualifying begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, and the evening of racing will complete GPS's 2008 season. In addition to the PASS cars, there will be Allison Legacy racing and two heat races and main events in Charger and Renegade divisions.
November 2, 2008 - Austin claimed another victory in the heat race and the feature. He led every lap of the feature race and was never challenged. Chad Black finished second. Jack Kelly finished third. Avery Burgess finished fourth. He then started in the back of the B-Mini feature in his C-Mini car. He held his own and was able to hang with the big boys.
September 19, 2008 - Austin claimed the victory in the POW-MIA Remember C-Mini Championship He led every lap of the heat race and the feature. He was never challenged for the lead Chad Black finished second. It was an awesome race.
September 12, 2008 - Austin finished 4th in the feature tonight and Chad Stewart won the race.
September 5, 2008 - Austin lined up 6th out of 17 cars to take the green flag in the feature. As he started to pull away his car stalled. Thinking it was the battery he got a push from Avery Burgess in the 4 car. As he came around to the back stretch his car quit again. He brought it in the pits to discover that it had trash in the carburetor. He would go three laps down before being able to get on the track. He went out and settled at the rear but not for long. He made his way through the field to the front passing the 3rd place car. If only it had been a 100 lap race. This was some of the most exiting racing that Austin has experienced. He knew he was 3 laps down but was just having fun seeing how many cars he could pass. Hopefully the crew has the car top notch for the race this week. Hope to see everyone there.
August 15, 2008 - Austin led every lap of the heat race and the feature. Jack Kelly finished second. Brandon Hendrix was third. Chad Black finished fourth. Chad Stewart finished fifth. It was a great race. Austin had his mustang on a rail.
August 1, 2008 - Chad Black led every lap of the heat and feature race. Austin ran bumper to bumper with Chad the first thirteen laps of the feature race when out of no where Brandon Hendrix appeared to take over the 2nd spot with only 2 laps to go. There would just not be enough laps left to get a better position. Chad won the race with Brandon getting a 2nd place finish. Austin finished third. Chad Stewart finished fourth. Kayla Pritchett finished fifth. Good clean racing for everyone and a nail biter at that.
July 25, 2008 - Austin started 2nd in the heat race and took the lead on lap one to lead every lap of the heat race. Austin started on pole in the feature race and led every lap with the #5 of Brandon Hendrix right on his bumper but he was able to hold him off and take the checkered flag for the win. Good Job.
July 11, 2008 - Austin started in the back of the heat race after his win last race. He worked his way up to 3rd place and made a move for 2nd when the 2nd place car who blocked him every lap came down on him and took him out of the race. He started in the back of the field in the feature (14th) and worked his way up to 3rd again when the 4th place car got loose and nudged his bumper and spun him out. He went to the back again and finished in the 9th position. Just not a good night for the 29 team. Congratulations to Chad Black for the official win.
June 27, 2008 - Austin won his heat race and started on the pole in the feature. He led every lap and brought his mustang to Victory Lane again. Congratulations to Brandon Hendrix on his 2nd Place finish and Chad Black on his 3rd Place finish. Great Race Guys.
June 20, 2008 - Austin finished 2nd in the heat race to Chad Black. He started 3rd in the feature and finished 3rd. Chad Stewart was 2nd and Chad Black won the race. Good job to both the Chads. We look forward to next week.
June 13, 2008 - Austin finished 2nd to Chad Stewart in the feature and the heat race. Great race Chad.
June 6, 2008 - Austin led every lap of the feature to take his 2nd trip to victory lane this year. His car was on a rail and he was starting to lap the field. Good job Austin.
May 30, 2008 - Austin had a baseball game in Easley and arrived just in time for the feature. He had to start in the rear after missing the heat race. He was passing for 4th and got into a mishap that sent him to the rear again. He came back to a 5th place finish.
May 23, 2008 - Austin finished 2nd to Brandon Hendrix in the feature racing him every lap for the win. Just a little short at the end.
May 2, 2008 - Congratulations Austin on your first C-Mini win tonight. There are many more to come.
April 18, 2008 - Austin finished 3rd.
April 11, 2008 - Austin finished 2nd.
April 4, 2008 - Rain Out March 28th Austin did not have a great night as he was caught up in a mishap on the first lap of the race and ended up with only one wheel that was not bent.
March 21, 2008 - Austin finished 5th in his first C-Mini Race.
