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Show Small cars help fulfill racing dreams by Senior Airman Russ Martin Hilltop Times Staff When I grow up, Im going to be a race car driver! How many children have said that, only to find out when theyre older, work, family, time and finances get in the way? What are those who dream of racing on a path of asphalt at incredible speeds, supposed to do? Three Hill AFB employees have found the answer. Billy Osoro, Ken Siddall and Jeff Kelley have realized their dreams and are racing in the Legends Car Versions Racing in 58 scale fiberglass ofthefamedNASCARmodifieds, Osoro, Siddall and Kel-- . full-fender- um citei?5lt and,relaxa1tl0n dnvJ?g aunda 38' speeds exceeding 90 mph. m(Frack We have a great group nght now, said Osoro. We have Wf 1 B.Ut y0u need ?, ang r5a inowndiWe a racing time there s a change. All 1S and we get real competitive. thru?udmeSS competitive spirit raging, Kelley has shown over the past two years that hes the one to beat, winning race for both the 1999 and 2000 .serJesPf Ji stheman,winnmgon ly three races in the year but stdl racked up enough points to be the senes track cham- pion at Rocky Mountain Raceway, said Osoro Kelley s modest about being the champ, attributing success to strategy and a bit of luck. gf 0-n- e - - ' 58-sca- le NASCAR modi These are open wheel cars and if you hit wheels some ones going to go for a roll. So theres a lot of respect. You never try to somebody or put somebody in jeopardy for a position gain, said Siddall. Therere 25 laps, its not like NASCAR with 500 laps and youve got teams out there helping each other out its not quite to that scale. Off the track though if someone wrecks their car well all jump out and try to help them get their car ready for the next race, said Kelley. The competition stops once we get off the racetrack. What fun is a race when youVe the only one in it? The trios friendship stemmed from racing, some-hi- s B See Legends, page 8 ioveCo Cischargad Bankruptcies ' LflVTOS SnAhCE Clive C. Ingram, D.D.S. t? 19Tir S2S-808- 3 wants. Protect your furniture and carpet from sun fading. iiJMl Car Title Loans bit of luck you can have an awesome qualifying time and iust rack up the points as you pass people during die race, You can come out as a winner for the weekend without ever actually winning the race similar to NASCAR. Though the sens0 of camaraderie is lost on the track, the sense of respect remains as strong as ever. Without respecting the abilities of the other drivers, the equation adds up to tragedy and thats the one thing no one We dont really help each other out on the track, were not a team, but I can tell you that these two guys and I try to show respect for each" other out there, said Osoro. Ms $50 - $1300 Persona! Loans Sidda" Cmpare th6ir We Qualify and then get passing points. The fastest qual- ifying time starts in the back, said Kelley. With a little 25,laps rn Photo by senior Airman Russ Martin ,, fed JZt they race at area tracks. ed 780 South 2000 Syracuse, Utah ' AUTOMOTIVE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL DRILL-LES- 9 28 SKOT-LES- S AND aaa DENTISTRY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 00 ive smile, US AirFoite The cnsisjf neiier iisard Iilm coming. Unvi Etc EiraaDs his silence to toll oil. . There O 0 r is nothing like -- a beautiful new smile. After b races, your new smile can light up your life. Make you more confident. And together with your special Military Dental" rw 0 Insurance, we make the entire process easy. For more information, call us today. Your very special someone will thank you for it. 4braces.com No Down Payment Orthodontic; Specialists of Utah Only $79 Per Mo. The classic Vietnam memoir Marine Sniper: 93 ConfirmedKills revealed the legendary story of Marine Corps sniper Carlos Hathcock. Now the explosive details of his most deep-cov- er harrowing missions and his operations are brought to light in this new, powerful, et account of one man's honor and courage. OGDEN 393-580- 0 never-before-reveal- ed, dead-on-targ- Mitchell B. Silverman, DMD Advertised Fee $2,409 - $4,040 Records lee $2.Vi Retainers $476 With United Conandia Tricare Dental Plan 0 253554 i Amemberof Penguin Putnam Inc. Visit Berkley online at www.penguinputnam.com |