Show April 9 1973 Page 12 mk by Gary Lowenberg SL stodeiratf ®y®§ Sfl’oC'© Sports Staff Many children who have childhood dreams are never able to fulfill them others who are luckier do Steve Fuquay a junior at USUr wanted to be a race car drive - not as a professional but as a hobby The idea formed in Steve’s head when he was little but really didn’t solidify until he was in his teens “When I was 15 a friend of 'mine used to race jalopies and I went to the track with him occasionally” Steve said “I thought it would be fun so I kept it in my mind “My first car was a 1956 Ford which I bought from a friend It was already built for racing and I ran it in the Limited Stock Car Class The main requirements were that you had to have a full metal cage - around the driver and the tires had to be a certain -- width” Steve ran a 312 cubic-inc- h engine in his car “the largest they would allow in a Ford" he said “The track we raced on was a dirt oval track near quarter-mil- e San Diego in the desert” Steve explained “and the average speeds were 60 to 70 miles per hour That’s fairly fast for a short like to build my own car” Steve track of that type expecially a said “and I basically like to use Ford parts So far they have dirt one” much done hasn’t Steve racing given me the least trouble of all of school those I have tried” he because says lately now to but would race like “I ’ “We usually race for money school ties me up and it is too hot e in and to race the but there are desert receive summer so we race in the certain winners special winter spring and fall prizes such as speed parts and at dinners “After I am done with school I free fancy would really like to race a lot if I restaurants” he noted live by a track It also depends on “If we get a good crowd” Steve how much sponsorship I can “which is usually about a said I he can said “If get get” to be race able at I'll couple hundred the winner can enough I it If cost little can’t very might make fairly good money in one cost too much” "If I start racing again I would common response among those that favored having a team A was that it would be a great spring spectator sport Others said that they would like to see Utah State enter into a conference preferably the WAC All those opposed to having a baseball team made reference to the money problem Most said that the university should spend the money on something “more worthwhile” There will be a team managers meeting on Tuesday April 10 at 5:30 pm in HPER 114 All team managers must attend Golf track and field and archery entries will be passed out and these sports will be discussed Also a reminder that paddleball entries are due on Tuesday the 10th at the managers meeting Softball is now underwav with Ryan’s Irish Power defeating Wild Bunch in slow-pitc- h softball by a score of 2 in the In- dependent League last WedThe other games nesday IT’S CHEAP BREAKFAST AT VOTE COOKIE LARSEfJ FOR ACTIVITIES VP 4 ©1 “When I first started I did everything by myself but then I joined up with another driver who helped me work on my car” ' “Racing is a good way to meet new people” Steve said “and it is a fun hobby and a good way to make good money if you are i good” slotocl A4 OOfitlQ 8-- IT’S JOT FREE OUT night because the prize money comes directly from the admission sales” Steve said most drivers have a team of two or three friends who help them in the areas Ol pair and maintenance on the cars sr also-trophie- in--th- Baseball poll results The final results of the Student Life baseball poll have been tabulated and it looks like the students here at Utah State are in favor of fielding a baseball team Out of 50 ballots that were turned in 40 were in favor of a baseball team sr cmniing scheduled were forfeited On Monday April 9 the first round of both Dorm and Sorority League Softball will begin with the following schedule: Dorm League : all Games on Quad 3:30 Snow vsWHR I on Field No 3 4:30 Canadian Club vs Lady Bugs on Field No 1 4 : 30 Moen vs Greaves on Field No 4:30 Wells vs Maughan on Field No 3 r Sorority League: all Games on Quad 3:30 Kappa Delta vs Alpha Chi Omega on Field No 1 3:30 Chi Omega vs Lambda Delta Sigma on Field No 2 Delta Delta Delta — BYE Independent League Play will resume on Wednesday April 11 with Ryan’s Irish Power playing Shelton’s Army at 3:30 on Field No 1 and Wild Bunch taking on the Tee Shirts at 3 : 30 on Field No 2 The 4:30 games match Nertz against the loser of game 7 on field No 1 Tito Bandito’s vs Fubars 4:30 on Field No 2 and Hogan’s Heroes will play the Hornets on field No 3 also at 4:30 So for some softball excitment come to the Quad on Mondays and Wednesdays If there are any questions contact the Intramural Office HPER 126 GOT THE WINTER BLAHS? Now that spring is here come and golf at the Summit Park Golf Course located in Smithfield Green Fees: 150 - 9 250 - 1 8 weekdays Prior to 2:00 - 1 75 9 350 - 1 8 weekends & holidays Weekdays prior to 12:00 student rate - $100 for 9 holes Rental clubs available Call 563-682- 5 reservations or drop in Student Life gives you the coverage you want 1 r PGA Professional Ron Rosenburg Steve Burke for Assistant Professional t mm f i Advertising policy: o Campaign ads - 90c per column inch Primaries: (lowest rate offered) Friday April 13 o All ads must be prepaid o Two dollar charge for reductions reversals & o Student Life Business Staff will aid candidates in layout photos and any questions that may arise - ' Mentis ITCeno Thursday April & 19-2- Friday 0 4k v qgogCd flCao MAILS PopeirS tfCmucvi) v vr -- L |