Age: 41

Car Number: 49

Chassis: DIRT WORKS

Engine: CHEVY

Class: IMCA Modified

Raced In Other Classes: YES

Years in Racing: 16 YEARS

Sponsors: BUDGET AUTO SALVAGE, RICKY'S TRANSMISSION BATES MECHANIC SERVICE

Pit Crew: BECKY BATES (DAUGHTER)

How I got into racing: I WENT WITH MY FATHER WHO WAS PART OF THE CLEAN UP CREW AT MANASOTA SPEEDWAY WHEN I WAS LITTLE. THEN I WORKED FOR 1 YEAR ON SOMEONE ELSE'S CAR. FINALLY I GOT MY CHANCE WITH A DEMOLITION DERBY CAR AND I'VE BEEN RACING EVERY SINCE.

How I got my car number: MY SON WAS 4 AND I HAD CUSTODY OF MY NIECE WHO WAS 9 AT THE TIME.

Comments: I'VE TRAVELED TO MANY RACES AROUND FL. AL. GA. AND MISS.
3rd MID SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP 1998
2nd END OF SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP 1998
2nd IN POINTS 1998 SPONSORS NEEDED!!!