Sammy Reakes, IV #17k DIRT Sportsman

Sammy Reakes, IV

Hometown:  Fulton, NY
Birthday:  10/5/1987
Occupation:  Race Car Driver
Marital Status:  Single
Children:  None
Year Started Racing:  1991
Career Wins:  104
Current Division:  DIRT Sportsman
Previous Division:  1/4 midgets, Karts, and Mini Sprints
Home Track:  Fulton Speedway
Team Name: Reakes III Motorsports
Car Owner:  Sam Reakes III
Chassis:  Bicknell 2005x
Body:  Monte Carlo SS
Engine:  Carr Power
Crew Chief:  Billy Whittaker
Pit Crew:  Dad, Billy, Robby, Dan
Media Contact: Sam Reakes
Sponsors:  Whittaker Trophy Auto Sales, Bicknell Racing Products, Reymore Chevy Collison, BASF Automotive Finshies, and Triple D Sandblasting.

How and where did you become involved in racing?
It's a family Tradition! I first sat in a race car at age 4 at Syracuse in a 1/4 midget. Won my first race and have been hooked ever since..

Describe your most humorous moment in racing:
My first season in a sportsman I was in a crash with Chad Phelps. I got my glove caught on the clutch and I thought I broke my arm because I could not move it.

Why do you race at Fulton Speedway?
I race Fulton because the best of the best race there.

What are your most memorable moments in racing? Championships / Big Wins?
My most memorable moment was when I passed Russ Hefti with two to go at Brewerton to pick up the win.

What do you do when you are not racing and/or in the off-season?
I hang out with the ladies, Golf and Canastota Kart way.

Comments / Is there anything else you would like the fans to know about you, the team, or your sponsors?
Visit Whittaker Trophy Auto Sales for some great deals on wheels!

Profile Updated: 10/16/2006