{"id":12565,"date":"2013-05-09T13:19:22","date_gmt":"2013-05-09T17:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/blog\/?p=12565"},"modified":"2013-05-12T06:59:09","modified_gmt":"2013-05-12T10:59:09","slug":"tate-fogleman-hopes-to-follow-in-fathers-footsteps-in-pass-south-return-to-sobo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/blog\/2013\/05\/tate-fogleman-hopes-to-follow-in-fathers-footsteps-in-pass-south-return-to-sobo\/","title":{"rendered":"Tate Fogleman Hopes To Follow In Father\u2019s Footsteps In PASS South Return To SoBo"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nCHARLOTTE, NC (May 8) \u2013 Racing has long been a sport that families have enjoyed together. Fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, grandparents and cousins, have made lasting memories attending races together spanning multiple generations. The competitive side of motorsports is no different. Maine\u2019s racing Rowes, Mike and Ben, have seen countless checkered flags in their time competing together in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North and South Super Late Model divisions, winning a combined 7 championships between the two of them.<\/p>\n

This year, another famous short track dad is passing the torch to his son as the PASS South Super Late Models prepare for this weekend\u2019s 150 lapper at the South Boston Speedway in Virginia. Jay Fogleman has been one of the top names in short track racing since beginning his career at bullrings like South Boston over 25 years ago. His success has continued in PASS South, racing with the series since 2008 and winning the 2012 PASS National Championship. Despite admittedly being in the twilight of his long career, Jay Fogleman currently leads the PASS South Super Late Model points standings on the strength of winning the most recent event in the series at Southern National Raceway Park back in April. But now, Fogleman is being pushed by an unlikely challenger, his 13-year-old son, Tate.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe gives me a hard time telling me how to drive sometimes, but now I\u2019m catching up with him,\u201d said Tate with a smile referring to his dad. \u201cI\u2019m trying not to be too hard on him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tate Fogleman is currently in his first full season competing in the South\u2019s toughest short track series. After moving up from Bandoleros, Tate began racing Late Models in 2011 and found success last year in the PASS Pro Late Model division. With new sponsor Speedco on board in 2013, the Foglemans decided to forgo their plans to race for the PASS Pro Late Model title and move instead into the much more powerful and competitive PASS South Super Late Models. A decision Jay has been pleasantly surprised by thus far.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re way ahead of schedule from where I thought we\u2019d be 2 years ago,\u201d said Jay Fogleman. \u201cThat was the thing, we started Tate out in the PASS Pro Late Model and he did so well I thought he was ready for PASS South. We started the year out with the crate, but when we put the built motor in, I couldn\u2019t believe his awareness and he took right to it. We had some mechanical problems at Kenly, but I was real satisfied with his progress. I\u2019m real pleased.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tate started the season off with an impressive 7th place finish in the PASS National season opener at Florida\u2019s Auburndale Speedway in February and currently sits 14th in PASS South points. Despite the early season change in plans, Tate is happy with his progress and believes his best is yet to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re learning a lot, especially since we put this big motor in and we\u2019re just hoping to put the Speedco Truck Lube and Tire Ford into victory lane before this year is over,\u201d said Tate Fogleman. \u201cI really believe we can do it.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a father that has gone to victory lane so many times over his illustrious career, one might think that could put a lot of pressure on a young man. Not so, says the third generation driver.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh it\u2019s a lot fun seeing the success he\u2019s had at places like South Boston and Orange County and now I\u2019m getting to race at these same racetracks against him,\u201d said Tate. \u201cNot a lot of kids get the chance to not only learn a trade from their dad, but to compete against him too. It\u2019s a lot of fun for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

The more nervous of the two racing Foglemans might be the older of the two. While Tate drives the Bull City Race Cars machines owned and formerly driven by his dad, Jay now races the famous number 4 out of the Woodman Racing stables. But, surprisingly, racing against his son has proven to be easier for Jay Fogleman than actually watching him race.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a lot more nerve wracking when I was out of the car watching Tate race,\u201d said Jay. \u201cAfter the 2nd race, I was flipping back and forth listening to Tate\u2019s radio and Will [Brafford] and the guys on the crew said they had everything under control, so I\u2019ve pretty much left them along and let them have it.\u201d<\/p>\n

As PASS South heads back to South Boston Speedway this weekend for the first time in 2013, another great field of the Nation\u2019s top Super Late Models is expected. The Foglemans will be joined by another pair of sons hoping to follow in their father\u2019s footsteps. Kyle Grissom will be seeking his second PASS South win at SoBo, while Ross Kenseth returns for his first race with the series this year. \u201cKrazy\u201d Kevin Powell returns to the seat of the second Woodman Racing machine and Brandon Ward is back looking for his first win of the season. An impressive group of rookies hope to continue making a name for themselves in PASS South led by Brandon Lynn, Spencer Davis, Cole Timm, Karl Weber, Bobby Gower, and Joseph Mursuli. Late Model Stock veteran Kyle Moon will attempt his first start in the Brad Keselowski Racing machine which returns after scoring their first victory as a team last year at SoBo with Landon Cling. Trevor Noles gets a second start in the Coulter Motorsports #2, while Jody Measamer and Bobby Measmer, Jr. hope to build on strong runs early in the season. Veterans John Batten, Trey Mitchell, Clete Caywood, Bill Catania, and Virginian Tim Pinion have also filed pre-entries for what looks to be another thrilling 150 lapper for the PASS South Super Late Models.<\/p>\n

Action gets under way on Friday, May 10th at South Boston Speedway with an optional practice for all divisions from 10 AM \u2013 4 PM. On Saturday, May 11th, pit gates open at Noon, with rotating practice for the PASS South Super Late Models, Late Model Stocks and Legends from 2 PM \u2013 4 PM, qualifying at 4:30 PM, the pit party at 5:45 PM, and feature racing at 7 PM.<\/p>\n

PASS South Super Late Model entry forms for South Boston Speedway and Caraway Speedway, plus PASS North Super Late Model entry forms for Autodrome Chaudiere, White Mountain Motorsports Park and the 40th Annual TD Bank 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.<\/p>\n

The Pro All Stars Series is recognized as North America\u2019s premier sanctioning body for asphalt Super Late Models and boasts such marquee events as the PASS Northwest Triple Crown at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval, PASS South\u2019s Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway, the Autobus La Qubecoise Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudiere, and the legendary TD Bank 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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