Entering a career day for his first CARS Tour start, what better way to join the series than by recognizing a famous paint scheme from the 90's? That's exactly what Clark Houston and the Dwight Huffman Racing team have in store this weekend at Hickory Motor Speedway for the CARS Tour #Throwback276.
The Alps Mtn. Affordable Hearing Aids #6 Pro Late Model will carry colors formerly driven in 1990-1991 by Tommy Houston in the Busch Grand National Series. This scheme is one that's seen lots of success in the Houston family, and Clark looks to carry on the family tradition Saturday night.
"I can’t thank Alps Mtn Affordable Hearing of Hickory enough for letting us do this, and Duck Graphics for making it look just like it did in 1990!"
Clark Houston
We caught up with Ashley Huffman, owner of DHR, to get his take on bringing back the famous Roses #6 scheme in the CARS Tour at a track that couldn't be more historic for the Houston and Huffman family than Hickory Motor Speedway.
"I’m really excited to be making our CARS Tour debut this weekend at Hickory, and it makes it extra special to be able to do it with Clark driving a throwback paint scheme honoring his grandfather, Tommy Houston. I remember back in '93 watching Andy [Houston] win his first Late Model Stock race, I won my first UARA race there in 2004. Hickory is a special place that holds a lot of memories of the past and is still making those memories for generations to come."
Ashley Huffman
"I don’t know if anyone has as much history at Hickory Speedway as our two families do," continued Huffman. "My grandfather had cars racing at Hickory starting in the 50’s, and I’m pretty sure there was a Houston racing there during that time as well."
This isn't Clark's first trip to Hickory, though. In May, Houston picked up a win with the Southeast Super Trucks, and he raced in the 2021 Fall Brawl Limited Late Model portion in November. This is a place where Clark essentially grew up at. The Houston name is historic around grassroots short-track racing, and especially at a track like Hickory with Dwight Huffman Racing.
Per CARS Tour Socials:
Race Fans will have a chance to meet these legends of the sport during our one-hour fan fest on Saturday, July 30 at Hickory Motor Speedway.
Steve Park - former driver for Dale Earnhardt Incorporated (No. 1 Pennzoil Chevrolet), a multi-time NASCAR Cup Series (2) and Xfinity Series (3) winner.
Jeremy Mayfield - 17-year NASCAR Cup Series veteran with five career wins for owners including Roger Penske and Ray Evernham.
Kerry Earnhardt - Son of NASCAR Hall of Famer and 7x Champion Dale Earnhardt; veteran of 106 NASCAR National Series starts.
Tommy Houston - 24-time NASCAR Xfinity Series winner; runner-up in 1989 series championship.
Shawna Robinson - first female to win a NASCAR touring series event, Goody's Dash Series (3 wins from 1988-89); first female to win a NASCAR Xfinity Series pole (1994 - Atlanta).
Michael "Fatback" McSwain - race winning crew chief with NASCAR champions and legends like Bill Elliott, Bobby Labonte and Ricky Rudd.
Glenn Jarrett - originally a race driver himself, Ned Jarrett's "other son" found success as a TV and radio broadcaster for CBS, TNN and the Motor Racing Network. Jarrett will also join the TV broadcast for this event as an analyst.
HOW TO WATCH
The on-track action for the #Throwback276 at Hickory Motor Speedway begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday (7/30). The CARS PLM Tour feature will be the first race up on the schedule before the CARS LMSC Tour wraps up the evening’s festivities with a 138-lap race. For those who cannot attend in person, the show will be broadcasted live on CARS Tour TV - America's Favorite Short-Track Series by Pit Row TV!
Follow along on the DHR and Brett Suggs Racing Marketing social channels to stay updated on all activities throughout the weekend!
About Dwight Huffman Racing
Dwight Huffman Racing was organized in March 1984 by Dwight Huffman, originating at Hickory Motor Speedway. The team has competed in several top divisions of NASCAR throughout the years, including the Busch Series, and has compiled a lengthy list of accomplishments including over 100 victories and several championships.
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