Rick Rogala #8r DIRT 358-Modified

Hometown:  Syracuse, NY
Birthday:  5/28/77
Occupation:  Self Employed
Marital Status: Married - Wife, Jessica
Children: Riley-2 & Meadow-4
Year Started Racing:  1986
Career Wins:  21
Current Division:  358-Modified
Previous Division:  1/4 Midgets, 1/2 Midgets, Mod Lite, Sportsman
Home Track:  Brewerton/Fulton
Team Name:  Badboy Motorsports
Car Owner:  Rick & Jessica Rogala
Chassis:  2005 Troyer
Engine:  Enders 358
Crew Chief:  Steve Herzog (Popeye)
Pit Crew:  Me, Jessica, Ray-Ray, Riley, Meadow, Coby & B.G
Sponsors:  BADBOY MOTORSPORTS, Murphy Racing, Johnny B`s, Mom & Pop

How and where did you become involved in racing?
Started racing 1/4 midgets in 1986 at the Syracuse 1/4 midget club with drivers like Dan Kazubinski & Jason Barney.

Describe your most humorous moment in racing:
Flipping all by myself in a 1/2 Midget when I was leading by a half-straightaway.

Why do you race at Brewerton Speedway?
It's close to home, tight racing, and the fans are great!

What are your most memorable moments in racing? Championships / Big Wins?
Winning the 1994 1/2 Midget track championship at the Syracuse Fairgrounds.

What do you do when you are not racing and/or in the off-season?
Ride snowmobiles, 4-wheelers & go to the Daytona 500.

Comments / Is there anything else you would like the fans to know about you, the team, or your sponsors?
Thanks to everyone whos helped me along the way, (especialy Mom & Pop) and thanks to the fans. They make it possible for all to do what we love! RACE!!!!

Profile Updated: 2/27/07