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Paul Kecki - Late Model #12

Royal blue Late Model car#12 is owned maintained and raced by Paul Kecki a Ludlow Mass resident. He caught the racing bug hanging out at Riverside Park Speedway. Paul races once weekly at Stafford Speedway. His #1 advocate is his sister Susan. She is both Crew Chief and Spotter and with the help of their cousin Davey, makes up the entire crew. Paul and Susan’s Mom is their biggest fan.

Racing is fun and exciting but expensive. Paul and his crew are pounding the pavement in search of sponsors. Paul is a really good racecar driver and what he lacks in support he makes up in his own ability.

The most challenging race in Paul’s race career was his best finish in the 2001 season. His racecar flipped onto its roof as he sped 3 cars wide on a turn. He placed 13th. He and his crew had to rebuild the car and didn’t get it back onto the track until August of 2002.

Paul is a carpenter by trade and works for Union 108. He enjoys 4-wheeling as a hobby.

Photographer/Journalist: Sheila Somers