“Beau Slocumb was like a very close family member to us at Gresham Motorsports, the leadership he gave to our racing community and especially my grandchildren was invaluable. We are very pleased to honor and celebrate his life by hosting the first annual ‘Beau Slocumb Memorial 100’ during the up coming World Crown weekend on Saturday night, November 12, 2011” said Track Owner, Jim Gresham.
Slocumb began his racing career at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the Legends series before graduating up to the late model ranks. In total, Slocumb earned 131 feature wins in Legends and late model competition. Slocumb then moved on to ARCA competition, making four starts in 2009. He was able to compete in the 2009 World Crown 300, finishing 3rd, and in a majority of the 2010 late model races at GMP.
“Beau personified the very reasons we redeveloped Peach State Speedway into Gresham Motorsports Park, and we are proud that his name and spirit will be a part of the soul of this facility,” said Track Owner, Tony Gresham.
“Beau lived life like he raced,” said GMP General Manager, Dan Elliott. “I have never met a driver that put more heart and soul into his racing. Beau raced with pure adrenaline, pure passion and with a determination that would make a driver a true champion. He never came to the race track to run second, he always came to win. Beau was such a major influence to all of those he came in contact with and a driving force behind the positive atmosphere he created.”
In the spring of 2011, Slocumb lost his epic battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Jessica, parents Burke “Buster” and Jeanne, brothers Seth and Daniel and sister Maggie.
The Slocumb Memorial 100 will take place at Gresham Motorsports Park on November 12, 2011. The event will feature a 100-lap Pro Late Model race following the Renegade race, Mini Stock race, and the Outlaw Late Model race.
Tickets start at just $15 and kids 12 and under are FREE!
Please visit our website, www.GreshamMotorsportsPark.com, for information and details about the Rheem World Crown 300 and GMP. Also, join the GMP fan page on facebook or follow GMP on Twitter @ GreshamMP.
- Gresham Motorsports Park Press Release