Name: Ronald Gooden Jr.
Age: 12
Hometown: Whitefield, NH
Race Series: PASS Modified Series
Car: Howe chassis 2007 Toyota Camry
Pit Crew: Dad, Mom, Michael, Jimmy, Daniel, David, Theresa
Sponsors: Gooden’s Auto, SRS Motorsports, Ma Bean Associates.
Q. How did you get started in racing?
A. My family has been racing for years. I just love doing it.
Q. What is your most memorable moment in your racing career?
A. I got spun down to Canaan last year and still came back and won !
Q. What’s your favorite track to race at?
A. Wiscasset Raceway, its real fast and a lot of fun.
Q. What’s it like being the youngest driver ever to compete in the PASS Modified Series.
A. Very lucky to be aloud to do something like this .very challenging at the same time .
Q. What are your plans for the 2008 season?
A. Run the full mod series in 2008. Test with my dads pro stock from time to time to get ready for that we are going to two driving schools in the off season .one at the speed bowl in Conn. and at the team Oneil rally school in Dalton NH which was donated by the school.
Q. Tells the fans about your wildest wreck.
A. Wiscasset Speedway when I got sent in to another car and bit my tongue. that hurt.
Q. What do how have you been keeping busy in the off season?
A. Riding snowmobiles ,riding 4wheelers, helping dad build new racecars for customers and keeping my grades up. Looking at some sponsors for next year that will help take the pressure off the team.
Q. Favorite type of music?
A. AC/DC
At age 12 Ronald, is the youngest driver ever to compete in the PASS Modified Series with 4 top 10 finish’s so far. He also won a heat race to take the pole position in the PASS Modified race during the PASS 400 weekend at Beechridge Motor Speedway.