Name and Age- Misty Rose Rush Hudson “Hooterville Huzzy” – 44
How long have you been racing and in what classes have you raced?
A year off and on, class is Pure Stock
Does anyone else in your family race? If so when and where did or do they race?
My brother has a Mustang GT that he drag races
Who is your favorite local driver? The Rooster – Billy Hudson
Who is your favorite national driver?
Jeff Gordon – if you are asking about Winston cup nationals…..
Which local track do you consider your home track and what other tracks do you visit? Harris, Cleveland County, Travelers Rest
What do you do besides race for fun? Raise my kids and play on my mini farm
What is your favorite track in the whole US? Dirt – Cleveland County, Winston cup – Talledega and Lowe’s
Do you plan on continuing to race and if so what division would you like to eventually be in? Yes, Pure Stock maybe move up to Stock 8
Do you work on your car, have a crew or both? Yes I work on my car with my friends and boyfriend who help to work/fix car.
Do you have anyone you would like to thank for their support or help in any way? My boyfriend Billy Hudson the “Rooster” man, my children Madison and Walker, Rita and Ray Metcalf, Clay Pace, Bobby Morrow, Van Williams, Becky Galloway, Nicole Freeman, Bubba Eaton for all their support in the building and working on my car and their support. Race fans, track promotors, family and friends and all the fans.
How long after realizing you wanted to race did it take you to get your car on the track? I have always wanted to race, used to drag my own personal cars at times in my teens. Met Billy Hudson, he gave me a chance to drive his car, hot lapping then heat races, got dirt in my blood, he found a car and built it for me so I could have a chance to drive my own car
How nervous were you the first time you came onto the dirt track for a race and does it get easier every time? Very nervous, and yes it has gotten better each time out. Now I can’t wait to get out there and run. Now after my accident I am counting down the days til I can get a chance to drive again.
Have you had an instance yet that scared you while in a race?
A little spooked from hitting the wall and not being able to find my left hand when I saw my right hand, all I could see was my jacket sleeve, a bit weird….. Been three wide – caught in the middle and had a blast, got thru those instances and kept on racing…..
What would you tell anyone who wanted to start racing?
Get in there and drive, pace themselves out learning their car and the track(s)
Do you think racing has changed over the years? If so, how and in what direction?
Loss of tracks, More money spent on cars/motors/suspension/etc than just building a race car and running as a hobby or for the fun of it.
