Picture at East Bay Raceway Park

"Chargin" Charles Davis Jr.

#21

Charles Davis Jr. drives the #21 410 Non-Wing Sprints Class car.  His home track is Manzanita Speedway but he can also be found racing at Perris Auto Speedway.  He lives in Buckeye, AZ.

Team members helping Charles are:  Family and friends and great fans.  Mark Swanson (21) and Tony Smiley (8A) are the car owners.

Charles started racing in 1991 in the Sprint Class at Manzanita Speedway because his Dad raced and Charles was always around it.  His first win was in 1992 in the Sprint Class at Canyon Raceway.  Career highlights include 1993 CRA Rookie of the Year, 1996 and 1999 AZ Sprint Champion, 2003 Kenny Weld Classic at Lakeside Speedway and in 2004 - 2 Non-Wing World Championships.

The thrill of racing for Charles is the competition.  His most exciting racing moment was his first win at Manzanita on 1/2 mile beating Richard Griffin.  Charles kissed the car!  He's most proud of being able to compete with many different drivers and associations.  Also meeting great racing fans throughout the United States and being a part of the racing community.

Charles's racing hero is Leland McSpaden.

Of racing, Charles says, "If you have never seen a non-wing race, you have to go!  You will be hooked from then on!".

His favorite racing website is www.hoseheads.com