Ronnie Watson

#49

Ronnie Watson drives the #49 Extreme Oval Class car.  He lives in New Albany, IN.  His home track is Sportsdrome Speedway.

Team members helping Ronnie are:  Bill Riley, Earl Riley, Bill Riley Jr., Tim Klingsmith, Steve Arnold.

He started racing in 2000 in the Dromer 8 Class at Sportsdrome Speedway because his Father and many friends raced.  His first win was in 2004 in the Dromer 8 class at the Sportsdrome.  Career highlights include finishing 7th in the Ironman 2 Hour Enduro Race in Street Stock 8 in 2003.

The thrill of racing for Ronnie is the need for speed.  His most exciting racing moment was shooting through the Figure 8.  He's most proud of being in the winning pit crew for several years.

Ronnie's racing heroes are Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Of racing, Ronnie says, "It's a very thrilling hobby and sometimes very expensive!".