Crate Racing USA

Eric Cooley

#33c

Visit Eric at www.ericcooleyracing.com

Eric Cooley drives the #33c Crate Late Model Class car.  His home track is Columbus Speedway but he can be found racing at Magnolia Motorspeedway.  He lives in Fulton, MS.

Team members helping Eric are:  Josh Jenkins - Crew Chief, Billy Moyer. 

Eric started racing in 1997 in the Street Stock class at Whynot, MS because he always loved racing since he was a kid.  His Dad started taking him to races as far back as he can remember.  His Dad also raced.  His first win was that same year.  Career highlights include 3 Track Championships, 168 Feature wins in 4 different classes, '07 Mississippi State Rookie of the Year, finished 5th in the State in '07.

The thrill of racing for Eric is the adrenaline rush and all the friends and fans.  His most exciting racing moment was his first win in Super Late Model  at Queen City Speedway in MS.  He's most proud of being considered a fair driver and a good Christian man.

Eric's racing hero is Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Of racing, Eric says, "It's great, not as bad as people make it out to be!".

His favorite racing website is www.dirtondirt.com