The Aftershock Driver Development program is designed to help up and coming racers and teams move towards success through chassis set-up, one on one driver instruction, driver coaching and professional spotting and communications. Not only do we strive for driver excellence, but we are also a support system for the team. Aftershock Motorsports is dedicated to helping teams find balance in their budgeting, implementing proper safety systems and practices, as well as team structure and teamwork.
If a developing driver shows interest in driving a modified car, Aftershock Motorsports will provide testing opportunities on non-race days. In order for a developing driver to receive this opportunity he or she must demonstrate excellence both on and off the racetrack. The driver is required to have at least one full season of experience in his or her division or class. It will be at the discretion of Aftershock Management if the driver will receive such an opportunity. Drivers and teams within the program are welcome to be a part of Aftershock’s racing endeavors for educational purposes.
Aftershock Motorsports will also provide limited sponsorship to those drivers and teams that join our program.
Please email us at aftershockmsprts@aol.com for more information on joining our program.
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CRAIG LeBLANC, #31 UCAR
Craig LeBlanc is a 22 year old native of North Richland Hills, Texas who is currently serving in his 4th year of active military duty in the United States Air Force.
He is blessed with a wonderful wife named Eryn and two beautiful boys ,
Noah Cole and Logan Kyler
GrandFather Robert Lee Goad introduced Craig to stock car racingand is his best friend and source of inspiration
His Grandfather taught him the values of pride, honesty, sportsmanship, excellence, and competitiveness. He taught him that no matter what one does in life one should do their best and nothing less.
RACING EXPERIENCE:
This will be Craig’s first full season at Langley in the UCAR division.
Craig is determined to be the 2008 Rookie of the year and is excited to join up with Aftershock Motorsports D.D. program for the 2008 season
2008 Results:
5/24 - 14th Place
4/19 - 11th Place
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LAUREN EDGERTON, #24 UCAR
Lauren Edgerton is the first driver to participate in Aftershock Motorsports' driver development program.
RACING EXPERIENCE:
Lauren began racing outlaw sprint karts at a private race track in 2005. Although she competed against many well-funded teams, Lauren held her own and came only three tenths of a second from the track speed record.
2008 Results:
5/24 - 12th Place
5/10 - 16th Place
4/19 - 25th Place
2005 - FINISHES
1 – 2nd place feature finish
4 – 3rd place feature finishes
2006 - FINISHES
2 – 1st place finishes in heat races
1 – 2nd place finish in heat races
6 – 2nd place feature finishes
2 – 3rd place feature finishes
2007 - Lauren began the season by racing in her #66 '85 Dodge Charger, however due to the poor performance of the car she was put into a '95 Chevy Cavalier. The change as immedieately recognizable. On August 18th at Langley Speedway, Lauren won the Hard Charger Award, and then went to Southside Speedway where she quickly found herself leading the Ucar event. Unfortunately her power steering pump broke as she led, dumping fluid on her tires and resulted in having her black-flagged with 8 laps left in the race. She had led 17 of the 30 laps and finished a disappointing 20th.
Lauren quickly rebounded by winning at Southside the following week, resulting in her first career win.
Lauren's goal is to compete and finish the 2008 season of the EZ Auto UCAR series at Langley Speedway with a commendable record.
Other Finishes of the 2007 season:
EZ Auto Rental UCARS, Langley Speedway
September 15: 29th (crashed)
August 18: 17th
August 11: 22nd
July 14: 23rd
June 30: 20th
June 2: 21st
May 19: 16th
May 12: 12th
