Get to Know your Driver Tyler Clem and his Girlfriend Aislyn Hennebohle

Story by: Chris Fozillo

Many of you are aware of Tyler Clem and the ability he possesses to wheel a race car, very quickly. And we will talk a little bit about that, but we also going to talk about his other half, Aislyn Hennebohle, and the pair as a whole.

Tyler started off like many of our local drivers, in a kart. He started early at the age of age 3, driving around the yard and house. At age 5 he started racing the karts. Some of the early kart racing was at Ambassador kart complex in Wimauma, FL. (cool place! Get out and see Dodge Calbert racing there on a fairly regular basis) Since then, he has gone on to drive various late models, modified and sprint cars, all on dirt. There is an aspiration to try some races on asphalt. He does have something for asphalt in the works and I’m sure we can all agree that it would be good to see him venture onto the pavement as well.

He does dream of one day racing in NASCAR but also has an understanding that with the current state of the sanctioning body, this is a tough nut to crack. World of Outlaws, late models and other sprint cars series are on the radar as future possibilities.

Aislyn does not just show up on Saturdays to be a cheerleader. When there is work to be done on the modified, it is up to her and Tyler to prepare the car for the next race. She is regularly helping with the car during the week, hanging bodies or whatever else is needed to get the car race ready. They are the only two working on that car at the moment, so it is all up to them. Like the Winter Nationals at East Bay Raceway Park earlier this year. The duo were the only two there with the car and had their hands full. They said LJ Grimm was helpful with some issues. Tyler’s father is very active behind the scenes. He is the car owner of the modified.

The pair met at Volusia County Speedway and were friends for a bit prior to starting to date and have done so for almost 2 years.  If you have seen them at the track, it is quite clear how in love they are, and how much they support each other. When not racing or working on the cars they enjoy watching lightning games together and visiting state parks.

This is a young couple that really gets it. They support and encourage each other, and both are very good with fans at the track, remaining humble and kind to all. Regardless of where racing takes them, they have the recipe for success in whatever they do.

Florida Kart Racing has big loss as we we prepare to celebrate the life of William John “Bill” Smith

Thoughts and prayers to his Family and Bill will be greatly missed in our sport.

Get to know your Drivers with Chris Loney Bombers 4-17 Southern Speedway

When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? I started racing in 2004 in the 4 cylinder kids division. I had no choice getting interested in it my dad raced and I raced motocross before I got in a stock car..

Tell us about your racing history and accomplishments? 2004 started in 4 cylinders and was track champion first year. I think in 2006 or 2007 I got into a bomber and have been racing pretty much same class to this day.

What is your greatest racing accomplishment? Finishing top 5 every race except 2 races at DeSoto Speedway in a season

Who is or was your racing idol? My dad

What is your favorite track and what is your dream track to race? My favorite track to race at would probably be Showtime but it is 2.5 hours away. Dream track to race at is Bristol or Bowman Grey stadium

What is your favorite past team other than racing? Spending time with the family

What is your favorite Sports team? Miami dolphins

What is your favorite racing related movie and non-racing related movie? Favorite racing movie Days of Thunder, non-racing probably Forrest Gump

What is your favorite Street car and why? Chevy Duramax I’ve just always wanted one

Who is your race care crew members? My wife, mom, dad, sister, Jacob, Tyler, Wayne, Clay, Derrick, Ben, and Dick. Wouldn’t be able to do what I do with them at home and at the race track.

Who are your Sponsors? Loney’s Home Services and K Langford Lawn Care

Who is your biggest rival on the track? I told everyone last race at 4-17

If you had unlimited funds and could start a Nascar team besides yourself who is a fellow racer you would take to be your teammate? My dad. I race for fun and spend time with the family and friends plus he has helped and been there for me since I started racing in 2004.

What’s Racing this Weekend in the state of Florida 7/31/2021 Brought to you by LeMaster’s Insurance Agency

Asphalt tracks:

4-17 Southern Speedway:

New Smyrna Speedway:

David Rogers Super Late Models, E-Mod, LKQ Super Stocks, Orange Blossom Woodworks Bomber B

Dirt Tracks:

North Florida Speedway:

30TH & 31ST SUMMER SLAM
THUNDER STOCKS, STREET, EMOD, BOX, LATE MODELS

Sunshine State racing Store Back In Stock on Merchandise

Updated entry List for the Bill Bigley Memorial 128 as of 7/26/2021

We have added a Dirt racer in Rich Pratt and two drivers from Georgia add there name to the list since the last update taking us to 53 entries.   Let’s keep pushing this race and making it the huge!!!!!! If you plan to come let us know and we add you to the list.

Laps will be going on sale later this week and contingency Sponsors as well.

Sponsorship opportunity for this race is available contact Robert from Sunshine State Racing at 863-990-3564 or Billy Bigley Jr. at 239-289-3266.

See you at the Biggest race of the year for south Florida racing.

Race details:

When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? I got my start in racing at birth. My father and grandfather raced and my mother always had myself and my brother at the track. Which was Friday , Saturday, Sunday and some Wednesdays growing up.

What made you start in racing promoting or working at a track? I really never had any aspirations of working at a track per say. I was in the ministry and was invited to become a track chaplian while attending Bubba Raceway Park. One day I got a call from Joe Linebarier informing me I would be filling in for him…oh boy I was so nervous, it was a two day Florida state championship race, one of the biggest of the year.. I’ll never forget thinking man what have I gotten myself into…then the sky opened up and it rained out…wow I thought thank you lord from keeping me from making an ass of myself.. I came back the next night to fulfil my chaplain duty full y confident Joe would be there to announce…..i was met at the gate by a Lisa mamph only to be informed I would be announcing…i quickly called a Joe and asked…what the heck Joe…he gave me an answer ill never forget that… Joe he said..i prayed about it and it God said use you!!/ I thought to myself what else would you say to a chaplain..ha ha. I went to the tower and got through the night…i can remember being cautious, talking about Love Stuff online…lol.scotty kays sponsor…

What had been your favorite race to promote or work? Favorite track is tough… Favorite race to promote. Borderline Brawl, The Powell Family Memorial, and many others.

Who is or was your racing idol? Racing idol my dad

What is your favorite past time other than racing? Pastime is probably spending time with family.

What is your favorite racing related movie and non-racing related movie? Six pack Forest gump

Who is your favorite Street car and why? Favorite street car is a chevy truck…you can do everything you need with one

If you could put on any race at your track or series what would it be any why? Well Wendell Durrance and Brett Deyo fulfilled my wish…Big Blocks at All Tech.

What would race fans find interesting or not know about you?

I‘m generally concerned about the racers. That why I’m a chaplain first! Racing With Jesus Ministries has helped racers in many different types of situations. Weddings , Celebrations of Life, Baptisms, We’ve helped people get into rehab, sent letters to children or family in prison and mostly offer to just stand beside anyone who needs us…not to preach to them or judge them but to support them through life ups and downs and hopefully that shows them the Unconditional Love, Mercy, Grace and Forgiveness our Lord and savior. I.fall short in so many areas…but God Does Not! He is my hope and giving my life to Him lifted a huge burden off my shoulders… I want everyone to experience that!!!

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I work at 2 tracks as announcer. Needmore Speedway, All – Tech Raceway. Another favorite race to help promote was The Harvey Jones Memorial.. Buzzie as me His whole family are favorites of mine..I think every racer coming up should spend a week with Buzzie and Wayne to learn about our sport.

When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? 2011, I went to Sunshine and Desoto as a kid with my dad and brothers and the love for racing just stuck with me.

Tell us about your racing history and accomplishments? I ran go-karts for about 3 years, mini stocks/ mini figure 8’s for 2 years, ran some races in school bud figure 8’s and about 2 years in Crown Vic/ Crown Vic figure 8’s. Don’t really have any racing accomplishments I have 1 win in go-karts and that’s it.

What is your greatest racing accomplishment? The one and only win I ever got lol

Who is or was your racing idol? Joey Catarelli

What is your favorite track and what is your dream track to race? Favorite Track would definitely have to be Bristol and would definitely be my dream track to race at.

What is your favorite past time other than racing? I like to go dancing and being with friends

What is your favorite Sports team? Uhmm don’t have one lol

What is your favorite racing related movie and non-racing related movie? Racing movie: Days of Thunder Non-Racing: The Lion King

What is your favorite Street car and why? 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang, it’s always been a dream car of mine to have

Who is your race car crew members? Kyle Courtney, Thomas Meyer, Roger Welch II, Kelsey Ecker, Colin Demauro

Who are your Sponsors? Mikes Auto Body of Clearwater, Mid-Pinellas Enterprises, Dustin Aaron Fabrication

Who is your biggest rival on the track? Myself

If you had unlimited funds and could start a Nascar team besides yourself who is a fellow racer you would take to be your teammate? Honestly I wouldn’t start a Nascar Team even if it was unlimited funds. I’d rather but the money into local racing

Get to know your Driver’s with LJ Grimm

When did you get started in racing and what got you interested in racing? I started racing go karts in 2000. My dad would be racing and I’d be in the grandstands with my mom.

Tell us about your racing history and accomplishments? I started in go karts, moved up to Sportsman and then to Open Wheel Modifieds. In the past 3 or 4 years, I’ve been able to do some Late Model and Sprint Car stuff thanks to some great people.

What is your greatest racing accomplishment? The Eddie Brann Memorial and being able to win in Sportsman, Late Models, and Sprint Cars.

Who is or was your racing idol? Always my dad. I looked up to Robbie Cooper and Wayne Jefferson because they were winning all the Modified races and Shane Butler in Sprint Cars when I was growing up.

What is your favorite track and what is your dream track to race? Bronson Speedway is my favorite. My current dream track is Anderson Speedway in Indiana.

What is your favorite racing related movie and non-racing related movie? Days Of Thunder/ Joe Dirt

What is your favorite Street car and why? A pickup truck and a enclose trailer.

Who is your race care crew members? My parents, Ron, Tim, Bob, Jerry, Landon Butler, Holt, Shane, Blake.

Who are your Sponsors? Dayton Andrews Dodge, BG Products, Hurricane Racecars, L&L Fire Protection, Troy Thompson Inc, Butler Speed & Supply, Ricks Hauling & Tractor Service, Mavericks Portable Restrooms, Prototype Chassis by Boyd Brothers, HHH Entertainment.

Who is your biggest rival on the track? There’s only one.

If you had unlimited funds and could start a Nascar team besides yourself who is a fellow racer you would take to be your teammate? Devin McLeod & Cody Stickler, they both can get the job done!

A lot of Florida’s best Super Late Model Drivers going against the best in the country for Big Money this weekend at Five Flags Speedway

Twin Blizzard races this weekend at Five Flags Speedway with 10K to win each race and 20k bonus to win both draws a lot of big names.   40k on the line brings the best around the country out, but there are a lot of Florida’s best trying to keep that money in FL.

Pre Entry List Below: