|
Allison Legacy Race Series |
|
News & Events-
|
|
Justin
Oplinger Wins 2023 Allison Legacy Race Series Championship |
 |
SALISBURY, N.C. (November 6, 2023) – Justin
Oplinger won the 2023 Allison Legacy Race Series
Championship after dominating the season, winning eight of
the 12 races this season.
Oplinger is a native of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, and
he captured the series title by 70 points over former
champion, Ethan Elder. The 2023 season marked the
18-year-old’s second year in the Allison Legacy Race Series.
The championship effort is a nod to last year when he won a
season high of 11 races but came up short of winning the
title.
“We had a great year, CWRR (Chris Woods Racing and Repair)
showed up to every track focused on winning and nothing
less,” Oplinger said. “Every race, I reviewed past footage
and took mental notes so I could be a step ahead of my
competitors. Even when we weren't having a good day, I
pushed the car to its limit to get the most out of it.”
Donnie Allison, 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee and series
owner said, “We are proud to have Justin as the 2023
champion. He has been a fine example of a race car driver,
both on and off the track, for other drivers, fans, and
racetrack officials.”
Throughout the season, Oplinger finished inside of the
top-five in all 12 races, and he won twice at Florence Motor
Speedway and Orange County Speedway, and he also earned
victories at Dillon Motor Speedway, Hickory Motor Speedway,
Carteret County Speedway and Tri-County Speedway.
“Our team never gave up, and we always gave our 110%
effort,” Oplinger said. “The day after our races, I looked
back on it and asked myself what things I could have done
better; there is always room for improvement. My car owner,
Stephan Woods, did a great job of preparing my car for each
track and making sure the car handled its best.”
Oplinger’s most memorable moment this season was when he won
at his home track, Hickory Motor Speedway, and he did so by
outrunning Elder who is his teammate.
“I had a lot of my family and friends show up to Hickory to
watch me because it is my home track,” Oplinger said. “A
former CWRR driver, Justin Taylor returned to the team for
one race. I led all of the laps of the race, but it was a
close finish with teammate Ethan Elder. We had a big victory
lane picture with all of my family and friends, and we all
went out to eat after the race.”
In the pits, Oplinger is known as a driver who doesn’t
hesitate to assist his fellow competitors when they’re in
need of assistance. Oplinger views his competitors as family
members, even though they go head-to-head once the green
flag drops.
“The thing I like the most about the Allison Legacy Series
is that everyone who is involved is like one big family
since our series is separate from others,” Oplinger said.
“The Allison's have a great connection with each and every
driver. I also like how teams help each other if someone
ever has any problems.”
The Allison Legacy Series saw four winners throughout the
season’s 12-race schedule. In addition to Oplinger visiting
Victory Lane on eight occasions, Andon Mendenhall won two
races, and Matthew Davey and Elder each won a race. |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
photo credits to
My Productions |
and Kim Midgette |
|
 |
Photo credit - Tim
Niesen |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
Matthew Davey Rockingham Race
Winner |
 |
Matthew Davey & Crew |
 |
2nd Justin Oplinger & Crew |
 |
3rd Andon Mendenhall & Crew |
 |
4th Ryan Todd & Crew |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
 |
Florence Race Start |
 |
Pictures courtesy of
Kim Midgette and Willian Toler |
Cars On Track |
.jpg) |
|
 |
|
Covid 19 Disclaimer-Any
individual being permitted to compete, officiate, observe,
work, or participate in any way in any Allison Legacy
Series Races EVENT(S) acknowledge that they are aware that
by entering the premises and participating in the EVENT(S)
that there are risks to them and to those with whom they
interact of exposure, directly or indirectly, to
communicable disease(s) including but not limited to the
virus "severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2)", "COVID-19" and/or any mutation or variation
thereof; Any individual being permitted to compete,
officiate, observe, work, or participate in any way in any
of the Allison Legacy Series Races EVENT(S) voluntarily
agree to RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE and COVENANT NOT TO SUE
on behalf of himself/herself or on behalf of others with
whom they interact, the promoters, participants, racing
associations, sanctioning organizations or any subdivision
thereof, track operators, track owners, officials,
competition vehicle owners, drivers, pit crews, rescue
personnel, any persons in any RESTRICTED AREA, promoters,
sponsors, advertisers, owners and leasees of premises used
to conduct the EVENT(S), premises and event inspectors,
surveyors, underwriters, consultants and others who give
recommendations, directions, or instructions or engage in
risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the
premises or EVENT(S) and each of them, their directors,
officers, agents and employees, all for the purpose herein
referred to as "Releasees", from all liability to
himself/herself, their personal representatives, assigns,
heirs, and next of kin for any and all loss or damage, and
any claim or demands therefor, whether caused by the
negligence of the Releasees or otherwise; Any individual
being permitted to compete, officiate, observe, work, or
participate in any way in any of the Allison Legacy Series
Races EVENT(S) agree to INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS
the releasees and each of them from any loss, liability,
damage, or cost they may incur arising out of or related to
their illness or death, whether caused by the negligence of
the Releasees or otherwise. 1/01/2022 |
|
 |
WELCOME-come race with us in 2023! |
 |
WELCOME-come race with us in 2022! |
 |
Photo credit to Allison/Kara C's Photography |
Allison
Legacy Racing |
COME JOIN THE ALLISON LEGACY RACE SERIES - MANY DRIVERS WHO
ARE IN THE TOP NASCAR SERIES, AND THE MANY LATE MODEL DIVISIONS
AT LOCAL TRACKS AND LATE MODEL TOURING SERIES HAVE
COME THROUGH THE ALLISON LEGACY SERIES. IF YOU JUST ARE LOOKING FOR
AN ECONOMICAL TOURING SERIES AND WANT TO HAVE FUN RACING,
YOU HAVE FOUND THE RIGHT PLACE. 2011 Daytona 500 Winner
Trevor Bayne, Regan Smith, Brian Vickers, Joey Logano, David
Ragan, Erik Darnell, Kelly Bires, Timmy Hill, John Hunter
Nemechek, Leilani Munter, Gus Dean, Daniel Hemric and
Harrison Rhodes are among the Allison Legacy Drivers
who are racing in NASCAR'S and ARCA's most prestigious series. For Info email to:
legacycars@aol.com |
|
 |
For your
ATV and motorcycle purchases & service - go to
www.ironhorsemc.com |
Safety is at the top of our list here at Allison Brothers
Race Cars, Inc. and in the Allison Legacy Race Series.
USE YOUR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES not only in your race car
but in your street car too.
2010 Click It Or Ticket
Video Click Here Click on Video Messages
 |
|
All photos on this website
property of CompCar of NC © Photo credits to Brian Metski, Steve Hogue,
Wayne Wrights, CompCar, Sean O'Connell, Kathy Bonds, Penny
Allison, Cal, Destination Raceday, Thomas Lee, Hunter Thomas,
Tracy Phillips, Kim Midgette, Kara C's Photography,
Tyndall's Photos,
Warrencabaniss@gmail.com/Fast4Ward Films |
|
Operation of THE ALLISON LEGACY vehicle exposes you to
risks of death or serious bodily injury. ALLISON
BROTHERS RACE CARS, INC. and COMPCAR of NC, INC. make no
warranties, expressed or implied of merchantability,
fitness for purpose, or otherwise. ©
2024 CompCar of NC, Inc. |
Allison Legacy Series Charities |
The Allison Legacy Series has
contributed to the following charities: Shriners
Childrens Hospital, Relay for Life-Rowan County-American
Cancer Society, Special Olympics, Victory Junction Gang
Camp, Falling Creek Baptist Church Mission Trips-Goldsboro,
NC, Patriot Guard Riders, Focus Motorsports Ministries and
various Hospices. |
|
 |
|
 |
Search Legacy |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2023 Points |
Pos |
Driver |
Pts |
1 |
J.Oplinger |
1218 |
2 |
E.Elder |
1148 |
3 |
An.Mendenhall |
1103 |
4 |
R.Todd |
924 |
5 |
M.Davey |
801 |
6 |
C.Abbott |
745 |
7 |
Al.Mendenhall |
232 |
8 |
J.Sparks |
222 |
9 |
A.Brewer |
193 |
10 |
R.Parker |
178 |
11 |
E.Brewer |
173 |
12 |
D.Mello |
158 |
13 |
J.Taylor |
94 |
14 |
C.Wolford |
74 |
15 |
R.Mendenhall |
69 |
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|