Two weeks ago I sat down and talked with a father and son race team at Whip City Speedway. Jack and Josh Walts are one of many like father and son teams, not just at Whip City but at just about every track across the country. And after talking to them, there just out having the time of there live.  

I first talked with Jack, who is the father of the two, and got his perspective of racing against his son. When asked why him and Josh had chosen mini sprints over other types of racing, his answer was simply economical. Then we had discussed if he raced harder against his son than anyone else in the field. Jack just turned to me and said, “No.”

In all the interviews I have done, I always like to find out what is the worst part of racing is for everyone. With Jack, it the worst part for him would be getting into one of his own cars.

“Your afraid to hit them because its one of your own cars.”

One of the last things I discussed with Jack before talking with Josh was if he would recommend father/son racing to anyone else. Without hesitation Jack said that he would.  

Once I was done talking with Jack, it was Josh’s turn. And from what I gathered, Josh out and out just likes to beat his dad whenever he has the chance. I had also asked Josh what the best part for him was for racing against his dad. Josh was quoted at saying, “Probably beating him.”

You can always tell when dad pays for everything in racing. Josh had told me that he would recommend father/son racing because you might be able to get your dad to do the work and possibly pay for it. But I guess when your dad is one of the sponsors for the car, Josh could get away with that.

To end Josh’s part in the interview I’ll leave it with this, “Get your dad to pay for everything, it’s a lot easier.”  

For the last four years, the Walts race team has been working hard on there cars and enjoying the battles that they’ve endured. And with them, I don’t see an end in the near future. They are definitely in it for the long haul.