Robert Matthews

About

I grew up watching my uncle race UMP Modifieds in the Midwest MO/IL area for the majority of my life and then watched and helped my cousins while they raced. I was at the local dirt tracks since I was 2 weeks old and have been going ever since. Started my Iracing career in Jan. 10, 2021. I have 179 Official dirt oval starts, 2 wins, 65 top 5’S and 5 poles. I have a season championship in the 305 sprint cars with the flat out racing league.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did you choose the number you run
A. I chose 314 as that is my birthday month and date.

Q. From what you can remember, which was your most exciting BCRL race
A. The race from Lucas oil (wheatland, MO) this year in the pro latemodels as this was my first win with BCRL.

Q. Favorite track and car to run at
A. I Love I-55 as that is my home track and love to run the latemodels and UMP mods.

Q. As a whole (officials, leagues, hosted) how is your season going so far?
A. This season is going great, I was able to grab the championship with Flatout racing league.

Q. Why is dirt racing better than asphalt racing. (If you believe it is)
A. I think dirt racing is better as i think it has better racing but i love to race both on Iracing.

Q. What got you into dirt track racing
A. I grew up with dirt racing my whole life as i have been at the tracks since i was about 2 weeks old. I grew up watching my uncle race and then my cousins.

Q. What are your strengths and weaknesses as a driver
A. I think i am a cautious but consistent driver but can be to aggressive with the throttle some times.