Eric Blackard

Driver Name
Eric Blackard

Nickname
Blackie

How did you get your nickname?
Grandfather Thurman "Blackie" Blackard raced at Englewood Speedway in the 1950's

Occupation
Salesman

Age
40

Birthday
2-13-69

Primary Division
Sportsman

Car Number
46

First Year Racing at CNS
1998

Started racing at CNS in what division?
super stocks (now sportsman)

Racing Biography
grew up around racing.. lots of family members involved in racing. crewed for Mike Pratt at Lakeside Speedway. Rookie year 1998 10th in points 2006 3rd in points, most A-main wins, overall sportsman of the year 2007 4th in points 2008

Favorite Sprint Cup Driver?
all of them, because they are all giving it their all.

Personal Hero?
Elvis because he had all the ladies and nice cars and family was #1 Mighty Mouse he was out to save the day

Superstitious?
I wear my checkered board vans

Website
http://blackardracing.com

Crew Members
Tom Lee - Crewchief Tom Graham - Carchief Scott Farmer Jamie Ward Joe "jackman" Ramoes Mike Wearner

Sponsors
Pair-a-dise interior finishes
3r automotive
Gary Deworth race engines
Waco Scaffolding
Mobil automotive
S.C.I security.com
Paradise autobody