Cook Pilots Denby's #27 Car in Winter Freeze at Screven
(February 9, 2025) Ray Cook, of Brasstown, North Carolina, was behind the wheel of Joe Denby's #27 machine on February 7-8 in the annual 'Winter Freeze' at Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia. In Friday's $5,000 to win weekend opener, Ray knocked down the tenth quickest lap in Group B during time trials prior to finishing fourth in his B-Main and twenty-first in the 40-lap feature.

With a $15,000 top prize up for grabs in Saturday's weekend finale, Ray stopped the clock fourteenth fastest in Group A during Southern Thunder Super Dirt Series qualifying, but was unfortunately caught up in a heat race tangle. The "Tarheel Tiger" later scratched from his B-Main and ultimately missed out on the 50-lap headliner that was won by Cody Overton. Full results can be viewed online at www.southernthunderseries.com. (ZSK Photography)

Podium Effort for Ray Cook in 2025 Season Opener at TST!
(January 4, 2025) Ray Cook Racing lifted the lid to their 2025 campaign on January 2-3 in the Sportsman portion of the annual 'Ice Bowl' at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama. Ray Cook laid down the fastest lap in Group B during the qualifying session on Thursday prior to securing an impressive heat race triumph. After rolling off from the inside of the second row in Friday's 30-lap headliner, the Brasstown, North Carolina ace ultimately finished right where he started... in the third spot behind only $2,500 victor Kyle Courtney and runner-up JT Seawright! Full results from the entire 'Ice Bowl' weekend can be found online by clicking on www.talladegashorttrack.com.

Cook Rallies to Top Five Finish in Season-Ending Gobbler!
(November 24, 2024) Brasstown, North Carolina ace Ray Cook wrapped up his version of the 2024 racing season on Saturday, November 23 at Duck River Raceway Park. The annual running of the 'Gobbler' took place yesterday at the Wheel, Tennessee venue and a $6,000 payday was up for grabs for the ground-pounding Super Late Models. Driving a #27 entry for car owner Joe Denby, Ray knocked down the eighth fastest time in Group B during the qualifying session to earn the outside of the eighth row for the start of the 40-lap feature. He then picked off eleven competitors during the A-Main to land a strong fifth place performance behind only victor Oakley Johns, Tanner English, Sam Seawright, and Jadon Frame! Full results from the season-ending 'Gobbler' can be found online by clicking on www.duckriverracewaypark.com. (Simple Moments Photography)

Ray Cook Pulls Triple Duty in 50th Annual National 100
(November 4, 2024) Ray Cook took part in the 50th Annual 'National 100' on November 1-3 at the historic East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama. In Saturday's $15,000 to win weekend opener for the Super Late Models, Ray moved past two cars to finish fifth in his heat race and later rolled off from the inside of the eighth row in the 50-lap feature. Unfortunately, overheating woes forced Ray pitside during the contest and he was ultimately paid for a sixteenth place performance. Due to running hot, the team opted not to unload on Sunday for the $30,000 to win headliner that was won by Tyler Erb.

The Brasstown, North Carolina ace also entered programs for the Limited Late Models and the 604 Late Models at EAMS - each of which paid $5,000 to the winner. After starting fifth on the grid in the Limited feature, Ray was battling for a top five finish in the 40-lapper when motor problems forced him to retire in the thirteenth spot. Behind the wheel of a Crate Late Model, Ray started eleventh on the grid in the main event, but dropped a driveshaft early in the race and was relegated to a disappointing twenty-fourth place showing. Complete results from the 'National 100' weekend can be found online by pointing your web browser to www.eamsdirt.com.

Cook Charges to Top Ten in Alabama State Championship!
(September 23, 2024) After showing up late at East Alabama Motor Speedway for the 52nd Annual 'Alabama State Championship' weekend, Ray Cook tagged the tail of the $7,500 to win Limited Late Model feature on Sunday, September 22. Ray started the 40-lap contest from the outside of the twelfth row at the historic Phenix City, Alabama oval and immediately pointed his #53 machine towards the front of the field. By the unfurling of the checkered flag, Ray had made his way past sixteen competitors en route to a steady eighth place performance. Complete results from yesterday at EAMS can be viewed online by clicking on www.eamsdirt.com.

Rainy Labor Day Weekend for Ray Cook Racing...
(September 2, 2024) A huge Labor Day holiday weekend was planned by the #53 team, as they struck out to Lavonia Speedway in Lavonia, Georgia, Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Georgia, and Toccoa Raceway in Toccoa, Georgia from August 30-September 1. Following rain-outs at both Lavonia and Toccoa, Ray Cook only turned laps on Saturday evening at the famed Dixie Speedway. The Brasstown, North Carolina standout stopped the clock fourth quickest in 604 Crate Late Model qualifying, but unfortunately suffered mechanical trouble and scratched from the 20-lap main event. Full results from the Atlanta-area venue can be viewed online by clicking on www.dixiespeedway.com.

Cook Competes in Russell Thomas Memorial at Blue Ridge
(August 25, 2024) Ray Cook Racing headed back to Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Georgia on Saturday evening, August 24. The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) presided over the 'Russell Thomas Memorial' and a $5,057 first place prize was up for grabs. Ray Cook timed in twelfth quickest overall of the 36 entrants, but was unable to earn a transfer spot through his consolation event. Ray did not compete in the 40-lap main event that was ultimately won by David Payne. Full results from the 'Russell Thomas Memorial' can be viewed online by clicking on www.sasdirt.com.

Ray Cook Pulls Double Duty Last Night at Sugar Creek
(August 11, 2024) Brasstown, North Carolina ace Ray Cook pulled double duty on Saturday night, August 10 at Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Behind the wheel of Joe Denby's 604 Crate Late Model, Ray timed in twelfth quickest during qualifying, ran fourth in his heat race, and later passed four competitors during the $3,000 to win feature to land in the eighth finishing position. With a $1,000 payday up for grabs in the Limited Late Model division, Ray piloted his own #53 car to the third fastest lap during time trials and an impressive runner-up effort in the 20-lapper behind only victor Dante Curtis! Complete results from last night at Sugar Creek Raceway can be found online by pointing your web browser to www.racesugarcreek.com.

Cook Earns Pair of Top Fives in Super Late Model Specials!
(June 23, 2024) Ray Cook Racing invaded both Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Georgia and North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth, Georgia over the June 21-22 weekend for a pair of $3,000 to win Super Late Model showdowns. On Friday night at Sugar Creek, Ray Cook timed in third quickest overall during qualifying before placing fourth in the 30-lap feature behind only winner David Payne, Jason Deal, and Kenny Collins. At North Georgia on Saturday evening, Ray laid down the sixth fastest lap during time trials and later advanced up to fourth in the 30-lapper to trail only victor Dillon Tidmore, Heath Hindman, and Todd Morrow. Full results from both Peach State ovals can be found online at www.racesugarcreek.com and www.northgeorgiaspeedway.net.

Ray Cook Lands on Podium in Topless Outlaws Visit to North Georgia
(June 9, 2024) Brasstown, North Carolina ace Ray Cook was back behind the wheel of a #85 Capital racecar owned by Joe Denby and prepared by Richard Austin on Saturday evening, June 8 at North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth, Georgia. The Topless Outlaws Dirt Racing Series sanctioned the 'Battle at the Borders' program and a $3,000 payday was up for grabs. Ray clicked off the quickest lap in Group B during the qualifying session to earn the pole position for the 40-lap main event. At the checkers, Ray found himself on the podium in third behind only race winner Blake Craft and runner-up Tucker Anderson. Complete results from last night at North Georgia Speedway can be found online by clicking on www.toplessoutlaws.com.

Cook Inherits $10,009 SAS Victory at North Georgia Speedway!
(April 14, 2024) Ray Cook, of Brasstown, North Carolina, inherited the win in the 'Bill and Frank Ingram Memorial' on Saturday night, April 13 at North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth, Georgia! After timing in sixth quickest in his group during the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series (SAS) qualifying session, Ray picked up the victory in his heat race and later started fourth on the grid in the 49-lap main event. The driver known as the "Tarheel Tiger," who was piloting a #85 Capital racecar owned by Joe Denby and prepared by Richard Austin, then ran amongst the leaders throughout the feature distance before crossing underneath the checkered flag in the second spot behind only apparent winner and good friend Dale McDowell.

However, SAS officials ultimately disqualified McDowell for exceeding the maximum tire allotment for the evening, which handed the win to Cook. The 14th SAS triumph of his career was worth $10,009. Finishing behind Cook in the official rundown was runner-up Heath Hindman, David Payne, Dalton Cook, and John Ownbey. Complete results from the 'Bill and Frank Ingram Memorial' can be located online at www.sasdirt.com. (Ducklens Photography)

Ray Cook Fourth in Winter Freeze Opener; Seventh in Finale
(February 4, 2024) Ray Cook Racing made their way south to Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia on February 2-3 for 'Winter Freeze XIV.' The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) presided over the pair of Super Late Model special events, which started on Friday night with a $3,000 to win program. Ray Cook laid down the fifth quickest lap of the 34 entrants during qualifying to earn the inside of the third row for the start of the 30-lap feature. The Brasstown, North Carolina ace was then able to pick up one position during the course of the race to finish in the fourth spot behind only victor Garrett Smith, Brandon Overton, and Pearson Lee Williams.

On Saturday evening, a $12,000 top prize was up for grabs in the annual 'Winter Freeze' grand finale. Ray clicked off the fifth fastest time in Group A during the qualifying session and later grabbed the third transfer spot through his loaded heat race. On a rubbered-up track that provided for minimal passing during the 50-lap headliner, Ray was able to gain two spots to leave Screven with a seventh place performance. Complete results from both weekend battles that made up the 'Winter Freeze XIV' can be located online by clicking on www.sasdirt.com. (Kevin Ritchie Photo)

Cook Claims $2,500 Top Prize in Sportsman Triumph at TST!
(January 7, 2024) Brasstown, North Carolina native Ray Cook picked up his first checkered flag in 2024 on Friday, January 5 during the Sportsman portion of the 33rd Annual 'Ice Bowl' at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama! Piloting a brand-new #85 Capital racecar for Joe Denby and Richard Austin, Ray swept the Sportsman show by also earning Fast Time honors during Thursday's qualifying session and recording a heat race triumph. He then led all 30 circuits in the headliner to pocket the $2,500 first place prize money over a top five that included runner-up Brandon Brown, Tod Hernandez, Anthony White, and Oliver Gentry!

Behind the wheel of his own #53 Super Late Model, Ray was gunning for the $7,500 winner's check and his fourth career 'Ice Bowl' trophy. In preliminary action on Friday, Ray clicked off the fourth quickest time in Group A during qualifying prior to placing third in his heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the sixth row in Saturday's 50-lap grand finale, the "Tarheel Tiger" was able to race past seven competitors to leave TST with a strong fourth place performance behind only victor Ryan Gustin, Oakley Johns, and Christian Hanger. Complete results from both classes during the 'Ice Bowl' weekend can be found online by logging onto www.talladegashorttrack.com.