The racing season at Huset’s Speedway is scheduled to begin on May 9, and for the first time in a long time, there won’t be a Barber on the grid.
Brandon native sprint car driver Tommy Barber, son of longtime driver Marty Barber, announced his retirement — sort of — during the offseason.
Marty began racing at Huset’s in 1975 and over his 25-year career, the now 62-year-old won seven track championships in the Street Stock division and is fourth all-time in career wins with 52.
Tommy was quick to follow his father’s path and began racing as a 15-year-old sophomore at Brandon Valley High School in 2005. He was also a quick study, having success just like his father. Tommy is 14th all time in career wins at the track with 33 and won the 360-sprint car championship in 2014.