Staff Report | Monday, April 27th, 2020
HOWELL, NJ- Veteran race car driver Tom Sherman, Mooresville, NC, is ready for a new challenge by competing for ATQMRA rookie honors once racing begins this season.
Originally based out of Farmingdale, NY, the former Nassau County Police Officer has a storied career competing in multiple motorsports divisions over the years.
“I started racing go karts on Long Island with my dad when I was 9 years old before moving up to full sized cars at 16,” said Sherman.
This would then kick off a diverse career that featured Sherman behind the wheel of Pro Four Modifieds, Pro Tour Trucks, Tour Modifieds, Late Models, and Legends Cars which he has raced consistently over the last decade.
This off-season, Tom Sherman decided to make the jump into TQ Midget Racing, purchasing the Boyd-Built Chassis Richie Davidowitz piloted the last 2 ATQMRA seasons.
“My buddy, Paul (Dodorico), was a catalyst in making this deal come together. My father and I wanted to buy this car about 3 years ago however we didn’t have the means at the time to complete the deal. Everything came together perfectly this past December to make this happen, and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel this year.”
With the understanding of the fluid situation regarding COVID-19, Sherman’s original plans were to trek north for the Wall Stadium and Bethel events. However, he will wait and see what the reconfigured ATQMRA schedule looks like when applicable.
While Sherman aims to run all the laps and gain as much experience as possible, he will also race with a heavy heart as he hopes to honor his father who unfortunately lost his long fought battle with cancer this past December.
“This will be the first time I have ever went off to race on my own without my dad throughout my entire career. However, I know he will still be with me in spirit at every race.”
Sherman will sport the #27 this season with support from primary sponsor Oval Speed Unlimited.
The Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels patiently awaits the beginning of a new decade of TQ Midget Racing. ATQMRA Officials will continue to work with track promoters and local government officials in order to provide a revised 2020 schedule once applicable. For all information regarding the latest ATQMRA news updates, follow us on our various social media accounts including Facebook and Instagram.