A page in the Varney Speedway history books is about to be turned as long-time head starter, Joe Watson, has announced this week that he will retire and step down from the flag stand beginning with the 2011 Race season.
Through thick and thin, Joe has been on the stand for many triumphant nights as well as many challenging nights. He is a man of principal who, sticks to his guns and shoots from the hip.
Agree with him or disagree with him, Joe was always a respected man in the pit area and his trademark white uniform will be missed on the starter's stand.
Please join us in wishing Joe the absolute best of luck with his future endeavors!
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Due to the timing of the above announcement, Varney Motor Speedway, General Manager, Doug Townsend will also assume the role of Head Starter for the interim until a suitable replacement can be found.
enjoy your retirement Joe. Have you contacted Jim Case to see if he'd come back? He wont put up with any crap either.
He wont put up with any crap either.... really joe is a really nice guy and all but how many times did he actually throw the black when it was needed i know not many when i raced there maybe he was better last year but there wasnt much for flagging the few nights we were there
They have a black flag at varney?, never seen one myself and I know I should have