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It's been a few days but just wanted to congratulate Kaleb Hart on being tabbed the new head announcer at Skagit Speedway in Washington. Kaleb's old man Kelly stepped down as the announcer to relocate and start his own media company.

Kaleb had been the pit reporter at Skagit and did an awesome job with it and I have no doubt he'll be great in the booth on a regular basis.

Want to wish Kelly the best of luck in his new gig as well. It's been great being able to listen to him over the mic at the Dirt Cup the last handful of years. Both he and Kaleb are good people.

Here's the release:

Skagit Speedway Promotes kaleb hart Posted on 3/19/2008-

When longtime Skagit Speedway announcer Kelly Hart decided to relocate back to Wenatchee Washington and start his own media company the legendary clay oval was left without a head announcer. That position was not vacant for very long. Assistant announcer and pit reporter Kaleb Hart eagerly stepped up to the challenge.

"I'm am very excited for the opportunity I've been presented at Skagit Speedway. When I was a young boy watching the Jimmy Carr's, Butch Gilbert's and Steve Beilter's race, I always dreamed about being the guy who got to talk about them." Kaleb Hart Said "This is the fulfillment of a childhood dream, and I'm proud to be part of Skagit Speedway as we step to the next level."

Speedway owner Steve Beitler commented, "We're going to miss Kelly, We wish him all the success. Kaleb has worked with his father for many years at several tracks. He is a very talented announcer and we're happy to have him on our team".

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I've work with both Kelly and Kaleb for a number years; I'm sad in a way and happy in another

Kelly and I go way back; good luck Kelly in your new business

Kaleb has been doing Deming Speedway for a few years now and will perfect for the job

Brian 

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Congratulations Kaleb, you will do a great job. We will miss you in the pits doing on site interviews and letting the fans in the grandstands know what is happening in the pit area. We've enjoyed your presence in our pit the last 2 years at Dirt Cup and hope to see you at Dirt Cup this year! Who will be taking your place in the pits?

Kelly, we hope your new business is a great success. We will miss hearing what you had to say when we could hear you in the pits. I especially will miss all that you did to help me. You answered all my questions about how Dirt Cup was run, sent me emails on how the scoring was done and you were just there if I needed an answer to any question. Thank you so much. You will be missed by all.

If you are there to take in Dirt Cup please come by and see us.

Good luck.

Linda, John and Evan Suggs