Team Info

Everidge Racing Enterprises, Est. 1987

Everidge Racing Enterprises (ERE) was founded in 1987 with Rick Everidge being the only driver. Rick started out in the street stock series then moved into the Late Model division. Rick has driven a variety of series including Outlaw Super Late Models, Super Late Models, and Sportsman Late Models. He has also competed in some of the most prestigious Late Model touring series in the Midwest, including the American Speed Association (ASA), the Champion Racing Association (CRA), the US Pro Series, the Superpro Series, the Iceman Series, and the Main Event Outlaw Super Late Model series. In 2010, Rick’s son, Cassten, began racing in Mini-Stock division at the age of 14. Cassten was very successful in his first years including many heat race and feature wins. In 2013, Cassten began racing in the Late Model Division alongside his father. Cassten was named Rookie of the Year at Angola Motor Speedway that year and also earned himself Champion Runner-Up in the Late Model Series the following year. The team still continues to be a tight-knit group of friends and family who share the love of racing. Everidge Racing Enterprises also enjoys the love and support from their dedicated fans on a weekly basis.

Drivers

CASSTEN EVERIDGE

Cassten, 21, is a junior at Purdue University where he is studying mechanical engineering technology. He grew up in the pits of the area race tracks where he enjoyed watching his dad. He got his chance behind the wheel when he turned 14. In 2013, he moved up to race late models alongside his dad. When he is not working on the racecars, he enjoys playing sports, snowboarding, hunting, and hanging out with his friends.

RICK EVERIDGE

Rick first started racing in 1987 in the Street Stock division and later moved to the Late Model series in 1988 where he has been racing ever since. Rick is the Co-Owner of Everidge Racing Enterprises and Vice President of Everidge Motor Sales, Inc. He is married to Tia Everidge and has four children: Haylee Everidge, 24; Cassten Everidge, 21; Shelby Troyer, 19; and Seth Troyer 16. When Rick is not working on his cars or at the dealership, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and playing drums in his Church band.

Crew

RON EVERIDGE
Car Owner

Ron is the President of Everidge Motor Sales, Inc. and the Owner of Everidge Racing Enterprises. Ron has been selling cars for 47 years. Ron is married to Nan Everidge and has two children: Rick Everidge and Tina (Everidge) Sailor. Ron is active in his community and also at his local church. When Ron is not at the racetrack, he enjoys golfing, playing cards and cornhole.

FINLEY CONLEY
Car Chief / Spotter

Finley has been the Auto Service Manager at Everidge Motor Sales for 17 years. He resides in Stroh with his wife Dee Conley. Finley is also the Assistant Fire Chief at the Stroh Volunteer Fire Department. On the race team, Finley is Rick’s spotter and is in charge of drivetrain and chassis for both drivers. When Finley is not working on race cars, he enjoys mowing lawns, going to local sporting events, and hanging out with his family.

ROGER TUBBS
Engine Builder

Roger is a service manager at Klink Trucking Inc. in Ashley, IN. Roger has been building engines since 1975. Roger has been Everidge Racing’s primary engine builder and tuner since 2010.

TONY EVERIDGE
Tire Tech / Spotter

Tony works at Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, Michigan for over ten years. He
has a wife and two boys (Trey and Zachary). He became involved with racing when
his cousin (Rick Everidge) started racing. His duties on the crew include spotting for Cassten and tire tech.

TREY EVERIDGE
Drivetrain / Suspension Tech

Trey is a mechanic at Bill’s collision in Middlebury, Indiana. He graduated
from University of Northwestern Ohio with an associate’s degree in applied science.
He became involved in the race team because racing has always been a family hobby. His duties on the race team include drive train and suspension tech.

BRENT TUBBS
Tire Tech

Brent is an 8th grade math teacher at Prairie Heights Middle School. He has been a tire specialist for Everidge Racing Enterprises since 2006.

BRITTANY WINGARD
Scoring / Team Photographer

Brittany is currently a student at the University of Saint Francis and
pursuing a degree in Nursing with a minor in Child Welfare and advocacy. She is
marrying into the racing family. Her roles for the team include timing and scoring.

ZACH EVERIDGE
Tires and Fuel

Zach is currently a student at Indiana-Purdue of Fort Wayne (IPFW) and pursing a degree in general studies. Zach works on a dairy farm. He became active on the race team because racing has always been a family hobby. He is a tire/fuel man for the race team.

HAYLEE EVERIDGE
Timing and Scoring

Haylee, 24, is a graduate of Ball State University. Haylee works at Lakeland Skilled Nursing in Angola, IN. For the race team, Haylee’s tasks include trailer prep, timing and scoring. Haylee’s hobbies include going to the races, hanging out with friends and family and being on the lake.

BAILEY THOMPSON
General Tech / Snack Man

Bailey Thompson joined ERE prior to the 2016 season. Besides working on race cars, Bailey can also provide a nice ham sandwich to any pit stall. Bailey is currently studying design technology at Trine University.