Driver Profile

John "Preacher" Pearson started his racing career in the 1960's where he built and owned several modified race cars for a couple of decades. He has been a part of Mike Herring's racing efforts for many years. The nickname came from the crew as John would show up on "race car nights" with a parsons hat and an 11 pack of beer. Since then, the term "prayer meeting" replaced "race car night".

Randy started helping his brother Mike in the early 1970's. After his tour of duty with the Marines, Randy returned to help with all of Mike's racing efforts. Herring's current role with the SCP Racing team started with the inception of the Sprint Series of Texas in 2005

Rick has been involved with dirt track racing since the early 1970’s. His racing career has included owning and driving while teaming up with Mike Herring in 1983 to field a winged modified. His primary expertise is building engines, but he also excels in shock and torsion bar selections at the race track. Rick has built some monster horsepower small block motors throughout his career. When the Sprint Series of Texas formed Mike Herring made sure that Rick built the engine that powers his car. He is the “motor man” for all three SCP Racing teams. Rick believes the current racing team is one of the best because of team personnel and current sponsorship. Old Air Products is his employer and also a proud sponsor for Mike Herring's #99 car

David started by helping a friend at the dirt track races in 1975. Over that period of time he has helped or owned various types of race cars from wing modifieds, limited modifieds, sprint cars, ARCA cars, NASCAR late models, and the NASCAR Craftsman truck series. When Mike Herring started with the inaugural Sprint Series of Texas, David reunited with Mike and later with Bud Hanna. He has more fun with this series and Mike's crew than all of his other racing endeavors.

Ray helped Mike Herring for a few years in the mid-1970's. After his career in law enforcement, Ray re-connected with Mike and has been helping with the SCP Racing sprint car team since the 2009 season

Rick mainly worked on ASA asphalt cars in the Indianapolis area until he moved to Flower Mound, TX in 1989. He then met Mike Herring through a mutual friend in 1992 and quickly became a fixture in all of Mike's racing endeavors. Durham is "the guy" known for an unquantifiable work ethic and a willingness to help others. As a mechanic during the day, his expertise is always appreciated and highly valued with the crew during race weekends.

Paul is a friend and local neighbor. He met Mike Herring as a contractor/carpenter doing work on Mike's shop. That turned into a lasting friendship and Paul likes to support the entire SCP team effort. He is the chief cook and hydration expert. Hot dogs & beer!!!

From Northeast Mississippi, Tiny Spencer was introduced to racing through Bud Hanna in 2007. At the time Bud Hanna organized a major go-kart race through downtown Booneville, MS and Spencer helped Bud with the kart he entered into the race. Since then Tiny has been a part of the SCP Racing team and has spent the last three years assisting the #80 sprint car. Tiny enjoys working with animals while ranching and is looking forward to the 2015 season with the SCP/Old Air Products Racing team

Chris is fairly new to the dirt track racing world. His neighbor and friend, Rick Farr, invited him to his first race at Boyd Raceway back in 2012. Needless to say, he was hooked from that moment and has been a racing fan ever since. Of all the dirt track classifications, he favors sprint cars, but also likes the Midgets and has been to the last three Chili Bowls in Tulsa. This year will be his fourth race season with the SCP/Old Air Products Racing team. Being a competitive person, Chris enjoys the camaraderie that comes with being a part of a team that strives to be the best but still believes in having a good time.

Seth Burns is a Mississippi native that has been involved with the SCP Racing Team since 2013. Currently enrolled at Northeast Mississippi Community College, Burns is obtaining a degree in Automotive Service Technology. When he is not studying cars, it is hard to find Seth not enjoying drag racing, car shows, and assisting the race team during his free time. Seth looks forward to the 2015 season to further gain knowledge about the realm of automotive mechanics that he hopes will accelerate his future career.