Broughton Boatright is a 16-year-old 602 Late Model dirt track racer from Thunderbolt, GA. Rooted in three generations of racing tradition, he combines natural talent with an unmatched work ethic and mechanical knowledge. Thanks to a scholarship he earned through dedication and charisma, Broughton attends Speed-U, an online high school for students across the country who race competitively.
At just 16 years old, Broughton Boatright is making a name for himself in the competitive world of dirt track racing. With a legacy rooted deep in Southern Georgia red clay, Broughton's passion and drive are turning heads and winning races.
After winning 10 out of 23 races in the 2024 season, Broughton made the bold move to sell his Mini Late Model and transition into the highly competitive 602 Late Model division. That decision paid off: last weekend he won his very first race in the new car, proving he has both the talent and tenacity to take on seasoned drivers.
Broughton's racing journey began long before he ever sat behind the wheel. Raised in a racing family, he was scraping mud off cars and sweeping trailers by age four, suiting up for races (in his Halloween costume) at the track by age six, and working pit crews by age nine. At barely twelve, he finally hit the track himself; no go-karts, just straight into full-bodied stock cars.
Career Highlights:
- Rookie of the Year - Oglethorpe Speedway (2021)
- Youngest Sharp Tour Winner - Cherokee Speedway (2023)
- 23 total races in 2024: 10 wins, 4 second-place finishes, 3 third-place finishes, 3 fourth-place finishes
- 4 wins in 5 Mini Late Model races (2025)
- Won first ever 602 Late Model race (2025)
After spending last summer honing his technical skills at Sharp Manufacturing apprenticing in welding, chassis fabrication, CAD design, and CNC machining. Broughton is now working a full-time job with a tree service company. He also provides pressure washing, mechanical repair, and other services after work and on weekends when possible to help cover the costs of running a 602 Late Model out of his own pocket.
“This is more than a sport to me" says Broughton. “It's in my blood, and I want to understand every part of it; from behind the wheel to behind the welder."