Now it's time to look ahead to the 2011 season and at this point, Seuss does not have a clue what lies ahead. A return to the Riggs Racing #47 Modified that he has driven to seven NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour victories over the last three seasons is in question as the team's patriarch, David Riggs, is retiring after a long and successful run as one of the South's most storied car owners.
Right now, the young New Hampshire driver is a bit of a free agent, but instead of being stressed about what the next step in his racing career might be, Seuss is looking forward to what opportunities might lie ahead.
“I'm very excited to see what happens next,” said Seuss. “We had a great run with Riggs Racing over the past few years and came close to winning two [NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour] championships. We could work something out to continue something with those guys or another Modified team or we could go in a different direction all
together. Right now, I just want to see what is out there, so I'm putting
my name into the mix for any rides and opportunities that are available.”
Although he is best known for being a successful Modified driver, with victories and championships to his credit from Maine to Florida, Seuss would be interested in full fendered opportunities in Super Late Models, Late Models, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East or the USARacing Pro Cup as well. Prior to running a touring Modified, Seuss competed in the Late Model division at Lee USA Speedway (NH).
“I love racing a Modified, but I love racing anything,” said Seuss. “I haven't run a stock car in a few years, but I do miss those cars. Really, any top ride in any division is something I would jump at. I'd be willing to consider anything part-time or full-time and I'd even like to try some dirt racing.”
Although David Riggs is retiring, there is still some hope that Seuss could return to the Riggs Racing team. If sponsorship can be found to continue the team, the rest of Riggs Racing is willing to continue on with Seuss as their driver. The team is also available to merge into another Southern Modified operation if that opportunity can be found.
“I love working with those guys and it would be sad to see what we have end,” said Seuss. “But this is an expensive sport and even though those guys are the best at stretching a dollar, we would need some help to continue on. We're working on finding some sponsorship though. The Riggs Racing team is great when it comes to working with sponsors. Some of the most important things that I learned driving for the team were off the track. I learned how to represent a Fortune 500 company.”
Riggs Racing has been involved with several major companies through the years including Advance Auto Parts, Valvoline and Quaker State/Shell. Working with a fraction of the budget that some of the top teams on the Tour have, Riggs Racing has won 17 events in the six-year history of the Tour, which is by far the highest of any team out there, including two-car operations. Riggs Racing drivers have been voted as the NASCAR WSMT Most Popular Driver more times than any other team on the Tour.
More important to a potential marketing partner though is the fact that Riggs Racing prides themselves as not just winning on the racetrack, but helping a sponsor to win in the marketplace as well. Riggs Racing has worked with sponsors to develop turn-key programs that have provided brand exposure, built customer loyalty and provided hospitality opportunities for customers and employees at race events.
Seuss is also involved in Modified racing with the New Hampshire-based #70 SS Motorsports team, which could continue with a schedule of NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and Modified Racing Series events if sponsorship can be found.
