Smith’s decision to race looks wise after winning Pro Open Shifter championship

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | June 30, 2025
Quincy's Phillip Smith does a burnout after winning the Pro Open Shifter championship race as part of the Quincy Grand Prix of Karting at South Park on Sunday. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — Phillip Smith had to scratch the itch. In doing so, he showed he still has the chops to win. Smith, a Quincy native who works at Smith Brothers Powersports, woke up Saturday morning with no intentions of racing in the Quincy Grand Prix of Karting. “I had kind of wanted to, but it…

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Scott family claims three of top eight spots in Briggs Heavy class on Grand Prix’s opening day

By Steve Eighinger | June 11, 2022
Jeff, Riley and Avery Scott hope to build on Saturday's success to bring home some Gussies on Sunday. — Photo by Steve Eighinger

QUINCY — Only a father can truly appreciate a day like Saturday. Quincy’s Jeff Scott, son Riley and daughter Avery all finished among the top eight in the Briggs Heavy class of the Grand Prix of Karting on a sun-splashed Saturday afternoon at South Park. “It’s awesome,” Jeff Scott said. “Being able to race with…

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