NEXT RACE: ORANGE BLOSSOM SHOOTOUT OCT. 26
Our Driver
Kade Brown
Kade Brown, driver of the #4 house car, joined R&S Race Cars in October of 2024.
Car Number: 4
Sponsors: ValAsta, W.G.Speeks, Sterling Building Group, Caswell Glass, Bilstein, Swift Springs, Dreamworks Motorsports, Bryant Shock Technology
Our Team
Marcus Richmond, Co-Owner
Tracey Richmond, VP of Marketing & Communications
Marcus Richmond, Co-Owner
With an incredible history in motorsports, Marcus Richmond is a passionate leader at R&S Race Cars. With experience in NASCAR's top levels, super late models, pro late models, late model stock cars, and more, Marcus has spent nearly his entire life in racing.
Steve Stallings, Co-Owner
Tracey Richmond, VP of Marketing & Communications
Marcus Richmond, Co-Owner
Tracey Richmond, VP of Marketing & Communications
Tracey Richmond, VP of Marketing & Communications
Tracey Richmond, VP of Marketing & Communications
Tracey Richmond, wife of Marcus, plays an important role in our team. While managing the office during the week, Tracey leads all marketing and partnership duties. She has a degree in sports management, which she has let shine since the start of R&S in 2019.
David Triplett Jr., Crew Chief #4
David Triplett Jr., Crew Chief #4
David Triplett Jr., Crew Chief #4
David Triplett Jr. made the transition to R&S Race Cars in 2023, now serving as Kade Brown's crew chief. David began his racing journey in 1990 with go karts, followed by Allison Legacy cars, and late model stock cars. Orange County Speedway saw lots of David's success, as well as his father's.
Rob Owens, Car Chief
David Triplett Jr., Crew Chief #4
David Triplett Jr., Crew Chief #4
Rob Owens has worked at R&S Race Cars since October of 2021. His father had a racing parts business when he was younger, which spiked Rob's interest. Rob loves being at the race track and hanging bodies.
Luke Covington, Welder, Fabricator, & Mechanic
Luke Covington, Welder, Fabricator, & Mechanic
Luke Covington, Welder, Fabricator, & Mechanic
Luke Covington, who has worked at R&S Race Cars for 4 years, first stepped into racing by working with Bruce Anderson. Langley Speedway and Martinsville Speedway are at the top of Luke's list of tracks to race at. The development of new chassis designs, the challenge of trying new things, and building fast and user-friendly chassis are so
Luke Covington, who has worked at R&S Race Cars for 4 years, first stepped into racing by working with Bruce Anderson. Langley Speedway and Martinsville Speedway are at the top of Luke's list of tracks to race at. The development of new chassis designs, the challenge of trying new things, and building fast and user-friendly chassis are some of the things that fuel Luke's passion as a welder, fabricator, and mechanic.
Caleb Sanford, Mechanic & Fabricator
Luke Covington, Welder, Fabricator, & Mechanic
Luke Covington, Welder, Fabricator, & Mechanic
South Boston’s Caleb Sanford has been at R&S since mid-2022. Caleb’s cousin Bruce was a driver as Caleb was growing up, which led to his interest and desire to get hands on. Orange County Speedway is the track that tops Caleb’s list, especially since he, as a driver, won a pure stock race there last year! Caleb’s favorite parts of working at R&S are hanging bodies.
Blake Stallings, Fabricator & Welder
Luke Covington, Welder, Fabricator, & Mechanic
Blake Stallings, Fabricator & Welder
Blake Stallings, son of R&S Race Cars co-owner Steve Stallings, has been involved in racing since a young age. Blake first got into racing with influence from his dad and great uncle, who raced when he was little. As a late model stock car driver himself, Blake's favorite part about working at R&S is seeing the gratification of a car bein
Blake Stallings, son of R&S Race Cars co-owner Steve Stallings, has been involved in racing since a young age. Blake first got into racing with influence from his dad and great uncle, who raced when he was little. As a late model stock car driver himself, Blake's favorite part about working at R&S is seeing the gratification of a car being built from the tubing, all the way to a complete race car making its first laps.
JD Jones, Mechanic & Fabricator
Pete Browne, Fabricator & Welder
JD Jones, Mechanic & Fabricator
JD Jones, who has been with R&S since October of 2021, began his racing journey through his high school’s motorsports program in 2007. The Alton, VA native is fueled by the adrenaline and pressure of last minute adjustments and working on a time crunch at the race track before the car hits the track.
Allen Rice, Fabricator
Pete Browne, Fabricator & Welder
JD Jones, Mechanic & Fabricator
Allen Rice, a former owner of A&E Race Cars, returned to work at R&S Race Cars in 2020. Allen was introduced into racing when his brother first got the itch to get behind the wheel. Fast forward in time, and the two of them owned A&E for 30 years prior to it becoming R&S. Allen is a resident of South Boston and his most-enjoyed aspect of
Allen Rice, a former owner of A&E Race Cars, returned to work at R&S Race Cars in 2020. Allen was introduced into racing when his brother first got the itch to get behind the wheel. Fast forward in time, and the two of them owned A&E for 30 years prior to it becoming R&S. Allen is a resident of South Boston and his most-enjoyed aspect of being a fabricator is seeing the progression of his work. Allen's favorite track is South Boston Speedway.
Pete Browne, Fabricator & Welder
Pete Browne, Fabricator & Welder
Pete Browne, Fabricator & Welder
Pete Browne has been at R&S Race Cars since the doors first opened, and actually before. Born in March of ‘71 in New York, Pete has been involved in racing for a very long time thanks to his father, who first introduced him into the industry. Pete’s favorite parts about being a welder and fabricator are engineering and new product development.
Joel Covington, Fabricator & Tire Specialist
Joel Covington, Fabricator & Tire Specialist
Joel Covington, Fabricator & Tire Specialist
Joel Covington has been at R&S since 2019. Joel, better know as “G-MO” here at R&S, was introduced to racing by his father, who took him to his first race at South Boston Speedway when he was 5. Now, the Halifax, VA resident’s favorite track is Orange County Speedway. G-MO’s favorite part of working at R&S is seeing the production of a ra
Joel Covington has been at R&S since 2019. Joel, better know as “G-MO” here at R&S, was introduced to racing by his father, who took him to his first race at South Boston Speedway when he was 5. Now, the Halifax, VA resident’s favorite track is Orange County Speedway. G-MO’s favorite part of working at R&S is seeing the production of a race car come together, and the way it starts on the metal rack, and ends up at the race track.