Issued
9-01-05

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There have been many Chastains that have influenced the sports stage and many more still are in the collegiate and high school levels waiting to make their impact on the world of sports.

Perry Chestang, varsity quarterback for the Citronelle Wildcats of Citronelle Alabama, led his team to a 16-7 victory over Mary Montgomery in the season opener between these two rivals.

After his defense blocked a punt in the end zone for a safety, Chestang went to work. He was 10 of 15 for 104 yards and carried 11 times for 46 yards and two touchdowns.

His two scores were both off of 1-yard TD runs, each following a 30+ yard connection to his receiver, Skanes.

This would be the third time these two players have met head to head in competition, once in the quarterfinals at Acapulco in 2001, then again in the Semifinals at Bogotá the following year. Srebotnik lead the contest 2-0.

Catalina had a powerful set and easily defeated Srebotnik 6-4. Srebotnik lost serve to start the 2nd set. Catalina had match point at 5-3, but Srebotnik took it to deuce four times as Catalina returned two into the net and double faulted. After a questionable winning shot to bring the set to five all, Srebotnik pulled out the win 7-5.

Catalina never regained the control and composure she had shown in the first set. Having difficulty with her serves and making several errors, she ultimately lost the set and match to Srebotnik 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.

Rnd-Pick.....Player, Position, Team
1-8..........Edgerrin James, RB, IND
2-21........Brian Westbrook, RB, PHI
3-36........Joe Horn, WR, NO
4-49........DeShaun Foster, RB, CAR
5-64........Isaac Bruce, WR, STL
6-77........Aaron Brooks, QB, NO
7-92........Redskins, WAS, DEF/ST
8-105......Chris Chambers, WR, MIA
9-120......David Carr, QB, HOU
10-133....Stephen Davis, RB, CAR
11-148....Chad Pennington, QB, NYJ
12-161....Josh Brown, PK, SEA

Benny Chastain isn't just a rookie that's been around the circuit; he's been around the block. He was the oldest qualifier in Gardendale, Alabama this year, racing against another rookie, Justin South, who was born when Benny was only 45 years old.

Benny is a member of the White Motorsports Racing Team of Florida but has managed to sponsor most of his stockcar dreams to date. He has spent almost $200,000 of his own retirement funds on equipment, crews and expenses while winning a mere $11,000 in prize money, mostly from middle-of-the-pack finishes.

He's not just a dreamer. He's an achiever. He didn't just wake up one day, jump into some souped up Chevy and start driving fast and turning left. He decided upon a dream and invested in it. He bought an old Monte Carlo and entered a few local races on dirt tracks. He wrecked a lot and learned even more.

He tweaked the shocks, tires, springs and performance and started to place thirds, then seconds, then a first. So he bought a newer, faster Chevy, and with the experience from the track and the knowledge of the equipment he had gained, he managed to take 11 wins.

Once he decided to hit the asphalt tracks there was no stopping him. He forked out over $21,000 for driving school in Atlanta and Charlotte, and ran into Drew White, former Busch series driver. Soon after their meeting, Chastain had gained the experience and skill that allowed him to join the ARCA circuit.

He quickly transitioned from the old dirt tracks to the fast tracks of Daytona, Talladega and Pocono.

"God has a plan for me," Chastain said, he just isn't sure what it is.