In the hills of Southwest Virginia, short track racing lives deep in everyone’s heart. And one guy from there, Paul Radford, a.k.a. the “Ferrum Flash,” added flair to those short tracks. Known for his lightning-fast reflexes and skills behind the wheel, Radford dominated Modified and Late Model Sportsman circuits for over five decades, earning the respect of fans and fellow drivers alike.

Because of his racing roots, locals started calling him “Ferrum Flash” after his hometown’s name, Ferrum. His career took off in the 1950s, and since then he has racked up over 200 wins in Modified Coupes and Late Model Sportsman cars, dominating dusty ovals through sheer grit and mechanical smarts. Local fans saw a driver in him who didn’t just race; he defined the very thrill of racing. However, a sile

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