In the late 90s, Charles began to envision an unsanctioned modified racing event that was free from the constraints that were imposed by NASCAR rules, and that enable drivers from different sanctioning bodies to compete in a single showcase event. The concept was to pit the northern asphalt modified drivers against southern racers.

As talk of this outlaw racing event generated buzz in the racing world, it started to come together throughout 2002, during which time, Charles and his top notch crew of racing advisors were able to line up major sponsorship. The event was officially announced at Speedweeks 2003, and the North South Shootout was born.

The first event featured the best of the best of the best open-wheeled asphalt modified drivers from the north and south. 63 cars showed up to compete for the inaugural North South Shootout crown, including many former and defending champions from various open-wheeled modified series’.

At the end of the day John Blewett III crossed the finish line first, and the North South Shootout was on its way to becoming the premier unsanctioned open-wheeled asphalt modified racing event.

Sadly, Charles passed away in 2011.  His legacy lives on with the annual running of The North South Shootout.