AUTO RACING: 27th annual Powell Family Memorial a week away

  • Mark Whitener, driver of the No. 5 car above, will compete at the 27th annual Powell Family Memorial next week. (COURTESY)
    Mark Whitener, driver of the No. 5 car above, will compete at the 27th annual Powell Family Memorial next week. (COURTESY)

    A bevy of some of the best dirt track drivers from across the Southeast will be heading to Columbia County looking to cash in a $27,000 top prize next weekend.

    The 27th annual Powell Family Memorial wi…