Q: What class do you race?
A: WISSOTA Super Stocks
Q: Who is your favorite local
Race car driver?
A: There is a lot of great drivers at any track that i like to see do
well.
Q: What tracks do you race at?
A: Hibbing raceway, Grand Rapids speedway weekly. I like to race
Proctor, but its tough to get there often.
Q: Who got you in to racing?
A: My grand mother actually. She used to bring me to the races when I
was young so i could watch my neighbor kevin Davey race and her friend
Donny Aas. Years later my cousins started to race so i helped them for
a couple years.
Q: What do you like about racing?
A: The friends we have made mostly. The driving secondly, as its very
challenging with the competition in any class where ever I go.
Q Have you thought of Moving up a class?
A: Just did that after 6 years in the purestocks. I'll try and prove to
be successful in this class before I think about moving up.
Q: Do you feel there is lots of competition on the track?
A: Very much! One small mistake and those guys behind you will eat you
up like a bunch of vultures!
Q: What made you decide on your racing number?
A: My son picked it out for me
Q: What was your favorite moment in the 2008 season?
A:I had a lot, but probably winning the WISSOTA classic tops them all
Q: Whats your favorite track?
A: Hibbing Raceway. Home track
Q:What are your goals for the 2009 season?
A: Get good finishes and have a good time
Q:What makes a good race car driver?
A: patience and determination
Q: Is there anything you do before the race to prepare yourself?
A: Not really. I usually get so nervous before the race I pace like a
fool.
Q: What is the best adivce any driver has ever given you?
A: never doubt yourself, doubt everyone else
Q: What are your plans for the future?
A: Just keep racing as long as I can. In a few years I may retire and
hand the driving duties over to my son Masson
Q: Whats your relationship status?
A: Married to jen for 12 years
Q: Whats your dream car?
A: I'm a car guy, I like to many of them to narrow it down to just one
dream car. I want all of them!
Q: What are your other hobbies besides racing?
A: Grouse hunting
is a great escape for me each fall.
Snowmobile ice
drags keep me occupied in the winter
Q: Is there anybody you would like to thank?
A Thats a LONG list. Mostly my wife Jen for being so supportive, and
my kids Masson and Caitlyn for letting me do this. My sponsors,
Commercial specialty contracting, GRP Motorsports, Domino's Pizza of
Hibbing, and color fusion. Without sponsors help, I wouldn't be doing
this. Thanks to TRC for chassis help and tuning, Gene (Rugg) Schultze
for building strong engines, and my friends who have given me tips and
help over the years. And anyone who cheers for me at any of the tracks
I go to