Joe Soucek Jr.
QUICKFACTS
Class: IHRA Modified Eliminator / NHRA Pro
Car: 1970 Chevy Nova
Best points finish: 1st (2006)
Years Racing: 12
First victory: 2004 Halloween Thing
Career-best elapsed time: 10.50 seconds (Summit Motorsports Park 2009)
Career-best speed: 128.53 (Summit Motorsports Park 2009)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Residence: Rittman Ohio
Date of birth: March 20, 1977
Wife: Heather
Daughter: Cadence
Hobbies: Basketball; Computers, and Racing of Course
Occupation: General Contractor
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2011: Runner-up in the Mod Class at Dragway 42.
2010: 3rd Place Finish in Mod Class at Dragway 42.
2007: Runner-up in the Mod Class at Dragway 42.
2006: Won the Mod Class Track Championship at Dragway 42.
2005: Won the Memorial Day $3,000 Race by beating Ric Wallin in the Finals. Making it to the final 4 cars at the Night Under Fire.
2004: Racing John Whitmer in the Finals at the Halloween thing and beating him! Being voted Most Improved Super Pro Driver by my peers at Dragway 42.
2002: Making my first final round against Tom Mulhan on Memorial Day, He was a true sportsman and waited while I replaced my starter, I lost but just getting the car to the line was a victory in itself.