Website: www.barnhartfamilyracing.com
Born- November 24th, 1954
Birthplace- Bethesda, Maryland
Hometown- Wadsworth, Ohio
Favorite Food- pasta
Biggest pet peeves- complainers
Biggest weakness- I’m too emotional
Biggest strength- my wife Penny and being positive
Favorite Hobbies- drag racing
Profession- maintenance supervisor
Education:High School Graduate, Streetsboro High School. Served in the US Army for 3 years stationed in Ft. Benning Georgia and Frankfort Germany.
Things you might not know: my wife and I have 5 children, 3 boys & 2 girls; 12 grandchildren, 8 girls & 4 boys; and our hound dog
Past racing accomplishment
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Multiple Time Summit Motorsports Park Team Member and "Race of Champions" Representative!
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Winner of several “big money" races including the "Ten Grand Nationals" at Summit Motorsports Park!
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Placed 2nd, 5th, and 6th in NHRA Lucas Oil Division 3 Super Street! |
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Several times best appearing car award! Best appearing crew award. |
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1980 – 1989 Two-Time Track Champion, Dragway 42 and Sportsman of the year. |
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1980 – 2008 5 times Super Pro Track Champion and Overall Grand Champion at Summit Motorsports Park. |
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1999 – 2000 Multiple NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional Race Winner Super Pro Track Champion at Summit Motorsports Park. |
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Race of Champion winner at the bracket finals. |
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2004 Awarded the Prestigious Sportsman of the Year Award at Summit Motorsports Park 2005. |
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Finalist at the NHRA Powerade Pontiac Excitement Nationals. |
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2006 Super Pro Track Champion at Summit Motorsports Park. |
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2008 Super Pro Track Champion at Summit Motorsports Park. |
About the Car:2010 American Swing Arm Dragster, Zimmerman Brothers 565ci big block Chevy, Dart block, Callies
Crank, Eagle Rods, Wiseco Pistons, BMF Cylinder Heads, Sniper Intake, 1150cfm APD alcohol carburetor, Comp cam and
lifters, Manley Nex-Tex Springs, Jessel Rockers and Belt Drive, Moroso Oil pan, Oil Pump and Vacuum Pump. Engine
makes 954 hp and runs on alcohol.Transmission and Torque Converter are by Abruzzi Racing transmissions and
Converters, Simpson Safety equipment, and Hoosier Tires.
Sponsors:The Blaster Corporation with associate sponsors, Moser Engineering and Abruzzi Racing Transmissions and Converters.
