Mike Gardner

• 2006 1st in Late Model Red, White & Blue Series Points WIR
• 2006 2nd in overall points at WIR - FRRC
• 2006 2nd Bud Challenge Series at WIR
• 2006 2nd Auto Value Series at Norway Speedway, MI
• 2005 4th in overall points at WIR - FRRC
• 2005 4th in Late Model Red, White & Blue Series Points WIR
• 2005 4th Bud Challenge Series WIR
• 2004 4th in Late Model Red, White & Blue Series Points WIR
• 2004 4th Bud Challenge Series WIR
• 2003 10th in overall points at WIR - FRRC
• 2002 4th in overall points at WIR - FRRC
• 2002 4th in Late Model Red, White & Blue Series Points at WIR
• 2001 5th in overall points at WIR - FRRC
• 2001 4th in Late Model Red, White & Blue Series Points at WIR
• 2001 "Best Appearing Car" Award, WIR - FRRC
• 2001 "Most Improved Driver" Award, WIR - FRRC
• 2000 Late Model Rookie of the Year, Wisconsin International Raceway - FRRC
• 2000 "Jim Pagel Sportsmanship" Award, WIR - FRRC
• 2000 "Can Do" Award, WIR - FRRC
• 1999 Late Model Track Champion, Norway Speedway
• 1999 9th in Late Model MARS Series Championship Points
• 1998 2nd in Late Model Championship Points, Norway Speedway
• 1997 3rd in Late Model Championship Points, Norway Speedway

Street Stock Division

• 1995 Midwest Street Stock Champion, WIR
• 1995 Street Stock Track Champion, Norway Speedway
• 1992 Street Stock Track Champion, Norway Speedway

The Driver
"Determination = Success"

The driver has had a long history of racing with many winning season and three championships under his belt.  His career started in the street stock division which he obtained countless wins, fast times, track records and even two championships.   In 1996 he moved into the late model ranks and was 2nd in Rookie of the Year points, 17th overall at Norway Speedway, Michigan.  That 17th finish his rookie year at Norway made Mike even more determined to make the necessary adjustments, purchases, and setups during that winter so when the next year of racing came he would come out and be even more competitive.  He was, he made the feature each and every night, timed into the dash many nighs and even won two features that year.  He finished 3rd in 1997, 2nd in 1998 and 1st (championship) in 1999 in points at Norway Speedway.  Hard work and determination paid off and what ended up a few years later was success - the championship!

In the year 2000 he started another chapter in his life, racing at Kaukauna, WI a 1/2 mile track every Thursday night as well as some specials.  Over the course of the year 45 cars competed on Thursday night, he was awarded Rookie of the Year honors, the "Can Do" Award, the most prestigious award given out - the Jim Pagel Sportsmanship Award, as well as finised 15th overall in the point standings.   Fifteenth is great for the first year, but again, just as he did at Norway after his first season he will do at Kaukauna so he is prepared to run towards the top and make a statement for the 2001 racing season.   He did - he finished 5th in the point standings for the 2001 season and captured the Most Improved Driver Award and also received the Best Appearing Car Award.  During the 2002 racing season Mike finished in the top 10 and top 5 many times, had fast time honors a few times at WIR as well as won 2 "A" Feature races during the year.  He also improved on his points finish for Thursday night - finished 4th overall.

Goal for next year is to improve again both on and off the track.  It is important to race strong and consistent, but it is also equally important to be their off the track for our fans and sponsors.