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Tyler Gunn

Tyler Gunn

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HometownNapoleon, OH
NicknameSon of a Gunn
Racing Since2004
Spousen/a
Childrenn/a
OccupationMechanic and Driver at Gunns Auto Service
Birthday2/14
WebsiteVisit Website

Classes

410 Sprints - Winged
410 Sprints - Non-Winged
305 Sprints - Winged

Driver Bio

Tyler Gunn

About Tyler

My name is Tyler Gunn. I am a 22 year old sprint car driver from Napoleon, Ohio. Racing has been a part of my life since age 8 starting with quarter midgets. Being a professional race car driver has always been my dream. My ultimate dream is to become a full-time professional race car driver and racing dirt track sprints is just one way to get me there. The passion, determination and persistence that I have for racing will help me achieve those dreams.
My success early in my career is only the beginning of what I want to accomplish. I know with hard work I have what it takes to be one of the most successful drivers of my time, and I am excited for the journey ahead.
Over the past five years I have dedicated a lot of time toward supporting the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation by taking part in the Kick-It for Childhood Cancer events as well as committing to becoming a Kick- It Champion in 2015. Cancer has had a large impact in my families’ lives which gives me the drive to support such a great cause. No child should have to go through the battles of cancer. This year I am looking forward to participating in the Battle of the Speedway Triathlon at Fremont Speedway.
Aside from being a race car driver I am also an auto mechanic and tow truck driver for our family business. My family is very important to me and I enjoying working with my father and mother at Gunn’s Auto Service and Towing LLC. which started as a Marathon Station in 1963 by my grandfather. Thanks to the business side of my career I understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with sponsors, coworkers and fans. Fans gravitate to drivers who are reliable, humble and kind. It has been said, I possess these qualities. A driver who takes the time to show their fans their appreciation is valuable to a sponsor. I appreciate my team and fans and strive to be a positive role model.
Lastly, the passion I possess for racing is enormous. I have been around racing my entire life, it’s in my blood and I would never have it any other way.

Career Highlights

2004- Started Racing Carrer
2006- Most Improved Driver in QMA
2007-QMA champion in the Heavy Honda 160 Division
2008- Moved up to a 600 mini sprints with a feature win
2010- 6 feature wins and Track Champion at Jackson Speedway
2011- 6 feature wins
2012 moving into a 305 Sprint car. Earned Rookie of the Year at Fremont Speedway, Attica Raceway Park and The FAST Series.
2013- 4th place in points at Attica Raceway Park, 9th at Fremont Speedway
2014-8 top 10s 4 top 5s and 3 top 3s. Driver of the week 2x from MRN radio network. Personally thanked by Jeff Gordon for raising funds for Kick*It for Cancer.
2015- Advanced to 410 sprint car with 1st feature win. Finished 9th in points at Fremont Speedway, 7th at Attica Raceway Park and 9th in F.A.S.T
2016- 5th in points at Fremont Speedway, 10th at Attica and 7th in F.A.S.T
2017- 5th in Points at Fremont, 4rd in F.A.S.T. Participated in the Battle of the Speedway Triathlon

Crew Members

Dave & Mary Kay Gunn, Brooke Schiets, Scot Etgen, Kim Moore, Marty Niese, Gary Bateson

Sponsors

Red Barn Sales and Service, Ferris Mowers, The Fun Factory, Gressman Power Sports, Gunn's Auto Service , The Henry County Bank, The Henry County Chamber of Commerce, Kears Speed Shop, Moore Plumbing, Premier Patching , O'Reilly Auto Parts, Robotic Tooling, Sonnys Machining and Welding, BG Products, Kistler Racing Products, World Class Collision

Racing Background and Finishes

My racing career started in Quarter Midgets in 2004 at age eight, moving into a 600 Mini-Sprint in 2008 at age twelve, 305 Sprints at age sixteen and a 410 Sprint in 2015. Competing in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Oklahoma.

Career Accomplishments:
2004: Started racing Quarter Midgets in the Novice division advancing to Junior Honda with 2 feature wins and competed at the Ft. Wayne Rumble Invitational.

2005: Advanced to Senior Honda and Light 160 divisions, Finishing 5th and 3rd in the season points standings. Competed in the Ft. Wayne Rumble Invitation and Gasoline Alley Nationals.

2006: Advanced to the World Formula and continued to run in the Light 160 division, Finishing 2nd and 5th in the points standings. Totaling 7 feature wins and held the track qualifying record in the World Formula. Was voted most improved driver. Raced to a top 5 finish at the Ft. Wayne Rumble Invitational and a 7th place finish at the Gasoline Alley Nationals.

2007: Moved into the Heavy 160 division and won the Championship also finishing 2nd in the points standing in the World Formula division with 1 feature win.

2008: Advanced to a 600 Mini- Sprint in the restricted class with a 2nd place finish in the season points and 1 feature win.

2009: Continued in 600 Mini-Sprint restricted class finishing 4th in the points standing at Peru, Indiana while also competing at the Tulsa Shootout.

2010: Moved to non-restricted 600 Mini-Sprint wing and non-wing divisions. Winning the championship at Jackson Speedway in the non-wing and 5th place in the wing division with a total of 7 feature wins.

2011: Raced tracks in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana in the 600 wing and non-wing divisions with 6 feature wins.

2012: Moved into a 305 Sprint Car, racing at Fremont Speedway and Attica Raceway Park with a 10th place finish season points finish at both tracks. Also finished 10th in the F.A.S.T series points and Rookie of the Year from Fremont Speedway, Attica Raceway Park and the F.A.S.T series.

2013: Raced Fremont Speedway & Attica Raceway Park with a 9th and 4th place finish in the season points standing.

2014: Raced Fremont Speedway & Attica Raceway Park with an 11th and 10th place finish in the points with 18 top ten and 4 top five finishes. Was recognized and personally thanked by Jeff Gordon/Kick-It for outstanding community work raising money for childhood cancer research.

2015: Advanced to a 410 Sprint car with 17 top fifteens, 6 top tens and my 1st feature win at Fremont Speedway. Finished out the season point standings at Fremont Speedway with a 9th place finish, 7th place at Attica Raceway Park and 9th place in the F.A.S.T series.

2016: Raced Fremont Speedway, Attica Raceway Park and F.A.S.T with a 5th place points finish at Fremont Speedway, 10th at Attica Raceway Park and 7th in the F.A.S.T series.

2017: Raced Fremont Speedway, Attica Raceway Park and F.A.S.T. Finished 5th place in points at Fremont Speedway, and 3rd place in points in the F.A.S.T Series. Displayed the show car at Eldora Speedway and Red Barn Sales & Services for events and participating in the Battle of the Speedway Triathlon at Fremont Speedway in September

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