PERSONAL INFO



  • DRIVER: Richie Wilson                              
  • NICKNAME: Deuce
  • HOMETOWN: Wichita, Kansas
  • DATE OF BIRTH: October 7th 1980
  • MARITAL STATUS: Married to wife, Andi
  • FAMILY: Sons: Christian and Kaden, Daughter: Alex
  • CAR #: 2
  • DIVISION: Rookie Modified
  • YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 6
  • HOME RACE TRACK: 81 Speedway - Wichita, Ks.
  • FAVORITE RACE: Hutchinson Nationals - Hutchinson, Ks.
  • MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Winning the 2011 championship along with my dad & brother 
  • RACE I'D MOST LIKE TO WIN: Hutchinson Nationals
  • RACE CAR: 2010 Wilson Built Modified
  • HERO'S: My Grandpa, and Dad
  • FAVORITE MEMORY OF MY GRANDPA:  Riding on his shoulders as a kid when he ran around the yard, and shooting off our homemade tennis ball rocket
  • CAR OWNER: Wilson Racing
  • SPONSORS: Richard Wilson Built Race Cars, RPM Randys Performance Machine, B&W Auto Salvage, Ernie Fraizer Motorsports, BSB Manufacturing, Mike Fatkin Engine Specialist, Ted Tolan Paint, Torment Custom Paint
  • SPECIAL THANKS: To my wife for supporting my race career 100%, To Grandma Wilson for being our strong foundation in every situation, Mom and Dad for always looking out for us, Grandma and grandpa Hill, Christian, Kaden, Alex, Hannah, Talan, Randy and Angie, Rustin and Holly, Ashlea and Randi, Mark and Adele, Tony J., Terri and Don, Cory, Jodi and Lilah, Brian L., Joel and David, Mike and Linda, Johnny and Jill, Ernie Fraizer, Ted Tolan, Skeeter and Darren, Scrawny Johnny, Josh and Jace

 

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • 2006 Most improved driver
  • 2009 Rookie of the Year
  • 2010 Rookie Modified Season Runner-up
  • 2010 Rookie Modified Fall Classic Champion
  • 2011 81 Speedway Rookie Modified Champion
  • 2011 81 Speedway Rookie Modified Most "A" feature wins
  • 2 top 4 finishes at Hutchinson Nationals
  • 107 career starts
  • 18 heat race wins
  • 17 A Feature wins
  • 61 Top 5 finishes
  • 84 Top 10 finishes
  • 6 top 10 finishes in season points






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