Picture at ASCS Sprint Car Race

John Ricketts

#76

John Ricketts drives the #76 Sprint Class car.  His home track is Cowtown Speedway but can also be found racing at Lone Star ASCS Series.  He lives in Burleson, TX.

Team members helping John are:  Mom, Robert Bray - Crew Chief, Shelby, Heather.  Leon Ricketts is the car owner.

John started racing in Go Carts at the age of 8 and 2004 in the Sprint class at Cowtown Speedway because it's in his blood as a 3rd generation driver.  His first win was in '06 in the Sprint Class at Cowtown Speedway.  Career highlights include back to back Feature wins at Cowtown Speedway. 

The thrill of racing for John is the adrenaline rush when you have no fast cars all wanting the same piece of real estate...the Winner's Circle.  His most exciting racing moment was being able to race with Tony Stewart at the Chili Bowl.  He's most proud of his wins.

John's racing hero is J J Yeley.

Of racing, John says, 'Be careful, it's addicting!".

John's favorite racing websites are www.LuvRacin.com, www.cowtownspeedway.com and www.ascs.com