Picture at Colorado National  Speedway

Butch Middleton

#3

Butch Middleton drives the #3 Midget Class Sprint car.  His home track is Colorado National Speedway but he can also be found racing at I-76 Speedway.  He lives in Brighton, Co.

Team members helping Butch are:  Joan, Zack, Jenn.  Joan Davis is the car owner.

Butch started racing in 1981 in the Stock Class at I-76 Speedway because his parents, Barbara and Kenny Wilson, raced.  His first win was that same year.  Career highlights include 1988 Rookie of the Year, '92 Most Improved Driver Award, '98 Most Improved Driver Award, '99 Most Improved Driver Award, '98 finished 3rd in Points.

The thrill of racing for Butch is the kids and having fun.  His most exciting racing moment was his Midget Main win in '99.  He's most proud of his '92, '98 and '99 Most Improved Driver Awards.

Butch's racing heroes are Sam Saur and Jeff Gordon.

Of racing, Butch says, "Just have fun!".