Picture at I-76  Speedway

 Bob Ruppel

#17

Bob Ruppel drives the #17 Modified Class car.  His home track is I-76 Speedway.  He lives in Fort Morgan, CO.

Team members helping Bob are:  Gilbert Westhoff, Carl Underwood, Bob Ruppel Sr. 

Bob started racing in 1994 in the Modified Class at I-76 Speedway because he's been around it his entire life.  His first win was that same year.  Career highlights include running in the Top 10 in Points out of 100+ cars registered.

The thrill of racing for Bob is the competition of the sport.  His most exciting racing moment has been all of them.  He's most proud of being competitive.

Of racing, Bob says, "It's a sport that you can teach your kids and it teaches a lot of hands on learning!".

His favorite racing website is www.bigwestracing.com