Mike Riddle

#12R

Mike Riddle drives the #12R  Webb-Late Model Class car. He lives in Anderson, IN. His home track is Mt. Lawn Speedway but he can also be found racing at Anderson-Winchester-Kokomo-Salem-Plymouth-Charleston and the Indianapolis Speedrome.

He started racing in 1991 in the Figure 8 Class at Anderson Speedway, but didn't race a whole season. He started racing again in 1997. In 1974 his Dad started racing Street Stock Figure 8 in Anderson, the whole family and friends got involved. His first win was in 1997 in the Figure 8 Class at Anderson Speedway.

Career highlights include, 1997-Rookie of the Year, Track Champion 2001 and 2002 at Anderson Speedway, First in points in 2001 (his brother came in second), Point Champion in Late Models at Anderson and 2nd at Mt. Lawn Speedway. In his first year in 2003-1st in points (his teammate in 2nd) as of May22-2004. In 1999 he was in the Triathlon at Anderson Speedway.

The thrills of racing for Mike are being fast, starting in the back and win. He and his team have over 100 wins behind them.

His most exciting racing moments were coming in third on the high banks of the Salem Speedway in the 4th of July Race in 1999. The Halloween 200 in 2003 and 2nd (to his brother) at Winchester in 1999.

Mike is most proud of how his family and friends stick together. They build their own cars from the chassi up. Dave, Jon and Dad do the motors and we all fabricate the bodies.

His racing heroes are every racer who's ever gotten behind the wheel.

Of racing, Mike says, "We are a racing family. If your family is not involved and behind you, it's not fun anymore. Mom never tells me good luck, she just says, "Have Fun!" ."

His team is known as "Cobra Racing".

Mike's favorite racing websites are www.LuvRacin.com .