Picture at Thunder Valley Speedway Salem

 Scott Balentine

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Scott Balentine drives the #1 Mini Sprint Class car.  His home Track is Thunder Valley Raceway.  He lives in Pekin, IL.

Team members helping Scott are:  Kim Balentine - wife, Floyd Balentine - Father, Anthony Balentine -son, Kendra Skelton - Daughter.

Scott started racing in 1990 in the Mini Sprint Class at Thunder Valley Raceway after seeing a Mini Sprint and wanted to give it a try.  His first win was in 2001 in the Mini Sprint Class at Linton Race Track.

The thrill of racing for Scott is going fast.  His most exciting racing moment was 2005 Fair Race Night, flipping end over end 4 times, landing upside down on concrete wall.  He's most proud of his wife, Kim and his family always stand behind him, no matter what!

Scott's racing hero is Steve Kinser (World Outlaws)

Of racing, Scott says, "It's a fun hobby!".