Picture at Thunder Valley Raceway Salem

Jim Turner

#99

Jim Turner drives the #99 Sidewinder Class car.  His home track is Bakersfield Raceway but he can also be found racing at Thunder Valley Raceway and Stateline Speedway.  He lives in Bloomington, IN.

Team members helping Jim are:  Robert and Arin McIntosh.

Jim started racing in 1971 in the NASCAR Busch Class in southern California because he loved it.  His first win was in 2003 in the 250 Class at Bakersfield Raceway.  Career highlights include Bakersfield 250 Track Champion in 2003, Miami County 250 Track Champion 2004, and set a new track record at Southern Illinois Speedway in 2004 at Nationals.

The thrill of racing for Jim is the competition.  His most exciting racing moment was winning his first Championship.  He's most proud of his Championships and all the friends he has made.

Jim's racing hero is Mark Martin.

Of racing, Jim says, "Racing is one of the best sports around for the whole family!".