Picture at Farley Speedway

Austin Blume

#19

Austin Blume drives the #19 Pro Stock Class car.  His home track is Freeport Raceway Park but he can also be found racing at Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway, Farley Speedway and Lasalle Speedway.  He lives in Byron, IL. 

Team members helping Austin are:  Duane, Terry, Ed, Fast Eddie, Stimy, Tom, Scheffler, Teddy, Brad, Austin, Grandpa Larry, Tim Hamburg, Tom Hamburg, Rick Young and Gary Hunt.  Duane and Sandy Blume are car owners.

He started racing in 2004 in the Pro Stock Class at Freeport Raceway Park because it's been a passion in his family.  His first win was that same year.  Career highlights include Rookie of the Year in Pro Stock in 2004 and one win at Freeport Raceway Park in 2005.

The thrill of racing for Austin is the adrenaline rush when he's on the track and the relationship he has with his crew.  His most exciting racing moment was in his first race, finishing 4th.  He's most proud that he's been clean since his first race and he will always race fair.

Austin's racing hero is Steve Kincer.

Of racing, Austin says, "I'd like to explain to people how much fun it is!".

His favorite racing website is www.whowon.com