Picture at Marshalltown  Speedway

 Robbie Merkle

#54

Robbie Merkle drives the #54 IMCA Stock Class car.  His home track is Marshalltown Speedway.  He lives in Buckingham, IA.

Team members helping Robbie are:  Steve & Mona Roby, The Mitchell Farm, Midstate Machine, Skippy's Alignment.  Robbie and Jerry Merkle are the car owners.

Robbie started racing in 2002 in the Stock Car class at Iowa State Fair Speedway to stay out of trouble.  Career highlights include 2002 Rookie of the Year at Iowa State Fair Speedway. 

The thrill of racing for Robbie is 3 wide out of turn 4 on the last lap.  His most exciting racing moment was finishing 4th at Iowa State Fair Speedway.  He's most proud that they work hard all week long and try their best.

Of racing, Robbie says, "It's a great way to bond with your family and meet interesting people!".

His favorite racing website is www.racingjunk.com