Picture at Fayette County Speedway Brownstown

 Kris Blankenship

#1*

Kris Blankenship drives the #1* Street Stock Class car.  His home track is Fayette County Speedway but he can also be found racing at Clay County Speedway.  He lives in St. Elmo, IL.

Team members helping Kris are:  Jaimee, Tyler, Travis, Madalynn, Cory.  Jaimee Blankenship is the car owner.

Kris started racing because it's in his bloodline.  His first win was in '03 in the Team Car Class at Fayette County Speedway.  Career highlights include Team Car Track Championship.

The thrill of racing for Kris is spending money!  His most exciting racing moment was watching his brother win while his Dad was sick in the hospital.  He's most proud of building quality cars.

Kris's racing hero is Marion Blankenship.

Of racing, Kris says, "Slower is faster!".

Kris's favorite racing website is www.LuvRacin.com