Picture at Deer Creek Speedway

 Ron Houdek

#27

Ron Houdek drives the #27 Midwest Modified Class car.  His home track is Steele County Speedway but he can also be found racing at Deer Creek Speedway, Chateau Speedway and Dodge County Speedway.  He lives in Owatonna, MN.

Team members helping Ron are:  Sarah Houdek - wife, Dave Bjorge, the late Mark "Cactus" Arthur.

Ron started racing in 1990 in the Street Stock Class at Chateau Speedway because he enjoyed the sport.  His first win was in 1991 in the Street Stock Class at Chateau Speedway.  Career highlights include Deer Creek Speedway Wissota Midwest Modified Track Champion in '04, Dodge County Speedway Kasson Midwest Modified Track Champion in '06, 9th National Points in '04 Midwest Modified Wissota, Modified Track Champion Steele County Speedway in '97.

The thrill of racing for Ron is running wide open, passing cars right next to the wall.  His most exciting racing moment was the '04 season winning 16 Features and Track Champion at Deer Creek Speedway.  He's most proud that he's had a good and fun career with no major injuries.

Ron's racing hero is Dale Earnhardt.

Of racing, Ron says, "That it is a very fun experience and if it were not for the fans and sponsors it would not be as fun!".