Picture at Carolina Speedway

 Patrick O'Dell

#26

Patrick O'Dell drives the #26 Street Stock Class car.  His home track is Carolina Speedway but he can also be found racing at I-77 Speedway.  He lives in Rock Hill, SC.

Team members helping Patrick are:  Pat O'Dell - Dad, Chris Patterson, Chris Steele, McCraw Auto Machine Shop. 

Patrick started racing in 1999 in the Amateur Go Karts Class at Indianland Kartway and in '02 he started racing in the Street Stock Class at Carolina Speedway because he's always been interested in racing since he was a kid.  His first win in Go Karts was in '02 at Indianland Kartway and in '06 in the Street Stock Class at I-77 Speedway.  Career highlights include:  Go Karts - 7 wins at Indianland Kartway, Tyro, Buck Creek, '01 Track Champion at Indianland Kartway; Dirt Track - '06 was his first win at I-77 Speedway.

The thrill of racing for Patrick is the rush, the horsepower and the speed.  His most exciting racing moment was beating Donnie Adams for the win.  He's most proud of his wins and Track Championship.

Patrick's racing hero is Dale Earnhardt.

Of racing, Patrick says, "It's a lot of fun, but it's a lot of work!".

Patrick's favorite racing websites are www.trackforums.com and www.LuvRacin.com