Picture at Utica Rome Speedway

Ken McGuire Jr.

#6

Ken McGuire Jr. drives the #6 Northeast Dirt Modified Class car.  His home track is Utica-Rome Speedway but he can also be found racing at Albany /Saratoga Speedway.  He lives in Troy, NY.

Team members helping Ken are:  Bryan McGuire, Mark Kane, Gary Broddock.

Ken started racing in 1968 in the 100cc Kart/250cc Motorcycle Class because of the competition and interest in the technical side.  His first win was in '69 in the 100cc class at Oakland Valley Raceway.  Career highlights include winning Daytona Dirt Track World Championship race in '86, 5 Motorcycle World Land Speed Records, Kart National Champ, as engine builder, Ken's sons Daytona Kart Indoor World Championship win in '92.

The thrill of racing for Ken is when the shop work, driver skill and luck all come together.  His most exciting racing moment was his first ride in a 100 mph road race kart, VIR, in '69.  He's most proud of approaching his 40th year as a racer and having the respect of his fellow racers.

Ken's racing heroes are all weekend racers who race for the love of the sport.

Of racing, Ken says, "To see the best racing, see motorcycles or cars on dirt!  Everything else is second best!  When the green flag drops, the "BS" stops!".