Thomas Hartle

#12

Thomas Hartle drives the #12 Rookie 4 Class car.  He lives in Hendersonville, NC.  His home track is Riverside Speedway.

Thomas's #12 car is the black and orange Nissan Datsun.

He started racing in 2003 in the Rookie 4 Class at Riverside Speedway because he's always wanted to.  

The thrill of racing for Thomas is the speed and excitement.  His most exhilarating racing moment was the first time he ever got spun out in turn two.  He's most proud of learning to become a race car driver.

Dale Earnhardt is Thomas's racing hero.

Of racing, Thomas says, "In your first couple of races, let people pass you!".