Herk Armel

#500

Herk Armel drives the #500 Late Model class car. He lives in Stephenson, Va. His home track is Winchester but he can also be found racing at Hagerstown and Cumberland.

He began racing in 1988 in Pure Stock at Winchester because he was "dumb and loved it". His first win was in 1988 at Winchester. Career highlights include, 1990 P.S. Champ, 1999 Semi Late Champ, 1999 Hagerstown-won "Run What You Brung" at ISO weekend.

The thrill of racing for Herk is the constant challenge. His most exciting racing moment was in 1999 when he won the "Run What You Brung" Race. He is most proud of his championships and learning.

His racing hero is Bobby Armel.

Of racing, Herk says, "How tough it is. How many good people there is! and How the technical part is".