Dan Vauter

#85

Dan Vauter drives the #85 Big Block Modified Class car. He lives in Forest City, PA. His home track is Cayuga County Fairground Speedway in Weedsport, NY. He can also be seen racing at Penn Can.

Crew and others who have helped include, Dad, Mom, Brother and Shelly Stanton.

He began racing in 2000 in Pro Stock Class at Penn Can Speedway because his Father was racing and Dan helped him out and wanted to try it himself. His first win was in 2000 at Penn Can in Pro Stock Class. Career highlights include, Rookie of the Year-Pro Stock at Penn Can, First win was at Penn Can at age 14 in 2000. Rookie of the Year Sport Mod. Penn Can 2002, Track Champion Five Mile Point 2003 and Youngest ever Track Champion 358 Modified.

The thrills of racing for him are just doing it and spending time with his family. His most exciting racing moment was his first win in the Pro Stocks and taking the lead with 1 to go to when  after starting 16th. He is most proud of his wins and Track Championship at Five Mile.

Of racing, Dan says, "That the Saturday Night Tracks put on a better show than NASCAR".