Picture at  IMCA Nationals Boone

 Benji Kirkpatrick

#47

Benji Kirkpatrick drives the #47 IMCA Stock Class car.  His home track is Heart of Texas Motor Speedway but he can also be found racing at 281 Speedway.  He lives in Elm Mott, TX.

Team members helping Benji are:  Ritchie Derrick, Justin McCullough, Chad Crocker, Joel DeShazo.

Benji started racing in 1995 in the Mini Stock Class at the Heart of Texas Motor Speedway because his Grandfather owned a car all of Benji's life.  His first win was in 1998 in the Mini Stock Class at Heart of Texas Motor Speedway.  Career highlights include 2 IMCA Stock Track Championships '93, '95, Fall Classic winner at Heart of Texas Motor Speedway in 1993, Big Money Blow Out at Bonner's Bellmead Speedway in 1993. 

The thrill of racing for Benji is being the best, or better than the rest.  He's most proud of racing and being real competitive.

Benji's racing hero is Mark Martin.

Of racing, Benji says, "Get a good sponsor!".