Picture at  IMCA Nationals Boone

 Jason Vansickel

#37E

Jason Vansickel drives the #37E Late Model Class car.  His home track is Hamilton County Speedway but he can also be found racing at Boone Speedway.  He lives in Webster City, IA.

Team members helping Jason are:  Cory Anderson, Greg Grotens, Pete Day, Jennifer Vansickel - wife, Emma Vansickel - daughter.

Jason started racing in 1998 in the Econo Stock Class at Greenbelt Speedway because his buddies raced and he was going to the races.  He was going to races before he was born and  his Dad films racing UCR Action Video.  Jason's first win was in 1999 in the Econo Stock Class at Hamilton County Speedway.  Career highlights include taking an Econo Stock and went to Mason City for Hobby Stock Show and qualified beating half the Stock cars.  His 2nd night in a Late Model, led in the Feature.

The thrill of racing for Jason is going fast.  Passing people without hitting them and he enjoys having a good looking car.  He just likes the friends and the speed!  His most exciting racing moment was his first night in Econo Stocks when he led for 8 laps.  He's most proud to say he knows when not to race.  You have to pay bills first.  Also, first night in a Late Model because he always wanted to do that.

Jason's racing heroes are Dirt Mike Smith and Dale Earnhardt.

Of racing, Jason says, "Don't always go to win.  It's supposed to be fun.  You gotta have fun first!".