Picture at  IMCA Nationals Boone

Mark Preston

#57

Mark Preston drives the #57 Late Model Class car.  His home track is Davenport Speedway but he can also be found racing at Quad City Speedway.  He lives in Rock Island, IL.

Team members helping Mark are:  Uncle Dave Tisdale and Dan Tisdale.  Mark and Jamie Preston are the car owners.

He started racing in 2004 in the B-Modified Class at Davenport Speedway and Jackson County Speedway because he'd always had a passion to drive dirt cars.  His first win was in 2004 in the B-Modified Class at Davenport Speedway.  Career highlights include 2004 Rookie of the Year at Quad City Speedway, IMCA Rookie of the Year 2nd place in 2004, 2nd place finish in Points at Davenport Speedway in 2004.

The thrill of racing for Mark is the speed, the competition and all the friends they've made.  His most exciting racing moment was his first Feature win on his 3rd night out, which was a huge accomplishment for him.  He's most proud of driving clean and having respect for other drivers.

Mark's racing hero is Mark Martin.

Of racing, Mark says, "It is the most thrilling natural high obtainable in    life!".

Mark's favorite racing website is www.nascar.com