Zachary Tinkle Professional Race Driver Resume ZacharyTinkle@Gmail.com www.zacharytinkle.com Tinkle Family Racing 513-300-8331
Introduction My name is Zachary Tinkle. I m an up and coming pro race car driver from Speedway, IN and currently race a pro late model with Lorz Motorsports in the CRA Late Model Sportsman and CRA/JEGS All-Stars Tour series. I finished my 2017 season by running more the 2,500 laps at five different tracks to train in the late model while competing and winning the 2017 Central States Region Super Cups Championship along with the Fastest Qualifier for the Year award. I also competed in two late model races to prepare for my move up in 2018 to a full-time season in the late model. My ultimate goal is to race the NASCAR Monster Energy Series with a top level team. What sets me apart from other racers is my YouTube channel with a loyal fan base. We also have a great email list of people from over 30 states and several countries that sign up for hero cards on my website. I m passionate about all aspects of racing history, trivia, video games, and of course, suiting up and going out on the track to race.
Personal Info Age: 16 Height: 5 5 Weight: 125 Hometown: Speedway, IN Hobbies: Collecting die cast cars, racing history buff, video games like iracing Years Racing: Entering 6th year (2018) Current Ride(s): Lorz Motorsports #53 Late Model Current Tracks (2018): Anderson Speedway, Baer Field Motorsports Park, Berlin Raceway, Birch Run Speedway, Kil-Kare Speedway, Lucas Oil Raceway, Mt. Lawn Speedway, Owosso Speedway, Salem Speedway, Winchester Speedway Current Series: Champion Racing Association: Late Model Sportsman and JEGS/CRA Pro Late Model All-Stars Tour Charities: Pet Rescue, Reading Programs, Cancer Research, Drive-To-End Hunger/Feeding America Interesting Facts: I m a racing history buff. I designed my minicup paint scheme as a tribute to Jeff Gordon s original DuPont paint scheme. I m a bestselling author. My great-great grandfather, Harry McQuinn, is in the National Midget Hall of Fame, raced in the Indianapolis 500, and was chief steward at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Formal Education: Keystone High School - 4.0 GPA Top Racing Accomplishments: Central States Region Super Cups Champion and Fastest Qualifier of the Year (2017); National Short Track Championship for Super Cups (2015); Illinois State Championship (Short Track Auto Racing Series) (2015); Rockford Speedway SuperCup Championship (2016) Career Goals: Race in the NASCAR Cup Series with a high caliber team
Racing Career Highlights 2017 2017 Central States Region Super Cups Champion 2017 Top Qualifier of the Year Central States Region Super Cups Late Model Driver Development training for the CRA/JEGS All-Star Tour with Lorz Motorsports Put in over 2,500 laps at five different tracks: Anderson Speedway, Baer Field Motorsports Park, Grundy County Speedway, Lucas Oil Raceway, Winchester Speedway Raced two late model races with Lorz Motorsports: Grundy County Speedway and Lucas Oil Raceway #1 News Release: Zachary Tinkle s MiniCup Rookie of the Year Dream 2016 2016 Rockford Speedway Super Cup Champion 2015 2015 National Short Track Super Cup Champion Rockford Speedway 2015 Short Track Auto Racing Series (STARS) Illinois State Champion - MiniCups 2015 Central States Region Super Cups Most Improved Driver 2015 Rockford Speedway Award: Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of My Way Best-selling Author & Hot New Seller on Amazon: Zachary Tinkle s MiniCup Decision 2014 Central States Region Super Cups Rookie of the Year Three-time K1 Speed Junior Champion 2014/15 2013 Chicago Indoor Racing Junior Champion
Zachary Tinkle Bio Zachary Tinkle is a 15-year-old stock car driving sensation based in Speedway, IN who, in 2017, raced the #53 ½ size minicup car full-time winning the 2017 Central States Region Super Cups Championship and Fastest Qualifier of the Year award while training in a late model with Lorz Motorsports. He will be full time in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour late model series in 2018. He is the 2016 Rockford Speedway Wild Wednesday Super Cup Champion. Tinkle is the 2015 Illinois Super Cup State Champion for the Short Track Auto Racing Series (STARS) and 2015 Rockford Speedway National Short Track Champion for Super Cups. Rockford Speedway awarded him the Lead, Follow, or Get Out Of My Way award for his 2015 season. He was named the 2015 Most Improved Driver and 2014 Rookie of the Year for Central States Region (CSR) Super Cups. His racing roots started in the Chicagoland area. He has family ties to the Indianapolis and Richmond, IN areas and was born in Cincinnati, OH. Zachary has aspirations of racing at the top levels of stock car racing including getting a ride with a NASCAR team.
Marketing Experience I m always looking for new and different ways to promote marketing partners so that they stand out. Some of these include: Social Media Posts YouTube video promotions Events Contests Trailer Graphics Decals Hero Cards Emails to our fan database Mailers to raving fans Ads in Left Paw Press books Trade Shows / Car Shows Apparel Die cast cars Track Promotions I am a natural spokesperson that represents my marketing partners brands with pride. Brands that I have represented: PFC Brakes Simpson Race Products Champion Left Paw Press BTT Consulting True Power Motor Oil DIY Marketing TV Pet Fashion Guild Zachary is a natural born promoter. When we have events, there is always buzz around him and his car. He draws the crowd in with his positive attitude and proactive engagement with the attendees. It s always positive PR for us and him a win-win for everybody! Steve Naples, Owner, True Power Motor Oil President, Central States Region Super Cups
Awards, Etc. 2018 PFC Brakes Social Media Sponsorship Contest Winner 2016 Champion Finalist Winner in the Search for a Champion Contest Amazon Best selling author and hot new seller with Zachary Tinkle s MiniCup Decision book in 2015 Featured as student of the month in July 2015 by Keystone Middle School 2015 Most Improved Driver in Central States Region Super Cups 2015 Lead, Follow, or Get Out of My Way Award from Rockford Speedway 2014 Rookie of the Year with Central States Region Super Cups Best of the week go-karting track time average for 52 weeks in 2014 Top 1% of all K1 Speed drivers in 2014
In The Media
Quick Facts Team player Intuitive driver Excellent car control Instinctual regarding mechanical issues with car Marketing savvy Magnanimous spokesperson IndyCar racing heritage
Zachary Tinkle Reference I first met Zachary when he began racing minicup stock cars in the 2014 season at Grundy County Speedway and in the STARS (Short Track Auto Racing Series), both of which I officiated. He was an enthusiastic ten-yearold ready to race his minicup stock car. He learned a lot in his first year. By his second year, he won his first feature race, the Illinois State Championship. Zachary has an intuitive ability with his driving that has developed greatly in the time I ve known him. In the past year, during his late model training with Lorz Motorsports, I have seen an exponential progression in his skills and maturity as a young man and a driver. He has gone from a kid having fun racing to a serious driver that wants to understand all aspects of racing inside and out. Glen Myers, Mazon Speed Bowl & Grundy County Speedway Hall of Fame We didn t know what to expect when he (Zachary) jumped out of the car for his interview after winning the NSTC (National Short Track Championship), but found that he spoke naturally and thanked his sponsors like a seasoned professional. Our track announcer has joked at times that Zachary could take the microphone over from him. James L. Ambruoso Finish Line Photos / Rockford Speedway Photographer/NASCAR Ambassador He has always presented a respectful and professional image. Susan Deery, Rockford Speedway (Zachary) takes ownership of his driver development. He has respect for the team, the tracks and officials, and the history of racing. It shows in the little, but important things that he does both on and off the track. Mike Lorz, Owner, Lorz Motorsports Contact Website: www.zacharytinkle.com Email: ZacharyTinkle@Gmail.com Social Media: @ZacharyTinkle