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FACTS:
Name: Greg Walp
Car Class: Ministock
Where are you located at? Deputy In
Greg Walp above getting ready to go race a heat race at
Twin Cities Raceway Park in 2009
Tell us how you got interested in racing:
I grew up around racing. I started running
karts at the age of 14, with my neighbor, Joe Barger.
Won a few races throughout the
years, and had a ton of fun. Then started running a
purestock in 04. I ran purestocks
off and on until last season. I started running Ministocks
Last season.
Tell us about your family:
I have a son Tyler that is a year old, He's my number
1 fan! My dad (Don Walp), has raced since I can remember
(and before then). My brother, Steve has raced since
Ican remember too, I have various family members that
have things to do with motorsports.
Gregs 2009 ministock
List your career high lights:
Won Burris Asphalt Oval Karting Series points in 2006
in Heavy and Super Heavy Class,
Finished 5th in the S.E.I.D.S.
Super Heavy Class
Points in 2006.
Finished in the Top 20 of points at Twincities in 04.
Which one of your races stands out the most in
your mind and why:
The National Indoor Karting Champoinships in 05, Me
and some friends went down and ran, There were over
500 entries trying to qualify for a 20 kart show. We
ended up 21st and 23rd fastest, and my truck got STOLEN!
We all know it takes more than one person to
be successful in racing, who do you
feel contributes to your career sucess?
My Family, My racing partner, Gary Amos, and
his wife Mindy! Shawn Blanton, if im missin anyone,
Sorry, and Thanks!
Greg in action at Twin Cities Raceway park in 2009
What tracks do you race at?
Brownstown, Twincities, Thunder Valley
List your sponsors:
Country Mart Pizza&Deli, Hills Historical Painting
Closing thoughts?
It's easy to set in the stands and and say what a driver
is doing wrong, but try it for yourself, maybe you'll
realize it's really not that simple!
Note from Dirt Scoops:
Thanks Greg for sharing your information
with Dirt Scoops! Good luck!
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