08/24/2023
After 20 plus years of racing, I’ve decided to hang it up and I completed my final lap this past Sunday at Halvor Lines Speedway. Starting out in a Pure Stock at Proctor Speedway, I’ve raced in the Street Stock, Midwest Modified, and Modified divisions. Having the most success in the Midwest Modified class, I’ve accomplished all that I set out to do in a racecar. I’ve won races, secured multiple track championships, and even had an Invitational win in the Labor Day Shootout at Hibbing.
Thanks to those who have supported me during my racing career. My fiancé Tara, my mom and dad, my brother Mike, my grandma and grandpa, and also Denise and Dean
To those that have worked on the car both in the garage and in the pits. Thank you to Garrett Franik, Jim Davis, Rob Harder, Mike Kinglsey, Randy Vezina, Ellie Davis, Mason Kingsley, and Scott Fulda who built our engines for the early part of my career.
Thanks to Mark Roine who was instrumental in my success as I moved up to Midwest Modifieds. Also huge thanks to Buzzy Adams, Darrell Nelson, George Rhoe, Jeff Taylor, Tim McMann, Jody Bellefeuille, and Rodney Sanders for your help when needed.
To all my competitors, thank you for pushing me to be better every time I rolled onto the track.
Thanks to the photographers who have provided action photos throughout my career. Chris Burback Photography, David Ho**er Motorsports Photography, Fry Pan Productions, HighSide Race Shots, Jim Davis, Ken Johnson, On POINT Photography, Slapshot Photography, and View Through My Lens.
I never could’ve raced without the help of sponsors. We’ve had many names on the side of the cars so thank you to: Accurate Auto Repair, Adams Automotive, Akervick Mobile Home Service, Anderson Signs, Auto Ace Express L**e, Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Big Water Fire Apparatus, Buzz Signs & Graphics, Calumet Fuel, Cars Complete Auto Repair & Service, Cassandra Bonding, Club Saratoga, CMD Race Shocks, Custom Coach Collision Repair, Cutting Edge Metals, Dairy Queen West Duluth, Dean Neveau, Denise’s Daycare, Duluth Copperfox, Duluth Tire, Fast Lane Motorsports, Gary Peterson Construction, George Rhoe Intercomp, Golden Inn Restaurant, Gordy Thoreson, Gregorich & Matack Family Dental, Hovland Inc., ICO, J-Mac, Jimmy’s Shocks, Kat 98.9, Kent Well Drilling, Kenwood Muffler & Brake, Lavonne & Jeff Ellis, Let It Rain Gutters, Maki’s Plumbing & Heating, MB Customs Racecars, Miller Mall Machine Shop, Miller’s Metal Roofing, Miller’s Roofing & Siding, Oakland Radiator, Old World Meats, Olson Race Bodies, Outback Steakhouse, PDQ Engines, Powerhouse Bar & Grill, PS Synthetics, Rivord Repair Center, Roger Imhoff, Shaw Racecars, Sneakers Sports Bar & Grill, Tavern 105, TRC Racecars, Turn 3 Motorsports, Video Vision, Village Lanes, VIP Pizza, Wesley Viergutz, and Zenith City Piercing & Tattoo.
Lastly, I want to thank the fans. Without the fans racing would not happen. Thank you all for your years of support.
Dan Kingsley 68K