Nickname: Shuckie

Place of birth: Waynesboro, PA

Date of birth: 4/20/55

Education:High school and  some college

Family:   Wife-Debi, Twin Daughters- Courtney and Whitney, Twin Daughters-Jessica and Jaclyn, Daughter-Corrine, Daughter- Jessica

Age when started racing: 18

Missed opportunities because of racing: None

Regrets: Not enough money to allow the o girls to race

Type of racing: Drag

Type of car: Super Pro/Super Comp Dragster

Sponsor(s): Royal Purple/Skull Shine

Fastest speed: 168 mph

Awards: Pro class winner in 2003, 3rd place in points in 2004

Best racing experience: Winning Pro class at Maple
Grove Speedway

Worst racing incident: Broke an axle and car started going towards the wall, was very hard to keep under control and not hit the wall.

Toughest track: Old Dominion Dragway

Burning ambition: To help Courtney and Whitney achieve a pro driving career.

Favorite music: A wide variety

Dislikes:  Mean people and cold weather

Hobbies: Racing and building race cars

Dream car: 1968 Chevy Camaro

Most admired people: John Force and Bill Gates

People who influenced you most: Parents

Dreaded weekly chore: None

Important qualities to succeed in life: Help others and always be willing to push yourself to do extra.

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