Jon Debenedetti
Rogue River, OR
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The success we have been able to accomplish as a team, and all the great friends that I have made along the way is incredible. Traveling all over the country and having the oportunity to drive for so many great car owners is truly a dream come true. Thanks to all the effort and money that my parents put into my carrer at the begining, racing dwarf cars, so many doors have opened for me. Thanks Dad and Mom, who would have know RIGHT....
I started this dirt thing at the bottom in a mini stock, and have worked my way to the highest level of stock car racing. At this point we are still competitive, and we still enjoy prepping the cars and taking our shot at victory lane. The most rewarding thing coming my way now, is getting to help my boy (Vinny) on his sport mod. Vinny has had lot's of success in go karts both on dirt and asphalt, and we look forward to seeing where he takes this racing thing.
Career Highlights
3 time Northwest Modified National winner at Elma Wa
4 time Grove Nationals winner at Cottage Grove or
10k winner Lon Skinner Memorial at Southern Oregon Speedway
Lucas Oil Super latemodel open show winner at Coos Bay
Bud I-5 Super Latemodel winner at Southern Oregon Speedway
Jim Pettit memorial winner at Chowchilla Speedway
Firecracker 50 winner at Southern Oregon Speedway
John Arnberg Memorial winner at Siskiyou Motor Speedway
3 top 5 finishes at LVMS dual in the desert
$2500 to win winner at Barona Speedway (dwarf car National)
1999 Dwarf car "National Champion"
Most Memorable Moment
1- Last to first in Dane Smith's #55 super latemodel!
2- Qualifying 2nd quick out of 433 cars at the $100k Alltel
3- going 4 for 4 at the grove nationals with the last lap pass, 3 wide, sparks flying dragging it on the fence!
Hobbies
to many, mainly rc cars