-austin johnson driver resume' 2016-2017
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Professional Race Car Driver Resume’
Hello, my name is Austin Johnson from Team Johnson Racing, I am an up and coming pro race car driver. I am 9 years old from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. I race go karts on dirt. I come from a racing family.
My dad, Matt Johnson, raced all kinds of race cars! My great grandfather too! I have been around racing all my life and I love going fast!
Next year I am going to race my go kart at a lot of tracks. My goal is to race a Late Model Stock Car when I turn 12. Then I want to be racing at the top - the Sprint Cup Series in NASCAR!
I learned that it's good to be humble and understand in racing that you need to be ok if you lose but I LOVE to win! Other things I like to do besides driving anything and everything, is farming, playing in the mud and building things with my hands!
You might guess that since I am from Wilkes County, I have met Junior Johnson and while he was giving autographs; I got one but, wanted to give him mine instead.
I hope someday I can make everyone from Wilkes County proud of another racer named Johnson!
Thank you for reviewing my resume’!
Personal Info:Age: 8
Height: 4’ Weight: 60
Hometown: North Wilkesboro, NC
Hobbies: Farming, Basketball, Legos
Years Racing: 2
Current Ride/Car #: Team Johnson Racing #12
Current Tracks/Series: Woodleaf / Junior 1 and Advanced Pee Wee
Interesting Facts: Loves to drive everything and anything that has wheels. I am always racing at something.
Top Racing Accomplishment: Won the first race I ever entered. Won multiple races in my first year competing and the track had to move me up from Pee Wee go karts to Junior 1 competition.
Career Goals: Race a Late Model Stock Car by age 12 and then race at the top Sprint Cup Series in NASCAR
Racing Career Highlights and Accomplishments:
2016 - Race Advanced Pee Wee and Junior 1 at WoodLeaf Speedway, Salisbury, NC
2015 - Began racing career at Bear Creek Raceway located in Dobson, NC.
2016 - Won 6/24/2016 - Advanced Pee Wee Class feature race at Woodleaf Speedway
Won 4/1/2016 Advanced Pee Wee Class feature race at Woodleaf Speedway
Multiple top 5 finishes this season in both Advanced Pee Wee and Junior 1 divisions
2015 - Won multiple races including my first race ever.
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AUSTIN QUICK FACTS:. I am a quick learner and passionate about racing.• I strive to always go above and beyond at anything I do.• I love to drive any and everything whether it’s a race car to a tractor; I am always racing at something.•I am a team player.• I work well with my hands and believe that hands on experience is the best way to learn. •I enjoy speaking in public and educating others on racing. •I come from a racing family and will do whatever it takes to advance my career in racing.
My Story:
My name is Austin Johnson. I am a Professional Race Car Driver, from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. I am 8 years old, I started racing when I was 7 . Currently I attend CC Wright Elementary School and am in the third grade.I am completely dedicated to racing as a full time career. I have set some big goals for my future. One of these goals is to race a Late Model Stock Car by age 12.
I come from a racing family. My dad, Matt Johnson raced many years in several different divisions. I have been around racing all my life and from this it has inspired me to become a professional race car driver. I know that I can do anything I put my mind to.
I began racing at Bear Creek Raceway in Dobson, NC in 2015. I entered my first ever race there and won in the Pee Wee division.. I advanced mid year to run Junior 1 Division. In 2016 I began racing at Woodleaf Speedway in two different divisions. I run Advanced Pee Wee and Junior 1. I have had 2 wins on the season so far and am hungry for more. My plans are to race go karts again in 2017 but, to travel to different tracks.
It’s so important to me to be a great example to kids who want to go after their goals and dreams. I love to inspire people and I love my fans. I have the best fans and especially my family and community in North Wilkesboro, NC. My ultimate goal is to race full time in a Late Model Touring Division and then on to a career in NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Marketing, Media and Promotional Experience:
Market myself as well as my team on all social media websites which include Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Hold contest on Facebook for all my fans to enter, as well as offer prizes which include merchandise of myself as well as my team.
Network at local area tracks learing about different aspects of racing such as Late Models, Modifieds and Super Trucks.
Team /Mechanical Experience and Skills:
Working on race cars is a favorite thing of mine.
I enjoy learning and helping setup a race car so I gain the knowledge and experience of how it all works together.
Working at the shop with my dad or at the race track. I am always finding something to work on related to race cars so that I can learn.
Programs, Coaching and Mentors:
Working with Motorsports Marketing Coach Annamarie Strawhand of Marketing At Full Speed - learning public speaking and social media skills as well as branding and marketing , sponsorship management and racing career planning in the VIP Coaching Program.
Dennis Setzer is a Mentor that has spoken with me about different series of racing. Meeting him while networking at Hickory Motor Speedway, a local track, Dennis has taught me about the different series in which he personally raced that has helped to educate and inspire me about the paths that must be taken to develop and succeed in my professional career.
In The Community
I Spoke with kids about racing at their annual Race to Achieve Day at Wilkes County Schools. The kids got to learn about racing and see first hand what a racing go kart looks like. Each student at the school received
a hero card from me.
I also volunteer at the local Soup Kitchen helping out less fortunate people in our community.
REFERENCES:Chad Wooten, Owner Wooten Racing
250 Beech DriveLexington, NC 27292
[email protected](336)798-2149
Mack Little, Sr./ Champion Crew Chief for Mack Little Racing7093 Vance Road
Kernersville, NC 27284(336) 978-4472
Dwayne Browning/ Engine Builder1245 Eller Road
Lexington, NC [email protected]
(336) 813-1446
Marketing/Media/Sponsor ReferencesAnnamarie Strawhand - Motorsports Marketing Coach
[email protected](757) 652-9936
Personal ReferencesEddie Collins
337 Fieldstone DriveWinston-Salem, NC 27127
[email protected](336) 972-1371
Jeff Greene1162 Oak Grove Church Road
Millers Creek, NC [email protected]
(336) 667-9242
© 2016 Team Johnson Racing, LLC
To learn more please visit:
Official Websitewww.teamjohnsonracing.net
Business Contact:Autumn JohnsonPO BOX 784North Wilkesboro, NC 28659Phone: (336) 984-2618
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinjohnson
Twitter: @johnsonracing12
Instagram: @johnsonracing12