Driver and Crew

Frank Kimmel
Nickname: None
Place of birth: Clarksville, Indiana
Date of birth: 4.30.1962
Education: 2 years of college
Family: Wife: Donna; Children: Holly, Frank II
Age when started racing: 16
Missed opportunities because of racing: None
Regrets: None
Type of racing: ARCA RE/MAX Series
Type of car: Ford Fusion
Sponsors: Ansell, Menards
Fastest speed: 198 mph
Awards: 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 ARCA Champion; 1992 ARCA Rookie of the Year; 3-time Late Model Champion
Records: All-time leader in ARCA purse winnings
Best racing experience: First ARCA win - Toledo, 1994
Worst racing experience: Crashing at Daytona - Feb. 1999
Toughest track: Dirt tracks
Burning ambition: Starting a Sprint Cup race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Favorite Music: Country
Dislikes: Arrogance
Hobbies: Anything with my kids
Favorite food: Steak, pizza, pork
Favorite fruit: Apples
Favorite movie: Titanic
Favorite actor/actress: Mel Gibson/Jodie Foster
Dream car: Winning Ford Fusion
Most admired people: Working moms
People who influenced you most: Mom and Dad
Dreaded weekly chore: Leaving home to race
Important qualities to succeed in life: Honesty, loyalty and determination
Community involvement: School activities, coach youth sports

Crew

Bill Kimmel
Brian Hemmelgarn
Will Kimmel
Eric Beyl
Shawn Rodgers
Larry Meadors
Tony Heavrin
Lee Riddle
John Schueler
Travis McCarty