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Ben Tunny

Meet Ben Tunny, an elite Figure 8 racer with Polk Racing. Experienced in championship racing and professional driving expertise in Indianapolis and nationwide venues.

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Outlaw Figure 8

Age

38

Hometown

Indianapolis, Indiana

Started Racing

2003

Current Division

Outlaw Figure 8

Career Highlight

Four-time world Figure 8 champion

Five-time west coast Figure 8 champion

Three-time southern World Finals winner

Home Track

Indianapolis Speedrome

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  • Current leader of most Figure 8 wins among active drivers
  • 3 Track Championships at Indianapolis Speedrome in Outlaw Figure 8
  • 4-time World Figure 8 Champion (2009, 2012, 2015, 2021)
  • 5-time West Coast Figure 8 winner, Orange Show Speedway, CA
  • 3-time Southern World Finals winner, Showtime Speedway, FL

Over 100 feature wins with 70+ at Speedrome
Ben has won featured races for:

  • Outlaw Figure 8
  • Modified Figure 8
  • Street Stocks, Oval and Figure 8,
  • UMP Modifieds
  • Crown Vics
  • Factory FWD

Tracks Run:

  • INDIANA: Indianapolis Speedrome, Sportsdrome Speedway, Lucas Oil Raceway (IRP), Circle City Raceway, Anderson Speedway, Salem Speedway
  • FLORIDA: Auburndale Speedway, Showtime Speedway, Citrus County Speedway, Freedom Factory
  • OHIO: Painesville Speedway, Toledo Speedway
  • KENTUCKY: Whitesville Kentucky Motor Speedway, Beech Bend Raceway
  • COLORADO: Colorado National Speedway
  • CALIFORNIA: Orange Show Speedway

Goals:

  • Win seven World Figure 8 Championships
  • Advance to other forms of racing such as racing in the Snowball Derby in Pensacola, FL or traveling racing the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series
  • Race the Chili Bowl

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