Name, hometown, and track(s) raced

Tyler Stinson, pilot mtn NC, friendship motor speedway.

How did you get started in Crown Vic racing?

One of my buddies built a car, wanted me to come watch him and I said man that looks fun. I knew absolutely nothing about racing at the time.

Why did you choose Crown Vic racing?

Affordability, I work a regular job and also have a family. This class has allowed people like me to get into the sport. Also ripping a retired police car around a dirt track is pretty fun.

Racing experience and biggest highlight

Honestly zero experience. Came into this never racing anything before, did some drag racing back in the day but mostly street stuff at that. Biggest highlight so far would be my first win. 6th feature in the car and we got to bring a trophy home.

Car nickname or setup details

Don’t really have a nickname or setup details. Car is pretty much stock the way it came out of the field it was trying to die peacefully in.

Toughest track and why

Only ever been on friendship but that will change soon…

People who helped your racing journey

Michael Byrd in the 71x car helped me build the car, and honestly just about everyone has gave me tips and advice to help me get better. Nathan ward running the #9 car gave me a lot of tips and helped correct my errors between the seat and the steering wheel.

Fun fact fans might not know

Outside of racing I fish and hunt alot, do a little gaming here and there also.

Goals for the season

2nd in points for the season at friendship and at least make it into the travelers rest 6k to win. At the end of the day this is just for fun. Winning as cool, but as long as I can load the car in one piece and feel like I improved as a driver I’m happy.

Shoutouts to sponsors, crew, or supporters

Big thanks to good co workers, friends, and family. Don’t have a single sponsor on the car yet.