
HEIGHT: 6' 2"
WEIGHT: 205 lbs
STATUS: Married to Katie Flater (now Katie Vadnais) in October 2001.
RACING EXPERIENCE: 15 yrs
OCCUPATION: Graduate of the University of Minnesota (May 2000)
DEGREE: B.A. Speech Communications/ Minor General Business - Emphasis on Marketing
GPA: 3.67
GOALS:
Short term - Run for Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR RE/MAX Challenge Series.
Long term - Race professionally
on the NASCAR circuit.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Won
Race Way Park's most improved driver award in NASCAR Pro-4 Modified division
in 1993 and 1995. Winner of the NASCAR/Winston MN State Championship
in 1994. Winner of the Telecom Gold Star Rookie of the Year in 1996.
1997 and 1998 winner of the KYMN NASCAR Ambassador of the Year Award for
performance on and off the track.
At 25 years old, Josh
is still in the early stages of his driving career and is well on his way
to the top. With an outgoing personality and a friendly nature, Josh connects
well with the fans, especially the children. He is at ease in front of
cameras, during interviews, and in public speaking situations. Josh takes
his racing very seriously and has a good understanding of the business
aspects of the sport. A well educated college student, Josh is intelligent,
articulate, and very marketable. He is an excellent spokesman for Vadnais
Racing, its marketing partners, and motor sports in general.
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Most Humbling/Embarrassing Moment: Nickname: First Racing Memory: Home Town: Person I Admire Most: Why: Birthday: Favorite Type Of Music: Wife/Girlfriend (Mo./Yrs.): Favorite Performer: Children (Ages): Favorite Driver (Besides #17): Dream Car: Favorite Color: Car I Actually Own: Favorite Food: When I Was A Child, I Wanted To Be: Favorite School Subject: Moment I Knew I Was A Grown-Up: Favorite TV show: Most Prized Possession: Favorite movie: Favorite Pastime (Other Than RACING): Favorite Board Game: Person I Would Most Like To Meet: Why: Favorite Magazine: Most memorable Elko Racing Moment: Favorite Book And/Or Author: Most Memorable "Shop" Moment: Favorite Pro/College Sports Team: Ideal Place To Vacation: Josh Vadnais RacingJosh Vadnais RacingFavorite Quote/Saying: |
Josh Vadnais
Crashing The First Time I Ever Hot-Lapped A Stock Car. Josh Boy & Grasshopper. Ice Racing With My Dad. White Bear Lake, Minnesota My Dad Because He Puts Up With Me and Comes Back For More. 03-07-1977 Old Time Rock-n-Roll/Country Katie Flater (1 yr.) Sawyer Brown None Mark Martin Winston Cup Chevy Monte Carlo Black Chevy 3500 Pickup Caesar Salad A Racecar Driver Art Still Not Grown Up. RPM 2 Night Family And Friends. Smokey And The Bandit Camping/Hanging Out. Monopoly God/Jesus Amazing Being Late Model Digest Fall Festival Of Speed (Every Year) The Places You Will Go (Dr. Seuss) All Shop Time Is Memorable. Minnesota Golden Gophers Colorado "Life Is 10% What Happens To You And 90% How You React To It." |
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