| Mark began his racing career in 1994.
He started with a $200 dollar car and turned it into a Hobby stock. It was a 1979 Ford LTD....and thus began his racing career.
Mark excelled in this class....winning every race he ran and was soon booted from this division to an A hobby class. His good luck and speed followed him as well into this class and also became the track Champion in this division. Mark raced as a hobby stock for 3 years and then decided to switch and move up to the Stock car class. He raced a 1988 Ford Thunderbird with a 408.
He had good luck in this class also....but the end of the 2nd year blew up his one and only engine. Due to the high cost of this class we decided to change classes again. Thus the beginning of the B-Modified car he continues to race in today.
Mark runs a 351 Windsor and continues to be a force to be reckon with in this class as well. Tom Oftedahl...Mark's brother owns this car...and Mark does the maintence and upkeep. What a great deal.....and oh ya....his wife finds all his sponsors. (hehe)
Sponsors are a big factor in racing and without them it is a tough sport to continue. A special thanks to them. They are:
Tom Oftedahl Tiling and Dozing - Hanley Falls
Prinsco Tiling - Prinsberg
Aus Floors and More - Granite Falls
Dyrdahl Lumber - Hazel Run......................................a special thanks to them all for helping make a great season!!
Mark also is now racing against his wife and brother.....keeps things interesting!! (it's a family thing!!)
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