Clinton Vahsholtz (born March 14, 1971) is an American former

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driver. He competed in the

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from

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Racing career

Stock car racing

Vahsholtz made his NASCAR debut in 2003, when he drove the No. 39

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. He started the race in 31st and fell to 40th after an early engine issue. Vahsholtz then moved to his own #90 Ford for the race at

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. He finished in 18th position despite being four laps down. Vahsholtz had another top-20 finish in his first

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outing, which came at

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. In that race, he finished in the 19th position. JRR called upon him again at

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, when he drove their No. 49 Ford to a 36th-place finish, plagued by engine problems. Vahsholtz went back to his own team in his 2004 finale at Pikes Peak. He got a career best start of 21st out of it, but crashed halfway through and finished 33rd.

Pikes Peak

Vahsholtz is known for his results and records at Pikes Peak. He has appeared at every

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since 1992. He took part in 30 events and won his division on 24 occasions, and 1 King of the Mountain, making him the most successful driver in the history of the

. He currently holds the record for Super Stock Cars and Open Wheels. His first attempt at the peak was in 1992 in Pro Motorcycle Division. Pikes Peak Results:

Personal life

Vahsholtz attended

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, where he met his high school sweetheart. He lives in

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, where he operates his own automotive repair business.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

( key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Busch Series

West Series

ARCA Re/Max Series

( key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Vahsholtz, Clint NASCAR drivers People from Woodland Park, Colorado Living people Racing drivers from Colorado 1971 births ARCA Menards Series drivers