Ryan Unzicker (born July 9, 1981) is an American professional racing driver who competes in
dirt track racing
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, as well as having competed part-time in the
ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 24
Chevrolet SS for Hendren Motorsports.
Racing career
Unzicker made his debut in what was then known as the ARCA Re/Max Series in
2003
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in the race at the
Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack (Springfield). He returned to the series in
2011
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and has every year since then as a dirt ringer, running the races at Springfield and the
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack. He has won two races in the series, the first being at Springfield in 2020 and the second being at DuQuoin in
2022
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. The race at DuQuoin in 2022 was also the final race for his team, Hendren Motorsports, as car owner Bill Hendren retired after the season.
Motorsports career results
ARCA Menards Series
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Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
References
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ARCA Menards Series drivers
Racing drivers from Illinois
1981 births
Living people
People from El Paso, Illinois