Biography
Hometown: Elk Mound, WI
Age: 53
Wife’s Name: Jackie
Children: Kris (30), Tony (26)
Occupation: Retired Chief Deputy (Dunn Co. Sheriff’s Department), Part-time instructor (Emergency Vehicle Operations)
Hobbies: Licensed private pilot
Car Owner: John Kaanta
Crew Members: Tony Kaanta, Kris Kaanta, Dean Johnson, Rick Krumrie, Bob Standard
Chassis: MasterSbilt
Body Style: Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Engine Builder: Pro Power
Career Statistics: Over 150 career feature wins. Two-time WISSOTA Late Model national champion (2003, 2005). Two-time WISSOTA Challenge Series champion (2002, 2003). 2006 Red Clay Classic winner at ABC Raceway (Ashland, WI). 2006 Labor Day Shootout winner at Hibbing Raceway (Hibbing, MN). Three-time WISSOTA 100 winner (2004, 2005, 2005). Two-time Punky Manor Challenge of Champions winner (202, 2006) at Red Cedar Speedway (Menomonie, WI). Two-time Silver 100 winner (Proctor Speedway; Proctor, MN). 2000 Northern Nationals winner at Superior Speedway (Superior, WI). Numerous track championships.
Website: www.kaantaracing.com