Joe Mullins' racing career has changed several times over the years. He
started racing Go-karts in 1987. He spent the first several races following the
leaders to watch their techniques and learn. He was soon passing them and
winning. He won several track championships, 2 State championships, and 4
season championships in 2 different classes.
In 1991 he moved to dirt track racing and began with an Econo. He ran the
Econo for one year and then felt ready to move up to the next class.
The next 6 years he ran the Super Stock division. In 1993 he won one main
event and was 4th in overall points for the season. In 1994 he won 14 main
events and was track champion. The remaining years of running a Super Stock, he
won many more main events and 2 more track championships. His last 2 track
championships, he drove for Tom Braden in the Executive Towing #9 Super Stock.
In 1995, Joe moved into the Modified division.
Some years, he was running both Super Stock and Modified. On more than one
occasion, he won main events in both classes on the same night. Over the next 10 years in
the Modified, he has been 2nd in points for the track championship several
times.
In 2005, the BST Modified series was born. Founder Joe Bellm saw a need to
provide a series that could bring in higher purses for the drivers, more fans
for the promoters, and more exciting racing for the fans. The BST series has
raced in Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado. In 2007, the series became
IMCA sanctioned. It has proven to be a great partnership. Joe finished 10th,
10th, and 6th in season points in the first 3 years BST ran. Unfortunately,
most of the races require driving out of state, so Joe has not been able to run
many of the BST races the past couple of years.
In 2010, he began working with Ronnie Gartrell of
RLG Fabrication. Ronnie has made a huge difference in helping Joe keep up
with the new technology. Joe feels more comfortable in the car, which has
helped him stay competitive.
Joe's wife, Sandy, is his only full-time crew member. His friend
Bryant pitches in occasionally both in the shop and at the track. The great
thing about dirt track racing is that everyone knows that Sandy is by herself
when he's on the track. If he needs help fixing the car under caution, they all run over and lend a hand. Thanks to the many
competitors who have given us parts and help over the years. Thanks also to our
sponsor Larry Haligas with Gypsum Products, Inc. Joe is currently running a
Shaw chassis and All Pro Automotive Machine and Fabrication engine.
If you would like to help TNC Racing run for the series championship by
becoming a sponsor, please contact Joe Mullins at
jm@tncdrywall.com or call 303-444-9873.