Joey Saldana

Joey Saldana (born March 14, 1972), known as the "Brownsburg Bullet", is an American sprint car racing driver. He is the son of former driver Joe Saldana.

Saldana began racing in the World of Outlaws series in 1996. He finished third in points in 2003 and 2006 and second in 2007.[1] He won 20 races in 2009 on his way to third in points for Kasey Kahne's race team.[2] He finished fourth in points in 2010 with 13 wins driving for the same team. He was contenting for the 2011 title when he broke his arm, ribs and punctured a lung at the King's Royal race in July caused him to be out for nine weeks.[3]

He has finished second in the Knoxville Nationals three times but has yet to win.

References

  1. ^ Joey Saldana career statistics, Driver Database, Retrieved 2009-12-8
  2. ^ Points, World of Outlaws, November 7, 2009, Retrieved 2009-12-8
  3. ^ Reynolds, Patrick. "Joey Saldana and Kyle Larson Provide Heroics In World of Outlaws and USAC Dirt Races". Motor Week Live. http://motorweeklive.com/joey-saldana-and-kyle-larson-provide-heroics-in-world-of-outlaws-and-usac-dirt-races/. Retrieved 14 November 2011. 

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