Bob Brevak
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Bob Brevak is an autoracing personality. He was the champion of the ARCA RE/MAX Series
in 1990.
at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in 1979. He earned his second pole at Winchester Speedway
in 1981. While competing in USAC, he began racing in Automobile Racing Club of America
(ARCA) events in 1982 including some events run under dual sanction plus a few American Speed Association
(ASA) events. He continued to compete in ARCA until 1995.
Brevak made 37 NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series
starts between the series' first season in 1995 and 1997. He had three Busch Series
starts (1 each in 1984, 1993, and 1994). His best career finish was an 11th place finish at Daytona in 1996.
After he retired from racing, he co-owns the #31 Craftsman Truck Series ride with his wife.
ARCA RE/MAX Series
-History:The series started as a local touring group. Led by John Marcum, the Midwest Association for Race Cars was formed with drivers like Iggy Katona and Nelson Stacy being early drivers.The series became a part of the Daytona Speedweeks in 1964...
in 1990.
Racing career
Brevak began racing in the United States Auto Club (USAC)'s stock car series between 1972 and 1983. He earned his first USAC Stock Car pole positionPole position
The term "pole position", as used in motorsports, comes from the horse racing term where the number one starter starts on the inside next to the inside pole. The term made its way, along with several other customs, to auto racing. In circuit motorsports, a driver has pole position when he or she...
at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in 1979. He earned his second pole at Winchester Speedway
Winchester Speedway
Winchester Speedway is a half-mile paved oval motor racetrack in White River Township, Randolph County, just outside Winchester, Indiana, approximately northeast of Indianapolis. It seats 4000 spectators. It is also known as the "World's Fastest 1/2 mile"....
in 1981. While competing in USAC, he began racing in Automobile Racing Club of America
Automobile Racing Club of America
Automobile Racing Club of America is an auto racing sanctioning body in the United States, founded in 1953 by John Marcum. The current president of ARCA is Ron Drager. The ARCA RE/MAX Series races stock cars similar to those seen in past years in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and indeed most cars...
(ARCA) events in 1982 including some events run under dual sanction plus a few American Speed Association
American Speed Association
The American Speed Association is a sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States formed in 1968. The Association was based in Pendleton, Indiana and currently is headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida. ASA was most famous for a national touring series which began in 1973 but was...
(ASA) events. He continued to compete in ARCA until 1995.
Brevak made 37 NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Craftsman Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
starts between the series' first season in 1995 and 1997. He had three Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
starts (1 each in 1984, 1993, and 1994). His best career finish was an 11th place finish at Daytona in 1996.
After he retired from racing, he co-owns the #31 Craftsman Truck Series ride with his wife.