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Driver Tyson Franks
Hometown Batesville, Arkansas
DOB November 8th, 1989
Height 5' 10"
Weight 180lbs
Marital Status Single
Division Open Wheel Modifieds
Years Racing 15 (9 Go-Karts, 6 Open Wheel Modifieds)
Career Wins 90 Go-Karts, 6 Open Wheel Modifieds
Chassis Larry Shaw
Engine Wayne Brooks Racing Engine
Team Owner Thad "Tadpole" Franks
Favorite Movie The Hangover
Favorite Food Chicken
Favorite Race Track Batesville Motor Speedway
(Locust Grove, AR)
Racing Hero Billy Moyer
Most Memorable Moment Winning my first feature event at Batesville Motor Speedway after battling wheel-to-wheel with Jeff Taylor for the win.
Race Most Like To Win Fall Nationals at Southern New Mexico Speedway (Las Cruces, NM)
Crew Chief Tadpole Franks
Crew

Ross Hanes
Maxie Fick
Josh Massey

Brief History

Starting racing go-karts at the age of 7. Finishing second in his very first race. Went on to claim four points championships. Tyson was also a 2-time Arkansas National Champion, Undefeated on coke syrup (including heats). He moved to Open Wheel Modifeds at the age of 16 picking up 6 wins at 3 different tracks as well as the 2009 Point's Championship at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, AR).