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About Frank Kimmel

Nickname:None
Place of Birth:Clarksville, Indiana
Date of Birth:4.30.1962
Education:2 years College
Family:Wife: Donna; Children: Holly, Frank II
Age when started racing:16
Missed opportunities because of racing:None
Regrets:None
Type of racing:ARCA RE/MAX Series
Type of car:Ford Fusion
Sponsors:Ansell, Menards
Fastest Speed:198 MPH
Awards:1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 ARCA Champion, 1992 ARCA Rookie of the Year, 3-time late model Champion
Records:All time leader in ARCA purse winnings
Best racing experience:1st ARCA win - Toledo, 1994
Worst racing experience:Crashing at Daytona in Feb, 1999
Toughest track:Dirt Tracks
Burning ambition:Starting a Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Favorite Music:Country
Dislikes:Arrogance
Hobbies:Anything with my kids
Favorite food:Steak, Pizza, Pork
Favorite fruit:Apples
Favorite movie:Titanic
Favorite actor/actress:Mel Gibson/Jodie Foster
Dream car:Winning Ford Fusion
Most admired people:Working Moms
People who influenced you most:Mom & Dad
Dreaded weekly chore:Leaving home to race
Important qualities to succeed in life:Honesty, Loyalty & Determination
Community involvement:School Activities, Coach Youth Sports
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