Driver Profile

Name: Ron Nist Age: 53 City: Delaware, Ohio
Hometown (if other than where you're living now):
Marital Status: Married (32 yrs) Occupation: Retired Firefighter


What do you do for fun outside of racing (other hobbies or interests)?:
Mini Coopers, camping.

Class(es) currently raced:
80cc Shifter.

Number of years you've been racing karts:
Six.

Most influential person in your racing career and why:
My dad, he started taking me to races at Powell Motor Speedway as a boy.

Your Racing "hero":
All the moms and dads who take time for their kids.

Most memorable race and why:
All races run on the streets - there's no greater thrill than racing down public streets lined with hay bales at 80 mph.

Worst Race and why:
All races are good - some are just better than others.

Greatest racing accomplishment:
Just being able to race with having multiple sclerosis.

Other types of racing you've done or are doing:
Autocross.

Future racing aspirations:
If money and health hold up, would like to race a GT5 Mini Cooper (with SCCA).

Favorite racing quote:
"Who's buying the beer"