Dylan Kwasniewski

Dylan Kwasniewski (

Racing career

Born in Norwalk, Connecticut as the oldest of four children, Kwasniewski started his career driving go-karts at the age of four. He later raced in Bandoleros and Legends cars before joining the American Speed Association Super Truck Series in 2009.^[2] The same year, Rockstar Energy Drink, based in Kwasniewski's hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, signed on as his sponsor.^[3] In 2010, Kwasniewski raced a late model car in the Lucas Oil / Rockstar Modified Series and made the move to NASCAR the following year.^[2]

Touring series

In 2011, Kwasniewski entered the

On February 3, 2014, TSM announced that Kwasniewski would enter the Nationwide Series for the 2014 season, driving the team's No. 31 Rockstar Chevrolet.^[14] In a press release regarding the news, Kwasniewski stated:^[15]

"I'm thankful for Harry Scott and Steve Turner for giving me this opportunity, as well as Rockstar for moving up with us. Racing in the Nationwide Series is going to present a lot of challenges and it won't be easy, but I look forward to taking it all on, learning from the other competitors and hopefully winning some races."

Kwasniewski was the fastest driver during the second day of Nationwide testing at

In March 2014, Kwasniewski signed with Chip Ganassi Racing's driver development program.^[18] On May 12, Turner Scott Motorsports announced that Kwasniewski would run standalone Nationwide Series events in the team's No. 42, in which Kyle Larson was unavailable.^[19] Kwasniewski ran the No. 42 with Rockstar at Iowa in August. Kwasniewski ended 2014 with three top-tens and an 11th-place points finish.^[20]

Kwasniewski was scheduled to return to the team, which was renamed HScott Motorsports, for 2015 on a part-time basis in the No. 42.^[21] However, he and Rockstar failed to reach an agreement to continue sponsoring the car, and with Brennan Poole joining the team, his future became uncertain. As a result, Kwasniewski stated plans to raise sponsorship money to fund a car for the 2016 season.^[20] Kwasniewski was picked up by Obaika Racing to make his debut in 2015 at Mid-Ohio, eventually driving in a total of six races for the team.^[22]

Personal life

Kwasniewski is a graduate of Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School.^[23] His late father, Randy, was the former CEO of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.^[24]

Motorsports career results

Career summary

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Xfinity Series

K&N Pro Series East

K&N Pro Series West

^* Season still in progress
¹ Ineligible for series points

ARCA Racing Series

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

References

Notes

Citations

1. YouTube
2. ^ ^{a b} "Dylan Kwasniewski". Turner Scott Motorsports. Archived from the original on July 24, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
3. ^ "Kwasniewski to Run Nationwide Series With Turner". ABC News. Associated Press. February 4, 2014. Archived from the original on February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
4. ^ Kantowski, Ron (November 27, 2011). "NASCAR's future on fast track". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
5. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski – 2011 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
6. ^
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7. ^ Hardin, Ed (February 7, 2014). "Gaulding, 15, ready to go racing". News & Record. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
8. ^ Green, Kevin (November 10, 2012). "Dylan Kwasniewski wins the 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship". Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
9. NASCAR Home Tracks. Archived from the original
   on February 23, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
10. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski to Race in K&N Pro Series East for Turner Scott Motorsports". Turner Scott Motorsports (Press release). January 16, 2013. Archived from the original on February 26, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
11. ^ "NASCAR Next roster announced". ESPN. Associated Press. January 7, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
12. NASCAR Home Tracks. Archived from the original
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13. ^ ^{a b} Utter, Jim (February 14, 2014). "Dylan Kwasniewski, 18, zooms into Daytona spotlight by winning pole for ARCA season opener". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
14. ^ "Kwasniewski into Nationwide Series". ESPN. Associated Press. February 3, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
15. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski, 18, to run full Nationwide season for Turner Scott". Fox Sports. February 3, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
16. ^ ^{a b} Caraviello, David (February 17, 2014). "Kwasniewski Aims to Separate Perception, Reality". NASCAR. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
17. ^ Jensen, Tom (February 21, 2014). "No raining on this parade: Group qualifying makes big debut". Fox Sports. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
18. ^ Cain, Holly (March 9, 2014). "Kwasniewski Signs Development Deal with Ganassi". NASCAR. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
19. ^ "Kwasniewski to Driver TSM's No. 42 Car at Standalone Nationwide Races; Chase Pistone Behind the Wheel of the No. 31 at Iowa Speedway". Turner Scott Motorsports. May 12, 2014. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
20. ^ ^{a b} Anderson, Mark (March 4, 2015). "Las Vegan Kwasniewski searches for ride in NASCAR Xfinity Series". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on March 7, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
21. ^ Anderson, Mark (January 7, 2015). "Kwasniewski joins Xfinity Series racing team, but only part time". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
22. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski – 2015 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
23. ^ Brewer, Ray (June 1, 2012). "Teenager Dylan Kwasniewski on his way to racing stardom". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
24. ^ Fryer, Jenna (September 18, 2013). "NASCAR series tracks young Dylan Kwasniewski". Yahoo! Sports. Associated Press. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
25. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski – 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
26. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski – 2015 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
27. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski – 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
28. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski – 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
29. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski – 2011 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
30. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski – 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
31. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski – 2013 ARCA Racing Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
32. ^ "Dylan Kwasniewski – 2014 ARCA Racing Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dylan Kwasniewski.

• Official website
• Dylan Kwasniewski driver statistics at Racing-Reference

Sporting positions
Preceded by Greg Pursley	K&N Pro Series West Champion 2012	Succeeded by Derek Thorn
Preceded by Kyle Larson	K&N Pro Series East Champion 2013	Succeeded by Ben Rhodes