Chantal Germek

Age: 20
Division: Pro Trucks (Asphalt)
Crew: Larry Germek (owner), Patrick Dooen (crew cheif), Margo Germek, Renee' Dooen, Adam Kostelnik, Mike Germek, Robert Wilhide, Ginger Wilhide, Phil "Hoss" Grubbs.

Hello my name is Chantal Germek. I'm 20 years old and I'm from North Huntingdon, PA. I compete at Motordrome Speedway in the Pro Truck Division. This is my first year in the truck division.

I started racing in 2001 in the Ladies Enduro class winning 2 times that year and 3 in 2002. In 2002, I was the Ladies Enduro Champion at Jennerstown Speedway.

In 2003, I drove a Charger and finished 4th in points at Motordrome and 2nd in points at Jennerstown missing the championship by a couple points. I had 6 wins that season. Also in 2003 I was awarded Rookie of the year at Jennerstown and McDonald's Most Popular Driver at Motordrome.

I also received "The Western Pennsylvania Rookie of the Year" award in 2003. I became the first women in the 36 years the award has been presented. Other winners of the award include Dave Blaney, Dale Blaney, Kevin Bolland, and Bob Flemlee. These drivers have made very big accomplishments in racing.

In 2004 I'm hoping to win a race in the division and capture rookie of the year. As for the future, I look to move up into higher divisions as my experience and driving skills become more solid.

Special thanks goes out to my family who are there at the race track every week. It's not too often that young adults can't wait till the weekend to spend time with their family. I'm lucky enough to have my dad as the owner, my sister's husband as the crew chief, my mother, sister, and uncle all involved in my hobby. Racing is a great family sport.