Traci Hudnall Duke

Driver: Traci Hudnall-Duke
Birthday: March 19, 1976
Spouse and Crew chief: Mike Duke
Residence: China Grove, NC
Hometown: Meridian, MS
Years in racing: 9
Chassis: American Made
Engine: 351 Windsor
Class/Divison: IMCA/UMP Open wheel modified

I began my racing career in Meridian, MS in 1994 competing at Whynot Speedway in the 4cyl. modified division. After gaining experience the first year me and my crew set out and traveled to different race tracks to gain more experience on different tracks. During my time in the 4cyl. class I won 48 times and ran in 4 different states on 21 different tracks. My accomplishments include first female to win feature events at Whynot, MS, Hattiesburg, MS, Greenville, AL, and Clanton, AL. Was the 1994 and 1995 Sportsman on the year at Whynot. Won the 1995 Spectator choice award at Whynot. In 1995 I placed 121 in the behind the wheel readers top 200 drivers, and placed 154 in 1996. I also competed in and won my first ever asphalt race in Mobile, AL. Started 23rd out of 26 cars that night.

In 1999 we decided to make the move up to the open wheel modified class. In my time in the modifieds I have 11 wins and have raced in five states on 12 tracks. My accomplishments include first female to win feature events at Queen City Speedway, MS and Columbus, MS. My rookie season I placed 18th in the Clausen Gulf Coast Region, finished 6th in rookie standings for the nation, and finished 2nd in track points at Columbus, MS and Greenville, AL. Voted IMCA's best looking car in October of 1999.

With my recent move my traveling to different tracks will have to be put on hold for now so for the remainder of 2002 we plan on running at East Lincoln Motor Speedway and will focus on winning the track championship which is something I have never tired to do because of my traveling. I enjoy getting to travel though cause it only makes me a better racer and I have made a lot of great friends because of it.

UPDATE: Traci won the 2002 East Lincoln Motor Speedway Track Championship and  the 2002 North Carolina State Championship. CONGRATULATIONS to her from us here at racerhcicks.com!