Ryan Heavner

Born:March 8, 1996
Hometown: Lincolnton, N.C.
School: Long Shoals Private Christain Academy - Straight A Student

Ryan Heavner comes from an entire family of racers.  Ryans' mother raced karts for several years and Ryans' father raced late models for around eight years until Ryan mentioned he had an interest in racing himself. Ryan has been around racing since he was born , it is in his blood stream, and he is a natural at what he does.

Ryan began racing at the age of 6 in the Dirt Naskart Kids Division with a replica of the Geoff Bodine Exide Kart.  Ryan began a full season of racing in 2004 where he won the track championship with a total of 24 straight wins.

2005-Ryan incurred a broken leg and missed a partial part of this years season.  When he resumed racing, he won many features, but no championships this year due to his injuries.

2006-Ryan left the local ranks of racing.  Ryan finished 2nd in the Tri-State Jr. Sportsman 1 Lite and 3rd in the Jr. Sportsman 1 Heavy divisions.  He also finished 2nd in the American Karting Association Series.

In 2006-Ran 31 races..25 Top 5's, with 6 Poles and 6 Wins.

2007-Ryan won a double Championship in the N.C. State series in both the Jr. Sportsman 2 Lite and Heavy divisions.  He represented N.C. in the 1st Annual Maxxis National Championship and made N.C. proud by bringing home a National Title.

In 2007-Ran 69 races..55 Top 10's, 38 of those were Top 5's, and he sat on 9 Poles with 12 Wins.

Ryan Heavner is determined to follow in the racing footsteps of some of todays top drivers.  Ryan gives all the credit for his accomplishments to the Lord Jesus first and foremost, then too his family who supports him fully and strives to aid in helping Ryan accomplish his future goals.

2008- Ran 58 races..56 Top 10's, 50 of those were Top 5's, and 20 Wins.