Ricky Thornton Jr.
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Series:
Micro/Late Model
Pro Exp.
15 years
Team:
Self-Owned, Todd & Vickie Burns Racing
Crew Chief:
(Unable to find)
Car:
Clements Racing Engines
Hometown:
Chandler, Arizona
Awards:
2021 - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rookie of the Year 2020 - First driver to win IMCA Super Nationals titles in multiple divisions in the same year (Late Models and Modifieds) 2007 - Rookie of the Year in the Modified division (Manzanita Speedway
Bio
Ricky Thornton Jr. started racing at 14 in Factory Stock, moving on to win championships and Rookie of the Year in 2007. He secured the SWDRA Late Models title in 2009 and continued triumphs with the Dakota Modified Tour win in 2015. Ricky made history in 2020, clinching Super Nationals titles in both divisions. Relocating to the Midwest in 2017, he excelled in Lucas Oil late models, earning multiple championships, including the 2021 Dirt Track World Championship.
WINS
2021
- Dirt Track World Championship
2020
- IMCA Super Nationals (Modifieds and Late Models)
2018
- IMCA Super Nationals (Late Models)
2016
- IMCA Super Nationals (Modifieds)
2015
- Dakota Modified Tour Championship
