Joe Pirkola
Joe Pirkola

Joe Pirkola
Vadnais Heights, MN

Driver Information

Born and raised in Minnesota. My grandfather and I would attend races at North Central Speedway in Brainerd almost every weekend. Little did I know my love and desire for racing started with those moments. I graduated from Roseville Area High school in 2005 and attended the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Florida. I raced motocross for several years until I broke my back in 2007 during a practice. I decided to ditch the 2 wheels and trade it for four wheels and a cage. I raced a B-mod for a few years, but took a break.

Now we jumped into the Super Stock and having tons of fun learning the closed wheel racing. We plan on racing all of Ogilvie and sprinkling in a few races at Princeton and Granite City.

Career Highlights


2021 Rookie of the Year at Ogilvie - Super Stock

Hobbies


Former Motocross racer
Spending time with my nephew
Classic Car Shows

Favorites

  • TrackOgilvie, Cedar Lake
  • DriverDale Earnhardt
  • EventFast Lane Super Stock Series
  • FoodGrandmas meat loaf
  • MovieThe Goonies
  • Speed ShopLou Fegers

Recommendations

  • Gas StationCasey's
  • Car ManufacturerChevrolet