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Driver Profile

Quick Info

HometownKnoxville, IA
Racing Since1980
SpouseLauren
ChildrenAshley Wilke, Haley West
Occupationretired Air Traffic Controller
Birthday6/10

Driver Bio

Jeff Wilke

About Jeff

Transplanted to Knoxville from his native Wisconsin, Jeff has been a steady competitor in the 305/Pro Sprints class for several years now after racing a Knoxville in the 410 class a few times back in the 1980's.

Quick to help anyone, Jeff has won the "Sportsman of the Year" Award in the Pro Sprints class on two occasions (2019, 2022). He's finished in the top six in points three of the last four seasons entering 2023.

He is a retired Air Traffic Controller who owns a 410 win at Wilmot (WI) Raceway and a 305 win at Lincoln (IL) Speedway.

305/Pro Sprints Point Standing by Year:

2024 - 10th, 2023 - 9th, 2022 - 6th, 2021 - 6th, 2020 - 9th, 2019 - 5th, 2015 - 8th, 2014 - 9th

1980-1981..... Hobby Stock in Wisconsin
1982-1987..... IRA Sprint Cars, 1982 IRA Rookie of the Year
1987-1988..... Knoxville Raceway 410s
2009-2013..... MSA 360 Sprint Cars
2014-2024..... 305/Pro Series Sprint Cars

Career Highlights

410 win at Wilmot Speedway in Wisconsin
305 win at Lincoln Speedway in Illinois

Crew Members

Lauren Wilke
Deke Brooks
Tim Dunn

Sponsors

Slinger Speedway, Karizma Salon-Studio, Tranquil Raes

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