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Driver Profile

Quick Info

HometownDes Moines, IA
NicknameThe Hitman
Racing Since2003
SpouseRenee
Children4
OccupationStreet Maintenance Worker
Birthday12/15

Classes

410 Sprints - Winged
360 Sprints - Winged
305 Sprints - Winged
Sport Compact

Driver Bio

Mike Houseman Jr

About Mike

Third generation driver following in the footsteps of his father and uncle who both raced sprint cars and grandfather who raced coups. Began sprints in 2003 at the age of eighteen. Mike began his career at Knoxville Raceway in the 360 division. 2008 would see Mike pick up his first feature win at 34 Raceway and end the season winning the Knoxville Raceway most improved driver award. 2009 would see Mike’s first non wing win come also at 34 Raceway. In 2014 he would take the Knoxville Raceway hard charger award for passing the most cars in feature competition. In 2016 Mike teamed back up with car owner Mike Waddell to compete in the RaceSaver division. They would win the 2018 Iowa points title and go on the win the 2019 Boone Speedway points title, 2019 US 36 Raceway points title as well as the 2019 Iowa points title.

Career Highlights

2008 Knoxville Raceway Most Improved Driver
2014 Knoxville Raceway Hard Charger Award
2018 IMCA Iowa Points Champion
2019 Boone Speedway Points Champion
2019 US-36 Raceway Points Champion
2019 IMCA Iowa Points Champion

Crew Members

Tyler Houseman (crew chief)
Mike Waddell (car owner)

Sponsors

Phoenix Metals, Cox Designs, Hunter Painting, Houseman’s outdoor solutions

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