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TACH Driver Profile: Tammy Jo Kirk

22 July 1997

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Tammy jo Kirk . . . One Of The NASCAR Troops

Started racing stock cars at age 18
Ran dirt tracks in Dalton, georgis
Went to Buck Bakers racing school and started pavement racing.
In 1991 became first female in the NASCAR All-Pro series
Finished 19th in points
1992-3-4 finished 9th in points. Won the Snowball Derby in Pensacola, Fla
1996 had 23 starts...five top fives and two Busch poles
Lovable Bra company became her sponsor for the Craftsman Truck series
In her first truck race the  34 year old Kirk finished 24th after 
starting ninth
Her truck is owned by Geoff Bodine. He and Ken Schrader both say...
"Tammy Jo Is a Racer"

Bill Maloney -- The Auto Channel