Kevin Cywinski
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Kevin Cywinski, born March 16, 1965 in Mosinee, Wisconsin, is a former NASCAR
driver. He competed in the Craftsman Truck Series
full-time in 1998 and 1999, as well as some races in the Busch Series
. After leaving NASCAR, he went back down to the short-track ranks. He won the ASA
championship series in 2004. At last report, Cywinski was racing in the ASL series and helping ARCA
's Country Joe Racing.
Dodge. His first race was at ORP, where Cywinski started 21st and finished a respectable 20th. Later in the year, Cywinski started 20th at Mesa Marin
and came home with a solid 15th place finish.
Those runs attracted the eyes of Bob Brevak
, who hired Cywinski after released Tony Roper
midway through 1998. Cywinski got right on it, earning an 8th place finish in his first outing with the team at Bristol
. However, Cywinski struggled for the rest of the year, only recording five top-20 finishes in nineteen races. Cywinksi did not finish nine races, but seven of those were mechanical failure. Still, they did not help the team. The main highlight of Cywinski's year was winning the outside pole at Flemington
. This was all in route to a 28th place finish in points.
Brevak stood with Cywinski and his trust was greatly paid in 1999, as Cywinski roared to a 16th place finish in points after two top-5s and seven top-10s. His best run of the season was a 3rd at Bristol
, followed closely by a 4th at Martinsville
and the other five top-10s. Cywinski would have proved to be a bigger threat in the points, but his team struggled at some tracks, posting a season average 17.8 finish.
Cywinski left after the year was up to go back short track racing and was replaced by John Young.
was the team that Cywinski drove for next at Richmond
. He started that event in 19th, but slid to 25th in the final rundown.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver. He competed in the Craftsman Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
full-time in 1998 and 1999, as well as some races in the Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
. After leaving NASCAR, he went back down to the short-track ranks. He won the ASA
American Speed Association
The American Speed Association is a sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States formed in 1968. The Association was based in Pendleton, Indiana and currently is headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida. ASA was most famous for a national touring series which began in 1973 but was...
championship series in 2004. At last report, Cywinski was racing in the ASL series and helping ARCA
Automobile Racing Club of America
Automobile Racing Club of America is an auto racing sanctioning body in the United States, founded in 1953 by John Marcum. The current president of ARCA is Ron Drager. The ARCA RE/MAX Series races stock cars similar to those seen in past years in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and indeed most cars...
's Country Joe Racing.
Craftsman Truck Series
Cywinski made his debut in this series in 1997, when he competed in the #18 DANADana
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Dodge. His first race was at ORP, where Cywinski started 21st and finished a respectable 20th. Later in the year, Cywinski started 20th at Mesa Marin
Mesa Marin Raceway
Mesa Marin Raceway was a NASCAR affiliated oval racetrack located in Bakersfield, California from 1977 until 2005. It was leveled in the fall of 2005 after being sold to developers....
and came home with a solid 15th place finish.
Those runs attracted the eyes of Bob Brevak
Bob Brevak
Bob Brevak is an autoracing personality. He was the champion of the ARCA RE/MAX Series in 1990.-Racing career:Brevak began racing in the United States Auto Club 's stock car series between 1972 and 1983. He earned his first USAC Stock Car pole position at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in 1979. He...
, who hired Cywinski after released Tony Roper
Tony Roper
Anthony Dean "Tony" Roper was a NASCAR driver. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Dean Roper and Shirley Medley. Growing up his family was heavily involved in auto racing. Roper started racing in 1986. For the next six years Tony raced in IMCA Modifieds and late models on Midwest dirt and...
midway through 1998. Cywinski got right on it, earning an 8th place finish in his first outing with the team at Bristol
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway is a NASCAR short track venue located in Bristol, Tennessee. Constructed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961...
. However, Cywinski struggled for the rest of the year, only recording five top-20 finishes in nineteen races. Cywinksi did not finish nine races, but seven of those were mechanical failure. Still, they did not help the team. The main highlight of Cywinski's year was winning the outside pole at Flemington
Flemington Speedway
Flemington Speedway was a motor racing circuit in Flemington, New Jersey which operated from 1915 to 2002. The track is most known for hosting four NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races and its pioneering use of foam blocks used to lessen the impact of crashes, which led to the adoption of the SAFER...
. This was all in route to a 28th place finish in points.
Brevak stood with Cywinski and his trust was greatly paid in 1999, as Cywinski roared to a 16th place finish in points after two top-5s and seven top-10s. His best run of the season was a 3rd at Bristol
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway is a NASCAR short track venue located in Bristol, Tennessee. Constructed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961...
, followed closely by a 4th at Martinsville
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway is an International Speedway Corporation-owned NASCAR stock car racing track located in Henry County, near Ridgeway, Virginia, just to the south of Martinsville. At in length, it is the shortest track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The track was also one of the first paved...
and the other five top-10s. Cywinski would have proved to be a bigger threat in the points, but his team struggled at some tracks, posting a season average 17.8 finish.
Cywinski left after the year was up to go back short track racing and was replaced by John Young.
Busch Series
Cywinski made two career starts in this series, both coming in 1998. Cywinski debuted in the Ruark Racing #89 Chevy at Hickory. The short track ace qualified the car in 29th, but steadily improved to 19th in the final showing. Key MotorsportsKey Motorsports
Key Motorsports is a NASCAR team owned by Curtis Key. The team currently fields the #40 Chevrolet Impala driven by Charles Lewandoski, the #42 Chevrolet Impala drien by Tim Andrews, the #46 Chevrolet Impala driven by Chase Miller, and the #47 Chevrolet Impala driven by Danny Efland / Scott Wimmer...
was the team that Cywinski drove for next at Richmond
Richmond International Raceway
Richmond International Raceway is a 3/4-mile , D-shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County. It hosts the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series...
. He started that event in 19th, but slid to 25th in the final rundown.