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Cory Lee Kruseman (born September 20, 1970) is an American racing driver. A two-time Chili Bowl champion in midget car racing, he has also competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the Firestone Indy Racing League.
Personal life Born in Ventura, California, Kruseman was married, to Carri, and has one daughter.About Us. Cory Kruseman official website. Accessed 2012-09-10. He currently operates the Cory Kruseman Sprint Car and Midget Driving School. He is a graduate of Buena High School.
Racing career Kruseman has raced for most of his career in midget and sprint cars, racing in United States Auto Club (USAC) and Sprint Car Racing Association (SCRA) competition. A serious accident in 1995 nearly ended Kruseman's career, but after six months of rehabilitation he returned to racing.Glick, Shav (April 25, 1996). "". Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA). Page 6. Accessed 2012-09-10
Kruseman won the famous Chili Bowl midget car race in 2000; in 2004, he was champion of the event for a second time.Rittenoure, John (January 14, 2012). "2-time champ gets Chili Bowl win". Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK). Accessed 2012-09-10 Kruseman was also the 2001 SCRA Champion,Walton, Chris. "Sprint Car School: Getting down 'n' dirty at Cory Kruseman's place". Motor Trend, May 2002. Accessed 2012-09-10 and the 2002 USAC Indiana Sprint Week Championship champion."Cory Kruseman to make NCTS debut at Phoenix ". Motorsport.com, February 11, 2002. Accessed 2012-09-10
In 2002, Kruseman made one start each in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Phoenix International Raceway, where he finished 31st,Cory Kruseman - 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results. Racing-Reference. USA Today Sports Media Group. Accessed 2012-09-10. and in the Firestone Indy Racing League at Texas Motor Speedway, finishing 26th.Glick, Shav (November 1, 2002). "". Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA). Page D5. Accessed 2012-09-10 Kruseman also attempted to qualify for Craftsman Truck Series races at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2002, and at Phoenix in 2003, but failed to qualify for either race.Cory Kruseman - NASCAR Craftsman / Camping World Truck Series DNQs . Racing-Reference. USA Today Sports Media Group. Accessed 2012-09-10
A frequent visitor to Australia to race Midgets (known as Speedcars down under), Kruseman won the 2002/03 Australian Speedcar Championship at the Speedway City in Adelaide.
Kruseman was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2023.
Motorsports career results NASCAR (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
Craftsman Truck Series NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Pts Ref 2002 SealMaster Racing 98 Chevy DAY DAR MAR GTY PPR DOV TEX MEM MLW KAN KEN NHA MCH IRP NSH RCH TEX SBO LVS CAL PHO31 HOMDNQ 96th 70 2003 DAY DAR MMR MAR CLT DOV TEX MEM MLW KAN KEN GTW MCH IRP NSH BRI RCH NHA CAL LVS SBO TEX MAR PHO HOMDNQ NA -
American open–wheel racing results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
IndyCar Series IndyCar Series results Year Team Chassis No. Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Rank Points Ref 2002 PDM Racing Dallara 18 Chevrolet HMS PHX FON NZR INDY TXS PPIR RIR KAN NSH MIS KTY STLCHIDNP TX226 48th 4
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