| 01 Ed Putman | | Updated by Driver: 12/31/2001
Proofed by Staff: 1/16/2002 |
 | | Nickname: Super Ed
Hometown: Esbon,�KS
Birthdate: 11/22/38
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 150
Email Address: [email protected]
Marital Status: Single
Employer: Self-Employed/Semi-Retired
Job: Racecar Builder/Farmer
Year Started Racing: 1969
Total Years Racing: 8
Racing Hero: Cale Yarborough - I look like him in stature and because of his racing abilities.
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Year/Make/Model: 2001 BMS
Motor: Chevy 355
Owner: Ed Putman
Crew Chief: Matt Pierce
Crew: Matt Pierce, Sheila Shoemaker, Kent Enyeart, Dave Rohla, Evan Rieter, Ed Putman, Ricky &Tiff Putman, Danny & Kendel Putman, Don & Randy Fogo
Sponsors & Support: Thanks to Mankato Auto Parts - Mankato, KS, Me & Company Trim Shop, Callaway Fencing - Esbon, KS, The Toy Shop - Esbon, KS, David Murray, Jr. (I raced with his father, David Sr., in the early 70's), David's cousins, uncles, & other relatives, and most of all, Harry Brownell Auto - Concordia, KS, Home of the Brown Dog Racing Engines. Thanks to the secretary C.B. for all her help!! Thanks also to Belleville Motor sports. Without them I could never have re-entered the sport of racing. Thanks for their motivation, attention and expertise. I would also like to thank all of the fans who remember me from 25 years ago. Without their encouragement, I would not be here to give it all in 2002. And thanks to my many fans, old and new, who stand beside me 100%. The "Old Dog" is back! The WORD is "LET'S ROLL in 2002!" and "GOD BLESS OLD GLORY!" SEMPER FI.
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Other Than Dirt Driver Tracks & Series
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| Awards & Accomplishments | At the 1974 Speedbowl 100 in Red Cloud, I won the 30 lap race by starting on the pole and leading every lap. That was very thrilling! This was in a Mustang that I think is called a Super Stock today. In 2001 I placed 4th in a Modified A Feature at the Speedbowl, and the following week I placed 7th. This was very exciting for an "Old Dog"! You would think I won the whole thing!!! It was certaintly a victory after 25 years of retirement from the sport.
| | Career Summary | I have the IMCA bug and am ready to "Let It Roll" in 2002!
| | Racing Goals | To be the Rookie Champion in 2002 and become the oldest Rookie Champion. To not harm any of the other drivers by causing accidents.
| | Other Interesting Team Information | I love the cheering of the fans in the bleachers for the comeback of the "Old Dog" from the late 60's. I have always used the number 01, as it is "The Beginning." My car is blue and white because no one liked green! In the early days of racing it was Taboo to drive a green car. I had a green Mustang that was a running Jessie, with a Harry Brownell Boss 302 Ford. My intentions are to win for three generations - the Past, Present and Future. After 25 years of retirement from the sport, I helped a buddy of mine go racing in 2001 and had not been to a race in many years. When I got to the pits, one of the drivers said, "I remember you! When I was about 12 years old, you wrecked your car and got out and did a forward flip to let the fans know you were alright!" They all still remember that to this day!
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