Driver Profile

Quick Info

HometownAmarillo, TX
Racing Since2014
OccupationSoftware Engineer
Birthday10/9

Driver Bio

Aric Sooter

About Aric

Formerly a motocross racer,, support rider for Pro Circuit AMA race number 858, won Top Texan championships in both the 250 and 450 class in 2011 - 2013.
**Also Motocross Championships on the small bikes, 65, 85 and 250 in my early years.

MOTOCROSS

** Oklahoma MX Series- 250 Championship 2010
** Nocona MX Championship 250 Class.
** Top TEXAN Championships 250 and 450 2011 and 2013
** Winter Series Championships 250 and 450

**Began College at WTA&M and decided motocross was too hard on the body, broken wrists, fibula and also ruptured the old spleen among various injuries, therefore my retirement from motocross to sprint cars in July of 2014.

Graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Degree in "Computer Information Systems" with Honors in 2017. Currently a Software Engineer in Amarillo.

SPRINT CARS:

Driving the #858 sprint car as that was also my AMA motocross number!! :)

** Sprint Car - Finished 3rd place FIRST year 2014 and only running half the season!
** Sprint Car - 2nd place 2015
** Sprint Car - Wins at West Texas Raceway, Dodge City Raceway, Devils Bowl Raceway
** Sprint Car Championship at Route 66 Motor Speedway/ Amarillo 2016
** Sprint Car Championship - Route 66 Motor Speedway/ Amarillo 2022

*TWO local Sprint Car Championships in only 6 years in Sprint Cars.

Future thoughts: Going forward I would only race a 360 or 410 Sprint Car, as I have accomplished what I wanted in the 305 Sprint Car and the series is not the series I started with in July of 2014. The 305 Class has dwindled down to a very small car count-- whereas when I began the class, it was healthy with a lot of GREAT competition!
I feel the other series would be a better fit with professionals in the field and so much more competition. One reason for leaving the 305 series is due to lack of car count locally. :(

End of 2022 after 8 years away from Motocross, I had a desire to get back into this family friendly sport -- less stress and more fun.

Currently racing Motocross in the 450 Class in 2023. There is a lot of hard work to be done since I have not ridden // or raced motorcycles in 8 years. This time around, I am having FUN -- enjoying family and friends!

Always trying to improve and learn but have fun!!! Do the best you can as "you get out what you put in."
Win by being honest, hard working and following the rules....that is the best feeling.

Career Highlights

Numerous Motocross Championships, then a 2016 AND 2020 Sprint car championship. Wining by following the rules, to be honest, a clean driver...integrity and respect is the best!!!!!!

I will never forget my last Sprint Car race of the 2020 season...winning BOTH the A Main event AND locking in the 2020 Track Championship!!

It was the best feeling to go out on TOP of this sport!!!! :)

Hobbies

iRacing, motocross, chilling in the mountains, gym work, and zip lining!
When not working or at the race shop, I
enjoy spending time at the gym, as my health is extremely important and to stay in good shape!

Crew Members

Gary Sooter, Sheryl Sooter, Bob Wheeler, Ron Bjork

Sponsors

Viking Packaging Specialist, United Fiberglass, Inc, Powdermax, O'Reilly Auto Parts
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