About Derek
When I am off the track I am a father to my 2 children, my 5 year old daughter Kiley and my 18 month old son Kane. I am happily married to my wife of 3 years, Stephanie. For the past 8 years I have been a Federal Consumer Safety Inspector for the USDA. I grew up around agriculture and racing so you could say I am "Living The Dream". My brother, Marcus, and I grew up around racing starting at a very young age. We would always watch our childhood heroes and now have the privilege of racing against some of them, which has been a dream of ours. Marcus and I have been racing together since the beginning of our racing careers and have been working out of the same shop. We have always helped each other out and kept one another on a very competitive edge.
This is all made possible with the support my great sponsors.
Career Highlights
I have been racing IMCA style cars for 12 years. I've racked up over 75 heat and feature wins, 2 track titles, 2 Wisconsin State Championships, 2 time Super National Qualifier, and one time Race of Champions Qualifier. This will be my second season in an IMCA Stock Car and our plan this season is to race Luxemburg Speedway full time and hit other area tracks on occasion. I hope to have the chance to race a few specials like the Cheese Head Triple Crown that travels to local WI tracks, Nite of 10,000 Stars in Britt Iowa, and IMCA Super Nationals in Boone Iowa.
Hobbies
Hunting, Fishing, and spending time at our family cabin in Crivitz, WI
Crew Members
Scott Derenne, Chad Thiry, Marcus Moede, Randy Jacobs, and Craig Gretz.
Sponsors
Dahlke Brothers' Gutters and Siding, Gail Thiry Financial, Chad Thiry Painting, Kinnard Farms Inc., J&S Auto, Dart Plastering, Vlies Electric, Bump N' Uglys, The Cobbler Shop, Ponytails On Main, Bay Energy Systems and Services