T.R. - AT A GLANCE
Birthdate: 2/16/83
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Residence: Lake Mary, Florida
Height: 6’0
Weight: 170
Marital Status: Married
Favorites:
Food: Steak Music: Rap and Rock
Movie: Bad Boys 2 Hobbies: Jet Skiing and Go Karts
Following in his father’s footsteps, this second generation driver is quickly making a name for himself. Tim began his racing career in 1996 racing Quarter Midgets, where he won over 100 races in his first four years.
In 2001, Tim began climbing up the ranks and begun racing stock cars and winning titles. Since then, many championships have been won and accomplishments conquered. He ran Late Models, the ASA National Tour in 2003 – 2004 seasons and made his debut in the Sunbelt Super Late Model Series in 2006 and stepped into a Super Late Model for the first time.
2006 was a busy year for Tim Russell; with 3 ARCA RE/Max Series races under his belt at Daytona, Kansas City & Chicagoland. A great first full year of Super Late Model racing; the year was filled with numerous accomplishments in the Super Late Model ranks. Tim finished fifth in points in the Sunbelt Series in only his first year driving the Super Late Models and he also claimed the Rookie of the Year title for the series. Tim was able to achieve those accomplishments without even
running the whole season. He was unable to make it to four of the races due to his ARCA schedule and prior sponsor commitments. The Russell & his crew were satisfied with their first full year of Super Late Model racing, including the big win at the Clyde Hart Memorial race.
2007 got off to a great start; with a brand new, 8500 square foot race shop facility, housing Southeastern Super Late Model racing equipment, along with new cars and a new 2007 Renegade transporter. Tim ran the Daytona & Lakeland ARCA Races as part of the Hagans Racing Driver Developmental Program and a full season of Super Late Model racing. The complete Sunbelt Series and Brighthouse Challenge Series race schedules were ran along with selected Special Events throughout the year. Tim finished 2007 with 4 Championship Titles including the Sunbelt Series Champion, Brighthouse Challenge Series Champion, Florida State Champion and the Triple Crown Champion. His stats for the year were outstanding, with 28 starts, 3 wins, 6 poles, 20 top gives and 25 top tens.
In 2008 Russell continued his dominance of the Florida Super Late Model world by winning five races and 11 pole positions. He also wrapped up his second consecutive Sunbelt Super Late Model Series Championship and his second straight Bright House Challenge Series title as well. The championships added to his total, making five Super Late Model titles in a two year span.
The 2009 racing season will be a continuation of his past as Russell will compete in Super Late Model events at various tracks throughout the year as well as running for another series championship in his effort to reach the NASCAR level.
