Justin Marks
Encyclopedia
Justin Marks is an American
race car driver. He currently drives the #66 GoPro
Chevrolet Silverado
for Turn One Racing in the NASCAR
Camping World Truck Series.
. With his grandfather he watched local Midwest racers such as Dick Trickle
, Ken Schrader
, and the Wallace brothers battle on Midwest dirt. At 14, his father bought tickets to see the 1995 Indianapolis 500
, a race which Jacques Villeneuve
won. It was during this race that Justin decided to pursue a life in motorsports. Justin competed in his first race in 1998 in the street stock division at Altamont Raceway Park
in Tracy, California.
Series. With success in the SCCA, Justin moved to the Rolex Sports Car Series
GT Class in 2004 where he met good friend Joey Hand
. Switching between the GT class and the World Challenge, Justin raced up four wins, eight podiums, and thirteen top tens between the two series. In 2005 Justin again raced in the Rolex Sports Car Series where he won 3 races with teammate Joey Hand. At the same time, Justin teamed with Bill Auberlen
in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge for Turner Motorsport
, finishing 3rd in points with 5 poles and 5 wins in 9 starts.
. In 2006, Justin raced for RAB Racing
in the ARCA RE/MAX Series
, driving their #65. Although he did not pick up any wins in his two years there, Justin turned many heads with his driving ability. In 2007 he was picked up by Germain Racing
of the NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series
to drive their #03 truck. Justin again impressed many with an eighth place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway
. This cemented his future as the driver of the #9 Crocs
/Construct Corps Toyota for 2008, running for Rookie of the Year.
In 2008, Justin raced in the NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series
, the NASCAR Nationwide Series, and the ARCA RE/MAX Series
for a number of teams. He won the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway
as well as the ARCA RE/MAX Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway
. Justin will return to the Camping World Truck Series for 2011, driving for Turn One Racing in the #66 Chevrolet.
. The team began the season with an impressive victory in the GT class at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
race car driver. He currently drives the #66 GoPro
GoPro
GoPro is the primary brand of the privately owned Half Moon Bay, California company Woodman Labs that features small "wearable" waterproof and shockproof camera/camcorders such as helmet cameras that are targeted at adventure photography and currently weigh 3.3 oz .According to the company, video...
Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado , is the latest line of full-size pickup trucks from General Motors.-History:...
for Turn One Racing in the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Camping World Truck Series.
Early years
Despite being raised in northern California, Justin was born in St. LouisSt. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
. With his grandfather he watched local Midwest racers such as Dick Trickle
Dick Trickle
Richard "Dick" Trickle is a retired American race car driver. He raced for decades around the short tracks of Wisconsin, winning many championships along the way. Trickle has competed in the ASA, ARTGO, ARCA, All Pro, IMCA, NASCAR, and USAC.In more than an estimated 2,200 races, Trickle has logged...
, Ken Schrader
Ken Schrader
Kenneth Schrader is a second-generation race car driver. He currently races on local dirt and asphalt tracks around the country while driving part-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the ARCA Racing Series for his own Ken Schrader Racing. He also runs part time in the NASCAR Camping...
, and the Wallace brothers battle on Midwest dirt. At 14, his father bought tickets to see the 1995 Indianapolis 500
1995 Indianapolis 500
The 79th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 28, 1995. Sanctioned by USAC, it was part of the 1995 CART Indycar season. Jacques Villenueve won in his second start. After dominating the 1994 race and the 1994 IndyCar season, Marlboro Team Penske failed to...
, a race which Jacques Villeneuve
Jacques Villeneuve
Jacques Joseph Charles Villeneuve, , is a Canadian musician and automobile racing driver. He is the son of the late Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve, and is the namesake of his uncle...
won. It was during this race that Justin decided to pursue a life in motorsports. Justin competed in his first race in 1998 in the street stock division at Altamont Raceway Park
Altamont Raceway Park
Altamont Raceway Park was a motorsports race track located in Alameda County in Northern California between the towns of Tracy and Livermore. It first opened on July 22, 1966, and has variously operated under the names Altamont Speedway, Altamont Raceway, Altamont Motorsports Park, and Altamont...
in Tracy, California.
Sports Car Racing
At 18, Justin entered the SCCA Regional Racing Series, and later the Speed World ChallengeSPEED World Challenge
The Pirelli World Challenge is a North American auto racing series that is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America . Founded in 1985, it consists of four classes: grand touring, touring car, a "GTS" class since 2010, and a "touring car B-spec" since 2012...
Series. With success in the SCCA, Justin moved to the Rolex Sports Car Series
Rolex Sports Car Series
The Rolex Sports Car Series is the premier series run by the Grand American Road Racing Association. It is a North American-based sports car series that was founded in 2000 under the name Grand American Road Racing Championship to replace the failed United States Road Racing Championship...
GT Class in 2004 where he met good friend Joey Hand
Joey Hand
Joey Hand is an American professional race car driver. A former champion of the Star Mazda Series, Hand is best known as a sports car driver, and is co-winner of the 2011 24 Hours of Daytona driving for Chip Ganassi Racing.-Personal life:...
. Switching between the GT class and the World Challenge, Justin raced up four wins, eight podiums, and thirteen top tens between the two series. In 2005 Justin again raced in the Rolex Sports Car Series where he won 3 races with teammate Joey Hand. At the same time, Justin teamed with Bill Auberlen
Bill Auberlen
Bill Auberlen is a race car driver born in Redondo Beach, California, USA on 12 October 1968.Bill joined BMW Team PTG in 1996 after a very successful privateer effort. In 1997, Bill won the IMSA GT3 championship, driving a BMW M3...
in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge for Turner Motorsport
Turner Motorsport
Turner Motorsport is one of the largest BMW performance tuning facilities in North America. Turner Motorsport also runs a production car racing team located in Amesbury, Massachusetts....
, finishing 3rd in points with 5 poles and 5 wins in 9 starts.
NASCAR
In 2006, Justin left road racing to pursue a career in NASCARNASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
. In 2006, Justin raced for RAB Racing
RAB Racing
RAB Racing with Brack Maggard is a team the competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and formerly the ARCA RE/MAX Series. It is co-owned by former NASCAR driver Robert A. Benton Sr. and his son Robert Jr. along with Georgia businessman and Southern Pan Services founder Brack Maggard and was founded...
in the ARCA RE/MAX Series
ARCA RE/MAX Series
-History:The series started as a local touring group. Led by John Marcum, the Midwest Association for Race Cars was formed with drivers like Iggy Katona and Nelson Stacy being early drivers.The series became a part of the Daytona Speedweeks in 1964...
, driving their #65. Although he did not pick up any wins in his two years there, Justin turned many heads with his driving ability. In 2007 he was picked up by Germain Racing
Germain Racing
Germain Racing is an American NASCAR team. It is owned by the Germain brothers, Bob, Stephen, and Richard. The Germain family owns many car dealerships across the United States...
of the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Craftsman Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
to drive their #03 truck. Justin again impressed many with an eighth place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead-Miami Speedway is a race track in Homestead, Florida southwest of Miami.Since 2002 Homestead has hosted the final races of the season in all three of NASCAR's series: the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, and the Camping World Truck Series...
. This cemented his future as the driver of the #9 Crocs
Crocs
Crocs, Inc. is a shoe manufacturer founded by 3 friends - Scott Seamans, Lyndon "Duke" Hanson, and George Boedecker, Jr. - to produce and distribute a foam clog design acquired from a Quebec company called Foam Creations. The shoe had originally been developed as a spa shoe. The first model...
/Construct Corps Toyota for 2008, running for Rookie of the Year.
In 2008, Justin raced in the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Craftsman Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
, the NASCAR Nationwide Series, and the ARCA RE/MAX Series
ARCA RE/MAX Series
-History:The series started as a local touring group. Led by John Marcum, the Midwest Association for Race Cars was formed with drivers like Iggy Katona and Nelson Stacy being early drivers.The series became a part of the Daytona Speedweeks in 1964...
for a number of teams. He won the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Motor Speedway
Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway located in the northernmost portion of the U.S. city of Fort Worth, Texas – the portion located in Denton County, Texas....
as well as the ARCA RE/MAX Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross...
. Justin will return to the Camping World Truck Series for 2011, driving for Turn One Racing in the #66 Chevrolet.
Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series Return
Justin returned to the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series for the 2009 season driving the TRG #67 No Fear/Construct Corps Porsche with teammate Andy LallyAndy Lally
Andrew Lally is an American race car driver and Street Luge racer. Although Lally has driven partial schedules in all three of NASCAR's premier series he is best known for his road racing expertise in the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series as well as the American Le Mans Series...
. The team began the season with an impressive victory in the GT class at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona
24 Hours of Daytona
The 24 Hours of Daytona, currently known as the Rolex 24 Daytona for sponsorship reasons, is a 24-hour sports car endurance race held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is run on a combined road course, utilizing portions of the NASCAR tri-oval and an infield...
.