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Owner/Driver: Jon Lehman
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Age: 78 -
Hometown: Kickapoo, IL
Oh, sure I have flesh-colored hair, but I’m happy.
Update: I’ve sold my racing stuff and retired from the sport. I miss my racing friends but still keep in contact, usually on Facebook. Look me up.
I majored in Business Management and Marketing at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. I founded and ran Big Towing Co., Inc. in Peoria for 22 years. It was the oldest towing company in Peoria. I sold that and founded and ran Phootnote Publishing Co., Inc. for 10 years. It was a 48 page tabloid-sized business management based newspaper that was mailed free to every towing company in every state every month. The paper was 100 percent advertiser supported. Upon selling that I retired to start enjoying life. My wife and I took up scuba diving. I became a Rescue Diver and Divemaster, one step below Instructor. We’ve traveled to many islands in the Caribbean. Upon turning 58 I decided it was finally time to start racing.
Not being the next NASCAR star did not mean I didn’t get noticed. I always pitted near the spot where the karts entered the track. Everyone went by
I was aware of my image to the younger drivers and tried to be a role model for them. I made it a point before the races to walk the pit area and talk to the other participants and their parents.
Professionalism and image have always been a priority for me in both of my businesses and my racing. My driving suit, T-shirts, hat, kart and trailer all had my logo prominently displayed.
Having fun and making friends was my prime concern. Passing this philosophy to the other competitors was a major goal. Racing was merely a bonus.
