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Mike Bauer    #717

Age: 18
Birthdate: 07/17/89
Hometown: Owen, MN
Married? No
Spouse’s Name: N/A
Kids: N/A
No. of Years Racing: 8
No. of years with Polaris: 2
Occupation: Racer
Hobbies: Jet skiing

Most Memorable Moment in Racing:
Running X-Games Final and placing 9th. Running Semi-Pro Stock LCQ placing 3rd and then running the final and placing 4th all in a row at Duluth last season. A great weekend.

How did you get started in racing?
My dad asked me if I wanted to try so he and Ed Schubitzke got me started and it has been good since.

Major Racing Accomplishments:
Many Regional Wins and 4th in Semi-Pro Stock at Duluth 2006

2007-2008 Racing Divisions:
Semi-Pro Super Stock and Open

Goals for 2007-2008 Race Season:
Top Ten in Points and Podium at some events.

Favorite Track?
Duluth

Toughest Racer to pass on the track?
Bobby LePage…he never lets me win.

Describe your off-season training regimen:
Gym…Regimen is top secret, riding bike, riding on the chip track.

What pre-race ritual do you do or item(s) must you wear or have with you when you race (for good luck)?
I wear my lucky underarmour.

Who has influenced your race career the most to date?
My family and all of the other racers.

Crew Members:
Jim Kafka
Duane Lattick
Barry Nelson
Jim Bauer

Sponsors:
Polaris; Kafka Conveyors
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