Cory Kruseman

Cory Lee Kruseman (born September 20, 1970) is an American racing driver. A two-time Chili Bowl champion in midget car racing, he has also competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the Firestone Indy Racing League.

Personal life Born in Ventura, California, Kruseman was married, to Carri, and has one daughter. He currently operates the Cory Kruseman Sprint Car and Midget Driving School.

Kruseman won the famous Chili Bowl midget car race in 2000; in 2004, he was champion of the event for a second time. Kruseman was also the 2001 SCRA Champion, and the 2002 USAC Indiana Sprint Week Championship champion.

In 2002, Kruseman made one start each in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Phoenix International Raceway, and in the Firestone Indy Racing League at Texas Motor Speedway, finishing 26th. Kruseman also attempted to qualify for Craftsman Truck Series races at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2002,

A frequent visitor to Australia to race Midgets (known as Speedcars down under), Kruseman won the 2002/03 Australian Speedcar Championship at the Speedway City in Adelaide.

Kruseman was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2023.

Motorsports career results NASCAR (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Craftsman Truck Series NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Pts Ref 2002 SealMaster Racing 98 Chevy DAY DAR MAR GTY PPR DOV TEX MEM MLW KAN KEN NHA MCH IRP NSH RCH TEX SBO LVS CAL PHO31 HOMDNQ 96th 70

American open–wheel racing results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)

IndyCar Series IndyCar Series results Year Team Chassis No. Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Rank Points Ref 2002 PDM Racing Dallara 18 Chevrolet HMS PHX FON NZR INDY TXS PPIR RIR KAN NSH MIS KTY STLCHIDNP TX226 48th 4