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Sabraski super in securing record 12th WISSOTA Nat...
Bawden bags WISSOTA Super Stock Rookie of the Year...
Vernon vaults to first WISSOTA Midwest Modified na...
Sabraski super in securing record 12th WISSOTA Nat...

Sabraski super in securing record 12th WISSOTA Nat...

11/4/2025 -
After winning the WISSOTA Late Model Rookie of the Year title a year ago, along with placing second in both the Late Model and Super Stock national po
Bawden bags WISSOTA Super Stock Rookie of the Year...

Bawden bags WISSOTA Super Stock Rookie of the Year...

11/4/2025 -
Clear Lake, Minnesota’s Tommy Bawden is no stranger to success, as he concluded a very successful WISSOTA Mod Four career at the conclusion of the 202
Vernon vaults to first WISSOTA Midwest Modified na...

Vernon vaults to first WISSOTA Midwest Modified na...

11/3/2025 -
Mason, Wisconsin’s Tyler Vernon, 31, has had a successful racing career over the first sixteen seasons he has been behind the wheel of a car. Still, n

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Sabraski super in securing record 12th WISSOTA National Champions

Sabraski super in securing record 12th WISSOTA National Champions...

11/4/2025
After winning the WISSOTA Late Model Rookie of the Year title a year ago, along with placing second in both the Late Model and Super Stock national points, plus coming home fourth in the Modified final points, Shane Sabraski and his West Metro Buick GMC-backed team set...more
Bawden bags WISSOTA Super Stock Rookie of the Year honors

Bawden bags WISSOTA Super Stock Rookie of the Year honors

11/4/2025
Clear Lake, Minnesota’s Tommy Bawden is no stranger to success, as he concluded a very successful WISSOTA Mod Four career at the conclusion of the 2024 season. When he decided over the winter to move into the WISSOTA Super Stock division for 2025, all eyes were on chasing...more
Vernon vaults to first WISSOTA Midwest Modified national champion

Vernon vaults to first WISSOTA Midwest Modified national champion...

11/3/2025
Mason, Wisconsin’s Tyler Vernon, 31, has had a successful racing career over the first sixteen seasons he has been behind the wheel of a car. Still, nothing compares to the 2025 season he just wrapped up, in which he won 26 times and took home the title of WISSOTA Midwest...more

Quick Info

John Kaanta

John Kaanta

Elk Mound, WI

Quick Info

  • Racing Since1979
  • Age71
  • SpouseJacquelyn Kaanta
  • ChildrenKristopher & Tony
  • OccupationRetired Law Enforcement
  • High SchoolElk Mound
  • CollegeChippewa Valley Technical College

Sponsors

  • C&D Trucking
  • Mars Race Cars
  • CMD Shocks
  • GRP Motorsports
  • WI Fleet Service
  • All Season Tire Pros
  • Ricks Auto Care Center
  • Can-Am Auto Salvage
  • Elite Landscaping
  • JoeProvoRacewear.com

Career Highlights


2-Time Wissota Late Model National Champion (2003, 2005)
1-Time Wissota Modified National Champiuon (1986)
6-Time Wissota Late Model Challenge Series Champion
2017 Cedar Lake Speedway Nascar Track Champion

Hobbies


Flying

Crew


Tony Kaanta
Kris Kaanta
Rick Krumrie
Dean Johnson

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