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Driver Spotlight- Alan Adams
Driver Spotlight- Ryan Kostreba
4th Annual Speedway Motors MPH Invitational return...
Driver Spotlight- Alan Adams

Driver Spotlight- Alan Adams

3/17/2026 -
With thousands of drivers competing across WISSOTA each season, every driver has a story worth telling. The WISSOTA Driver Spotlight series gives fans
Driver Spotlight- Ryan Kostreba

Driver Spotlight- Ryan Kostreba

2/23/2026 -
With thousands of drivers competing across WISSOTA each season, every driver has a story worth telling. The WISSOTA Driver Spotlight series gives fans
4th Annual Speedway Motors MPH Invitational return...

4th Annual Speedway Motors MPH Invitational return...

2/19/2026 -
The WISSOTA Promoter's Association is excited to announce that the Speedway Motors WISSOTA MPH Invitational will return to Granite City Motor Park in

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Driver Spotlight- Alan Adams

Driver Spotlight- Alan Adams

3/17/2026
With thousands of drivers competing across WISSOTA each season, every driver has a story worth telling. The WISSOTA Driver Spotlight series gives fans a closer look at the people behind the helmets—offering insight into their racing programs, backgrounds, and...more
Driver Spotlight- Ryan Kostreba

Driver Spotlight- Ryan Kostreba

2/23/2026
With thousands of drivers competing across WISSOTA each season, every driver has a story worth telling. The WISSOTA Driver Spotlight series gives fans a closer look at the people behind the helmets—offering insight into their racing programs, backgrounds, and...more
4th Annual Speedway Motors MPH Invitational returns to Granite Ci

4th Annual Speedway Motors MPH Invitational returns to Granite Ci...

2/19/2026
The WISSOTA Promoter's Association is excited to announce that the Speedway Motors WISSOTA MPH Invitational will return to Granite City Motor Park in Sauk Rapids, MN, on September 11th and 12th, 2026. Building on the successes of the 2025 event, Granite City Motor Park...more

Quick Info

John Kaanta

John Kaanta

Elk Mound, WI

Quick Info

  • Racing Since1979
  • Age72
  • 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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