Austin McCarl
Austin McCarl

Austin McCarl
Altoona, IA

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Austin repeated as track champion in the 410 class in 2024 aboard the Country Builders Construction #88. He first followed his father's footsteps as a Knoxville track champion in 2018, taking the 410 crown on the strength of his first four wins here. It was also the first championship for the Renfro family TKS Motorsports team. In Austin's inaugural season with the team in 2017, they finished third in the point race. The also had a top three finish in 2019. In 2020, Austin drove his own car to a second place finish in points. A partial 2021 season still saw him grab a win and in the top ten in the point standings. 2022 was his first year in the #88, and he brought home a strong third place finish in the points. He also represented the Knoxville regulars by sitting on the pole of the Knoxville Nationals.

Austin competed in the 2015 season as a driver/car owner. Two years of part-time duty and wrenching on his father Terry’s car had him hungry for more action. 2014 ended sweet for Austin, who copped the $10,000 finale at Huset’s Speedway. In 2015 and 2016, he was a top ten threat not only at Knoxville, but also with the competitive National Sprint League.

A 2011 sixth place run in points picked Austin up the "Most Improved" Driver honors. He also qualified for the Knoxville Nationals championship event that season at the age of 18. Austin picked up the first 410 win of his career on June 18, 2010 at the Rapid Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa. He was a "true" 410 rookie in 2009. After racing a handful of 360 races in 2008, the Southeast Polk High School student/athlete tackled the 410 class.

410 Point Standing by Year:

2024 - 1st, 2023 - 1st, 2022 - 3rd, 2021 - 10th, 2020 - 2nd, 2019 - 3rd, 2018 - 1st, 2017 - 3rd, 2015 - 17th, 2013 - 18th, 2011 - 6th, 2010 - 10th, 2009 - 21st

Sponsors: Country Builders Construction, Ochoco West Lumber, Kolthoff Electric, Tucker Trucking, Muddy, Stealth Cam, Walker's, BMRS, MASS Bros Powder Coating, HRP Wings

2020 Season Highlights

The Big Unit is back! In 2020, Austin teams with former World of Outlaws Mechanic and Crew Chief Brandon Ikenberry for the return of the 17a. The dynamic duo kicked off the 2020 season with Austin's first career win with the All-Star Circuit of Champions at Park Jefferson Speedway and a second place finish with the World of Outlaws at Jackson Motorplex. The team picked up a dash win at both series events. Austin went on to conquer his first career preliminary win in the 360 Knoxville Nationals, scoring his second win at Knoxville Raceway on the season. The 410 "One and Only" Knoxville Nationals presented well for the 17a, charging from eighteenth to a solid eighth place finish. In the 410 division, McCarl finished second in season points at Knoxville Raceway. Additional 2020 season highlights include: one top three finish, two top five finishes, and three top ten finishes with the All-Star Circuit of Champions; Feature start at the Governor's Reign Invitational at Eldora Speedway; Quick Time and two top 10 finishes in Hanford, CA with Roth Motorsports 83JR.

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