D.J. Snyder

D. J. began his racing career in 2004 racing go-karts at Four Corners Kart Club in Aztec, New Mexico. Running in the JR II Lights class, he had numerous first place and top ten finishes and was second in track points. He also ran some races with Albuquerque Speedway Karting, finishing sixth in track points.

During the 2005 season, he continued to race go-karts in both Albuquerque and Aztec, New Mexico, with support from M. L. Burris, Inc., Huntington Beach, California. He was track champion in Albuquerque Jr II Lights, IKF 4A Regional Champion, and finished Sixth in National Speedway Karting and Fifth in the New Mexico State Championship. He also finished second in the track championship points at Aztec.

The 2006 season saw D.J. Move to 600cc mini-sprints, running with the New Mexico Mini Sprint Association with some success. The gremlins of racing appeared on the scene with three blown engines. Even with setbacks he finished seventh in points and was awarded Rookie of the Year honors among four participating rookie drivers.

In mid-January, 2007 D. J. Traveled to Mooresville, North Carolina, to interview with a Driver Development program at Lowe's Motor Speedway, which included a tour of Fitz/Bradshaw Racing.

D. J.'s 2007 season is looking to be very exciting with the addition of a new chassis by Foz Race Cars and support from Speedpartz Inc. And returning sponsorship with Inn at The Springs LLC, Pagosa Springs, Colorado.  D.J. Will be racing at Hollywood Hills Speedway, Albuquerque, New Mexico;  Aztec Speedway, Aztec, New Mexico;  with plans to participate in selected races in California, Arizona and Oklahoma.