Isaac Chapple will be driving the family owned #52 Beast/Esslinger National Midget in 2011. The past two seasons
he has been gaining experience in the Kenyon Midget series, where he was placed 6th in points in 2009, and 2nd in points in 2010. He also received the award for The Most Improved Driver for 2010 and was awarded a scholarship to UNOH to continue his education and passion. Isaac turns wrenches on his car and is actively involved in marketing his program. At 15 years old, he is the oldest of seven brothers and is schooled at home in Wilkinson, Indiana. Isaac’s hobbies include riding 4 wheelers, RC cars, road course go karts and cutting fire wood! His future goals are to go to college for Motorsports Engineering, design/build parts and chassis, and own a midget/sprint car team. He is devoted to continuing the tradition of open wheel racing and his role models are Don and Mel Kenyon.
Favorite Bible verse: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Accomplishments:
2011:
- USAC D1 Midget 10th Place Points Finisher (limited schedule)
- STARS National Midget 9th Place Points Finisher (limited schedule)
- USSA Midget 4th Place Points Finisher
- STARS National Midget Heat Race Winner
- STARS “Hard Charger Award” Winner
2010
- USSA Kenyon Midget 2nd Place Points Finisher
- USSA Kenyon Midget Most Improved Driver
- USSA Recipient of the University of Northwestern Ohio $2,500 Scholarship Award
- UMARA Kenyon Midget Feature Winner
- Youngest driver to ever compete in a UMARA National Midget race
2009
- USAC Kenyon Midget 6th Place Points Finisher (only ran 7 races)
- UMARA Sportsman Midget 12th Place Points Finisher (only ran 3 races)
2008 – 2009
- Numerous go kart wins
- Numerous quarter midget wins
