Tony Jankowiak (born April 28, 1960 – April 22, 1990) was an American professional stock car racing driver who competed in the NASCAR Winston Modified Tour from 1985 to 1990. He is the father of fellow racing driver Andy Jankowiak, who currently competes part time in the now NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the ARCA Menards Series, as well as the brother in law of Tommy Druar, who competed in the tour until his death in 1989.[1]
| Tony Jankowiak | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | April 28, 1960 Tonawanda, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 22, 1990 (aged 29) Stafford Springs, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Related to | Andy Jankowiak |
| NASCAR Featherlite Modified Tour | |
| Years active | 1985–1990 |
| Starts | 35 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Best finish | 24th in 1986, 1989 |
Jankowiak died as a result of injuries suffered in crash during a Modified Tour race at Stafford Motor Speedway on April 22, 1990, six days before his 30th birthday.[2]
Jankowiak also competed in series such as the SMART Modified Tour and the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.[3]
Motorsports results
editNASCAR
edit(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
Winston Modified Tour
editReferences
edit- ^ "Andy Jankowiak still chasing the family dream". News 4 Buffalo. 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ Modestino, Lou. "Jankowiak Eager to Carry Family Legacy at Tribute Race". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "Tony Jankowiak". The Third Turn. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Tony Jankowiak – 1985 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Tony Jankowiak – 1986 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Tony Jankowiak – 1987 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Tony Jankowiak – 1988 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Tony Jankowiak – 1989 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Tony Jankowiak – 1990 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
External links
edit- Tony Jankowiak driver statistics at Racing-Reference