Tony Jankowiak

Tony Jankowiak
NationalityUnited States American
Born(1960-04-28)April 28, 1960
Tonawanda, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 22, 1990(1990-04-22) (aged 29)
Stafford Springs, Connecticut, U.S.
Related toAndy Jankowiak
NASCAR Featherlite Modified Tour
Years active1985–1990
Starts35
Wins0
Poles0
Best finish24th in 1986, 1989

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]

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]

  1. ^ "Andy Jankowiak still chasing the family dream". News 4 Buffalo. 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  2. ^ Modestino, Lou. "Jankowiak Eager to Carry Family Legacy at Tribute Race". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  3. ^ "Tony Jankowiak". The Third Turn. Retrieved September 26, 2024.