Hank Parker Jr did not come from a racing family, as most NASCAR drivers have in the past. His father, Hank Parker, is a two-time B.A.S.S. Masters Clasic championship Bass Fisherman. His career has had its ups and downs and has not been easy to say the least. However, this man is still one of the nicest to talk with, and one of my favorite drivers!

Hank Parker Jr at a Glance
· 1997 - Debuted in the 1997 Jiffy Lube 300 at Homestead (Started 41st in No. 78 Mark III Chevy and finished 23rd)
· 1998 - 3 starts in the #53 B.A.S.S. Chevy for Hank Parker Racing
· 1999 - competed for Rookie of the Year - finished second to Tony Raines and finished 18th in points
· 2000 - Full season with #53 Team Marines Chevy, finished 14th in points, and was featured as one of eight NASCAR drivers in People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" issue
· 2001 - Joined #36 GNC Live Well team, got his first Busch Series win at the California Speedway in April, and finished 15th in points. He made 33 starts with 2 top 5s and 6 top 10 finishes, with 5 of them in the final 7 races. In December, Hank married his wife Wendy.