Chris Van De Wiele, AKA Corn, Cornstock, and Wheel

Driver Bio

Chris Van De Wiele, <i>AKA Corn, Cornstock, and Wheel</i>

Home town: Rutherford, ON

Birthdate: 42

Family: Wife, Kelly and daughter, Sarah AKA Sweetcorn

Car info: 2007 Cornstock Chassis Werks, 421-CI Chev, UMP Open-Wheel Modified

Primary sponsor: Lucas Oil Products (Canada) Co.

Secondary sponsor: Al Mar Home Improvements, Greenfield Ethanol, 95.1 FM The Rock, Clarke Drainage, McTavish Tree Service, DB Swine Breeders, AllColour Paints, RJ Equipment, CB Deliveries, Chatham Burger, Sobey's of Blenheim, and Scott Plug Wires.


Career Highlights

Years Racing: 10

Accomplishments:

  • 1998 Rookie Of The Year
  • 2007 Season Championship Race Tri-fecta

    Most Memorable Racing Moment:
  • Winning all three races for the night on Season Championship Night 2007
  • Winning his first feature race, in 2005.

    2008 Season's Rear-View Mirror Reflection: Incredible highs and lows: 1 feature win, 5 2nd-place finishes, 6 mechanical failures, 6 rainouts, and a coil that just wouldn't refire at a $2,500 to win show that could have been mine. That's racing - 90 percent luck, 10 percent skill!

    2009 Outlook: With two races in and two feature wins as of May 30th, the season looks bright. With a little luck and hard work, this could be my best season yet.

    Comments: I'd like to thank Lucas Oil for the continued support. All the synthetic line of products that I've used in my racecar have been excellent in lubricating everything from the motor to the ball joint and the rear end gears, and all signs of wear have disappeared. Thanks, Steve!

    Series: UMP; Open Wheel Modifieds

    Website: www.cornstock.com

    Occupation: Entrepreneur

    Owner: CD Van De Wiele Enterprises

    Car Number: c0rn

    Crew: Len Wiltenburg, Ken Chappus, Tim Hearns, and Jordan Lawrence.

    Home Track: South Buxton Raceway, Chatham, ON