Waters has been a Top-2 finisher in
all three seasons of the Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series
under the USAC banner, taking two championships. He’s
competed in Sprint cars for several years after stints in
late models and Stock cars.
USAC Career
·
2005 – Finished
second in the Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series, 73 points
in arrears of champion Jimmy Wysong; Won once and was
quickest in qualifications once at Rocky Mountain Raceways
in Salt Lake City, Utah and finished in the Top 10 in nine
races
·
2004 – Earned second
straight title in the Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series,
winning five races throughout the season and setting fast
time for six shows, including the last four; Among the Top
6 finishers in eight of nine races
·
2003 – Won twice and
scored eight other Top-10 finishes in 11 starts to win the
Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series title; Also competed
frequently with the Western Sprint Car Series, finishing
fourth in points and earning division’s “Most Improved
Sprint Car Driver”
Career in Other Divisions/Races
·
2002 – Won second
Salt Lake Valley Racing Association Sprint Car Series
title
·
2000 – Topped standings in SLVRA Sprint Car
Series title, his first of four
·
Career
– Won four Intermountain late model championships in
Idaho, with worst points finish a third-place run; Also
competed in NASCAR Southwest Series for a short time
Personal: Born James Waters on Oct. 2, 1960 in Salt Lake
City, Utah…Marrying wife Donna was his most memorable
moment outside a racecar…Has two children – James and
Danielle – and four grandchildren…Son James also
competes in the Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series…Part of a
local bowling league…Prefers the outdoors life, enjoying
hunting and fishing, as well as scenery in the
mountains…Works as an automotive service center
manager…Favorite singer is Eric Clapton…Won two state
wrestling championships in high school
