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Van Knill, a communications junior currently races in the NASCAR Lucas Oil Super Late Model Series, which is one step below the NASCAR circut. He won his first race recently, and also leads the point standings in the Super Late Model Series. He got his start in racing at an early age, and set a world record for in the Quarter Midget Races in Pomona, Calif., in 1998. (photo by chris coduto/arizona daily wildcat)