Dale Blaney
Quick Facts
Biography
Dale Blaney (born January 30, 1964) is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions racer and former college basketball player.
Basketball Career
Blaney was a basketball star for West Virginia University. He averaged 12.3 points a game. He also had several honors, including the Atlantic 10 all-rookie team, all-tournament team (twice), all-conference team, and player of the week on December 1, 1985. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1986, but quit before the 86-87 season started so he could focus on racing as a career.
Racing Career
Blaney is a six time champion of the All Star Circuit of Champions and, as of July 30th 2016, has recorded 133 career victories with the series. He also has 11 victories with the World of Outlaws, the top touring series in sprint car racing.
Personal
Blaney was born in Hartford, Ohio on January 30, 1964. He is the brother of former WOO and current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dave Blaney. He has two daughters, Leah and Ashley. Dale is a full-time racer on the All Star Circuit of Champions series.