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John Walczak
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Hometown:  Chicago, Illinois
Resides:  Woodstock, Illinois

Former short track stock car driver (including some USAC races) and expert model builder.  Formerly in the model kit decal business with JNJ Decals.

His model building expertise can be seen on the boxes of Revell/Monogram's 1998 Johnny Benson Cheerios Ford Taurus and their 1998 Jeff Gordon Jurassic Park: The Ride model kits.

A frequent advisor to CarsAndRacingStuff.com and father-in-law of site founder Bill Crittenden.

Positions held:

  • 2006 Newsletter Editor of IPMS/C.A.R.S. in Miniature of Northern Illinois

    Video

    On converting a model Dodge Charger into a Charger Daytona
    Video ©2008 Bill Crittenden
    From the February 2008 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
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    Photographs of John Walczak

    John Walczak at the 1986 Goody's 500 1986 Goody's 500 Pre-Race Event
    Photo Courtesy

    Photo ©1986 John Walczak
    All Rights Reserved.  Used with permission.
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    Ned Jarrett and John Walczak Ned Jarrett (right) with John Walczak (left)
    August 1987

    Photo Courtesy

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    Photo by Shelly Walczak
    Getting an autograph from Robby Gordon
    June 12, 2007
    Antioch, Illinois
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    Photo by Shelly Walczak
    Sharing a joke with Matt Crafton
    June 12, 2007
    Antioch, Illinois
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    Photo by Shelly Walczak
    Getting an autograph from Paul Menard
    June 12, 2007
    Antioch, Illinois
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    Photo by Shelly Walczak
    Shaking hands with Paul Menard
    June 12, 2007
    Antioch, Illinois
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    Photo by Shelly Walczak
    With Matt Crafton's show truck
    June 12, 2007
    Antioch, Illinois
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    With a NASCAR stock car model
    Photo © Bill Crittenden
    From the February 2008 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
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    2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Dale Earnhardt Intimitador Edition 2002 Dale Earnhardt Intimitador Edition Chevrolet Monte Carlo
    John Walczak driving
    Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden
    Johnsburg Car and Bike Show
    August 17, 2008
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    John Walczak with Rockford IceHogs Chevrolet HHR Rockford IceHogs Chevrolet HHR
    Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
    April 4, 2009
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    John Walczak 2009 Copart 200
    Photo courtesy John Walczak
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    John Walczak 2009 Copart 200
    Photo courtesy John Walczak
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    John Walczak 2009 Copart 200
    Photo courtesy John Walczak
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    John Walczak With Richard Petty Replica Car
    Photo by Anthony Mojica
    June 20, 2009
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    John Walczak With Richard Petty Replica Car
    Photo by Anthony Mojica
    June 20, 2009
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    John Walczak C.A.R.S. in Miniature Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden
    December 2009 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
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    John Walczak C.A.R.S. in Miniature John at his first meeting as President of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
    Photo ©2010 Heidi Walczak
    January 2010 Banquet of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
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    John Walczak C.A.R.S. in Miniature John sets up his contest display
    Photo ©2010 Heidi Walczak
    January 2010 Banquet of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
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    John Walczak C.A.R.S. in Miniature John opens the meeting
    Photo ©2010 Heidi Walczak
    January 2010 Banquet of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
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    John Walczak Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun
    Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
    March 2010 Meeting of C.A.R.S. in Miniature
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    John Walczak at the 2010 Indian Uprising Model Car Show Club President John Walczak
    Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden
    2010 Indian Uprising Model Car Show
    Hosted by C.A.R.S. in Miniature
    August 1, 2010
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    Photographs by John Walczak

    Dale Earnhardt at the 1986 Goody's 500 Dale Earnhardt at the 1986 Goody's 500
    Photo Courtesy

    Photo ©1986 John Walczak
    All Rights Reserved.  Used with permission.
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    Ricky Rudd 1992 Ricky Rudd
    Photo ©1992 John Walczak
    All Rights Reserved.  Used with permission.
    Indianapolis Motor Speedway NASCAR Tire Test
    June 23, 1992
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    Ricky Rudd 1992 Ricky Rudd
    Photo ©1992 John Walczak
    All Rights Reserved.  Used with permission.
    Indianapolis Motor Speedway NASCAR Tire Test
    June 23, 1992
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    Kyle Petty 1992 Kyle Petty
    Photo ©1992 John Walczak
    All Rights Reserved.  Used with permission.
    Indianapolis Motor Speedway NASCAR Tire Test
    June 23, 1992
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    Darrell Waltrip 1992 Darrell Waltrip
    Photo ©1992 John Walczak
    All Rights Reserved.  Used with permission.
    Indianapolis Motor Speedway NASCAR Tire Test
    June 23, 1992
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    Article Index

    DateOriginal PublisherArticleAuthor
    June 1, 2006The Crittenden Automotive LibraryMilwaukee NNLJohn Walczak
    July 5, 2010The Parts TreeFirst Look: Revell’s 1962 Chevrolet Impala HardtopJohn Walczak


    Last edited January 12, 2010



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