11/13/2025
Today we learn more about JuanJulio Miguel Sanchez Smith Junior. Or as many know him simply as Dirty.
**Interview in the comments**
Name
Ethan Kammerude
Age
23
Hometoen
Hazel Green WI
Years racing
2
Number
56 or this year 80085
How did you get your number
80085 was assigned to me by my car owner but my usual number 56 I chose after my dad and I started racing against eachother racing remote control cars. I let him have his 55 and I decided to choose between 54 and 56. I had to one up him
Earliest racing memory
I always try to remember this but I have two that im not sure which one is earlier. I have a lot of memories of the old Grant county speedway and a very vivid memory of my father winning there when I was very young. I have another memory of watching Andy Eckrich ripping the top in his late model at dubuque and I knew thats what I wanted to do.
Favorite track
Dubuque county fairgrounds speedway. It usually has nice wide, multi-groove racing.
Plans for 2026
As of now none. I was on a week by week basis in 2025. If it wasnt for other financial goals you would see me on track 3 nights a week in our local area.
Who do you enjoy racing with
I really enjoy racing my father. This summer has created a lot of core memories for me that I know I will remember for the rest of my life. Outside of family though I have to say Bud Riedner has been fun to race with. Very clean and very nice fella.
Where would you like to end up
I wanna get up into the IMCA sport mods, stock cars or modifieds. These have been my favorite classes to watch my whole life and I feel I know the most about them.