subject: Scott Tucker - Kansas City Hometown Hero [print this page] Kansas City, Kansas is a large city that features a thriving metropolis area yet still manages to have a small town feel. For many of the roughly 145,000 residents in this area, one of the most highly anticipated activities that are available in KC include race car sports. These high speed sports are often enjoyed at the Kansas Speedway track. Those who follow local racers are particularly proud of their hometown son Scott Tucker; Kansas City has watched his career with great enthusiasm and support. Tucker is originally from Leawood, which is a suburb of Kansas City.
Tucker is one of the few successful car racing drivers who has had to overcome professional obstacles and personal ones as well. Tucker has begun to make his name known in the racing world, and hardened racing fans are welcoming him with open arms. By hailing their hometown hero Scott Tucker, Kansas City residents are able to enjoy seeing this native son in his own documentary entitled Daytona Dream. Daytona Dream is a moving full length documentary film that chronicles Tucker's journey from obscurity to professional achievement. However, fans of Tucker are impressed with far more than just his notoriety, as Tucker also gives back to his community.
Heavily involved with his local activities, Tucker has also been involved with giving children a chance to get involved with motor racing and sports through a youth driver course. For the many parents in the area, this is the only way that their children can spend time with a famous and highly regarded race car driver. When it comes to Scott Tucker, Kansas City is home and is also an opportunity to give back. Whether it is participating in high speed and endurance races, inspiring a full length documentary or sharing knowledge and experiences with area youths, Tucker is able to balance all aspects of his life as a Kansas City hometown hero.
During its long and lustrous history that began in 1868, Kansas City Kansas has had its share of well known locals and residents. However, there are few that are as welcomed as Scott Tucker; Kansas City is heavily supportive of the racing activities, and so Tucker is able to enjoy an unusual amount of camaraderie in this area. He is also an inspiration to many people who have always wanted to follow a dream despite the cost, and so serves as a life lesson to many.
