Jimmy Whisman

Name: Jimmy Whisman

Residence (City, State): Anderson, Indiana

Trainer  Driver 

Are you from a Harness Racing family?  No  

Briefly explain how you were introduced to the business:

My father remarried when I was 12.  My stepmother's family had horses, so soon we got horses.  I got involved when I was about 17.

Background Information:

Birthplace (City, State): Mariemont, Ohio

Birthdate: 05/01/1971

Marital Status: Single            If married, year: N/A

Spouse Name (if applicable): N/A

Children: Yes       If yes, name(s): Breanne Elaine Whisman

Colors (if applicable): Brown/Gold/White

Favorite Track: The Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky

Favorite Race: Little Brown Jug

Favorite Horse of All Time: Jenna's Beach Boy & Northern J

Favorite Driver Growing Up: David Miller & Eric Ledford

Favorite Driver Now: David Miller

Favorite Trainer Growing Up: Bill Haughton

Favorite Trainer Now: Ken Rucker & Seldon Ledford

Favorite Sport: College Football

Favorite Sports Team: Ohio State Buckeyes

Favorite Athlete(s): Peyton Manning

Favorite Movie: Gladiator & Tombstone

Favorite Actor/Actress: Tom Hanks & Tom Cruise

Hobbies: Television

Biggest Achievement to Date:

Winning two sires stake finals - both track and stakes records

Goals:

To be respected as a good trainer and driver as well as a great father and husband

What areas of Indiana Harness Racing do you feel need the most attention?

Public relations and bringing the slots to Indiana

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