Bo Butner
Bo Butner | |
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| Born | June 10, 1974 New Albany, Indiana, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Professional drag racer, CEO |
| Years active | 2015–present (Pro Stock) |
| Known for | NHRA Pro Stock World Champion |
American Drag Racer
James E. "Bo" Butner III (born June 10, 1974, in New Albany, Indiana) is a professional drag racer from the United States. He currently pilots a Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock vehicle for Elite Motorsports in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Hailing from Floyds Knobs, Indiana, Butner transitioned to the Pro Stock class in 2015, making his debut at the NHRA Southern Nationals held at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia. Prior to this advancement, he competed in the Sportsman divisions within the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
Butner secured his inaugural national victory at the professional level on April 23, 2017, during the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas, where he triumphed over Jeg Coughlin Jr. in the Pro Stock final round. Throughout that season, he added four more national wins to his record and ultimately clinched his first world championship title in Pro Stock competition. In addition to this accomplishment, Butner also earned a world championship in 2006 within the Competition Eliminator category and has claimed four NHRA Division 3 titles in Sportsman classes.
Beyond his racing career, Butner serves as the CEO of Jim Butner Auto, Inc., a family-operated car dealership located in Clarksville, Indiana. This dealership has been a longstanding sponsor of his Pro Stock racing efforts.