Bart Tobener
{{Short description|American racecar driver}}
{{use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox racing driver|nationality=American|name=Bart Tobener|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1970|04|28|df=y}}|image=Bart Tobener.jpg|first year=1998|retired=2022|full_name=Barton David Tobener|birth_place=Fort Lauderdale, Florida|teams=Tobener Motorsports|car number=4214|caption=Tobener in 2024|former teams={{plainlist|
- Team UPR
- Team Vortech
- Team Diablosport
- Tobener Motorsports
}}|years active=1998–2022|wins=43|championships=|prev series={{plainlist|
- FFW
- NMRA
- NMCA
- RTRA
}}|prev series years={{plainlist|
- 1991–2009
- 1999–2022
- 2005–2022
- 2012–2022
}}|racing licence=NHRA}}
Barton David Tobener ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|t|oʊ|b|.|n|ər}} {{respell|TOHB|nər}}; born April 28, 1970) is an American former racing driver. He was active from 1998 to 2022. He is known for his achievements in drag racing.{{Cite web |last=nebhub.com |title=Bart Tobener First 7-second S550 Mustang |url=https://www.nmradigital.com/blog/miles-of-memories-and-another-great-weekend-spent-with-mustang-friends-at-the-somernites-cruise-annual-mustang-alley-event-in-somerset-kentucky/161 |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=www.nmradigital.com |language=en}}
Racing career
Tobener began racing as a teenager, initially with mini import trucks before transitioning to motorcycles. Early track time at Moroso Motorsports Park in Florida helped cultivate his interest in motorsports. His career progressed at UPR Products, where he worked as a mechanic and developed skills in engine building and tuning under the mentorship of Mark Mainiero.{{Cite web |title=UPR Products |url=https://www.hanlonmotorsports.com/brand/upr-products/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=Hanlon Motorsports}}
Competing in events organized by the National Mustang Racers Association (NMRA) and the National Muscle Car Association (NMCA), Tobener earned multiple victories and championships, gaining recognition for his performance and dedication.{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Jason |date=2014-05-06 |title=Bad Bart Tobener Tears Down Seven Second Barrier In NMRA Renegade |url=https://www.fordmuscle.com/news/bad-bart-tobener-tears-down-seven-second-barrier-in-nmra-renegade/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=FordMuscle |language=en-US}} In 2014, he became the first driver to record a 7-second pass in the NMRA Edelbrock Renegade class, securing the championship that year.{{Cite web |title="Bad Bart" Tobener Enters the 7-Second Zone – Holley Motor Life |url=https://www.holley.com/blog/post/_bad_bart_tobener_enters_the_7-second_zone/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=www.holley.com |language=en}} He was also an early adopter of Holley EFI technology, which contributed to his success.{{Cite web |last=TLB |date=2014-10-21 |title=Bart Tobener Wins NMRA Renegade Title with Holley EFI |url=https://rpm-mag.com/2014/10/bart-tobener-wins-nmra-renegade-title-with-holley-efi/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=RPM Magazine – Celebrating 25 Years in 2024! |language=en-US}}
Tobener later founded Tobener Motorsports, a performance shop offering upgrades, parts, and consulting services.{{Cite web |last=nebhub.com |title=Bart Tobener is Fast, Famous and a Fixture in NMRA Renegade |url=https://www.nmcadigital.com/blog/bart-tobener-is-fast-famous-and-a-fixture-in-nmra-renegade-and-nmca-xtreme-street/752 |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=www.nmcadigital.com |language=en}}
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