JD Cormack (Ken "JD" Cormack has been known across the Heartland for his many years as a great ambassador of auto racing for his work with hall of fames, philanthropic activities. and the willingness to always roll up his sleeves to get things done with the CARB Hall of Fame, including spearheading the Ambassador program. J.D. was born, and grew up in his native Texas, developing that southwestern drawl that is always a welcome invitation to speak with the friendly Lone Star stater who has called Kansas City his home for many decades. Over the years J.D. would become involved in racing in many capacities over the decades from the 1950’s on. While being a fixture at local tracks in the area, and long-time associations at tracks that include the Belleville High Banks, Knoxville Raceway and many others tracks from coast to coast. With the CARB Hall of Fame, Cormack has distinguished himself since 2008 wearing many hats that have included, Vice President, Selection and Review Committee Member, and Co Leader with T.O. of the Ambassador Program raising thousands of dollars for the Hall of Fame. But his stewardship hardly ends with the CARB HOF. “Mr. Hall of Fame” has also worked with and supported halls that include the National Sprint Car HOF, High Banks, Amarillo, BCRA, and Arizona Open Wheel. While also Founding the World Wide Race Fans (WWRF) in July of 1992. Whose mission was to collect and distribute funds on behalf of those killed or injured while performing or participating in dirt track racing. A great supporter and dedicated fund raiser for the auction at the Chili Bowl since its inception in 1988. Fundraising for Little Light House 1988-1991, and Parent Child Center Tulsa from 1991 to present. In his younger days while in military service being stationed in Long Beach, he volunteered picking up trash at Ascot Park, which allowed him to watch the races at this legendary facility. JD and TO know as The alphabet twins believe in giving back to racing and to those who need assistance. They take on being ‘caretakers’ full or part-time to many of our very own ‘racing family members’ with C.A.R.B. Hall of Fame: Ralph ‘Pop’s’ Parkinson Sr., Jon Backlund, and Howard House as well as other racing family members who has no one to watch over them. )
