'Pistol' Pete Wilkinson is a former competitor in the UK Pickup Truck Racing series,[1] and was also the occasional driver of the #9 Chevy Monte Carlo in the then SCSA MAC Tools V8 Trophy
| Pete "Pistol" Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
 Pete Wilkinson | |
| Nationality |  English |
| Born | 7 October 1959 |
| Debut season | 1999 |
| Current team | Pete Wilkinson Racing |
| Car number | 9 |
| Engine | Vauxhall C20XE |
| Crew chief | Jimmy Bell |
| Spotter | Neal Aberdeen |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Best finish | 1st in 2001, 2002, 2004 |
Achievement
In June 2007, Pete became the first Pickup Truck Racing driver to pass the 20,000-point mark,[citation needed] on the all-time career points table. He held the title of all-time career top points scorer for several meetings before it was taken by Gavin Seager on 24 June 2007.[citation needed]
Career history
- 2008 Pickup Truck Racing Championship – 7th
- 2007 Pickup Truck Racing Championship – 4th
- 2006 Pickup Truck Racing Championship – 8th
- 2005 Pickup Truck Racing Championship – 7th
- 2004 Pickup Truck Racing Championship – 9th – 1 race win
- 2003 Pickup Truck Racing Championship – 8th
- 2002 Pickup Truck Racing Championship – 3rd – 1 race win, 5 fastest laps
- 2001 Pickup Truck Racing Championship – 3rd – 2 race wins, 1 fastest lap
- 2000 Pickup Truck Racing Championship – 6th
- 1999 Pickup Trucks Rookie of the Year – 8th overall
Before joining the Pickup Truck Racing series, Pete raced in the XR3i championship