The Bunke name was already legendary in snowmobile racing, but the son of late Hall of Famer Jerry Bunke didn’t begin racing until age 20. Encouraged by Polaris legends who had worked with his father, Bunke quickly assembled an impressive collection of victories and championships.

Bunke earned 8 Soo I-500 enduro race victories – beginning in 2002 with co-driver Mike Gentz, and then in 2005 with Josh Davis and Cory Davidson. But his real run at racing immortality began after he partnered with Aaron Christensen and won an unprecedented six more Soo races in seven years (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018).

In addition, Bunke also won multiple season championships and countless races in cross-country competitions. Now 50, he lives in Roseau, Minnesota, and leads the Bunke Racing team that includes his son from the pits.