Stickney, IL – In Saturday’s (Sept. 12) ninth race at Hawthorne, driver Todd Warren drove Tappin Outamessage to career victory number 5,000.

Todd Warren drove his 5,000th winner, Tappin Outamessage, in the ninth race at Hawthorne Race Course Saturday night. Four Footed Photo.

The 55-year-old Warren began his driving career in 1981.  Since then, Warren has had 21 years winning more than 100 races. Within that period, Warren has surpassed 200 wins eight times and had 300 victories three times.  Warren’s best season came in 2010 with 344 wins.  In addition, Warren just surpassed $26 million in career driving earnings this weekend.

As a trainer, Warren is approaching 1,000 victories as he has trained 962 winners for more than $3.2 million in earnings.