CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Hawkeye Downs has been witnessing a young talent lately.

Tallan Chandler is a 15-year-old driver who’s leaving his mark at the track.

He’s beaten a couple of former NASCAR drivers, including Landon Cassill and Kenny Wallace. Cassill had high praise for Chandler.

“I haven’t raced against a teenager like that in a while. But I can tell you that I’ve been him before and he’s a tremendous talent and has won a bunch of races,” said Cassill.

The young phenom is noticed by drivers much older than him.

“Before we even race, they say that they heard I’m a good driver, and I’m the one that they have to race against. Then after the race, they’re surprised and it’s a good feeling,” said Chandler.

He comes from a racing family where his father and grandfather were alwa

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