Snowmobile racing is in Bunke’s blood. He grew up hearing stories about his late grandfather Jerry Bunke, who was a standout racer back in the 70’s. First hand Taylor watched his father Gabe Bunke take home countless titles on the track. Taylor received his first snowmobile at the age of 4 and was already racing that next weekend.

By age 16 he was racing in the sport 600 class but always knew he wanted to be up against the big dogs. He moved onto the semi-pro division for a few short seasons. After winning the season points championship he knew he was ready to take on the challenge of the pro division.

Taylor proved himself as a contender in the pro class when he took his first pro win at the end of the 2018
season in Naytahwaush, MN. In the 2022 season, Taylor got off to a great start claiming two more Pro Stock career wins in Pine Lake and Okoboji Iowa.

With Taylor leading the team on the race track he is one to watch for the season points battle! His sights
are set on the illusive Pro points championship title!

USXC Racing Debut: 2012

# of Starts (USXC): 129

XC Top 5s: 62

XC Podiums: 31

Pro Wins: 3

Season Championship: Semi Pro 2016

Season Points Podiums: 2022– Pro Stock (3rd), 2021– Pro Stock (2nd), 2018– Pro Open (3rd), 2015– Semi-Pro (3rd), Semi-Pro Imp. (3rd), 2012– Sport (2nd), Sport Imp. (2nd).

Soo I-500 Wins: 2016, 2017, 2020