Jake Crum
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Christopher Jake Crum is a driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He drives the #21 Chevrolet Silverado
for SS-Green Light Racing under crew chief Butch Miller
. Crum has made two starts during the 2010 season in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, including a race at Martinsville Speedway
where he led 18 laps during the event.
, IKF
, and INEX organizations. In 2007, Crum became the youngest driver to win a UARA-Stars Late Model Touring Series event at the age of 15. In 2008, Crum set the bar one notch higher by clinching the UARA-Stars Championship driving for the family-owned operation.
Economic pressures forced Crum to run a partial schedule in 2009. The mixed schedule included Crum's ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards debut, which resulted in a 6th place finish at Mansfield Motorsports Park. Crum also debuted in the Pro All Star Series South division with a 2nd place finish at Newport Speedway
On October 4, 2009, Crum became the youngest winner in the history of the annual Bailey's 300 held at the iconic Martinsville Speedway
. The victory served as a crowning achievement for the aspiring driver, who turned 18 just nine days prior to the event. Competing against some of the most well-funded Late Model Stock Car operations in the country, Crum overcame the odds by pulling off an impressive victory by dominating the second half of the event. There were 83 cars that took to the track in an attempt to make the 43 car field.
ended in disappointment, as a fuel line broke on a lap 49 restart while Crum was running in the 7th position. During the Martinsville event, Crum led 18 laps in an impressive showing before falling victim to a late-race caution prior to rain bring a halt to the event.
on August 18, 2010 during the O'Reilly 200. Crum drove the #21 SS-Green Light Racing entry and was featured as a SPEED Spotlight driver. Crum qualified 13th for the event and was running as high as 7th when contact with his teammate sent him to the pits for repair. After working on the truck, Crum was making his way back through the field when the fuel pump gave out, ending his night.
for the 2010 season to help promote the adoption of retired racing greyhounds. The GRFT organization is based in Knoxville, Tennessee
and operates throughout Northeast Tennessee.
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2003
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado , is the latest line of full-size pickup trucks from General Motors.-History:...
for SS-Green Light Racing under crew chief Butch Miller
Butch Miller (racing driver)
Butch Miller is a racecar driver. He drives the #07 Toyota Tundra part time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on a limited basis, and is also a crew chief for SS-Green Light Racing. He is a multiple champion in the now-defunct American Speed Association stock car series...
. Crum has made two starts during the 2010 season in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, including a race at Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway is an International Speedway Corporation-owned NASCAR stock car racing track located in Henry County, near Ridgeway, Virginia, just to the south of Martinsville. At in length, it is the shortest track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The track was also one of the first paved...
where he led 18 laps during the event.
Early days
Through 2006, Crum captured multiple National Championships through the WKAWorld Karting Association
The World Karting Association, or WKA, is the largest sanctioning body for kart racing racing in North America. The WKA was founded in 1971 and is located directly behind Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The WKA is believed to currently have approximately 5,000 members...
, IKF
International Kart Federation
The International Kart Federation was the first kart racing organization in the United States, founded and still based in California in 1957. In 1971 it was joined by the World Karting Association, which originally focused more on the Eastern and Central United States.The International Kart...
, and INEX organizations. In 2007, Crum became the youngest driver to win a UARA-Stars Late Model Touring Series event at the age of 15. In 2008, Crum set the bar one notch higher by clinching the UARA-Stars Championship driving for the family-owned operation.
Economic pressures forced Crum to run a partial schedule in 2009. The mixed schedule included Crum's ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards debut, which resulted in a 6th place finish at Mansfield Motorsports Park. Crum also debuted in the Pro All Star Series South division with a 2nd place finish at Newport Speedway
On October 4, 2009, Crum became the youngest winner in the history of the annual Bailey's 300 held at the iconic Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway is an International Speedway Corporation-owned NASCAR stock car racing track located in Henry County, near Ridgeway, Virginia, just to the south of Martinsville. At in length, it is the shortest track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The track was also one of the first paved...
. The victory served as a crowning achievement for the aspiring driver, who turned 18 just nine days prior to the event. Competing against some of the most well-funded Late Model Stock Car operations in the country, Crum overcame the odds by pulling off an impressive victory by dominating the second half of the event. There were 83 cars that took to the track in an attempt to make the 43 car field.
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
Crum entered two NASCAR K&N Pro Series East events in 2010. The season opener at Greenville-Pickens SpeedwayGreenville-Pickens Speedway
Greenville-Pickens Speedway is a race track located in Pickens County, South Carolina, just west of Greenville, South Carolina, USA, and just east of Easley, South Carolina. The track hosts weekly NASCAR sanctioned races. Several touring series visit the track each year, including the Whelen...
ended in disappointment, as a fuel line broke on a lap 49 restart while Crum was running in the 7th position. During the Martinsville event, Crum led 18 laps in an impressive showing before falling victim to a late-race caution prior to rain bring a halt to the event.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Crum made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at the Bristol Motor SpeedwayBristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway is a NASCAR short track venue located in Bristol, Tennessee. Constructed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961...
on August 18, 2010 during the O'Reilly 200. Crum drove the #21 SS-Green Light Racing entry and was featured as a SPEED Spotlight driver. Crum qualified 13th for the event and was running as high as 7th when contact with his teammate sent him to the pits for repair. After working on the truck, Crum was making his way back through the field when the fuel pump gave out, ending his night.
Charity
Crum has partnered with the Greyhound Rescue Foundation of TennesseeTennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
for the 2010 season to help promote the adoption of retired racing greyhounds. The GRFT organization is based in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Founded in 1786, Knoxville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, U.S.A., behind Memphis and Nashville, and is the county seat of Knox County. It is the largest city in East Tennessee, and the second-largest city in the Appalachia region...
and operates throughout Northeast Tennessee.
Career Milestones
2010- NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Bristol Motor SpeedwayBristol Motor SpeedwayBristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway is a NASCAR short track venue located in Bristol, Tennessee. Constructed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961...
, started 13th - NASCAR K&N Pro Series East debut at Greenville-Pickens SpeedwayGreenville-Pickens SpeedwayGreenville-Pickens Speedway is a race track located in Pickens County, South Carolina, just west of Greenville, South Carolina, USA, and just east of Easley, South Carolina. The track hosts weekly NASCAR sanctioned races. Several touring series visit the track each year, including the Whelen...
2009
- Bailey's 300 Champion at Martinsville SpeedwayMartinsville SpeedwayMartinsville Speedway is an International Speedway Corporation-owned NASCAR stock car racing track located in Henry County, near Ridgeway, Virginia, just to the south of Martinsville. At in length, it is the shortest track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The track was also one of the first paved...
- ARCA SeriesAutomobile Racing Club of AmericaAutomobile Racing Club of America is an auto racing sanctioning body in the United States, founded in 1953 by John Marcum. The current president of ARCA is Ron Drager. The ARCA RE/MAX Series races stock cars similar to those seen in past years in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and indeed most cars...
debut at Mansfield Motorsports Park, started 4th/finished 6th - PASS Super Late Model Touring Series debut at Newport Speedway, finished 2nd
2008
- UARA-Stars Touring Series Champion, youngest in history
2006
- Lowe's Motor SpeedwayLowe's Motor SpeedwayCharlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsports complex located in Concord, North Carolina, United States 13 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. The complex features a quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend and the Sprint All-Star Race...
Summer Shootout Red/White/Blue Champion - World Karting AssociationWorld Karting AssociationThe World Karting Association, or WKA, is the largest sanctioning body for kart racing racing in North America. The WKA was founded in 1971 and is located directly behind Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The WKA is believed to currently have approximately 5,000 members...
(WKA) National Champion Junior Champ Lite (Dirt) - WKA National Champion Junior Champ Animal (Dirt)
- WKA Grand National Champion Junior Champ Lite (Dirt)
- WKA Grand National Champion Junior Champ Animal (Dirt)
2005
- WKA National Champion Junior Champ Lite (Dirt)
- WKA National Champion Junior Champ Animal (Dirt)
- INEX Winter Heat Champion, Semi-Pro Division
- Allison Legacy Series Rookie of the Year
2004
- INEX National Champion BandoleroBandolero racingBandolero car racing is a type of entry-level racing in the United States. Many bandolero car drivers move into Legends racing. Cars can reach in excess of 70 mph, but do not accelerate very quickly. The cars are built like miniature stock cars, with a tube frame and sheet metal cage. Drivers...
Young Gun - NC State Champion Junior Heavy (Dirt)
- Maxxis MooreMoney Jr Kahuna Champion Junior Gold (Dirt)
2003
- WKA National Champion Jr Sportsman 2 Heavy (Dirt)
- WKA National Champion Jr Sportsman 2 Lite (Asphalt)
- WKA National Champion Jr Sportsman 2 Heavy (Asphalt)
- WKA National Champion Jr Sportsman Champ (Asphalt)
- WKA Triple Crown Champion (Asphalt)
- IKF National Champion Super Jr 2 (Asphalt)
- INEX National Champion Bandolero Bandits
- Briggs & Stratton Future Star Award
- Maxxis MooreMoney Jr Kahuna Champion Junior Gold (Dirt)
- C&D Motorsports Grand National Champion Jr Sportsman 2 Heavy
- Competition Cams Grand National Champion Jr Sportsman 2 Heavy
- NADTC National Champion Jr Heavy (Dirt)
- INEX Winter Heat Champion Bandolero Bandits