Jessica in action during the World Finals
Started working on my dad’s sprint car in 2003. 2006 my dad decided to get me and my older sister 270cc micro sprint cars, so we could start racing too. So I raced Friday nights and helped my dad on Saturday nights.
Who had the biggest impact on your racing career and why?
My dad, he taught me everything I know about racing. He also taught me how to work on my cars and how to set them up
What would you be doing if you weren't racing?
I guess be bored out of my mind because racing takes up pretty much my whole life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
What is your favorite aspect of racing?
Just the feeling I get when I am behind the wheel, it’s indescribable.
What is your greatest accomplishment/best memory?
I think it’s a tie between winning the first woman rookie of the year at Selinsgrove Speedway in 2009 and also finishing 2nd this past season in the 358 sprint car ( my best finish to date).
What is the worst thing that has happened to you in racing, or your worst season?
Breaking both of my hands in two wrecks in one micro race in 2008. I didn’t get to race for 6 weeks and it was the worst 6 weeks ever.
In your own words, describe your 2011 season:
The best way to describe my 2011 season, is to call it educational. I had my first few races in my 410 so every race with that was a learning experience. I was also able to earn a few top 5’s, so I feel like I have been able to improve. I also had the chance of a lifetime at the very end of the season to race with the Outlaws at Charlotte Motor Speedway, that race in itself was a huge opportunity to learn from the best.
What are your plans for the 2012 season?
This season I am planning on running all three division of sprints (358, 360, and 410). I don’t plan on running one track every week, it will just be a mix up of different local area tracks.
Where do you see Sprint Car racing five years from now?
I’m hoping the number of competitors will be up from previous years. I’m also sure someone will discover some way to make us faster.
What is your ultimate goal?
My ultimate goal is to race anything and everything I can, and be victorious in each series.
Anything else you would like to add?
I would like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my career. Without the support of my family, friends, crew, fans, and sponsors I would never be able have the amazing opportunity of getting behind the wheel of a racecar every week.