| Jake "The Snake" Crum | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 25, 1991 Newport, Tennessee |
| Awards |
2008 UARA-Stars Late Model Touring Series Champion 2009 Bailey's 300 Champion |
Christopher Jake Crum (born September 25, 1991)[1] 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.
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Through 2006, Crum captured multiple National Championships through the WKA, 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.[2]
Crum entered two NASCAR K&N Pro Series East events in 2010. The season opener at Greenville-Pickens Speedway 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.[3]
Crum made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at the Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2010 during the O'Reilly 200.[4] 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.
Crum has partnered with the Greyhound Rescue Foundation of Tennessee 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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| Preceded by Ross Furr |
UARA-Stars Champion 2008 |
Succeeded by Matt McCall |
| Preceded by Jason York |
Bailey's 300 Winner 2009 |
Succeeded by current |