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Name: 14 year old Jake Hodge

Car Class: Bomber

Location: Spencer, Indiana

Showcase:

Tell us how you got interested in racing:

"Well, my grandpa Jim Reynolds raced for over 40 years and when I was about 6 or 7 years old, I was his pit man at Sullivan, Lincoln Park, and Bloomington Speedway. He always told me that I would be in his shoes one day. I didn't believe him at first, but look where I am now"

Tell us about your family:

"My dad and mom have been divorced since January of 2001. They both remarried. I have 5 brothers and sisters."

List your career high lights:

"My career highlights so far are that I have got the chance to drive many race cars, including a sprint car, thanks to Tony Reed and my grandfather."

Which one of your races stands out the most in your mind and why:

" If i had to choose it would probably be August 2nd when I had motor problems at Lincoln Park Speedway
and ended up in the b-main. I started 8th worked my way up to fourth, and then, with two laps to go, a lap car spun right in front of me, and I had to take the outside line past the car missing the wall by maybe a couple feet, no yellow flag
was thrown, so I ended up an aggravating 6th when they took 5 to transfer."

We all know it takes more than one person to be successful in racing, who do you
feel contributes to your career success?

"I believe my father and my grandpa mostly".
"My grandpa found the race car for me and maintains it week to week. My dad makes sure the motor and finances are taken care of."

What tracks do you race at?

Lincoln Park Speedway. Hopefully Paragon and maybe Brownstown in 2009.

List your sponsors:

2008 sponsors
Ogle-Olge LLC,
Arnett Auto Sales,
Pete's Muffler (dads shop),
Owen Valley Carpet Barn,
Mckay's Family Pharmacy,
Jim's Trim,
NAPA Auto Parts,
Vedders Transmission,
Crites' Core,
Owen County State Bank,
Durabuilt Racing Enterprises,
Connect'd Gaming Center,
Delilah's Pet Shop,

"I would like to thank all of them and hopefully we will have them on board with us again next year."

Thanks Jake for the Interview and good luck in 2009!