Jake Finch

Jake Finch (born June 16, 2005) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series East, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet SS for his family owned team, Phoenix Racing, and the No. 25 Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports, and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 55 Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports.

Jake Finch
BornJake Finch
(2005-06-16) June 16, 2005
Lynn Haven, Florida
ARCA Menards Series East career
2 races run over 1 year
ARCA East no., teamNo. 1 (Phoenix Racing)
No. 25(Venturini Motorsports)
First race2022 Pensacola 200 (Pensacola)
Last race2022 General Tire 125 (Dover)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 2 0
Statistics current as of April 26, 2022.

Racing career

Finch began racing go-karts at a young age. In 2020, he would drive in three late model races for Anthony Campi Racing, and would win in his first start, after dominating the race and leading the most laps. In his next two starts, he would finish 2nd.[1] Phoenix Racing, the former NASCAR Cup Series team that sold it's ownership in 2013, would re-open it's doors, and Finch would drive in several late model races with them in 2021.[2] He entered the SRL Southwest Tour in 2022 for the same team, finishing 22nd and 23rd in his first two starts.[3]

ARCA Menards Series East

On March 15, 2022, Phoenix Racing announced that Finch will be making his ARCA Menards Series East debut at Five Flags Speedway. It would be the first time since 2013, that Phoenix Racing would compete in a NASCAR-sanctioned race.[4] On April 26, 2022, Finch would sign with Venturini Motorsports for one race in the ARCA Menards Series East, and one race in the ARCA Menards Series.[5]

Personal life

Jake's father, James Finch, is the owner of the former NASCAR Cup Series team, Phoenix Racing. He also runs an airport construction company, Phoenix Construction.[2] Before Jake started racing, he was an active baseball player for his local school.[1] He currently attends A. Crawford Mosley High School, and will graduate in the class of 2023.[4]

Motorsports career results

ARCA Menards Series East
ARCA Menards Series East results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AMSWC Pts Ref
2022 Phoenix Racing 1 Chevrolet NSM FIF
8		 -* -* [6]
Venturini Motorsports 25 Toyota DOV
6		 NSV IOW MLW BRI

References
  1. Seelman, Jacob (October 8, 2020). "Jake Finch Stepping Up The Ladder With Campi". Speed Sport. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. "Phoenix Racing Rises From The Ashes". Speed Sport. December 31, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  3. "Jake Finch Travels Cross Country". SRL Southwest Tour. January 31, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  4. "Jake Finch Making ARCA East Debut at Five Flags". Racing America. March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  5. "Jake Finch joins Venturini Motorsports for two races on ARCA platform". ARCA. April 26, 2022.
  6. "Jake Finch – 2022 ARCA Menards Series East Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
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