Picture at Cowtown Speedway

Jake Upchurch

#24

Jake Upchurch drives the #24 Street Stock Class car.  His home track is Cowtown Speedway but he can also be found racing at Grand Prairie Speedway and Kennedale Speedway Park.  He lives in North Richland Hills, TX.

Team members helping Jake are:  Dad, everyone at C&P Services, Tony - welder, James Moss, Craig Moss.  Paul Upchurch is the car owner.

Jake started racing in 2002 in the Street Stock Class at Grand Prairie Speedway because he'd been watching his entire life.  His first win was in '03 in the Street Stock Class at Grand Prairie Speedway.  Career highlights include Track Championship at Grand Prairie Speedway in '04 in Street Stock, Track Championship at Grand Prairie Speedway and Cowtown Speedway in Street Stock in '06, won 27 Feature races in Street Stock in '06, over 60 Street Stock wins in his career and leading in the Points at Cowtown Speedway in '08 in Street Stock.

The thrill of racing for Jake is winning.  His most exciting racing moment was winning 27 Features in one season.  He's most proud of his Championships and wins.

Jake's racing hero is Jeff Gordon.

Of racing, Jake says, "Racing is a fun hobby but costs a lot of money!".

His favorite racing website is www.elbowsup.com