Jody Knowles (born March 3, 1986) is an American professional stock car racing driver. A late model racer, he has competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Jody Knowles
Born (1986-03-03) March 3, 1986 (age 38)
Tyrone, Georgia
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
5 races run over 2 years
2015 position65th
Best finish49th (2014)
First race2014 Mudsummer Classic (Eldora)
Last race2015 Mudsummer Classic (Eldora)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0

Racing career

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Knowles started in quarter midget racing at five years of age, and began dirt track racing on a permanent basis when he was 13 years old.[1]

In 2014, Knowles competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway. He ran in the top 15 for much of the final race before suffering a pass-through penalty for being out of position on a restart. He was also involved in a late spin that brought out a caution, and would finish 28th.[2][3]

Personal life

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His father Jerry formerly competed in the NASCAR Sportsman Division.[1] Cousin Tony is also a Super Late Model racer.[4]

Motorsports career results

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NASCAR

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(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Camping World Truck Series

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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 NCWTC Pts Ref
2014 Frank Ingram Racing 80 Ford DAY MAR KAN CLT DOV TEX GTW KEN IOW ELD
28
POC MCH BRI
31
MSP CHI NHA LVS TAL MAR
34
TEX PHO
22
HOM 49th 61 [5]
2015 Jacob Wallace Racing 50 DAY ATL MAR KAN CLT DOV TEX GTW IOW KEN ELD
18
POC MCH BRI MSP CHI NHA LVS TAL MAR TEX PHO HOM 65th 26 [6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Gabell, Marshall (August 1, 2014). "Q&A: Super Late Model and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver Jody Knowles". Race Chaser Online. Retrieved January 23, 2020. [dead link]
  2. ^ "Jody Knowles is doing a different kind of racing". Great Race. July 31, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  3. ^ Jensen, Tom (July 23, 2014). "Bubba time: Wallace Jr. captures riveting Eldora truck race (VIDEO)". Foxsports.com. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  4. ^ Reed, Brandon (July 17, 2013). "Jody Knowles Grabs SLM Victory In Hot Night At Dixie". Race Week Illustrated. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  5. ^ "Jody Knowles – 2014 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  6. ^ "Jody Knowles – 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
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