2010 Driver Profile

 


#96 Jacob Grotewiel

Name:: Jacob Grotewiel

Car Number:: 96

How did you decide on this car number:: On the first car I bought. I didn't want to spend the money on new vinyl so I stuck with it.

City/State: Clifton Hill, Missouri

Birthday:: March 18th, 1987

Height:: 6' 1"

Email Address:: jakerg23@hotmail.com

Favorite Food:: Anything beef (Because I'm a beef producer)...probably cheeseburgers or juicyburgers.

Family Members:: Dad - Jim, Mom - Debbie, Sisters - Jennifer and Ashley, Brother-in-law - Mike

Employer:: Grotewiel Farms/ Bentley Welding and Auto Repair/ Westran High School

Job:: Farmer/ Mechanic and Fabricator/ Substitute Teacher

Class you will be racing for the 2010 Season:: Probably just B-Modified

Total Year(s) Racing:: Started in 2003 with Mike McCarty driving; started driving myself in 2007.

Class or type of cars you have Raced:: B Modified and A modified

Racing Hero:: David Holder, Kelly Smith

Best Part of Racing:: Racing in a competative manner.

Worst part of Racing:: Poor handling car or engine issues, and of course money.

If you were not racing, what would you be doing:: Playing Music, Coon Hunting, Playing Basketball, or BBQing

How did you get your start in racing:: Just always loved it since I was a small child. When I was a Junior in High School I decided that I wanted to get more involved. Dad said he would split the cost of the first car with me if I didn't drive so I found a driver and made the purchase.

Year/Make/ Model of Car:: 2003/2004 M&M (Now called Mach 1)

Car Owner:: Jacob Grotewiel

Crew Chief: Myself I guess.

Crew Members: Jim Grotewiel

Sponsors: Grotewiel Farms, Bentley Welding and Auto Repair

Award(s) and Accomplishments:: Top ten in points a few years.

Racing Goals:: Win at least one feature.

What would you like to say to your fans?: Thanks for the support. Wish I could perform a little better for you.