JACOB CLAYTON RACING

Favorite Food

Chicken

Favorite Sport

Racing and Soccer

Favorite Driver

Kyle Larson

Favorite Color

Black

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BIOGRAPHY

Jacob Clayton

Age: 14

Birthday: April 7, 2010

Hometown: Smith Station, Alabama

Jacob Clayton is a second-generation driver who started racing in 2021. In his rookie .25 midget season, he recorded three wins, three second-place finishes, four third-place finishes, and twenty-two top-five finishes.

In 2024, Jacob will transition into full-size race cars and will pilot the #17 Pro-Truck for Grant Thompson Racing. He will compete at Mobile International Speedway, Five Flags Speedway, and Houston Motorsports Park. Jacob did not take long to start turning heads, as he won the pole award at Five Flags Speedway and finished in the top four in his first four starts. 

In 2023 Jacob competed in the NEW NASCAR Youth Series as well as the Dixie Shootout Series. Jacob drove in the Heavy Honda, Heavy World Formula, and Unrestricted Animal divisions and finished the season with 4 wins, two 2nds and four 3rd place finishes in addition to 12 top 5s, 21 top 10s and 43 A-Main Starts.  He also finished 8th in Championship Points for Heavy World and Unrestricted Animal Divisions, and 9th in Heavy Honda in the NASCAR Youth Series.  In the Dixie Shootout Series Jacob finished 2nd in Championship Points in Unrestricted Animal and 3rd in points in Heavy World.  All this adds up to an amazing 3rd year of racing!  Be sure to follow Jacob on Social Media to keep up with all the latest news and his exciting plans for 2024!

In 2022 Jacob visited victory lane 8 times, finishing with four 2nds, five 3rd's and twenty-two top 5 finishes. He also set three track records at NGQMA and won the hard charger award in the Twister Alley Series. Jacob also competed in the Dixie Shootout Series where he finished 7th in Championship points in Sr. Honda.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission statement for Jacob Clayton racing is to be a true sportsman and competitor on and off the track. We strive to earn the respect of our competitors, fans, and business partners by racing hard on the track, being a good sportsman to fellow competitors, and being a positive role model on and off the track.

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THE JACOB CLAYTON RACING TEAM

Team Owner and Father - JC Clayton

JC Clayton is a 1st generation racer. JC raced and owned a 2-car dirt crate late model team 2002 – 2009

Pro Truck Team - Grant Thompson Racing

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