ABOUT
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Team Bio
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| Headquarters: |
Middleburgh, NY |
| Chassis Type: |
Bicknell and Troyer |
| Team Owner: |
Scott and Barbara Becker |
| Car Owner: |
Scott and Jim Becker |
| Engine Builder: |
Precision Engineering |
| Crew Chief: |
Paul Brauer (40+ years of racing experience) |
| Crew: |
Michael Feeney, Patrick Feeney, Ken Newkirk |
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2008 Marketing Partners:
MIDTEL NET Carver Construction
Becker Excavating LEAF Racewear
Mercury Web Solutions Racing 2 Learn
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Jim Becker
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J&J Racing was unofficially formed in late 1992 when Scott Becker and his two sons Jason and Jim were at a local racetrack, Fonda Speedway. As it were common at end of the season races, there were cars running that were for sale. The two boys got the idea they would like to try the
sport they loved, so they asked their father and he agreed. A few weeks later they purchased a car from Ronnie Holmes and started racing in April 1993.
The first year was spent sharing a car between the two drivers as they learned to race. Both Jim and Jason did well enough to add another car in 1994, and J&J Racing was officially formed. Both drivers climbed the ranks in classes to the top class, Modifieds, and learned their trade at many tracks throughout New York State, as well as Vermont and Pennsylvania.
Today, J&J Racing operates out of a well-equipped 5000 sq. ft. facility in Middleburgh, NY and is well prepared for every race it enters.
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Driver Bio: Jim Becker
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| Age: |
39 |
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Family:
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Carolyn (wife), Megan and Jacob |
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Residence:
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Guilderland, NY |
| Education: |
B.S. Mechanical Engineering – Clarkson University |
| Occupation: |
Telecommunications Executive |
| Years Racing: |
10 Total, 4 in open wheel Modified (limited schedule since 2002) |
| Racing Nicknames: |
Gentleman Jim, The Email Express |
Accomplishments:
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3 Wins, 50+ Top 5 finishes, 100+ Top 10 finishes
1995 NASCAR Winston Racing Series (Pro Stock Division) – 3rd Points
1999 Albany-Saratoga Speedway Rookie of the Year - Sportsman
2002 Albany-Saratoga Speedway Rookie of the Year – Modified
2002 New York State Stock Car Association Newcomer of the Year - Modified |
| Racing Goals: |
Be consistent, finish in the Top 10 every race, and have fun |
| Defining Statement: |
"If you’re going to do something, give it 100% and do it right." |
| Interests Outside of Racing: |
Spending time with family & friends, work, reading, and playing golf and basketball. |
| Favorite Website: |
ESPN.com |
| Favorite Food: |
Seafood and Ice Cream Pie |
| Favorite Vacation Place: |
Caribbean |
| Favorite Sport (besides Racing): |
Golf |
| Favorite NASCAR Driver: |
Mark Martin/Martin Truex Jr. |
| If I can’t win, I want it to be: |
Kenny Tremont |
| Favorite Racetrack: |
(tie) Albany-Saratoga and Fulton Speedway |