Jennifer Jo Cobb
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Jennifer Jo Cobb is a race car driver and team owner. She has competed in the NASCAR Nationwide Series along with the ARCA Remax Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. She drives the 13 Ford Mustang
for her own team Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing in the Nationwide Series
. Her dad, Joe Cobb, races at Lakeside Speedway
in the modified division. Since 2002, she has made 9 starts in the ARCA Series
, including 3 top-10s in 3 starts in 2004 while driving for Keith Murt.
In 2004, Cobb made her NASCAR
debut in the Busch Series
at Homestead-Miami Speedway
. She drove the #50 Vassarette
Chevrolet
for Keith Coleman Racing
and finished 43rd due to a crash on lap 2.
In 2006, Cobb created a line of clothing for female race fans called Driver Boutique. Proceeds from the sales of this line go towards her racing efforts, and she has attempted to qualify for various Busch and ARCA races in 2007 with the Driver Boutique sponsorship.
On July 19, 2008 she competed in the Camping World Truck Series event at the Built Ford Tough 225
. She started in 35th and finished 26 driving the #74 Dodge for The Annexus Group completing 144 laps. On April 27, 2009 she competed at the O'Reilly Auto Parts 250
driving the #73 Dodge for Derrike Cope
Inc. She started 34th and completed 72 laps before experiencing engine trouble, finishing 26th out of 35 drivers winning a purse of $10,680.
In 2010, Cobb announced that she would run full time in the truck series, after purchasing the assets of the #10 truck team from Rick Crawford, whose Circle Bar Racing downsized from a two-truck operation to one — Crawford's own #14.
In addition to the Trucks, Cobb is negotiating the purchase of a NASCAR Nationwide Series car to compete in 4 or 5 NNS events for 2010. Her long range goals include entering the NASCAR Sprint Cup series sometime within the next two to three years.
In 2010, Jennifer became the highest female points finisher in history in any of the three major NASCAR Series, achieving 17th place.
For 2011, Jennifer expects to continue racing her own #10 truck full time in the Camping World Truck Series, and will also drive the first 5 races in the Nationwide Series in the #79 for 2nd Chance Motorsports. Jennifer later announced that she would run the full season with 2nd Chance Motorsports in the #79 and run for Rookie of the Year. Cobb became the highest finishing female in Truck Series history by finishing 6th at the NextEra Energy Resources 250 in 2011. She later gave her truck's owners points to Chase Mattioli and his team while she also started her own driver development program
with Cody Cambensy planning to drive in the Truck Series in 2011. She later left 2nd Chance Motorsports after a dispute with owner Rick Russell over whether to start and park after losing their second car at Las Vegas. Rick Ware Racing later gave her a ride in his #41.
In early 2011, Jennifer Jo Cobb partnered with U.S. Army Family and MWR Command to launch Driven 2 Honor, a promotion honoring women in the U.S. Military. Jennifer hosted 2 female service members and their guests at the first 5 Nationwide races of the 2011 NASCAR season.
Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, as a "1964½" model, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A...
for her own team Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing in the Nationwide Series
History
She started racing in 1991 at Lakeside SpeedwayLakeside Speedway
Lakeside Speedway is a dirt auto racing track located in Kansas City, Kansas. It features racing in Factory Stock, Grand National, and Modified categories. Racing at the track was the focus of the Discovery Channel series Heartland Thunder in 2010....
. Her dad, Joe Cobb, races at Lakeside Speedway
Lakeside Speedway
Lakeside Speedway is a dirt auto racing track located in Kansas City, Kansas. It features racing in Factory Stock, Grand National, and Modified categories. Racing at the track was the focus of the Discovery Channel series Heartland Thunder in 2010....
in the modified division. Since 2002, she has made 9 starts in the ARCA Series
Automobile Racing Club of America
Automobile Racing Club of America is an auto racing sanctioning body in the United States, founded in 1953 by John Marcum. The current president of ARCA is Ron Drager. The ARCA RE/MAX Series races stock cars similar to those seen in past years in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and indeed most cars...
, including 3 top-10s in 3 starts in 2004 while driving for Keith Murt.
In 2004, Cobb made her NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
debut in the Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead-Miami Speedway is a race track in Homestead, Florida southwest of Miami.Since 2002 Homestead has hosted the final races of the season in all three of NASCAR's series: the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, and the Camping World Truck Series...
. She drove the #50 Vassarette
Vassarette
Vassarette is a brand of women's underwear owned by Vanity Fair Brands. Their lines include bras, stockings and lingerie, and they were previously a major manufacturer of girdles. Originally advertised discreetly in ladies' magazines, they have more recently advertised on prominent and sometimes...
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
for Keith Coleman Racing
Keith Coleman Racing
Keith Coleman Racing was a NASCAR Busch Series team. It fielded the #23 and #26 cars for three seasons. The team was formed in 2004 by New Orleans native, Keith Coleman and at the time bought the team's equipment from Holigan Racing and later from Bill Davis Racing.KCR debuted in 2004 at the Mr....
and finished 43rd due to a crash on lap 2.
In 2006, Cobb created a line of clothing for female race fans called Driver Boutique. Proceeds from the sales of this line go towards her racing efforts, and she has attempted to qualify for various Busch and ARCA races in 2007 with the Driver Boutique sponsorship.
On July 19, 2008 she competed in the Camping World Truck Series event at the Built Ford Tough 225
Built Ford Tough 225
The Kentucky 225 is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race held at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky. The race, originally held in June or July moved to September in 2010. One year later, the race was moved to October...
. She started in 35th and finished 26 driving the #74 Dodge for The Annexus Group completing 144 laps. On April 27, 2009 she competed at the O'Reilly Auto Parts 250
O'Reilly Auto Parts 250
The O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race that takes place at Kansas Speedway.In 2007 the race was run on April 28, in hopes of cooler weather for race day. As in the past 6 years the race was run on very hot and humid July days, making it hard for the fans and drivers...
driving the #73 Dodge for Derrike Cope
Derrike Cope
Derrike Cope is a NASCAR driver. He is best known for his win in the 1990 Daytona 500. He currently drives the #28 Chevrolet for Jay Robinson Racing in the Nationwide Series and the #75 Chevrolet/Dodge for his own team in the Sprint Cup Series.-Early years:Cope was born in San Diego, California...
Inc. She started 34th and completed 72 laps before experiencing engine trouble, finishing 26th out of 35 drivers winning a purse of $10,680.
In 2010, Cobb announced that she would run full time in the truck series, after purchasing the assets of the #10 truck team from Rick Crawford, whose Circle Bar Racing downsized from a two-truck operation to one — Crawford's own #14.
In addition to the Trucks, Cobb is negotiating the purchase of a NASCAR Nationwide Series car to compete in 4 or 5 NNS events for 2010. Her long range goals include entering the NASCAR Sprint Cup series sometime within the next two to three years.
In 2010, Jennifer became the highest female points finisher in history in any of the three major NASCAR Series, achieving 17th place.
For 2011, Jennifer expects to continue racing her own #10 truck full time in the Camping World Truck Series, and will also drive the first 5 races in the Nationwide Series in the #79 for 2nd Chance Motorsports. Jennifer later announced that she would run the full season with 2nd Chance Motorsports in the #79 and run for Rookie of the Year. Cobb became the highest finishing female in Truck Series history by finishing 6th at the NextEra Energy Resources 250 in 2011. She later gave her truck's owners points to Chase Mattioli and his team while she also started her own driver development program
Driver development program
A Driver development program is a program used by racing teams to develop younger drivers. It is widely used in both Formula One and NASCAR, usually consisting of a team signing a driver to a multi-year contract in which they run in minor-league racing divisions A Driver development program is a...
with Cody Cambensy planning to drive in the Truck Series in 2011. She later left 2nd Chance Motorsports after a dispute with owner Rick Russell over whether to start and park after losing their second car at Las Vegas. Rick Ware Racing later gave her a ride in his #41.
In early 2011, Jennifer Jo Cobb partnered with U.S. Army Family and MWR Command to launch Driven 2 Honor, a promotion honoring women in the U.S. Military. Jennifer hosted 2 female service members and their guests at the first 5 Nationwide races of the 2011 NASCAR season.