Jerry Cook
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Jerry Cook (born July 31, 19??) in Rome, New York) is a NASCAR championship race car driver. He began racing at the age of 13 and won the track championship at Utica-Rome Speedway in 1969.
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[edit] Driving career
He eventually went to become a six-time champion in the NASCAR Modified series (1971-72, 1974-77). His rivalry with fellow Rome, New York driver Richie Evans is legendary. He retired after the 1982 season with 342 wins.[1] He stayed with the sport, and helped shape the series.
[edit] NASCAR administration
Cook served as the Whelen Modified Series' director when it began in 1985, and is currently NASCAR's Administrative Director. [2]
[edit] Awards
- In 1989, he was inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
- Inducted into the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame in 1993
- As part of NASCAR's 50th Anniversary celebration in 1998, he was named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers.
- NASCAR named him #3 on its NASCAR Modifed All-Time Top 10 list. [1]
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