Andy Jankowiak

Last updated
Andy Jankowiak
Andy Jankowiak competing in the 2022 General Tires Delivers 100 at Watkins Glen.jpg
Jankowiak in the ARCA race at Watkins Glen in 2022
BornAndrew Jankowiak
(1988-03-10) March 10, 1988 (age 36)
Tonawanda, New York, United States
NASCAR Modified Tour career
Debut season 2019
Current team Jody Lauzon Racing
Car number59
Engine Chevrolet
Crew chief Steve Mendoza
Former teams Susanne Lewis Racing
Jankowiak Racing
Steve Mendoza Racing
Starts4
Best finish39th in 2020
ARCA Menards Series career
28 races run over 4 years
ARCA no., teamNo. 73 (KLAS Motorsports)
Best finish14th (2023)
First race 2021 Lucas Oil 200 (Daytona)
Last race 2024 General Tire 150 (Dover Motor Speedway)
WinsTop tens Poles
0150
ARCA Menards Series East career
4 races run over 4 years
ARCA East no., teamNo. 73 (KLAS Motorsports)
Best finish40th (2023)
First race 2021 Bush's Beans 200 (Bristol)
Last race 2024 General Tire 150 (Dover Motor Speedway)
WinsTop tens Poles
020
ARCA Menards Series West career
1 race run over 1 year
ARCA West no., teamNo. 73 (KLAS Motorsports)
First race 2024 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
WinsTop tens Poles
000
Statistics current as of April 30, 2024.

Andy Jankowiak (born March 10, 1988) is an American racing driver who competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 73 Toyota Camry for KLAS Motorsports. He has also previously competed in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

Contents

Personal life

Jankowiak's father Tony Jankowiak married Debby Druar [1] after working alongside her on Tommy Druar's pit crew. [1] Jankowiak's mother, father and uncle, Debby Druar Jankowiak, Tony Jankowiak and Tommy Druar, were also racing drivers. [1] Debby Druar Jankowiak was the first female to win a race at the Lancaster Motorplex. [1] Tommy Druar was killed in a Summer 1989 race at Lancaster Motorplex, while the elder Jankowiak was killed in a crash at Stafford Motor Speedway in April 1990. [2] Jankowiak frequently races the number 73 in tribute to his father and uncle. [1] In the 2022 ARCA Menards Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Jankowiak raced a special paint scheme inspired by the design his mother used to race. [3]

To fund his racing career, Jankowiak used tips from his job as a delivery driver for Bob & John's La Hacienda. [1]

At a young age, Jankowiak would frequently visit the Ransomville Speedway go-kart track with his mother Debby, and her brother-in-law, Jake. [1]

Racing career

NASCAR Modified Tour

2019

Jankowiak began to compete in the Modified Tour in 2019, driving for Susanne Lewis Racing. He intended to make his debut at the Musket 250 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, in the #41 Chevrolet, but he withdrew. [4]

He returned at the season-finale, the Sunoco World Series 150 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, in the #55 Airport Collision Dodge. [5] Jankowiak started 30th out of 40 cars and was collected in a major crash on lap 13, which started when Kyle Bensignore spun in turn three and blocked the track, causing him to finish 38th. [5]

2020

For 2020, Jankowiak initially entered the Laurel Highlands 150 at Jennerstown Speedway Complex in the #59 BNP Machine Dodge for Steve Mendoza Racing, but withdrew. [6]

He then competed at the Thompson 150 at Thompson, driving the #59 Jankowiak Racing Chevrolet. [7] Jankowiak qualified in 28th (last) place and finished 24th, due to handling issues after 116 of 154 laps. [7]

Jankowiak's third entry was the season-finale, the World Series of Speedway Racing 150 at Thompson, driving for Mendoza again, but in a Chevrolet. [8] He started 17th, but finished 24th out of 27 cars, retiring due to handling issues after 75 of 150 laps. [8]

2021

In 2021, Jankowiak drove in the Nu-Way Auto Parts 150 at New York International Raceway Park, driving the #59 BNP Machine Chevrolet for Jody Lauzon Racing, starting 17th and finishing in 14th place (two laps down). [9]

ARCA

2021

Jankowiak began to compete in ARCA in 2021, driving the #73 entry for his own Jankowiak Motorsports part-time. [10] He purchased a car from Ken Schrader Racing to use. [11]

In the week leading up to the season-opening Lucas Oil 200 at Daytona International Speedway, Jankowiak received sponsorship from OneRail. [12] For the race, Jankowiak qualified in 11th place out of 34 cars and would finish on the lead lap in eighth. [13]

He then competed at the General Tire 200 at Talladega Superspeedway, with sponsorship from V1 Fiber and Thermal Foams. [10] Jankowiak started 27th and would improve his finish to seventh, once again on the lead lap. [14]

At the General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Jankowiak honored, on his car and helmet, members of the United States Armed Forces from western New York that had been killed in action. [15] With sponsorship from V1 again, he started eighth out of 23 cars and would finish in ninth place, on the lead lap. [16]

Jankowiak competing at Pocono. Andy jankowiak (51277313718).jpg
Jankowiak competing at Pocono.

Prior to the General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 at Pocono Raceway, Jankowiak received sponsorship from Konnect General Stores through their Phillips 66 distribution. [17] In the field of 24 cars, he started in ninth place and would equal his Talladega finish by finishing seventh, Jankowiak's fourth top 10 and lead lap finish of the season. [18] [19]

Jankowiak started his first non-superspeedway oval race when he competed at the road course Watkins Glen International for the Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen. [20] For the race, Marsh Racing collaborated in the fielding of the entry, with continued sponsorship from Konnect via their corporate sibling Dak's Market and Phillips 66. [21] The same car from the oval races was converted to a road course set-up. [20] On his first lap of the combined practice and qualifying session, the rear end on Jankowiak's car blew, causing his team to spend most of the session repairing his car, resulting in them qualifying 27th in the 28 car field. [22] He would finish the race in 16th place, albeit two laps down. [22]

On January 19, 2023, it was announced that Jankowiak would return to run part-time in the main ARCA Series in 2023, continuing to drive the No. 73 car, but the ownership of his race team would be taken over by fellow driver Andy Seuss as well as Kevin Lapierre, allowing Jankowiak to focus on the driver role. The team was renamed KLAS Motorsports (the initials of the two new owners). [23]

Motorsports career results

ARCA Menards Series

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

ARCA Menards Series results
YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPtsRef
2021 Jankowiak Motorsports 73 Ford DAY
8		 PHO TAL
7		 KAN TOL CLT
9		 MOH POC
7		 ELK BLN IOW WIN BRI
26		 SLM KAN
13		20th222 [24]
Chevy GLN
16		 MCH ISF MLW DSF
2022 Ford DAY
6		 PHO TAL
13		 KAN CLT
18		 IOW BLN ELK MOH 20th207 [25]
Toyota POC
23		 IRP MCH BRI
8		 SLM TOL
11
Chevy GLN
22		 ISF MLW DSF KAN
2023 KLAS Motorsports Ford DAY
32		 PHO TAL
18		14th312 [26]
Toyota KAN
28		 CLT
5		 BLN ELK MOH IOW POC
7		 MCH
4		 IRP KAN
10		 BRI
10		 SLM TOL
7
Chevy GLN
7		 ISF MLW DSF
2024 Ford DAY
10		 TAL
27		-*-* [27]
Toyota PHO
27		 DOV
7		 KAN
CLT IOW MOH BLN IRP SLM ELK MCH ISF MLW DSF GLN BRI KAN TOL

ARCA Menards Series East

ARCA Menards Series East results
YearTeamNo.Make12345678AMSECPtsRef
2021 Jankowiak Motorsports 73 Ford NSM FIF NSV DOV SNM IOW MLW BRI
26		54th18 [28]
2022 Toyota NSM FIF DOV NSV IOW MLW BRI
8		44th36 [29]
2023 KLAS Motorsports FIF DOV NSV FRS IOW IRP MLW BRI
10		40th34 [30]
2024 FIF DOV
7		 NSV FRS IOW IRP MLW BRI -*-* [31]

ARCA Menards Series West

ARCA Menards Series West results
YearTeamNo.Make123456789101112AMSWCPtsRef
2024 KLAS Motorsports 73 Toyota PHO
27		 KER PIR SON IRW IRW SHA TRI MAD AAS KER PHO -*-* [32]

Whelen Modified Tour

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour results
YearCar ownerNo.Make123456789101112131415161718NWMTCPtsRef
2019 Susanne Lewis55 Chevy MYR SBO TMP STA WAL SEE TMP RIV NHA STA TMP OSW RIV NHA STA TMP
38		75th6 [33]
2020 Andy Jankowiak59 Chevy JEN WMM WMM JEN MND TMP
24		 NHA STA 39th40 [34]
Steve Mendoza TMP
24
2021 Jody Lauzon MAR STA RIV JEN OSW RIV NHA NRP
14		 STA BEE OSW 32nd100 [35]
Dodge RCH
8		 RIV
10		 STA
2023 Jody Lauzon59 NSM RCH MON RIV LEE SEE RIV WAL NHA LMP THO LGY OSW
13		 MON RIV NWS THO MAR
33		60th42 [36]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Bonsignore</span> American auto racing driver

Justin Bonsignore is an American racing driver who competes in NASCAR's Whelen Modified Tour and various other local racing circuits. He currently drives for Kenneth Massa Motorsports, and also competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 30 Ford Mustang for Rette Jones Racing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andy Seuss</span> American racing driver

Andrew T. Seuss is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. As a driver, he won two consecutive championships in 2014 and 2015 in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, and also competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Truck Series, Whelen Modified Tour, ARCA Menards Series and what is now the ARCA Menards Series East. As an owner, he owns KLAS Motorsports, which fields the No. 73 car part-time in the ARCA Menards Series for Andy Jankowiak.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trevor Huddleston (racing driver)</span> American racing driver

Trevor Huddleston is an American stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 50 Ford for his family-owned team High Point Racing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Myatt Snider</span> American racing driver (born 1994)

Myatt Martin Snider is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 07 Chevrolet Camaro for SS-Green Light Racing. He is the son of NASCAR on NBC pit reporter Marty Snider.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bryan Dauzat</span> American racing driver

Bryan Keith Dauzat is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 28 Chevrolet Silverado for FDNY Racing and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 75 Chevrolet SS for his own team, Brother-In-Law Racing. He has also previously competed in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East</span> 15th season of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East

The 2019 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East was the 33rd season of the K&N Pro Series East, a regional stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR. It began with the New Smyrna 175 at New Smyrna Speedway on February 11 and concluded with the General Tire 125 at Dover International Speedway on October 4. General Tire took over the position as the official tire supplier of the series from Goodyear. Sam Mayer was crowned the series champion, becoming the youngest champion in series history, at 16 years, 3 months, 8 days, topping the previous record set by Todd Gilliland after he won the 2016 title. Tyler Ankrum entered the season as the defending drivers' champion, but he did not defend his championship because he moved up to the Truck Series full time in 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Corey Heim</span> American racing driver (born 2002)

Corey David Heim is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 11 Toyota Tundra for Tricon Garage, part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 26 Toyota Supra for Sam Hunt Racing, and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE for Legacy Motor Club as their reserve driver for Erik Jones. He also serves as a reserve driver for 23XI Racing in the Cup Series. He has previously competed in the ARCA Menards Series, East Series, and West Series.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Taylor Gray (racing driver)</span> American racing driver

Taylor Gray is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 17 Toyota Tundra for Tricon Garage and part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 19 Toyota Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">General Tire 150 (Phoenix)</span> ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West combination race at Phoenix Raceway

The General Tire 150 is a 150-mile (240 km) annual ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West race held at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. The inaugural event was held on March 6, 2020, and was won by Chandler Smith. In 2021, the ARCA Menards Series West joined the ARCA Menards Series in this race, making it a combination race for both series. The race is also currently the West Series season-opener.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gracie Trotter</span> American racing driver

Gracie Elizabeth Trotter is an American stock car racing driver. She last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the Nos. 15 and 25 Toyota Camrys for Venturini Motorsports. Trotter also competes for Rev Racing in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series as part of NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program. She is best known for becoming the first female driver to win an ARCA-sanctioned race, doing so in the ARCA Menards Series West for Bill McAnally Racing in 2020.

The 2020 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour was the thirty-sixth season of the Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT), a stock car racing tour sanctioned by NASCAR. It began with the Wade Cole Memorial 133 at Jennerstown Speedway on June 21 and concluded at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on October 11. Justin Bonsignore won the championship, his second.

The 2020 NASCAR Pinty's FanCave Challenge was the fourteenth season of the Pinty's Series, the national stock car racing series in Canada sanctioned by NASCAR. It began with the QwickWick 125 at Sunset Speedway on August 15 and concluded with the Pinty's 125 at Jukasa Motor Speedway on September 28.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rajah Caruth</span> American racing driver (born 2002)

Rajah Kirby Caruth is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports. On March 1, 2024, Caruth won the 2024 Victoria's Voice Foundation 200, becoming the third Black driver to win in one of NASCAR's three national series, joining Wendell Scott and Bubba Wallace.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 NASCAR Pinty's Series</span> NASCAR Pintys Series season

The 2021 NASCAR Pinty's Series is the fifteenth season of the Pinty's Series, the national stock car racing series in Canada sanctioned by NASCAR. It began with the Frontline Workers 125 at Sunset Speedway on August 1 and concluded with the Pinty's Fall Brawl at Delaware Speedway on September 26.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brad Perez</span> American racing driver

Bradley Adam Perez is an American professional stock car racing driver and pit crew member. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing. He previously worked as a tire specialist in the Truck Series for Rackley WAR from 2021 to 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Connor Mosack</span> American racing driver

Connor Charles Mosack is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports and the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Amber Balcaen</span> Canadian racing driver

Amber Balcaen is a Canadian professional stock car racing driver. She competes full-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 22 Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports. She is most known for being the first Canadian woman to win in a NASCAR-sanctioned race in the United States.

Willie Mullins is an American professional stock car racing owner-driver. He competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series driving for his own team, Mullins Racing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Roulette</span> American professional stock car racing driver

Ryan "Gamble" Roulette is an American professional stock car racing driver who currently competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 12 Ford for Fast Track Racing. His professional racing debut occurred in the ARCA Menards Series West in 2021, driving the No. 77 for Performance P-1 Motorsports based out of southern California.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">William Sawalich</span> American racing driver

William Sawalich is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the ARCA Menards Series East, part-time in the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 18 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing, part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 1 Toyota Tundra for Tricon Garage, and part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 19 Toyota Supra for JGR. He is the 2023 ARCA Menards Series East champion.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Andy Jankowiak still chasing the family dream". News 4 Buffalo. 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  2. ↑ Modestino, Lou. "Jankowiak Eager to Carry Family Legacy at Tribute Race". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  3. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak Archives". Outside Groove. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  4. ↑ "2019 Musket 250". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "2019 Sunoco World Series 150". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  6. ↑ "2020 Laurel Highlands 150". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  7. 1 2 "2020 Thompson 150". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  8. 1 2 "2020 World Series of Speedway Racing 150". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  9. ↑ "2021 Nu-Way Auto Parts 150". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  10. 1 2 "Andy Jankowiak 2021 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  11. ↑ Sullivan, Jerry (February 24, 2021). "Andy Jankowiak still chasing the family dream". WIVB. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  12. ↑ "OneRail Backs Jankowiak for Daytona ARCA Go". Speed Sport. February 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  13. ↑ "2021 Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  14. ↑ "2021 General Tire 200". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  15. ↑ "AJ Racing To Honor Fallen Soldiers With Names On Helmets, Car At Charlotte". ARCA Racing. May 26, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  16. ↑ "2021 General Tire 150". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Phillips 66 partners with Andy Jankowiak for Pocono race". ARCA Racing. June 24, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  18. ↑ "2021 General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak 2021 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  20. 1 2 Ott, Larry (August 8, 2021). "Andy Jankowiak's ARCA Team shows heart at Glen". Buffalo News. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Phillips 66, Dak's Market partner with Andy Jankowiak for Watkins Glen". Racing-Reference.info. August 6, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  22. 1 2 "2021 Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen". Racing-Reference.info. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  23. ↑ Branscum, Benjamine (January 19, 2023). "Whelen to Continue Support for Jankowiak, Join Andy Seuss and Kevin Lapierre in Rebranded KLAS Motorsports". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2021 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  25. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2022 ARCA Menards Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2023 ARCA Menards Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  27. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2024 ARCA Menards Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  28. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2021 ARCA Menards East Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  29. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2022 ARCA Menards Series East results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  30. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2023 ARCA Menards Series East results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  31. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2024 ARCA Menards Series East results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  32. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2024 ARCA Menards Series West results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  33. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2019 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  34. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2020 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  35. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  36. ↑ "Andy Jankowiak – 2023 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.