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Jerry Cook
Jerry Cook (born June 20, 1943) is a NASCAR modified championship race car driver.[1] He began racing at the age of 13 and won the track championship at Utica-Rome Speedway in 1969. Racing careerHe 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.[2] He stayed with the sport, and helped shape the series.[3] In 1973, he attempted to qualify for the Daytona 500 in a No. 07 Chevrolet. In his Daytona 500 Qualifying Race, he spun on lap 44 and finished 25th, failing to make the 500.[4][5] NASCAR administrationCook served as the Whelen Modified Series' director when it began in 1985, and is currently NASCAR's Competition Administrator.[3] Awards
Motorsports career resultsNASCAR(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.) Winston Cup Series
Daytona 500
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