| Jeff Heotzler | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jeffrey Heotzler October 22, 1957 [1] Wallkill, New York |
| Debut season | 1978 |
| Car number | J 17 |
| Championships | 11 |
| Wins | 150+ |
| Championship titles | |
| 1984 Mr. Dirt 358 Modified Champion | |
| Last updated on: August 15, 2023. | |
Jeffrey "Jeff" Heotzler (October 22, 1957) is an American dirt modified racing driver, currently credited with over 150 career wins at 13 tracks from Florida to Quebec.[2]
Racing career
Jeff Heotzler began his racing career in 1978 in his brother Ralph's backup car at Orange County Fair Speedway.[3] He has since garnered 11 track championships and one Mr. DirtCar 358 series championship, competing successfully at New York's Accord Speedway, Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Rolling Wheels Raceway and the Syracuse Mile, as well as Florida's Volusia Speedway Park.[2][4][5][6][7]
Heotzler was inducted into the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame in 2020, and the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in 2016.[2][6][7]
References
- ^ "NE Modified Facts & Stats - Jeff Heotzler". RaceStatCentral.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c Sciria, Chris (August 9, 2016). "Dirt Hall of Fame in Weedsport inducts new members". The Citizen (Auburn, New York). Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ McMillan, Ken (April 20, 2003). "Heotzler, 45, still has burning need for speed". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Ygaruta, Carlos (October 18, 1980). "Jeff Heotzler is revved up for Eastern States 200". The Evening News (Newburgh). p. 1B. Retrieved August 15, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ Boogie, Tom (August 6, 1993). "The Fourth Turn". The Daily Gazette. p. D5. Retrieved August 15, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Mike McLaughlin, Johnny McArdell, Jeff Heotzler & Charlie Langenstein To Be Inducted Into NYSSCA Hall Of Fame". Race Pro Weekly. December 13, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Coughlin, Thomas Jr. (May 1, 2020). "Heotzler to drive for Palmer Service Center". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
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