Press Release for Concord Speedway (Oct 26th, 2011).
Racing action resumes at Concord Speedway, with Saturday night racing for Jesse.  "Concord is a very unique and unforgiving track.  We'll really have to be on our toes there when we unload the car.  Picking up a win this weekend would be a big momentum boost for our team going into these last 2 races of year at Rockingham and Myrtle Beach"  said Jesse.  Read more....


Press Release for Hickory Speedway (Oct 13th, 2011).
With strong results in hand from Martinsville, Jesse will head to Hickory next.  "Martinsville was the longest race I've ever run (over 2.5 hours and 200 laps) which gives me lots of confidence going into Hickory this weekend" Jesse said. With over a year of experience in the late models stock cars, Little knows that just about anything can happen good or bad during a race.  read more....


Press Release for Martinsville Speedway (Oct 5th, 2011). 
Jesse will race
this weekend at Martinsville Speedway as the youngest driver at only 14 years old.  "I am really fortunate to be able to race where some of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history have stepped foot" said Jesse.  read more.....



Race Notes from Chad
(Sept 18th, 2011)

Motor Mile Speedway: Jesse qualified 7th out of 25 cars, which was a great effort in a strong field of late model cars.  In post qualifying, Jesse's roof height was just a little off, which forced Jesse to start from the rear of the field in the main event.  By lap 75, Jesse was in the top 15 and by lap 130, Jesse moved into the top 10, finishing 9th. This was a great finish and Jesse's attitude about having to start from the rear of the field was  that of a young adult and future champion.  We decided to race Motor Mile again as the track is much closer to Martinsville than ACE.  Martinsville will have over 90 cars qualifying and heat races will determine the starting order.   We are looking forward to this race on October 7th.   Chad  


Press Release (Sept 8th, 2011)

This weekend's event at Motor Mile Speedway means an extended travel day to a facility that Little enjoys.  In his last trip to Motor Mile, Little was one of the strongest cars on the track before an incident ended the team's night.  With that in mind, Little looks to focus on staying out of trouble and completing the main with a strong finish read more.....


Press Release (August 31, 2011)

One week after starting from the pole at ACE Speedway which led to a solid top-5 finish, Jesse Little brings his Leavitt Racing Chassis Chevrolet to Hickory Motor Speedway’s 35th Annual Bobby Isaac Memorial race aiming for another stellar run read more....
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Jesse Little To Compete In The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East In 2012

 


SHERRILLS FORD, N.C. (October 12, 2011) – Team Little Racing has announced that third generation driver Jesse Little will compete in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East in 2012.


Currently a 14-year-old high school freshman, Little will advance his NASCAR racing career to the level where his father won a championship. Chad Little, a former Sprint Cup Series driver, competed in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West from 1985-88 and earned the title in 1987

 

Team Little Racing is owned and managed by Chad’s brother and Jesse’s uncle, Jason Little


“The K&N Pro Series is one of NASCAR’s most competitive touring series in the U.S., and it’s a natural progression for our team and for Jesse,” Jason said. “It’s the next step for a driver aspiring to someday compete at NASCAR’s top level.


The team has been preparing to race in the K&N Pro Series for past couple years, running several late model touring series and USAC Ford Focus Midgets. In 2011 Little participated in NASCAR  Whelen All-American Series and UARA Late Model events.


"I like racing different tracks each week,” Jesse said. “It’s a challenge to get the car set up in a short period of time.


Little has had strong runs at tracks Motor Mile, Hickory, Concord and Rockingham in his young career. Most recently, on Oct. 8, he became the first 14-year-old to participate in the famed Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 at Martinsville Speedway, where he finished 17th.“We race against some of the toughest late model competitors in the country,” Jesse said. “It’s helped me learn how to race, and more importantly, when to race.


Running cars similar in chassis design to the K&N Pro Series is an added benefit of the experience the team has gained in recent seasons.


“The NASCAR late model cars are a close cousin to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series,” Jesse said. “The weight and horsepower ratio is similar, as are some tracks. It will be a learning curve for sure, especially at the intermediate tracks, and I look forward to that.”


Little will make his NASCAR K&N Pro Series debut after he turns 15 on April 15, 2012. The team plans to compete full-time in the K&N Pro Series East and make selected starts in the K&N Pro Series West.


Team Little Racing is located in Sherrills Ford, N.C., and has strong alliances with established programs and veteran crew members like RCR’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series crew chief, Harold Holly. Holly was Chad Little’s crew chief during his NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series years, and continues to be a close friend and mentor for Jesse.


“We bought our cars from RCR, and Harold has provided direction as we prepare for the step up to K&N Pro Series competition,” Jason said.  

 

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series is a developmental series within NASCAR, concentrating on developing driver’s skills at a variety of tracks. Drivers have the opportunity to compete at some of the toughest short tracks in the nation as well as events at intermediate facilities like Dover International Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Phoenix International Raceway and Richmond International Raceway along with road courses such as Infineon Raceway.


MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY - October 9th, 2011
On October 9th, 2011, Jesse competed in the largest Late Model race in the nation as the yo
ungest driver to ever race at Martinsville Speedway.    Jesse qualified 61st out of 98 cars, so he had to race his way in the main event.  Only the top 22 cars were locked in the main on qualifying speed and rest of the field was determined by the top 5 finisher's in four 25 lap qualifying races.  Jesse finished 5th in his qualifying race, which moved him into the main event, starting 40th.   In the main, Jesse showed off his racing talents as he continually moved up the field.   By lap 50, he was in the top 25, by lap 100, he was in the top 20, by lap 150, he was in the top 15.   Unfortunately, with 2 laps to go, while racing for 8th place, Jesse was involved in an accident that took him out of the race.  Jesse still finished 17th place and gained a tremendous amount of experience racing against the best competition in Late Models at only 14 years old! 
 
Picture of Harold Holly, Jesse Little and Chad Little
View more photos from the Martinsville race at Jesse's Facebook page www.facebook.com/jesselittleracing

Video Clip from Martinsville Speedway Qualifying Race
5th place finish


UARA-Stars race, Hickory Motor Speedway  In only his 3rd UARA start, Jesse's raced to a 3rd place victory at Hickory Motor Speedway.  It was a very competitive finish will Jesse coming on strong in the last few laps catching the 2nd place car, Brennan Poole, with 3 laps to go.  Jesse and Brennan Poole raced side by side in the last few laps, with a finish only inches apart - EXCITING!  Below are pictures of Jesse receiving the Rookie trophy after the race.
 

3-9-11 Press Release from the United Auto Racing Association (UARA) upcoming 2011 season featuring Jesse - click here to read!

2011 Update:  Jesse will be competing in selected UARA touring events in 2011.   For 2011, Jesse will have a different, but familiar car number - he will be changing to car number to #97.   In order to continue to gain experience, Jesse will be racing at various tracks and series around the Southeast (not for points).  Jesse will also be moving up from the Limited Late Model cars in 2010 to the Late Model cars in 2011.

12-15-10 NEW PICTURES:  View pictures from the last three races of the 2010 race season!

11-18-10  Limited Late Model Racing:  After qualifying second, Jesse raced to a 5th place finish at Myrtle Beach Speedway in a field of over 40 cars in the Limited Late Model series.   Item to Note:  This was Jesse's first race at a NASCAR sanctioned track after receiving special permission by NASCAR for being only 13 years old!

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Video Clip: 
A day at the track with Jesse Little during his first Late Model race on  June 19th, 2010, produced by NASCAR Images

Audio Clip:
Listen to Jesse's first radio interview as he talks about his first victory in the Late Model car