2020 Highlights by Race

Phoenix Raceway   Start: P20   Finish:  P29

POST RACE quotes by Jesse:  The finale at Phoenix did not go as planned and it certainty did not start off well.  On Lap 7, went to shift and entire shifter just broke off. Luckily, it broke in neutral and just coasted into my pit stall.  Lost 5 laps but guys got me all fixed up...yes, with the vice grips...a picture is worth 193 laps here! 

 On the good note, finished race with only minor burns on my hand and with car that was more than capable of a top 15.  AND, finished the season P19 in driver points with lots of invaluable experience!! 

 Incredibly thankful to Johnny Davis for giving me the opportunity to drive for his JDM team this year. Love all the heart and effort my JDM guys put in this year.  We are aggressively working on our 2021 plans. Thanks to my family, fans, and sponsors - could not be following my passion without your support, means so much! Jesse

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE Shriners Hospitals for Children for riding along with us at Phoenix!   This season Jesse partnered with Shriners Hospitals for Children to help raise funds so that every child can receive the care needed without a burden on the family. With your help we have exceeded our goal of $15,000, and have reached $24,492 dollars. "The amount of support the fans have shown Shriners this year has been incredible." Jesse said. Don't forget that you will receive an autographed hero card with every donation of $25 or more. Here is the link to make your end of year donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children:  Jesse Little Fundraiser for Shriners Hospitals for Children.

"This video is what motives me - you are my inspiration Travis!" -Jesse

Pre-Race Video!

Martinsville Speedway Start: P19   Finish:  P22

Sponsor:  Tufco Flooring  www.tufcoflooring.com

POST RACE quotes by Jesse:  For not having any laps at the paperclip in about 8 years, I felt it was a decent day with a P22 finish. We fought a tight front end all day long and couldn’t roll the center like I needed. But the JDM guys & I kept battling. I learned alot and keep the car clean in one piece, now we are able to work on it and take it to Phoneix. I’m excited to finish out the year strong at Phoenix and get JDM a solid finish to the season. And, I'm so thankful to have Tufco Flooring's support -they have turned into a huge partner of mine and I look forward to our future together! Jesse

PRE-RACE VIDEO!  Check out our sharp-looking Tufco Car!

TAKE A LAP AROUND MARTINSVILLE WITH JESSE:

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PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE: 
Jesse Little is Looking to be a Tuf Competitor at Martinsville Speedway  CHARLOTTE, NC (October 30, 2020) - Tufco Flooring returns as the primary sponsor for Jesse Little as the Xfinity Series makes their first start at Martinsville Speedway since 2006. Sponsor Quotes: "Tufco Flooring is excited to be partnering again with Jesse Little and JD Motorsports on the #4 Chevrolet Camaro for the Xfinity race in Martinsville, VA this weekend," Mike Case, President of Tufco Flooring said.  "Jesse has done a great job in and out of the car representing Tufco Flooring and we are excited looking forward to our continued partnership with the JD Motorsports Team/Jesse Little"  Jesse's Quotes: "I've been looking forward to this weekend for a long time.  Martinsville was always one of my favorite tracks growing up, running late models and now to have a chance to race Xfinity Series for JD Motorsports with a great sponsor like TUFCO on board is a dream come true."  Read entire Press Release....

Texas Motor Speedway Start: P27   Finish:  P15

Sponsor:  Imercata  www.imercata.com

Car #: Jesse will be returning to the familiar #4 this weekend.

POST RACE quotes by Jesse:  Another p15 in the lone star state! The Texas Motor Speedway race certainly wasn’t pretty as we struggled with speed the whole night but we fought hard and never gave up. We ran our own race and my crew chief Wayne Carroll made good adjustments all night, along with a great pit strategy that got me back on the lead lap. I’m thankful for my JDM Guys and their positive attitude all season long! I'm also so thankful for ww.imercata.com coming on board at Texas. Looking forward to continuing to finish the year strongand am exited to get to Martinsville next weekend!  Jesse

Watch Video trackside prior to race

PRE-RACE Press Release:  iMercata Partners with Jesse Little for the O'Riley Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway, CHARLOTTE, NC (October 23, 2020) -  Jesse returns to the familiar #4 ride at Texas this weekend but with a new look.  iMercata joins JD Motorsports in their debut appearance in the Xfinity Series. "The iMercata team is excited about the opportunity to partner with JD Motorsports, and appreciates the opportunity to introduce our product to the market in such a grand fashion," said Jason Holland, Chairman and CEO iMercata. "A winning race team is not simply a driver and vehicle coming together the day of the event, but a detailed evolution of planning, supply chain management, and support across multiple stakeholders.  iMercata prides itself in providing technology supporting the same evolutions across energy projects, and looks forward to working with the winning team in JD Motorsports."  Jesse is looking forward to getting back into the #4 Camaro at Texas Motor Speedway where he and the team scored a 14th place finish. Jesse's quotes: "I've been looking forward to getting back to the Lone Star State for quite a while. We had a strong run there back in the summer and came home with a top 15. I felt like the experience I've gained since then will only help me, especially at a difficult track like Texas."   "I'm also thrilled to have a new sponsor on board with iMercata.com! I know the JDM guys and myself are excited to have them on the car and get them a strong finish in their first NASCAR race." "We only have three races left, so now is when we continue to dig deep and put together good runs no matter what. I have had a great year with Johnny and everyone at JDM and want to cap it off on a high note!"    Read entire Press Release......

Kansas Speedway Start: P30   Finish:  P19    

Car #: Jesse will be running the #15 this weekend instead of the #4.   Same car owner as #4. The goal is to get more owner points for #15 and opportunity to learn for Jesse.

Jesse's Post Race Quotes:  "We had a solid night in Kansas. It was fun getting to work with a new team as well as informative getting to see how a different crew chief called the race. We started far in the back but we’re able to quickly get a grip on the handling and drive our way closer to the mid pack. Had their not been a caution during green flag pit stops I think we would have ended up around 16th-17th.  We made a good call at the end of the race to put on newer tires and that allowed us a couple more spots. Putting us finishing 19th. I’m thankful to Johnny and everyone at JDM for all their hard work and look forward to closing the year out strong" Jesse

ICYMI:  FACEBOOK Live prior to the race: 

Charlotte Rovel  Start: P37   Finish:  P30 (engine - see quotes below)

Sponsor:  Tufco Flooring - www.tufcoflooring.com

Car number change:  Jesse will be running the #15 this weekend instead of the #4 but will still have my same crew and equipment.  The team is trying to get the #15 in the top 30 in owners points and this is a good chance to do so at Charlotte.

Jesse's Post Race Quotes:  "The Roval was a race that I will never forget. We faced conditions that hasn't been seen in any other Nascar race. It was pouring rain, low visibility, and a track that I had never been to before. Our day started off strong, like they tend to do. We adapted well and made some calls on pit road that helped get us quite a bit of track position. We even found ourselves finishing the end of stage 2 in the 11th spot. Unfortunately, we think we ran over a piece of debris and that is what knocked off our oil pump belt. Shortly after, we had to retire and it ended what would have been a great finish. I can't thank Tufco Flooring enough and of course JDM for both their support. Tufco has become a fantastic partner of mine and I wish we could have gotten them a better finish. However, I look forward to having them on board again at Martinsville and we'll try to get them a strong finish there." Jesse

ICYMI:  FACEBOOK Live prior to the race: 

PRE-RACE Press Release:  CHARLOTTE, NC (October 9, 2020) - Tufco Flooring Partners with Jesse Little at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course & Martinsville Speedway: "Tufco Flooring is excited to to once again be partnered with Jesse Little and the JD Motorsports Chevrolet for this weekend's Drive to Cure 250 at the Charlotte Roval," Mike Case, President of Tufco Flooring said.  "Tufco is looking forward to be with Jesse Little for the remainder of the year.  Jesse and the JD Motorsports group have been a great ambassador for the Tufco Flooring Brand.  Tufco flooring is an Industrial flooring and Drain manufacturer that is primarily focused on the food and industrial industry.  We specialize in Epoxy and Urethane flooring and Stainless-Steel drains. Tufco manufactures and installs all of our own products with great care from Tufco personnel. We are extremely honored to have had the opportunity to be on the JD Motorsport # 4 and #15 Xfinity car driven by Jesse Little." Jesse's Pre-Race Quotes: "I am excited to get to the Roval and see what we can make happen. It's the last track on the schedule that I haven't been to so I'm looking forward to crossing it off the list. My guys and I are coming off if what was going to be a strong run at Talladega until the last lap. We lead laps and I once again gained some major experience. I am thrilled to have Tufco flooring back onboard. This will be the hometown race for both of us so I can't wait to give them a strong finish!" Jesse  READ ENTIRE PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE.....

Talladega Superspeedway  Start: P20   Finish:  P25 (accident)

Sponsor:  Skuttle Tight - www.skuttle-tight.com

Jesse's Post-Race Quotes:
What a bummer finish at Talladega. I knew I had a fast car capable of running up front, but I really tried to take care of it all day. With one lap to go, we were in a position for a Top 10 finish. We had done exactly what we needed to do the entire race and unfortunately just fell victim to the product of SuperSpeedway racing. That was by far was the hardest hit in my career. I’m very thankful to everyone at JD Motorsports for building such strong and safe race cars. I can’t thank Chad and Lisa Komplien and everyone at Skuttle Tight Inc enough for their support. I can’t thank my team owner, Johnny for believing in me. We were less than 1 mile away from giving them a great finish. On a good note, I got some great experience, learned a ton, and even got to lead a few laps.I’m excited to get to the Roval at Charlotte this Saturday and build onto my road racing experience.” Jesse

ICYMI:   FACEBOOK Live from Talladega prior to the race!

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Pre-Race Press Release for Talladega: Skuttle Tight Back on Board at Talladega Superspeedway. CHARLOTTE, NC (October 2, 2020) - Skuttle Tight is back and sponsoring Jesse and the JD motorsports team as they return to Talladega Superspeedway where they had scored a 13th place finish in June.  "Skuttle Tight is very excited to once again partner with Jesse Little in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.  The opportunity to work with Jesse at the Superspeedways in 2020 has been a great and were excited to be back at Talladega.  Jesse drove the Skuttle Tight Camaro to a 13th place finish at Talladega back in the June race and we are looking for him to bring home another good finish.  As part of the Talladega weekend we are very excited to finalize the new Skuttle Tight Diecast program and really appreciate everyone's support who participated. said Chad Kompelien, President of Skuttle Tight.  "Having Skuttle Tight back on board for Talladega is awesome."  Jesse said.  "I look forward to the drafting and side by side action, we had a couple good races at Superspeedways already this year, and I think we can continue with that trend and bring home a really good finish for Chad and Skuttle Tight"   Read entire Press-Release....

Las Vegas Speedway  Start: P24   Finish:  P23

Jesse's Post Race Quotes:  “It was a long and hard fought evening for us in Las Vegas. We struggled early on in the race and put ourselves in a quite a hole 2 laps down, but we kept adjusting and working on the handling every stop.  The handling did improve and I was able to get a lap back and fight back to a decent 22nd finish.   We learned a lot as a team and felt like we had a Top-15 car toward the end of the race.  My team and I are determined as ever  to finish out the year strong.  As always I’m so thankful for the support of my partners, sponsors, and of course fans this year. I cannot thank them each enough.  I’m excited to get to Talladega next weekend and try to take our Skuttle Tight Camaro to the front. I feel we have the speed and experience to go fight for a win.”

ICYMI:  Jesse hosted a FACEBOOK Live prior to the race!

 

Pre-Race Press Release for Las Vegas:  Jesse Little and the JD Motorsports Team Return to Las Vegas Looking to Improve on their 14th Place Finish in February. CHARLOTTE, NC (September 25, 2020) - Jesse and the JD Motorsports team return to the Las Vegas where they scored a 14th place finish in the second outing of the year.  The team is looking forward to taking the information gained from that race and being able to improve on that finish this weekend.  Read entire Pre-Race Press Release....

Bristol Motor Speedway  Start: P25   Finish: P25

Sponsors:
Visit Kingsport www.facebook.com/visitkingsport.com
Tufco Flooring www.tufcoflooring.com

Jesse's Post Race Quotes:  "It was great to see fans back at Bristol. My family was sitting in turn 3 and got to waive to them prior to the race so that was special.  The car looked awesome with the support of Visit Kingsport and Tufco Flooring.  Even though our finish didn’t reflect it, the team and I learned a ton Friday night.  The team never gave up on the tuning of the car and I able to preserve a decent points finish. We can take a lot of the info we learned and the tire use for the final stretch races.  We’re excited to get to Vegas this weekend where we notched our first top 15 finish in just our second race together. Also, I want to thanks everyone who participated in our Visit Kingsport contest.  We hope you enjoyed the race Hunter Bowen, who won 2 tickets to race!  Thanks everyone for your support, its means alot" Jesse

ICYMI:  Bristol Contest!  Here is the winner of our Visit Kingsport contest that was posted at https://www.facebook.com/visitkingsport!  Thanks to everyone who participated - appreciate all your support!

Bristol Pre-Race Press Release: Tufco Flooring.com and Visit Kingsport to Partner with Jesse Little at Bristol Motor Speedway.  CHARLOTTE, NC (September 17, 2020) - Visit Kingsport and Tufco Flooring return to partner with Jesse and JD Morotsports for the Xfinity Series regular season finale at Bristol Motor Speedway.  "We are proud to partner with Jesse Little and the JD Motorsports team again this year as the NASCAR Xfinity Series takes on The Last Great Colosseum," said Jud Teague, Executive Director, Visit Kingsport. "We hope race fans will take in the Food City 300 on Friday night and extend their stay to enjoy all that Kingsport and our region have to offer."   READ FULL PRE-RACE Press Release.....

Richmond Speedway Start: P14 (race #1) P24 (race #2) Finish:  P25 (race #1) and P33 (race #2)

Jesse's Post Race Quote:  "We completely missed the set-up. Fought the entry, middle and exit the entire race; ill-handling car would be an understatement and does not even begin to cover it. I am determined more than ever. We'll regroup, learn from it and go get'em at Bristol. My JD Motorsports guys have my back and I have their back. I know with the right set up we can run in top 15 and top 10. We have something to prove now at Bristol."   JESSE

ICYMI - Here is Jesse's FACEBOOK LIVE prior to the Richmond race:

Richmond PRE-RACE Press Release: Shriners Hospitals for Children Jumps on Board as Associate Sponsor with Jesse at Richmond! Click here READ PRESS RELEASE....

Darlington Raceway:   Start: P10 Finish:  P18

Jesse's Post Race Quote:
Thank you Shriners Hospitals for Children and entire JD Motorsports team. The car was fast early. I hate we didn't have the finish that the speed in our car was capable of delivering. We fought carburetor issues halfway through the race that killed us with track position and speed. I wish we could have given Shriners Hospitals a little better showing, but was able to salvage our day with a top 20 and that shows the fight in our team. Looking forward to the Richmond next weekend with back to back races again. JESSE

ICYMI - FACEBOOK LIVE prior to race:

ICYMI -Jesse speaks with the Shriners patient ambassadors for Darlington!!

Pre-Race Press Release: Shriners Hospitals for Children and Jesse head to Darlington CHARLOTTE, NC (September 4, 2020) - Coming off a his solid 10th place effort at Daytona, Jesse is headed to Darlington and is thrilled to be running the Shriners Hospital for Children paint scheme this weekend. "Looking forward to this weekend with Shriners supporting both the Xfinity and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series," Jesse said. "Very cool to see both David Ragan and myself behind the wheel of Shriners Hospitals for Children themed vehicles this coming weekend at Darlington Raceway"

"We are excited to team up with Jesse as he races in support of our life-changing mission," said James R. "Jim" Smith, Imperial Potentate of Shriners International and CEO of Shriners Hospitals for Children. "Our healthcare system has helped nearly 1.5 million children, including Jesse's cousin, April. We are proud of Jesse for sharing his family's story of how Shriners Hospitals have made a difference in their lives, and we are appreciative of his fundraising efforts to help us provide outstanding specialty care to children, regardless of their families' ability to pay."

READ ENTIRE PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE HERE.....

Don't miss Track-side Live with Jesse from Darlington on Facebook at 10:00 AM Saturday where he will announce the Shriners winners. Submit your questions to Jesse during the live or on Twitter or Instagram. Jesse Little Facebook.

Last week Jesse had a great run at Daytona! "Last Friday night at Daytona proved that taking care of our equipment and running our own smart race can always pay off. I had an extremely fast Skuttle Tight Camaro that JD Motorsports built and all I needed to do was survive the race and bring it home. I'm excited for the good starting position we will have at Darlington and riding the momentum." "We are sitting 16th in the points and it's tight battle for the Top 14 spots we just need to keep finishing these races and we have a good shot to end the season in the Top 14."

NEW DRIVER CARDS: Would you like an autographed Shriners Hospitals for Children hero card? The new drivers cards will be available to anyone who supports Shriners. Just make a donation donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children for more than $25.00 through Jesse's fundraising page and you'll get a signed copy of our new hero card. Sharing the link is encouraged, and every amount donated goes a long way to help patients and their families regardless of their ability pay. https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/fundraiser/2844282

About Shriners Hospitals for Children: Shriners has a mission to:
• Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries, and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered, and collaborative care environment.
• Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families.

Daytona International Speedway:   Start: P21 Finish:  P10

Jesse's Post Race Quote:
Daytona was a fun night. We executed on every front and came home with a p10! So happy for SkuttleTight and my JDM guys. They worked hard to give me a fast superspeedway car. We'll be ready for Dega in a couple weeks. I'm ready to ride the momentum into Darlingtonthis coming weekend! JESSE

ICYMI - FACEBOOK LIVE prior to race:

Pre-Race Press Release:  CHARLOTTE, NC (August 27, 2020) - Jesse returns to Daytona International Speedway with a familiar look to the JD Motorsports Camaro as Skuttle Tight will be returning as the primary sponsor. "Skuttke Tight is pleased to once again partner with Jesse Little in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. When the opportunity was discussed to support Jesse at the famed Daytona Speedway we quickly jumped on board. Jesse drove the Skuttle Tight Camaro to a 13th place finish at Talladega in the June race. We feel confident Jesse will bring home another solid finish in Daytona. As part of the Daytona weekend, we are also rolling out a new Skuttle Tight Diecast program with Jesse that we plan to share with everyone next week. "We are proud of Jesse's performance this year and look forward to seeing the car on the historic Daytona Speedway." said Chad Kompelien, President of Skuttle Tight.

"Having Skuttle Tight back on board means a lot to me." Jesse said. "I look forward to getting back to Daytona with Skuttle Tight and having a great run at a place that works well with my driving style. We had a couple good races at Daytona already this year, and I think we can continue with that trend and bring home a really good finish for Chad and Skuttle Tight"

NEW DRIVER CARDS: As part the Daytona weekend Jesse is introducing a new Skuttle Tight and Shriners Hospitals for Children hero cards that will will be available to anyone who supports Shriners. One quick way to get your hands on the hero new cards is to make any size donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children through Jesse's fundraising page and you'll get a signed copy of both the Skuttle Tight and Shriners hero cards available. Sharing the link is encouraged, and every amount donated goes a long way to help patients and their families regardless of their ability pay. https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/fundraiser/2844282

FACEBOOK LIVE: Track-side Live with Jesse from Daytona on Facebook will happen again this week Friday night - time TBD on Jesse's facebook page and be sure to check facebook for more inside pictures news trackside!

About Skuttle Tight: Skuttle Tight is a new insulated sealing attic access system. Whether it's installing in new construction or replacing that old drafty attic hatch, Skuttle Tight is America's premier attic entry system manufacturer. Skuttle Tight is based in Willmar, MN

About Shriners Hospitals for Children: Shriners has a mission to:
• Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries, and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered, and collaborative care environment.
• Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families.

Dover   Start: P12 (race #1) P20 (race #2) Finish:  P23 (race #1) and P23 (race #2)

Jesse's Post Race Quote:  "Frustrated with how our weekend went at Dover. We were behind the ball from the drop of the first green flag. We just could never get a handle on the car and fought with the balance the entire weekend. I can't thank Johnny Davis and my JDM guys enough for not giving up. And of course Drydene for their support this weekend. I can't wait to get to Daytona with our Skuttle Tight Chevy and fight for the win"”  JESSE

ICYMI - JESSE was LIVE on FACEBOOK prior to both races:

Click here to view the Dover Pre-Race Press Release and Preview the Darlington Paint Scheme!

Daytona Road Course:   Start: P24 Finish:  P18

Jesse's Post Race Quote:  "Daytona road course was a decent day for us. I am bummed we did not get the finish we wanted, but it was still a solid day and we stayed on track for the most part. Learned a lot and getting better at turning right! Thought we may have a top 10, but the last few laps were tough as throttle pedal was getting stuck and had to pick it back up with my foot. We went from 7th to 18th in last few laps but managed to limp it home without any major damage. I’m excited to go to Dover, a track I always ran well at and continue our momentum. As always, I can’t thank JD, my partners, sponsor and family enough for this opportunity..”  JESSE

ICYMI -FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A prior to Daytona Race with Jesse:

Road America:   Start: P14 Finish:  P28

Jesse's Post Race Quote:  "Road America was a tough day for the 4 team and myself.  We battled carburetor issues all day and got stuck a couple laps down which is hard to overcome at a road course.  We still have the car in one piece and can't thank my JD Motorsports guys enough for their relentless effort.  We hope to get it better for Daytona this coming weekend where we look forward to a strong run for our partners and sponsors.”  JESSE

PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE for Road America:  Jesse and JD Motorsports Looking to Bounce Back at Road America , CHARLOTTE, NC (August 8th, 2020):  "Road America is a historic facility and I can't wait to make my first couple laps around there,' Jesse said.  I've spent the time on the sim and studied film enough to be comfortable going there for my first time with no practice. We will start 14th which is great for Track position and I hope that'll allow us to run our race and be in a smart position till the end. I'm excited for the new pit Road procedures as that will add another level of strategy to the day and could give a small team like us a shot upfront. As always I'm very grateful for the continued help and support from all of my partners and sponsors this year and look forward to finishing out the last third of the season strong"  Jesse said    Click here to read the full Road America PRE-RACE Press Release....

Kansas Speedway:   Start: P14 Finish:  P33 (accident)

Post Race Quotes:  "Kansas was certainly an unfortunate race for us. We struggled from the beginning and just could never get a good balance on a race car after pitting several times.  Around lap 165, I was involved in the unfortunate accident, taking us out with a broken track bar.  It’s one of those races that we will chalk up to memory and know what not to do next time we go there.  I appreciate all the hard work from my Johnny Davis motorsport guys. We will use this off week to get better prepared for the next string of races and get back to the strong finishes we’re familiar with.”  JESSE

ICYMI -FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A prior to Kansas Race with Jesse:

PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE for Kansas:  Rookie Jesse Little is Knocking on the Door of a Playoff Position, CHARLOTTE, NC (July 22, 2020):  It's common knowledge that a rookie and an underfunded team should not be knocking on the door of the NASCAR Xfinity playoffs.  But that is right where Jesse Little and his JD Motorsports team stands.  With 8 races left in the regular season Jesse currently sits 16th in points, 20 points back of 13th, and 50 back of 12th.  Certainly within striking distance of making the playoffs for Jesse and his JD Motorsports team.  "The team and I have definitely found our rhythm in the last couple of months. We have had nothing but consistent finishes and now find ourselves in the NASCAR Playoffs discussion,"  Jesse said. "We are on the outside looking in for sure, but I believe with some support and the right partners we could make a strong run and fight for some top 10s rather than just top 15s. It's been great so far to close the points gap to what it is now. We will continue to focus hard on finding sponsorship as well performing on the track."  Click here to read the full Kansas PRE-RACE Press Release....

Texas Motor Speedway:   Start:  P20   Finish:  P14

Sponsor: KSDT CPA

POST RACE QUOTES by Jesse: “Texas was a battle for us from start to end. We fought the balance of the car for the majority of the day.  But we kept working on it and kept fighting for track position and was able to secure a P14 finish.  Another top-15 shows the resilience of the team and myself; and continues to remind us that we belong fighting for that last playoff spot.  I’m excited to get to Kansas and continue the momentum”

FACEBOOK LIVE - Race talk with Jesse prior to Texas Race!   

PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE for Texas:  Jesse Little Returns to the Lone Star State and Looking Forward to Capturing Another Top 15 Finish. CHARLOTTE, NC (July 17, 2020): "After our recent string of solid finishes I can't wait to get to the Lone Star State,"  Jesse said. "Kentucky was our most solid weekend yet and the fastest car I've had all year.  I'm excited as we have only made improvements to the car and have found the package that I can drive aggressively.  I want to thank all of my partners, sponsors and fans for their continued support.  We are going to ride the momentum and keep focusing on just running our own race.  The rest will take care of itself."  Click here to read the full Texas PRE-RACE Press Release....

Kentucky Speedway, Double Header - Sponsor: KSDT CPA
     Race #1:   Start:  P14  Finish:  P14
     Race #2:  Start:  P2    Finish:  P14

FACEBOOK LIVE with Jesse prior to Race #2 at Kentucky:  Q&A with fans and race talk!   

KENTUCKY Race #1 - POST RACE VIDEO Recap by Jesse:

KENTUCKY Race #2 - POST RACE QUOTES: 
"I am happy with the consistency of another Top 15, but I am also disappointed because we had a great car capable of a better finish.  On lap 52 after running up front in the Top 10, we had a pit road penalty for an uncontrolled tire and had to start from the back.  This was unfortunate since track position is such a key factor for a good finish at Kentucky.  I learned alot at this race and am very happy with our team's strong momentum right now.  Excited for the next handful of races.  We will continue to get better. Special thanks to the support of KSDT CPA this weekend"

PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE for Kentucky 7-8-20:  The No. 4  JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team has proven they're a Top 15 team week in and week out.  Jesse's PRE-RACE quotes: "I can't wait to get to Kentucky this weekend and have two chances to continue our recent success. I feel we are definitely in our rhythm and having a double header only makes me more excited," Jesse said. Click here to read the full Kentucky PRE-RACE Press Release....

Indianapolis Motor Speedway:   Start: P13  Finish:  P18

Jesse's post race quotes:  “It was a quiet race for us at Indy which was good.  We actually dropped to the the rear of field prior to the green flag since I had not ran a road course race since 2015 and only had one lap of practice.  I felt our finish was fair.  We stayed on track the whole race and avoided getting in any incidents. I’m exited to get to Kentucky and build onto our momentum we have had.”

FACEBOOK LIVE with Jesse prior to the INDY Race:

PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE 7-3-20:   Jesse's PRE-RACE quotes for Indy: "The team and I have some great momentum going on right now,"  Jesse said.  "We've knocked off three consecutive good finishes including our first top 10. This gives me great confidence going to a track this weekend that not only me but no one has ever been to. We're just gonna keep doing what we have been and take care of our equipment and run our own race. This will be my first road course since 2015 so it's certainly going to be important to approach it with the right mindset."  READ THE ENTIRE INDIANAPOLIS PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE.....

MAP of INDY road course - 14 left and right hand turns!

Jesse is all smiles after is first Top-10 Finish at Pocono!   Read Press Release at JD Motorsports

Pocono Raceway:   Start: P14  Finish: P10   CONGRATS JESSE and TEAM!!

Jesse earns his first Top-10 Finish!   Read Press Release at JD Motorsports

POST RACE VIDEO by Jesse:

ICYMI:  FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A with Jesse prior to race:

PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE:  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE POCONO PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE.....
 

Talladega Superspeedway:   Start: P18  Finish: P13

SPONSOR:  Skuttle Tight www.skuttle-tight.com

POST RACE VIDEO by Jesse:

ICYMI:  FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A with Jesse prior to race:

SPONSOR CONTEST for Talladaga --- enter to win some great swag from Skuttle Tight!

PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE:  CLICK HERE TO VIEW TALLADAGA PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE.....

Homestead Race:  Start: P18  Finish: P15

Jesse's post race recap - VIDEO:

ICYMI:  FACEBOOK LIVE PRIOR TO RACE:

ZOOM MEETING VIDEO with our SPECIAL "virtual" Shriners Hospital Guest for Homestead:  One of the biggest highlights of the season so far for Jesse has been spending time at the Shriner's Hospital for Children prior to races and involving a honorary patient ambassador to be part of the team for the weekend! We are so excited to share our special Zoom meeting with our Shriner's Patient Ambassador for the Homestead-Miami race. Our "virtual" honorary crew was Theodore Koulouris!! Theodore is 8 years old and currently receives care from both Shriner's Hospital in Tampa and Philadelphia. "It’s truly amazing to see the Shriners mission and vision fulfilled by transforming children’s lives and providing exceptional healthcare to children in need. It is so incredibly rewarding to me to be able to visit with the kids, sign autographs and bring smiles to their faces," said Jesse.

PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE:  CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOMESTEAD PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE.....

SPECIAL THANKS to our sponsors KSDT CPA and SERIES SEATING - what an awesome RED, WHITE, AND BLUE paint scheme!  It was a honor to represent you!

Atlanta Race:  Start: P15 Finish: P20

Click here to view Jesse's Post Race Video Recap and Sponsor Contest on Instagram!

POST-RACE quote from Jesse:  "My JD Motorsports with Gary Keller guys gave me a super fast www.tufcoflooring.com Chevy earlier on. We struggled being crazy loose rest of the day. Disappointed with p20.   Bound to have strong finishes if we keep working on it - owe it to all y’all.  Looking forward to Homestead"

PRE-RACE press release:  click here to read Altanta pre-race press notes and highlights!

ICYMI:  Live Facebook with Jesse prior to Bristol:

Xfinity Series - Charlotte Race 5/25/20:  Results:  Start: P34  Finish: P15 

Team:  JD Motorsports w/ Gary Keller  Visit our team's site at: www.teamjdmotorsports.com

Sponsor:  Tufco Flooring  Visit our sponsor at www.tufcoflooring.com

POST RACE VIDEO:

PRE-RACE VIDEO:

PRE-RACE PRESS RELEASE:  Click here to Read CHARLOTTE PRE-RACE Press Release and more about our Sponsor.....

Truck Series - Charlotte Race 5/26/20:   Results:  Start: P35  Finish: P20  

Team:   Diversified Motorsports  Visit our team's site at:  www.team-dme.com

Sponsor:  Teletrac Navman  Visit our sponsor at:  https://www.teletracnavman.com/

JESSE LITTLE POST RACE QUOTE: “For the first race back in over three months, Charlotte was a big learning experience for all of us.  “We were able to have a clean race and learn what we needed to in order to be better at Atlanta. I think it is good that we are still a bit disappointed with our P20 finish even accounting for how stout of a field it was. “It shows what we feel our capabilities are. I can’t thank Teletrac Navman, Logan (Puckett, owner), Bruce (Cook) and everyone at Diversified Motorsports Enterprises for their hard work and support, it means a lot!”

Pre-Race Press Release:   Click here to read the Pre-Race Press Release, quotes from Jesse and more about our Sponsor

Darlington Race:  Start: P18 Finish: P36 (Broken studs on wheel hub took Jesse out with 24 to go). 

Jesse's Post Race Video Recap:

***SPONSOR CONTEST***  Racing at any level cannot happen without the support of great sponsors.  Jesse's long time sponsor Skuttle Tight is helping Jesse Little fans stay connected and have some fun by offering a gift package give away - check out the video here.

Be sure to check out Skuttle Tight and  keep them in mind when considering ways to save on your home heating bills whether you are considering new construction or with your existing home.

Darlington Pre-Race Press Release:  NASCAR is Back - Excited to Dance with the Lady in Black

CHARLOTTE, NC (May 15, 2020) -It has been two long months since since Xfinity teams were turned around from their trek to Atlanta Motor Speedway.

During the COVID -19 enforced break from racing Jesse has been keeping busy finishing up the semester at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, working on sled push sprints (check out the Gram) and running so he will be ready to jump back in the car.  When racing resumes for the Xfinity Series Tuesday it will be Jesse's first time on the track with no practice and with no qualifying.

Phoenix Race Results:   Start: P33 ,  Finish: P21  

Jesse's Post Race Quotes for Phoenix 3/7/20:  "The weekend was a struggle to get both speed and handling worked into the car. However, we didn't give up and kept our heads down and digging. We made it better all race long and were able to drive into the top 20 with 10 laps to go. We'll go back to the drawing boards with our short track setup package and also focus our attention to Atlanta this weekend." Jesse

"During the weekend, I was blessed to be able to continue my involvement with the Shriners Hospital for Children.  It was so amazing to have Kaitlyn, her Mom Gina, and brother Justin, out at the track with us on Saturday.  Kaitlyn is a patient ambassador with the Shriners hospital for Children and to see her attend and enjoy her very first race was incredibly special! I look forward to having continuing to help with amazing work the Shriners do in any way that I can."  Jesse

view more pictures of our special Shriners ambassador on Facebook

Keeping up with Jesse can be a full time job itself!  We have made it easy for you.  For a quick recap of the first 3 races, please check out this Facebook post!

AUTO CLUB RESULTS:   Start: P16  ,  Finish: P28

Jesse's Post Race Quotes for AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY 3/2/20:  “The race was a frustrating one. We had showed promising speed in practice and qualifying but something went wrong at the very beginning. We made adjustments all day and not a single thing responded according, which is what tells us something is off. The team will go to work and figure out the issue and we’ll turn our focus on Phoenix and get ready to go battle.”

"Prior to the race, I was blessed to be able to visit the Shriners for Children Medical Center. This visit was very special to me. It was amazing to see the joy and happiness that those kids showed when getting to talk with them. Something I will never forgot and something I can’t wait to do again.  The mission and vision of Shriners Hospitals is truly amazing!"  JESSE

View our Facebook pictures of Jesse's visting the Shriners Hospital prior to the California Race!

PRESS RELEASE 2/26/20:

LAS VEGAS RESULTS:   Start: P22 (qualifying rained out, starting position determined by owner's points)  Finish: P14

Jesse's Post Race Quotes for Las Vegas Race:  "For our second race together as a team I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. We unloaded and practiced top 15. We finished the stages top 15 and ultimately came home 14th. We did exactly what we needed to do and executed it well.  I’m glad Bryan and I are a little disappointed with the finish because it shows we we believe is our true potential.  I’m excited to get to Auto Club and do it again.” 

Las Vegas Race: Sponsors: www.seriesseating.com  www.ksdt-cpa.com

Daytona Results:  Start: P18  Finish: P19 (accident)

VIDEO:   FOX SPORTS 1 Qualifying

POST RACE QUOTE FROM JESSE:  "It was a special weekend and I learned a ton at Daytona. We were so close to having a perfect end to a perfect day. The team and I did exactly what we needed to do all afternoon and just came up inches short of good finish. Sometimes that’s just how the dice are rolled on superspeedways. Feast or famine.  I’m so excited to get this year started I can’t wait to get to Vegas and show this teams true potential. I want to thank Johnny and JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, Logan and Diversified Motorsports Enterprises for this opportunity. Also thanks to the sponsors - SERIES Seating , KSDT CPA , Skuttle Tight Inc. , Teletrac Navman , Dkota Investments, and all our partners/investors that allow us to do what we love. Thank you to the Fans for their support, I loved meeting you at Daytona and can’t wait to meet more throughout the year" Jesse

Daytona Xfinity Car: Sponsors: www.seriesseating.com  www.ksdt-cpa.com

READ JD Motorsports PRE-RACE Press Release.....

Daytona Gander Outdoor Truck: Sponsor www.teletracnavman.com

Read Diversified Motorsports PRE-RACE Press Release.....

Dkota Investments Partners with Jesse Little for 2020 Season

CHARLOTTE, NC (February 11, 2020) - Jesse Little Racing is excited to announce a new business to business (B2B) partnership with Dkota Investments for the 2020 season.  Dkota has agreed to partner with Jesse Little and both the#4 Chevrolet Camaro for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller in the full 33 race NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule and the#97 Chevrolet Silverado for Diversified Motorsports Enterprises (DME) in NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoor Truck Series events.  Little and Dkota Investments have formed the B2B alliance to attract regional developers and national building suppliers through the program.    

Dkota Investments is a national company that provides Build-to-Suit facilities in the warehouse and mixed-use segments for large multi-national corporations listed in the top 50 of Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller, privately owned businesses. With facilities in 9 states, Dkota has developed successful relationships with many partners for over 30 years.  

Russ Leitch, the President of Dkota Investments, "We have established the template that will attract regional developers and national building suppliers to the program. Having consistent national pricing and a readily available product supply are the goals of every developer hoping to expand with a national footprint. The suppliers have enjoyed incremental sales with this focused business development program. I encourage both developers and building suppliers to examine participating in the program." said Leitch

Jesse Little, "I'm delighted and very eager about the 2020 season and working with Dkota Investments, Russ Leitch and all of his real estate development teams at Dkota.   We have created a very unique program partnering with Overhead Doors and Blacksher Metals thus far and we are working to grow our relationship in 2020." said Little.   "Under the B2B program new partners able to bid Dkota projects in the areas fabricated steel buildings, erection, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, metal framing, glass and window fixtures, fencing and other categories," said Little.

"We are ready to get Daytona and I want to thank JD Motorsports owner Johnny Davis and Diversified Motorsports owner Logan Puckett and I'm looking forward to solid runs for both teams and Dkota Investments to kick-off the 2020 season." said Little  

About Dkota Investments: The Dkota team includes a blend of experienced Construction, Managerial and Client Services professionals with over 30 years experience in real estate development projects, working with Fortune 500 companies on Build-to-Suit projects.  We conduct regular Client meetings that include feedback during the design-build process as well as follow-up meetings to assess the Client's continuing and changing needs and an evaluation of our performance as part of Dkota's full service package.

About JD Motorsports with Gary Keller: Johnny Davis, CEO and General Manager has been affiliated in NASCAR Competition for over 27 years. Johnny and his team are determined to build teams with character that will paint a professional image and offer cost-effective advertising and marketing programs to sponsors, provide exciting entertainment to our fans, and keeping n mind the ultimate goal: "Winning while enjoying the sport."

About Diversified Motorsports: Diversified Motorsports Enterprises is a brand new NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series team to debut in 2020 in the 2020 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Friday, February 14, 2020. DME is owned by the entrepreneur and the second youngest Truck Series owner Logan Puckett.

About Jesse Little: Little, a third-generation racer out of Sherrill's Ford, North Carolina, most recently raced in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series for his family-operated team. In 30 truck series starts, Little earned seven Top 10 finishes with a best-career finish of sixth.

Follow Jesse on the Track:
Gander Trucks NextEra Energy 250 February 14, 2020
Qualifying 3:10 PM
Race Day 7:30 PM Television - FS1
Xfinity Series NASCAR Racing Experience 300 February 15, 2020
Qualifying 11:00 AM
Race Day 2:30 PM Television FS1

NEWS!!!! JESSE TO FULL TIME XFINITY SERIES IN 2020!

VIEW PRESS RELEASE AT WWW.TEAMJDMOTORSPORTS.COM

JD MOTORSPORTS WITH GARY KELLER TABS JESSE LITTLE TO RACE FULL TIME IN THE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES IN 2020

Gaffney, SC – 11/7/19

JD Motorsports with Gary Keller is proud to announce that Jesse Little will be driving for the team full time in the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, starting at Daytona International Speedway in February.

Little, a third-generation racer out of Sherrill’s Ford, North Carolina, cut his teeth racing most recently in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series for his family operated team. In 30 truck series starts, Little earned seven Top 10 finishes with a best-career finish of sixth. Though he does not have an NXS start to his credit entering the 2020 season, he has competed in two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races.

In addition to his on-track stats, Jesse was also included in the honorable NASCAR Next class of 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, where he was touted as one of the best up-and-coming young drivers in the national series ranks.

His father, Chad Little, had a long, successful career in his own right, earning six career wins in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He most famously raced for Roush Racing in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, posting sixteen Top 10 finishes in the Cup Series. Jesse looks to expand on the successful family lineage next season with JDM.

Jesse was quoted prior to the announcement saying "I am beyond excited to have the privilege to race full time in 2020 for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller in the NASCAR Xfinity series. It's something I have honestly dreamed about since I can remember. They are a successful, established, team that I can't wait to begin working with. I hope to represent Johnny, the JDM brand, and especially all their partners, to the highest satisfaction.”

Following Jesse to the Xfinity Series will be longtime partners SkuttleTight, Dkota Investments, Parker Fiber Net, and Visit Kingsport, who have supported him throughout the Truck Series ranks. More sponsors will be announced at a later date.

Though the NASCAR Xfinity Series season is winding down for 2019, our team is focused on making 2020 a successful one. Be sure to keep an eye out for more driver lineup announcements coming shortly. To keep up with Jesse Little and his journey into the NASCAR Xfinity Series, follow his social media pages @JesseLittle97. For all things JDM, follow along on our social media pages @JDMotorsports01. #TeamJDM

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