Jay Scott Drake (born July 5, 1969 in

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) is an American

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driver.

Racing career

Drake won the 1998

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race. Drake was the USAC National

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Champion in 2004. He also competed in 14

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races in

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and

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with a best finish of third and finishing 9th in the 2005 point standings. Jay is currently the team manager for Keith Kunz Motorsports USAC Midget Team.

Awards

*2004 USAC National Sprint Car Series Champion *2001 Chili Bowl winner *2000 Indiana Sprintweek Champion *1997 USAC National Midget Series "Most Improved Driver" *1996 Western States Midget Series Champion *1993 Western States Midget Series "Rookie of the Year" *1991 USAC TQ Midget Champion *1990 USAC TQ Midget Champion *1990 USAC TQ Midget "Rookie of the Year"

Racing record

American open-wheel racing

(

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position)

Indy Lights

External links

Driver Database Profile
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