DRIVER DEVELOPMENT
Spraker Racing Driver Development Program
Why Spraker Racing?
Spraker Racing has varied options among many of the top-racing series.
The same company that builds parts for elite NASCAR teams builds and prepares cars for Spraker Racing.
Spraker Racing is recognized for preparing some of the best cars in this series in both appearance and performance and is well-respected by series officials and fellow competitors.
Fast Facts
Spraker Racing has a proven track record of performance and offers competitive options, including complete teams in the following series:
NASCAR Nationwide Series
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards
NASCAR Whelen All American Series
The team occupies two state-of-the-art buildings – one 10,000 and one 12,000 sq. ft. in the Mooresville Motorsports Center – the heart of racing in the Southeast.
The shops are fully equipped with all of the latest equipment and machinery, including:
Chassis-dyno
Complete down-draft paint booth
Five surface plates
Laser alignment systems
Conference rooms equipped for sponsor meetings and presentations
At-track equipment:
53′ tractor trailer to transport cars and equipment to racing events
Pit boxes with TV and computer monitors
Garage boxes
Crash cart
Pit road equipment
Computerized timing/scoring system
Two-way communication equipment
Who Is Jeff Spraker?
Spraker has over 30 years of racing experience in the following:
As a Crew Chief, he has competed in the:
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards
As a driver, he has competed in the:
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
Made 127 starts from 1988-1996; 2003-2004
Although he never competed a full season, he finished the 22nd or better in the point standings from 1988-1995, with a top-15 in 1990
NASCAR Nationwide Series
Made 23 starts from 1989-2006
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Made 9 starts from 1996-1999
NASCAR Whelen Modified Series
Made 23 starts from 1985-1987
ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards
Made 4 starts in 2001-2005
Spraker has an intense passion to help people elevate their careers and works every day to give his driver’s every opportunity to get more seat-time and improve their skills to go on to the next level.
Before becoming a full-time driver, crew chief and owner, Spraker had a full-time position as a Test Engineer for a research and development firm in Latham, N.Y., where he was responsible for the building and testing of prototype engines and vehicles for a NASA-related contract.
While competing in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, he races Northeast legends, such as Richie Evans, Jimmy Spencer and the Bodine brothers.
Transitioned to a consultant and crew chief in 2000, when he moved the Spraker Racing Enterprises shop to Mooresville, N.C. He worked with Travis Carter’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team and driver Darrell Waltrip in his first consulting job.
Drivers:
Current Full-Time Drivers / Part-Time And Past Drivers
Andrew Smith
Joey Gasse
Guy Pavageau
Steve Park
Alex Kennedy
Nick De Bruijn
Kyle Cattanach
Ron Hornaday
David Ragan
David Ruiteman
Mike Bliss
Kerry Earnhardt
Scott Riggs
Austin Dillon
P.J. Jones
Mike Seneca
How To Get Involved?
Submit a driving resume and cover letter to Jeff Spraker at sprakerracing@aol.com.