Jeff Heotzler
| Jeff Heotzler | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jeffrey Heotzler October 22, 1957[1] Wallkill, New York |
| Modified racing career | |
| Debut season | 1978 |
| Car number | J 17 |
| Championships | 11 |
| Wins | 150+ |
| Finished last season | 2021 |
| Championship titles | |
| 1984 Mr. Dirt 358 Modified Champion | |
| Statistics up to date as of July 9, 2025. | |
Jeffrey 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
[edit]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 Volusia Speedway Park in Florida, as well as New York's Accord Speedway, Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Rolling Wheels Raceway in Elbridge, and the Syracuse Mile.[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
[edit]- ^ "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 NY. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ McMillan, Ken (April 20, 2003). "Heotzler, 45, still has burning need for speed". Times Herald-Record. Middletown NY. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Ygaruta, Carlos (October 18, 1980). "Jeff Heotzler is revved up for Eastern States 200". The Evening News. Newburgh NY. p. 1B. Retrieved August 15, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ Boogie, Tom (August 6, 1993). "The Fourth Turn". The Daily Gazette. Schenectady NY. 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. Schenectady NY. Retrieved August 15, 2023.