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Column By: RYAN HILL / RPW – PLESSIS, NY – Sportsman driver Jackson Gill straps in for today’s installment of RPW’S THE TEN. Jackson is a 14-year-old driver out of Plessis, NY who, along with his Bicknell Chassis powered by Donath Motor Worx Sportsman Modified, will call Can-Am and Brewerton Speedways home for the 2017 season.
1- WHY ARE YOU #60?
My number comes from my Uncle Bill who raced Big Block Modifieds for many years, and my Grandma wanted to see the number back out on the track.
2- WHAT TYPE OF RACE CAR WOULD YOU LIKE TO DRIVE?
If I could race anything it would probably be a 410 Sprint Car, just because I have never raced one before, and they seem really fun.
3- WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST RACING MOMENT?
My proudest moment was when I finished 2nd place in a GRIT Series feature at Rolling Wheels Raceway.
4- WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE DRIVER BEFORE YOU BECAME A DRIVER?
My favorite driver when I was little was Tim McCreadie.
5- HOW DID YOU BEGIN RACING?
I started racing Karts when I was 5. My Sportsman career started in the middle of the season when I was 12.
6- WHAT RACE WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN THE MOST?
I would love to win Super Dirt Week.
7- WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS AS A DRIVER?
Staying relaxed and being able to point out potential trouble ahead of me.
8- WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?
My weakness is tacky tracks. I rarely do well on heavy tracks, slick tracks are my favorite.
9- WHAT IS RACE DAY LIKE FOR YOU?
On big race days I always go get a haircut, and then help everyone load the trailer.
10- HOW HAS RACING AFFECTED YOUR LIFE?
I grew up at the track, and many of my friendships are people at the races.
You can follow along with Jackson this season on social media. His race team is on Facebook and Instagram as Jackson Gill Racing.
Jackson would like to thank his sponsors High Life Novelty Items , Atomic Wraps, Specialty Welding, Gill Propeller, Countryman’s Garage, JP’s Custom & Cycle, Racers Preferred Models, 1000 Islands RV, Home Deli Subs & Pizza, Focal Point Custom Framing, TLC Real Estate – Marsha Gibbons, and Henry’s Exhaust.
