After testing two different cars on Friday the team ended up choosing the right one. The team worked really hard with two weeks off from racing to come back and qualify 3rd and finish 3rd. "Its about time we have finally hit on something good" Jason said in a post race interview.

After taking the green Jason dropped to 4th place behind Morris, Grey, and Kevin Wood. By lap 30 Kevin and Jason had caught the 27 of Garrett Grey and Jason moved to the 3rd spot where he would eventually finish. The car ran the same the whole race it was very stable and never really slowed down. The caution came out with 2 laps Togo and Jason made one final shot at the 20 of Wood but was unsuccessful with the pass. "The team really has came together and had a lot of fun this week leading up to tonight" Keith Brooks said after the race.

Morris won the race with Wood finishing 2nd  all in all this was a very good points nigh for the team after a 19th finish at the first race moving Jason into 6th in points.

Jason Mitcham Motorsports takes a much needed 2 week break after a rocky start to the 2006 season. Check back for updated material.

New Crew Chief carries success from Martinsville to Motor Mile with a top 25 in the Baileys 300 and a top 3 at Motor Mile.
Posted October 16th 2005

Blacksburg~ The Prices Body Shop #24 went to Martinsville with a new face on the team. Keith Brooks newly acquired to the team as crew chief. This is the first crew chief the team has had in two years since Jason started acting the role as driver crew chief 2 years ago. Martinsville qualifying was not as well as planed placing 60th so Jason started 10th in the heat race. By half way the red 24 was knocking on 5th place actually finishing 4th in the heat. After starting 36th in the main going a lap down early coming away with a very respectful 22nd spot 2 laps down. "Having Keith takes a lot of pressure off me and I really have a lot of faith and respect for my new crew chief its looking good for 2006."

With the Baileys 300 behind the Mitcham Motorsports team it was back to Motor Mile again. After testing Friday and feeling really good about the Prices Body Shop, Fast Wax Chevy Monte Carlo the team wins another pole position. With Phillip Morris on the out side pole Jason knew it was going to be tough up front. After falling back to 5th place by half way we were ready Jason was ready for adjustments. After consulting with the crew adjustments were made and the red 24 was on its way back to the front. "It was awesome to just be able to work our way back to the front after falling off." Jason said. In the end after starting on the pole the team brought home a 3rd place finish.

Blacksburg~ At lap 10 Jason was working very hard to get in the main event Saturday night by lap 15 it was over. After a Qualifying run that put the Prices Body Shop, CL Draughn Chevy Monte Carlo 7th in the 3rd heat race the team knew Jason would have to race hard to get into the main. Running 7th with about 7 laps left in the race Jason was setting up the 89 of Brandon Ward to pass to put himself in the race he got hit in the left rear and was spun driver side in to the outside wall exiting turn 4. "That was the hardest hit in my life" Jason stated. The car was torn apart of its body and will need a rear and possibly a front clip. The team will work on the back up car for   the Martinsville test this Wednesday but it isn't so bad it is the same car that the team ran last year in the race so the team will be going with a positive feel for the race. 

A very up beat night turns bad about 10 laps into the race to go from a 4th place start to a 15th place finish over 50 laps down. Posted September, 11th 2005

Blacksburg~ The HT Bowling 200 was looking pretty good for the Mitcham Motorsports with a $1000.00 bounty still on Phillip Morris and the 24 car coming off two strong top 5 runs. Jason qualified in the 4th position and was very satisfied with that after not qualifying so good earlier in that car. " It seems we have trouble getting this car to qualify but 4th is great with 23 cars here." On lap 10 Jason was being challenged for 4th position by Caleb Holman in the 60 car with the 24 on the out side. Going into turn 3 the 60 got loose and tagged the 24 in the left rear spinning the 24. Jason continued but with rear end problems after pitting for a left rear finding out it was more internal than just a tire. The team worked on the Prices Body Shop, CL. Draughn 24 for about 50 laps before sending it back to the track to just maintain points.

When the car returned Jason just stayed out of the way and rode around for about 150 laps collecting points. " I wasn't mad at all at Caleb we race hard every weekend and **it happens that's why we race and im just glad there wasn't anymore damage than there is, we will be back next week ready to rock again," Jason explained.

"WOW, now that's cool"  The words of Jason after the September 7th Bristol Motor Speedway test.

Blacksburg~ The Prices Body Shop Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be running in the at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 24th. The team hasn't competed in UARA-STARS event in two years but after securing a comfortable 2nd place spot at Motor Mile in the points.

"I was very happy with the car after the test, I didn't want to really change a lot on the car today because today was just for me to get used to the track." The team will be working on the car for the next two weeks at the shop to prepare and make adjustments for the race with practice being that weekend of the race.

Finally finding another top 5 finish Jason Mitcham and team move to 2nd in the Motor Mile Speedway points. Posted July, 31st 2005

Blacksburg~ Finally is the word of this week, the #24 team finally gets a top 5 finish and best of all moves to 2nd in the points. Derek Kale set the pole for the Stocker excavating 150 Saturday night at the Motor Mile Speedway. Jason had a good lap to put him in the 4th starting position. With a new format race stopping at halfway at lap 75 for adjustments to cars Jason and team was feeling positive for the change. "I really felt like if the car wasn't as good as it could be by halfway my team could make changes to improve the car." And boy did they need to make adjustments at lap 75. After running in the 2nd spot for about 45 laps Jason was falling off fast with a ill handling race car. At the pit stop the Prices Body Shop Chevy. Monte Carlo was running in the 3rd spot. After making changes the race resumed and Jason would hold off Tink Reedy until around lap 120 when the #46 car got around the #24. Jason would hold on to finish in the 4th spot for the evening.

"We never thought the race would go so long under green flag so when the chance to pit came along we took advantage of the whole opportunity." Now going into next weeks race a 200 lap event the team has a little momentum to work with that has been needed for some time now. Being 2nd in points after this race and getting back to a top 5 finish the team still looks for a win.

After setting the pole and leading 56 laps the Prices Body Shop Chevrolet Monte Carlo finds mechanical problems to end a promising night in 12th position. Posted Thursday, July 28th

Blacksburg~ The #24 team has not had a promising night since 2 months ago. After setting the pole and setting sail in the lead the team knew something was wrong from the start. "I knew as soon as the green flag dropped something was wrong with the sound of the car and the vibration to go with it." Jason said. The splitter in the exhaust came apart due to a bolt breaking. For 56 laps Jason set the pace with Kelly Kingery following close behind. When the first caution came out on lap 60 the NASCAR officials brought the 24 car down pit road to be repaired before coming  back on the track. The team repaired the car and Jason returned on the track 8 laps down to the #57 car. Salvaging a night with out an DNF Jason said it is bitter sweet. "We know we had a car to beat and we know that bad luck comes along with good."

Another top 10 on a hot and muggy night at Motor Mile Speedway. Posted Sunday, June 26th

Blacksburg~ On a hot day 150 laps sounds like a BBQ on wheels. Practice wasn't very successful with the air temperature around 95 degrees and a track temp. at about 150. "I didn't want to make a lot of changes in the heat of the day because its waste of work and time." The #24 Prices Body Shop, Fire Slayer Chevy Monte Carlo wasn't on the leader board in neither practice but the team wasn't worried about that because of the heat and old tires.

Qualifying wasn't much better with a lap time of 16.68 to put the team in the 9th starting position. "Wow the car felt like a rocket and I thought I was at least going to be in the top 5." Just like practice Jason wasn't very worried the track was slower and the team knew the car was better than what it showed in two laps.

The race got going with a good start with a caution on lap 4 Jason was already up to 7th position. The race format was changed with a half way stop and draw inversion. About lap 60 Jason was running 7th and was battling to get into the top 6 with the 60 car Caleb Holman but couldn't complete the pass fast enough. On the restart on lap 77 the 24 car started working on the 60 car again and battled for 20 laps to finally complete the pass. The race would go green until lap 140 with oil on the track. At the end of the night with Jason fighting a Tight/Loose condition would finish 6th. "I guess this is a good finish I just wish we were a little better," Jason said.

This week the 24 team will be working on the Price's Body Shop, CL Draughn late model for the road trip to Myrtle Beach for a 100 lap race July 2nd. See ya next time.

The Price's Body Shop #24 Chevrolet Mote Carlo Plans to take a trip to Myrtle Beach Speedway July 2nd.

After two top 5 runs Jason Mitcham Motorsports has a unwanted run of bad luck: Posted Monday, May 30th:: Posted by Jason Mitcham

Blacksburg- After two great top 3 runs closing the points chase down to 8 at one time a trio of  unfortunate events come along. In the Southern Printing 150 Struggling all day long with the track and set ups the team worked all day long changing everything on the race car I headed out to qualify and put down a lap to put me in the 6th starting spot. As the green flag flew I just paced myself and slowly worked my way up to the 2nd spot in 150 laps behind Frank Deiny Jr. "A very satisfying night for a very long hot and busy day."

With the Prices Body Shop Blue Ridge Color Co. Chevrolet Monte Carlo looking forward to the Prices Body Shop and Brcc. 150 the team really wanted to do well for there sponsor. After another great qualifying position the team was looking for a win. The race was actually 200 laps because of rain the week before but it was looking like a was out again. The #24 Chevrolet Mote Carlo looked like one of the strongest cars all day long and for 85 laps it was holding a great 2nd place. The rain started falling on lap 80 and put an hour delay on the races as it wasn't half way yet so it couldn't be official. When we went back to green leader Jason Lawrence spun going into turn 3 and Tony McGuire took the lead. Running 2nd and 3rd the whole race actually running 2nd on the last lap Mark McFarland passes by in an exciting  finish to put the #24 in 3rd.

On May 21st and May 28th the story was the same and it wasn't very pretty. The Collision Plus 200 and Shelor Motor mile/ Craftsman/3M 200 both ended up with a right side door being strapped back on by the crew. In the Collision Plus 200 I feel back to 9th place after a 3rd place start and was just taking my time working back up when the #01 car ripped the door off. "With the team working together I pitted 3 times and stayed on the lead lap after working back up to 4th place the team really pulled together to end up with an 8th place finish." Then in the  Shelor Motor mile/ Craftsman/3M 200 the race wasn't much different other than we weren't on top 120 laps into the race when I pitted for some wedge to try to tighten up a very loose race car. After the crew finished I was running 12th and on the restart trying to work back toward the front I was tangled up with the #41 and again the door was removed in an bad and damaging way again. Salvaging a 11th place finish with the team keeping him on the lead lap again the team moved up to only 2 points out of 2nd and 36 points out of 1st.

Season Opener Not Satisfying For Mitcham Motorsports
Posted Saturday, March 26, 2005 :: Posted by Jason Mitcham :: Comment On This Post

Blacksburg- The weekend started out promising for the Fire Slayer, Draughn Ditching #24 after practicing on Friday and Jason feeling comfortable with the car and the way it was handling. "The car felt really stable and responding after practice Friday evening I really thought we had a better car than what we showed Saturday night during the Star Country DRP 500." Jason said.

Jason only made about 20 laps in the 2 hours of practice on Saturday morning thinking the car was better than what it was. "I knew we were down on motor a little but didn't expect to be as off as we were." Qualifying came around 3pm with rain threaten sky's and Jason running a 16.33 putting him in 11th starting position in a 26 car starting field knowing a year ago that would 9 times out of 10 be a pole position the team might be in trouble for the 300 lap event.

The green flag dropped about 6:15 the #24 car stayed pretty consistent in the top 12 but after about the first 55 laps of the race you could tell the difference in the built motors and the crate engines. Approaching the halfway break Jason was running about 15th the first car a lap down. "I wanted to make some changes at half way and we did and it made a noticeable change after the restart." My guys worked hard all weekend with people having new jobs and responsibilities I was happy with the effort given." Jason said. Finishing the race 10th was an awesome effort given by everyone on the team.

Taking a weekend off for Easter Mitcham Motorsports will be back with new idea's and strategy for the seasons first points race while going for the 2005 Motor Miles Speedway points championship.

New rules and a tight championship chase will be the focus at Motor Mile Speedway this year.
"Roanoke Times" By. Jared Turner Sunday March 13 2005

RADFORD - The green flag is about to wave again at Motor Mile Speedway and the usual cast of contenders is eager to find out what is around the season's first turn.

The campaign opens Saturday night when the Late Model Stocks hit the track for a 300-lap, nonpoints affair following a 100-lap Limited Sportsman event. Late Model teams are expected to focus on several issues in the early going. Leading the list is the use of newly mandated Hoosier tires and first-time rules governing the speed-enhancing 500 CFM carburetor. There is also the matter of finding a way to unseat defending track champion Frank Deiny Jr. of Mechanicsville.

Deiny won 10 races last year in his first full season at the track. He has also won Late Model track championships elsewhere. Two years ago, he competed in the Featherlite Southwest Series at tracks such as Phoenix International Raceway and Infineon Raceway. He knows what it takes to get to the Winner's Circle.

"I've been in almost every situation you can be in," Deiny said. "With 10 to go, I think I have a real advantage."

The 31-year-old driver of the No. 4 Bailey's machine was so dominant at Motor Mile last year that the speedway offered a $5,000 bounty to any driver who could end his winning streak. Deiny, who finished second

"I hope they have to put a $20,000 bounty on me this year," Deiny said.

In addition to repeating as track champion, the 13-year veteran of the Late Model Stock series has his sights on a national championship. For the first time this season, the title will go to the driver among track champions around the nation who finishes with the most points for the season.

Previously, the national champion was determined by a complex competition performance index that ranked the top drivers. If the new system had been in place last year, Deiny would have been right in the hunt.

To contend again this year, Deiny will first have to deal with the competition at Motor Mile, not an easy chore by any stretch of the imagination, considering the talent of the field. More than 40 drivers including five former track champions will race. Included among the former champs are three-time title winner Chad Harris and veteran Tink Reedy. Harris finished third and Reedy fifth in last season's standings.

"The competition should be better than it's ever been," said Lynn Carroll, director of competition at the speedway.

Carroll believes the switch from Goodyear to Hoosier tires will make tire wear less of an issue, putting a premium on driving ability and car handling. "These tires don't fall off nearly as much," Carroll said. "It should be more consistent racing."

Consistent is a good way to describe last season for 22-year-old Jason Mitcham of Blacksburg. In just his second full season at the speedway in a Late Model, the driver of the No. 24 Blacksburg Plumbing Chevrolet won two races and finished second in the point standings. He was runner-up to Deiny seven times, five of which were decided by two car lengths orless. In one memorable race, Deiny edged Mitcham by 4 inches. Mitcham hopes to challenge again this season.

"It's an honor for me to run competitively with Frank," Mitcham said. "We're going to have to buckle down and really get after it."

Mitcham's team built a new car for the upcoming season. If last year's success and a recent test at the speedway are any indication, Mitcham should give the competition all it can handle.

"I definitely have championship on the brain," Mitcham said. "I definitely think we have what it takes."

For Mitcham, anything less than the title will be a disappointment.

"I don't want to leave anything out on the table," Mitcham said.

Neither does 26-year-old Late Model driver Jason Lawrence. After finishing in the top three in Late Model Truck points for three consecutive seasons, Lawrence is ready to make a championship bid in his No. 54 H&H Carpet Ford. Last year, Lawrence finished fourth in the point standings and was rookie of the year.

"Hopefully we'll come out of the gate as strong as we finished," Lawrence said.

Lawrence knows Deiny is the man to beat.

"We wouldn't go run if we didn't think we could beat him," Lawrence said. "I believe it's possible but you're going to have to have your 'A' game on to do it."

Deiny is expecting a battle this season from Mitcham and Lawrence among others.

"I have a lot of respect for both guys," Deiny said. "They keep getting better. It ought to be a challenge again this year."

Blacksburg~ Hey everyone again just to let everyone know what is going on inside the shop. The team went to the speedway a week ago to test the car for the 2005 season. It was a very positive test I think things went really good right off the trailer after working really hard just to get there and hit the track. The team ran into a lot of trouble with the transmission lining up but all in all everything went great. I have a better program on my computer so I hope to do a little better on my updates but if you think about it I can only update so much in the off season if you have any requests please feel free to let me know.

A very special thanks is in order to my dad b/c if it wasn't for him there would be nothing of Jason Mitcham Motorsports. Buddy Draughn for all the hard work and support he has put into this season and the ones before. And Ronnie Kelly for the hard work and time put into this new car and the help with the team in the seasons before.

Blacksburg~ Hey everyone just thought I would actually update this thing. Its been pretty busy here lately working on two different cars just to get them on the track to test. All in all things are going well with the new shop and getting the cars ready. Other than that its just a matter of time to hit the track. Hopefully in the next week we will be at the motor mile testing getting ready. Were thinking that were going to run the back up car for the 300 lapper in March and keep the new car fresh for the first points race.

I would like to thank everyone for the happy birthdays and leaving messages on the board. It was pretty much just chill back I went out with my friends and my girl friend Erin and it was a good night. Also I would like to mention for everyone to keep a close friend in there prayers. Paul Bowyer and his 12 year old grand daughter was burned in a house fire. Well Everyone hopefully I will do better up updating this. Next entry should be after we test. By everyone.

1995 A&E LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN DODGE INTREPID. Previously owned by Ronnie Thomas raced at the New River Valley Speedway. Purchased by Jason Mitcham in 2000 and raced threw 2002.

Would make a great car for a limited late model sportsman.

For more information call (540) 961-0490

Blacksburg, VA- Merry Christmas and happy new year everyone. Just a heads up on what is going on in the burg and what is going on with the race team. Since 2005 is pretty much here lets just say there hasn't been a lot of work done to the cars. Oh yeah we did get us a new Townsend chassis I am ready to go to work on that and get back on the track. I did drive about three weeks ago doing some testing for the Officials and NASCAR. The team is just  ready to get things up and going again.

Just some other things going on with the team is that tire guy Kevin Solesbee is going to be giving up half the season going to NC working for a Nextel cup team. The team is 100% behind him and personally I would like to think that its going to benefit me in the long run LOL. Also team member Jason Lawson will be driving part time in the limited late model class in 2005 in the teams old late model dodge. Everyone have a great happy New Year and be safe, just think about me while im in New Orleans while Virginia Tech beats Auburn.

Jason Mitcham #24

Blacksburg, VA- Hello everyone long time no see or hear from. The racing season is over and the whole team is back to work again to try to improve from a wonderful 2004 season to a spectacular 2005 season. I know its been a while since the web page has been updated but in the off season it will be updated at least once every two weeks. there will be some new links and pages added also. Hope everyone's Thanksgiving was wonderful and everyone had a great time with there family's. We will be keeping everyone up dated on the new things coming from the JMR team and the things that people wonder about when racing season is finished. Feel free to email us or drop a line in the guest book for any questions or comments regarding anything. Have a great holiday and we  will keep in touch better.

RADFORD, VA –The past week can be described in one simple word, hectic.  Many of the teams made the trip down to the Martinsville Speedway last week to test their cars for the upcoming Late Model feature race.  For teams with one car, such as Jason Mitcham, this brought with it a large workload on the team.  After returning from testing, Jason found himself with only two days to change his car back, to once again adapt it to the conditions at the Motor Mile.

During the two test sessions early in the day on Saturday, the car was one of the quickest in the field, but Mitcham knew instinctively, that the car just wasn’t right.  Without much time before qualifying, the team pushed the car into the lineup and waited with their fingers crossed for a good lap.

When Jason took to the track, he turned a 16.71 on his first lap, however, on his second lap, his time dropped to a 16.75, something very uncharacteristic for the young ambitious driver.  For the team, this meant it was time to get to work.  They immediately grabbed a slew of wrenches and went to work.  Being the hands on driver that Mitcham is, he changed out of his driving uniform ready to tear apart the car right alongside the rest of the team.

Starting on the outside of the fifth row, back in tenth position isn’t the most favorable of positions going into a 100 lap race, however, Mitcham kept focused knowing that he was going to have to make his way through the pack if he wanted to get to the front.  However, as the green flag dropped, the team didn’t imagine he would have to move his way to the front from the very back.

Lap 5 brought out the first caution as the 12 car of Dennis Holdren, and the 29 car of Kyle McClenathan spin out in turn 2.  By dodging the wreck, it pushed Mitcham almost completely to the rear in 17^th position.  As the green flag dropped again on lap 11, the crowd got a show that I know they weren’t expecting.  The two competitors for the track championship drafted off of each other, and worked together to move back up through the field.  Mitcham and Deiny Jr., who also got shuffled to the rear in 18^th, moved quickly together through the field, and by lap 17, they had both gained 4 positions.

By lap 20 the duo gained another position, and Mitcham let Deiny Jr. pass, knowing that he still had 80 more laps to go.  Mitcham to many is known as a passive driver who is friends with everyone.  However, with a track championship on the line, he knows that if he wants it, he has two races left and every position makes a difference.  Having to battle with lapped cars really put a strain on the whole field this past Saturday.  Just to maneuver around some of them, Mitcham found himself running three wide, not just once, but multiple times.

The second caution of the night was brought out on lap 83. When the green dropped again on lap 88, Mitcham had driven himself back into the top ten, safely in 8^th position, and didn’t show any signs of slowing.  On lap 90, Mitcham passes the 55 car putting him in seventh and on lap 93, he passes the 02 putting him in 6^th which is where he finishes the race.

“The team did a heck of a job tonight. They have really been working hard with Martinsville and all.  I hate that we had some bad luck tonight, but maybe we can get it out of the way now before Martinsville and the 300 lapper here at the Motor Mile” – Jason Mitcham

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com

RADFORD, VA –From the beginning of the day, things weren’t going the way the team had wanted.  Qualifying back in the eighth place position isn’t the norm for Jason, but after the ups and downs throughout this season, Mitcham has learned that you have to take what is dealt and make the best of it.

As the race began, Mitcham dropped back into the 12^th position and had to fight his way to gain every position he could.

“The outside grove just didn’t go,” says Mitcham looking back on Saturday’s race.

As the checkered dropped, Mitcham took home another strong top 10 finish, in the sixth place position.

“We had a bad oil leak, which hurt us, but we have it fixed now, and it’s time to move on and start looking at Martinsville.” – Jason Mitcham

The team will be traveling to Martinsville, this coming Wednesday, September 29^th to start practicing, and seeing what changes will have to be made to the car in order to adapt to the different track.  These next two weeks will by trying for the team, in that once they have the car handling they want it for Martinsville, they have to come back home, and change it back for the Motor Mile race again this coming Saturday. 

“I am really looking forward to Martinsville this year.  I think we have a real shot at it, and I think we may have one of the strongest cars out there.” – Jason Mitcham

The Bailey's 300 LMSC race at the Martinsville Speedway is scheduled for October 9th and 10th.  Tickets can be purchased ahead of time on the Martinsville Speedway website.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com

RADFORD, VA –September 11^th is a day that will be remembered long past the current generations.  The Motor Mile hosted a parade of rescue and fire departments to commemorate the anniversary of the day that shook the Nation.  In the pits, this day also meant a change of pace from the recent normal 200 lap races, back to the all so famous 100-lap Late Model dash.

Mitcham qualified with a 16.43, which on a recent week would land him in the front two rows, however, this week it put him on the inside row, in the seventh place position.  The inside pole went to Jerame Donley with a time of 16.31, and the outside pole went to Tam Topham with a 16.37.

Over the past few weeks, Mitcham has learned that the formula for winning involves a great deal of patience, however, with the distance being cut in half, there was a sense of urgency for the drivers to get to the front and dominate.  As the pace truck dipped off the track in turn four, the cars quickly battled for every precious position.  By the conclusion of the first lap, Mitcham in his 24 Chevrolet had already gained two positions, and safely settled into fifth.

The first two cautions of the race were brought out on lap 12 and again on lap 17.  Both times Mitcham was lined up in the fifth place position on the restarts.  On the third caution, which was brought out on lap 70, pit lane was filled with cars and crews attempting to make repairs on their cars due to the previous cautions.  Coming in for pits were the 12, 1, 55, 11, and 4 cars.  After the green flag was dropped again on lap 75, Mitcham and the 77 began to battle for a top five finish.  On lap 82, the 77 passes Mitcham, settling him back into sixth, which is where he finishes the race.  Taking first place for the first time this season at Motor Mile was the 5 car of Jerame Donley, second went to Tam Topham and rounding out the top five were the 54, 26, and 77.

“The car was handling rough tonight, and we have some work to do this week, but we will be back strong next Saturday.  Congratulations to Jerame, I know he worked really hard to get back this week, and congratulations to Tam as well”. – Jason Mitcham

Motor Mile has posted the points standings after Saturday, and Mitcham has began to close the gap on current points leader Frank Deiny Jr.  Mitcham is still in second, but only 28 points separate the top two.  Motor Mile returns to racing again this Saturday, September 18^th for the STAR Country 100.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com

To the naive race watcher, the presence of a car in victory lane is solely based on the skill of the driver.  This past weekend, the fans got a lesson in the patience, luck, and politics that are all an intricate part of the formula.

Radford VA – A few sprinkles of rain fell during the early hours of preparation and practice, but this didn’t dampen the spirits or slow down the work on pit lane.  The 200 lap races at the Motor Mile have almost become the norm over the past few weeks, giving the teams some time to get more comfortable with the extra laps.  Knowing this would be the last 200 lapper of the season; it brought some added pressure on Mitcham’s team, who want their next victory so bad they can taste it.

Qualifying started on schedule and the pole was set with a time of 16.32 by the 99 car of Denny Hamlin.  Mitcham, who qualified with a time of 16.41 started in the third place position.  The outside pole went to the 5 car of Jerame Donnelly, and starting to the outside of Mitcham was the 17 car of TJ Majors.

Before the race began, Jason Mitcham knew what he had to do in order to be strong at the end of the 200 laps, simply be patient.

“I lead 191 laps, [in a previous 200 lap race], and got beat on the last turn.  It doesn’t matter where I run as long as I am in the front at the end”. - Jason Mitcham

And patience he had.  On lap 27, Mitcham sent a message to the 4 car of Frank Deiny Jr., who was gaining ground, to go low, as Mitcham settled comfortably back in the fourth place position.  On lap 83, a similar message was sent to the 17 car of TJ Majors, as Mitcham once again settled back into a comfortable distance away from the pack in the fifth place position.  On lap 105, all of Jason’s patience paid off as the 5, 4, and 17 cars all make contact coming out of turn four, landing Mitcham back in third behind the 99 and 57 cars.

On lap 122 Mitcham turned on the heat as he passed the 57 car, bringing him back into second, which is where he stays for the remainder of the race.  Another caution came out on lap 157 as the 5 car of Jeramy Donnaly, and the 4 car of Frank Deiny Jr. make contact again in turn two.  The race ended on lap 204 after another caution on lap 197, with the 99 car taking the win, Mitcham with a strong second place and the 57 car of Kelly Kingery in third.  Rounding out the top five were the 54G in fourth, and the Bailey’s 4 car of Frank Deiny Jr. in fifth.

"We had a really strong car and a great run tonight.  I'm ready to go again next week, and hopefully bring my team back to victory lane.  Thanks to all the fans that came out tonight, and congratulations to Denny Hamlin and Kelly Kingery". - Jason Mitcham

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com.

RADFORD, VA –Things were anything but typical this past Saturday at the Motor Mile.  With the rain setting in early, there was some question about whether Mother Nature was going cooperate or not.  Finally as the rain subsided around 5:00 the track dryer was working overtime to get the speedway ready for qualifying.

Pit lane was piled full of Late Models, with 29 cars all battling for the front row to start off the Marshall Concrete 200.  Drawing the fourteenth qualifying slot, Mitcham charged out on the track grabbing the outside pole position with a time of 16.46. 

The last 200 lap race wasn’t mentioned in Mitcham’s pit this Saturday, it didn’t have to be.  The team still replays that last lap over in their heads, and there was an unspoken determination for an improvement in the finishing order for Mitcham Motorsports.  As the second race concluded, the drivers appeared from their trailers, and walked down pit lane to climb in their freshly waxed cars.  This was a particularly eerie feeling for Mitchams team, in that his car was also on the outside pole for the last 200 lapper.  Looking up at the crowd, and seeing his most dedicated fans run to the fence to give him a last wave and thumbs up, drowned out the sound of the track dryer and made the night seem like it was all for him.

As the pace car ducked off the track, every fan was on their feet cheering as the lead cars of Deiny and Mitcham crossed the line.  Coming down the backstretch on the first lap, Mitcham took the lead from Deiny, and began to distance himself as the first caution is brought out on lap 2, involving 7 cars on the front stretch.  After a red flag, the caution is shown and the cars start back up.  The green is dropped again on lap 8, and Mitcham starts his charge.

Distancing himself by nearly a whole straight away from the second place runner, Mitcham begins to pick off the field one by one.  For the first 80 laps, ‘Mitcham’s coming’ had to be a common radio transaction among many of the teams.  Adding to the bad luck of Mitcham’s team from previous weeks, on lap 98 the 4 car gets past Mitcham, to take over the lead.  Deja vu from 2 weeks ago, however this was 100 laps earlier than it happened the last time.  Barely able to hear Mitcham on their radios, the team was left wondering what was going wrong as the 17 car of TJ Majors took the inside line battling Mitcham for numerous laps and taking the second spot away from him on lap 160. 

The caution on lap 175 was almost perfect timing, as the fans got a free firework show from away in the distance.  The cheerful display was a bit bitter sweet for Mitcham’s team. They knew Jason did all he could to hold off the field for the last 25 laps, but with some motor problems, and the car handling rough, the fifth place finish was graciously accepted.  This wasn’t the night for the big victory, but Mitcham continues to show every week, that he is a force to deal with, and to get to victory lane, you have to get past the 24 Chevrolet first.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com.

RADFORD, VA – After a tough second place finish the previous week, Jason was on his toes and ready to go racing this week at the Motormile.  During qualifying Mitcham captured the pole with a personal best time of 16.27, nearly a tenth of a second better than the outside pole setter of Denny Hamlin.

During the first 80 laps of the race, Mitcham in the number 24 Chevrolet, and Hamlin in the 99 car battled for first, running side by side on numerous occasions.  When the caution came out around lap 82, Mitcham was second on the restart.  Behind him, was Chad Harris in the 3 car.  As the cars made it through turn one, heading to turn 2, Harris got under Mitcham and as a result Jason fell to sixth.

On lap 92, Denny Hamlin’s 99 car hit the wall as a result of a cut tire, bringing out another caution.  Mitcham unfortunately also suffered from a cut tire, and as the cars took the checkered flag, the 24 car took home 5th.

“Our car ran great again tonight. The tire hurt us some, but bad luck seems to keep finding us.  The team is really looking forward to next weeks 200 lap race, and with the way the car has been these past two weeks, we are all looking for another great finish.” – Jason Mitcham.

Currently Jason is second in the points standing, just 58 points from the leader.  With the extension of the dash for cash challenge, Jason is also in second, but only 6 points from the leader.

The next race is the Marshall Concrete 200, this Saturday August 21st at the Motormile Speedway.  Gates open at 4pm, qualifying begins at 5pm and racing starts at 7pm.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com.

RADFORD, VA – From the beginning of the day on Saturday at the Motor Mile Speedway, everyone could tell that this was going to be anything but a typical LMSC race.  It has been a few weeks since the last 200 lapper, and for a driver, this brings added pressures and second-guessings for how the car will handle the extra laps.

The first out on the track during qualifying was T.J. Majors who ran a 16.42 holding onto the pole position through numerous drivers until the number 6 car of Randy Taylor took over with a 16.28.  Drawing the qualifying position of 23, Jason Mitcham had to sit by and wait patiently until most of the field went ahead.  On his first qualifying lap, Mitcham turned a 16.42, and on his second, he blasted past the rest of the field to take over the outside pole with a time of 16.383.

During the other races, before the start of the LMSC, the chat about the potential of the cars to run out of fuel and perceptions that the track will get tighter throughout the night were the common buzz in most of the pits.  As the sun started to set, and the stands filled with anxiety about the race to come, one couldn’t help but think that the night felt like football season, and to Jason Mitcham, this brought even more calmness and confidence.

The energy in the stands boosted the drivers as they climbed in their cars on pit lane, lining up for the PMI/Castrol Oil Products 200.  As the cars followed the pace car around the track waiting for the green flag to drop, there wasn’t a fan left on their seat. After racing side by side with the 6 car of Randy Taylor, Jason Mitcham was just shy of the lead when the first caution came out on lap three.  After the caution was lifted, Jason took over the lead on lap 8 and proceeded to dominate the field.

“The car was great tonight, and we had a great motor.  The team put in a lot of work this week, and it really showed.” – Jason Mitcham

Jason Mitcham raced unchallenged until lap 76 when the number 4 car of Frank Deiny Jr. moved up the field into second place.  The number 17 car of T.J. majors made the next pass, as he took the third place spot from the number 6 car on lap 95. 

The last ten laps of the race brought every fan to the edge of their seat.  Jason and Deiny battled through every lap, and Mitcham held on to the lead all the way until the very last lap.

“I took a breath every time I passed the start/finish line, and I don’t think I took another one until I passed it the next time around.” – Jason Mitcham

On the very last turn of the very last lap, Mitcham got caught up on a lap car while racing Deiny to the finish line, and was beat by just inches.  Everyone was on their feet and cheering, as Jason climbed out of his car.  This was a great night for Jason Mitcham, and for all of the fans, even though a second place finish isn’t a win, leading 191 laps is a huge accomplishment.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com.

RADFORD, VA – After a provisional start due to the in climate weather last week at the Motor Mile Speedway, a large amount of fans showed early this week to watch the battle for the starting lineups.  With a qualifying time of 16.51, Jason started in fourth place, with the #8 car of Tam Topham capturing the pole.  After a premature start of the WDBJ 100, the leader was sent for a drive through penalty giving the lead to the number 17 car of T.J. Majors who was quickly run down by Frank Deiny Jr.

The real battle of the race was for third, fourth and fifth place between the 6 car of Randy Taylor, the 75 car of Tink Reedy and the 24 car of Jason Mitcham. 

“The fans really got a show the last couple of laps.  The fans at Motor Mile are a great group of people, and it was great to have them cheering us on.” – Jason Mitcham

During the grueling 30 lap battle between the three cars, Jason Mitcham looked to the inside of the 75 car multiple times, but decided to take the outside line above Tink to grab the fourth place finish as the cars took the checkered flag.

“A top 5 finish isn’t disappointing, but our car was a lot better than what our fourth place finish shows.” – Jason Mitcham

Congratulations go out to the number 4 car of Frank Deiny Jr. for another win, and the 17 car of T.J. Majors for his 1st second place finish at the Motor Mile Speedway.  For more Late Model racing, come out to the Dr. Pepper 100 presented by Kroger this coming weekend at the Motor Mile Speedway.  With a $5,000 bounty on Frank Deiny Jr, the number 24 car of Jason Mitcham, along with the other Late Model Stocks, will be battling to take over victory lane.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com.

The clouds opened up during the first practice session and with dark clouds in the distance, rain would threaten the running of the Bumper-to-Bumper 100. But the Rain Gods, being true race fans, held off the storms for another exciting night of action at the Motor Mile Speedway.

The Jason Mitcham Racing, Inc. team headed into the evening making numerous changes to the car with hopes of slimming down the points lead of Frank Deiny, Jr. Jason qualified the car solidly in 4th position with a time of 16.47 seconds for the 100 lap main event.

The start of the race came and Jason settled the car into his 4th starting position just waiting for the opportunity to strike. Outside pole-sitter Randy Taylor looked as though he had a cut tire which ended his night early. Newcomer to the track Jerame Donley made was making an impressive run in his first outing, battling Jason for several laps for the second position. Donley, though, had a rear end leak the entire race and was pouring grease onto the windshield of Jason’s car. After attempts with NASCAR to make him fix the problem, nothing was done. “They’ve got a tough job to do up in the booth,” stated Mitcham, “I just drive the car and play with the hand that I am dealt with.”

On a restart, the night looked as though it would be over as the lead pack went into turn 1. Jason was shoved from behind by Jason Lawrence, which pushed the #24 car into Donley’s car causing him to spin. Jason took evasive action not to get collected and ended up falling back to 4th position as the cars of Kelly Kingery and Jamie Sweeney made it thru the mess. After the final restart, Jason could make up no more ground on the field, and settled for 4th position. “I felt as though I had something for Franky tonight,” stated Jason, “We’ll get him though”.

Jason and the entire Jason Mitcham Racing Team will be back in action on Saturday July 17th for 100 laps of late model action as well as 250 laps of Hooters Pro Cup action. We would like to thank all our 2004 sponsors: Blacksburg Plumbing, Draughn Ditching, Stellar Hosting.com, Haile Landscape Design, Inc., and Signspot.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com.

Sorry everybody that it has been such a while since we have updated the site. The team has been very busy the past two weeks. The week of the 7th, the team went to work to put a brand new body on the car, which took up basically the entire week. The race on June 13th, which was 200 laps, saw the Jason Mitcham Racing team bring home a solid 8th place run. It wasn’t what we all expected, but not too shabby. The following week the team spent every night working on changing the setup and working on the geometry of the car trying to find the speed necessary to contend for the championship.

Jason captured his first career pole and all the hard work had immediately paid off. Jason blistered the track with a time of 16.46 seconds. The outside pole sitter, Chad Harris immediately jumped out and grabbed the lead on the initial start and Jason settled into second. Point leader Frank Deiny, Jr. slipped past Jason as well and Jason followed his bumper to second place. Several cautions ended the team’s chances of picking up their third win of the season.

The race on June 26th saw Jason start from the 4th position and losing one spot throughout the 100 lap event and finishing 5th. The team lost 2 championship points to leader Frank Deiny, as he finished 4th. The team will go back to work and try to get the car to turn just a little better in the center of the corner. Congratulations to Chad Harris for picking up the $1,000 bounty for winning the race.

Jason and the entire Jason Mitcham Racing Team will be back in action on Saturday July 10th for the running of the Bumper to Bumper 100. We would like to thank all our 2004 sponsors: Blacksburg Plumbing, Draughn Ditching, Stellar Hosting.com, Haile Landscape Design, Inc., and Signspot.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com.

RADFORD- Jason Mitcham makes it back-to-back victories at the Motor Mile Speedway in a wild running of the 3M/Hill Insurance 100 Late Model Stock Saturday night feature event.

Mitcham of Blacksburg, VA, took the lead after Eric Sartin and Frank Deiny, Jr. collided on the front stretch while battling for the lead. Sartin and Deiny ran side by side for over 30 laps before the two cars came together coming off turn 4. Also benefiting from the wreck was Tam Topham and Kelly Kingery, picking up second and third place. Fourth went to Deiny and fifth place was received by Rusty Skewes. Rounding out the top ten in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series Late Model Stock Cars were Randy Taylor, Tink Reedy, Eric Sartin, Lynn Phoenix, and Jamie Sweeney

Jason and the entire Jason Mitcham Racing Team will be back in action on Saturday June 5th for 100 laps of late model action. We would like to acknowledge all of our 2004 sponsors: Blacksburg Plumbing, Draughn Ditching, Stellar Hosting.com, Haile Landscape Design, Inc., and Signspot.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com.

Sunday, May 23rd proved to be another special day for the Jason Mithcam Racing team. As the track crews’ battled off and on thunderstorms, the team was anxious to get the 94.9 Star Country Race of Champions underway. “I came up here and tested after making a few more changes to the car. Last week we finished 2nd and we only had one more spot to gain” stated Mitcham.

Sterling Marlin, Jimmy Spencer, Jon Wood and Bill Elliott were on hand for a 25 lap “Race of Champions”. They were given the opportunity to thrill the fans behind the wheel of the local late model stock cars. By the end of the 25-lap event, Jon Wood took the checkered flag after Jimmy Spencer and Sterling Marlin got together, allowing Wood to take lead.

Jason qualified in the 5th position at a time of 16.60 seconds; just one tenth of a second off the pole. “We have improved a lot on our qualifying the last few weeks. It pays off to be up front,” explained Mitcham.

As the green flag waived, Jason quickly moved into the fourth position and by the halfway point, he had made his way around the Chevrolet of Richard Landreth for the third position. On lap 67, the front two cars of Frank Deiny, Jr. and Eric Sartin were battling for the lead, while Jason closed the gap. “I knew I was going to catch them, but I didn’t know I was going to pass them that easily” The two cars of Deiny and Sartin made contact and went spinning down the front stretch. This gave Jason the lead with 33 laps to go.

Jason took the green flag on the restart and never looked back; as he captured his first win of the 2004 season, while in the process moved to 4th in points only 28 out of the lead. “We are getting better and better each week and it’s definitely showing.”

Jason and the entire Jason Mitcham Racing Team will be back in action on Saturday May 29th for 100 laps of late model action. We would like to acknowledge all of our 2004 sponsors: Blacksburg Plumbing, Draughn Ditching, Stellar Hosting.com, Haile Landscape Design, Inc., and Signspot.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com.

The Jason Mitcham Racing, Inc. team hit the Motor Mile Speedway on Sunday May 16th for the running of the Shelor Chevy 100. It was the first time on the track with the car since the team converted it from a Dodge to a Chevy.

The conversion seemed to be the right decision after qualifying, as Jason went out 8th in the qualifying order and posted and time of 16.58 seconds; in the process turning a few heads amongst the competitors. Pole-sitter Eric Sartin topped the charts with a lap of 16.51 seconds. "We made a few changes to the car from last week, cause we knew it was going to be hot and slick" stated Mitcham. "You can never stop working on the things." The changes paid off with Jason solidifying a solid 2nd place starting position, the best of the 2004 season.

The green flag fell and Jason did all that he could to get past Sartin, but being on the outside, he couldn't make the car stick. The #24 Blacksburg Plumbing, Stellarhosting.com, Chevrolet settled into 2nd position and was focused on the 100 laps that were ahead of team. "I thought I had something for Eric on the long run, but the cautions hurt us" explained Mitcham. Everytime I felt like I was catching him, a caution would fly, but in the end we were happy to run as good as we did."

The Jason Mithcam racing team ended the night with a 2nd place finish, the best of the 2004 season.

Jason and the entire Jason Mitcham Racing Team will be back in action on Sunday May 23th for 100 laps of late model action. Cup and Truck Series Drivers' Sterling Marlin, Bill Elliott, Jimmy Spencer, and Jon Wood will be on hand for a 25 lap shootout. We would like to thank all our 2004 sponsors: Blacksburg Plumbing, Draughn Ditching, Stellar Hosting.com, Haile Landscape Design, Inc., and Signspot.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Amanda Rowland at pr@jasonmitcham.com.

With a three week break from the racing at the Motor Mile Speedway, the Jason Mitcham Racing team is ready to be back in action.  Racing resumes this Sunday, May 16 at 3pm.  With the time off, the team converted what was a Dodge Intrepid to a Chevrolet Monte Carlo.  “We felt like our Chevrolet motor was a little better than the Dodge so we decided to make the change” stated Mitcham.  The team has been busy converting the body, changing the motor, transmission, exhaust, and drive shaft to make it work for the Monte Carlo.  “It took a lot of work, but it will be worth it in the long run” explained Mitcham.  

Look for Jason and the entire Jason Mitcham Racing team as they attempt to capture their first win of the 2004 season with the new look Chevrolet Monte Carlo.   

The Jason Mitcham Racing, Inc. team is going to find the closest roulette wheel and place all their money on number 13, this after another 13th place finish in the Stockner Excavating 100 on Saturday April 24th. This was Jason’s 3rd 13th place finish in the four races at the Motor Mile Speedway. “We have just been at the wrong place at the wrong time” stated Mitcham.

Jason qualified in the fourteenth position for the 100-lap feature event. The starting position did not rattle the Jason Mithcam Racing team, as they knew the car was going to be great for the race. “We came and tested this week and we made a few changes and we knew the car was going to be a good one.”

Jason immediately began making his way to the front and was slowed when he made contact with Mike Looney while trying to take the ninth position. The Blacksburg Plumbing, Stellarhosting.com, Haile Landscape Design, Inc. Dodge Intrepid would restart the race in 21st position, shotgun on the field. Again, Jason worked his way to the front picking off cars at a quick pace and had his sights set on the seventh place car of Dennis Holdren until disaster struck again. Coming off of turn 2, the 12 car of Holdren appeared to come to an abrupt stop and Jason with nowhere to go plowed into the rear of Holdren causing a fender to come loose. Jason came to pit road and the crew removed the fender and Jason would again restart shotgun on the field.

The Jason Mithcam racing team ended the night with another 13th place finish a bit disappointed but optimistic about the future. “The car was great. I could put it where I needed to,” explained Mitcham. “We’ll get’em, you guys just watch, we’ll be there soon.”

Jason and the entire Jason Mitcham Racing Team will be back in action on Sunday May 16th for 100 laps of late model action. We would like to thank all our 2004 sponsors: Blacksburg Plumbing, Draughn Ditching, Stellar Hosting.com, Haile Landscape Design, Inc., and Signspot..

Jason and the entire Jason Mitcham Racing Team will be back in action, April 24th at Motor Mile Speedway for the Stockner Excavating 100. We would like to thank all our 2004 sponsors, which include Blacksburg Plumbing, Draughn Ditching, Stellar Hosting.com, Haile Landscape Design, Inc., and Signspot.

After A Series of Misfortunes, Mitcham Brings Home A Solid 4th Place Run in Front of A Packed Crowd. The Jason Mitcham Racing, Inc. team was looking to turn around a string of misfortunes at the Motor Mile Speedway Saturday April 17th after two 13th place finishes. Jason started the feature event in the eighth position for the 200-lap H.T. Bowling sponsored feature event. The green flag waived in front of nearly 8,000 loyal fans and Jason immediately started making his way to the front. "I knew we were going to be great for the long run" explained Mitcham, "We ran all 150 lap races in the UARA last year and we were well prepared for 200 laps." Jason moved himself into a comfortable fourth position before the mandatory halfway caution to allow the Crate Motor Cars to refuel. "We were setting a pretty good pace and I didn't want to use my tires up early,"stated Mitcham, "I was saving my stuff for the end." A caution came out on lap 155 for a wreck involving Jamie Sweeney and Rusty Skewes. "We didn't need that caution" said Mitcham, "We were coming and thought we could battle with Chad for third." The caution period ended Jason's run to the front and a chance a bettering his position and the team wound up with a solid fourth place finish.

Jason and the entire Jason Mitcham Racing Team will be back in action, April 24th at Motor Mile Speedway for the Stockner Excavating 100. We would like to thank all our 2004 sponsors, which include Blacksburg Plumbing, Draughn Ditching, Stellar Hosting.com, Haile Landscape Design, Inc., and Signspot.

This Thursday, April 15, at the Salem Civic Center is the Second Annual Kroger Night with the Drivers to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Jason Mitcham has been invited to be in attendance along with his Dodge Intrepid Late Model Stock Car for an autograph session with the following Nextel Cup Drivers: Jeff Gordon, Jeff Green, Sterling Marlin, Ricky Craven, Elliott Sadler, Matt Kenseth, Brendan Gaughn,Kevin Harvick, & Kyle Petty.
Doors will open at the Salem Civic Center at 4 pm with the drivers autograph session being from 5-7 pm. The inside arena exhibit space will contain booths from different vendors including samples from local companies, die cast models for sale, t-shirts, show cars, simulators, booths that will giveaway tickets to the Martinsville race, tickets to New River Valley speedway, prize wheels, and something for everyone.

After the autograph session, there will be an auction of signed items, sheet metal, stand ups, and all sorts of items donated from Nascar Drivers.

Tickets are on sale at Kroger, Ticketmaster, and The Salem Civic Center. You will need a ticket to be admitted and there are no guarantees you will receive an autograph from a driver. Wristbands amounts are determined by the PR rep. from each of the drivers but there will be a minimum of 175, per driver.

Also come and see Jason compete at the newly remodeled Motor Mile Speedway on Saturday April 17 for the H.T. Bowling 200.

The Jason Mitcham Racing, Inc. team christened the newly remodeled Motor Mile Speedway Saturday April 3rd looking to pick up where he left off from the 2003 season. On Sept. 13, 2003, Jason picked up his first late model stock car win, and expectations were high heading into the 94.9/Pine Ridge Nursery 100.

Jason qualified in the eleventh position for the 100-lap feature event, directly behind track veteran, Tink Reedy. “I think I left a little on the table for qualifying” stated Mitcham. “I promise you that will not happen again.”

Jason settled his Dodge Intrepid into a comfortable 9th position with the car getting a little better and better. With no warning though, the left rear tire went flat. The Jason Mitcham Racing crew immediately went into action to change the tire and salvage what finish they could. After the race Mitcham explained what happened. “All of a sudden the car just slumped over on its side and I couldn’t figure out what the problem was. The crew told me the left rear tire was flat and we came in and changed it.” After the team searched for the problem, they found that the valve core came out of the tire. “We will fix the problem, and get ‘em again next week,” stated Mitcham.

Jason and the entire Jason Mitcham Racing Team will be back in action, April 10th at Motor Mile Speedway for the Pepsi 100. We would like to thank all our 2004 sponsors, which include Blacksburg Plumbing, Draughn Ditching, Stellar Hosting.com, Haile Landscape Design, Inc., and Signspot.

The Jason Mitcham Racing team is set to hit the newly remodeled Motor Mile Speedway in Radford, VA this weekend for the track's second open practice session. The Blacksburg Plumbing, StellarHosting.com, Draughn Ditching Dodge Intrepid has not been on the track since last September when Jason picked up his first career late model stock car win. "We are going up and run the first race and see how we stack up against the heavy hitters that are planning on running at the Motor Mile Speedway," stated Mitcham. "We had a great run the last time there and we are looking forward to repeating our efforts."

The team began their 2004 UARA effort with a disappointing 20th place finish at the East Carolina Motor Speedway in Robersonville, NC. "The car was just way too loose at the end of the race. We did a little mud bogging, got hit about twenty times, but the car just has some cosmetic damage" said Mitcham. "We'll hammer out the fenders and move on to the next one." Be sure to make the trip out to the Motor Mile Speedway on April 3rd for the cheapest and most exciting entertainment in the New River Valley.

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"Bullring" That's about all we can say. The Jason Mitcham Racing team kicked off it's 2004 UARA campaign with a stop at the East Carolina Motor Speedway. "This place has the tightest corners I have ever seen" stated Mitcham. The team took advantage of the opening practice session on Friday to dial in the car. "We have never seen the place before today, so we needed to get all the track time we could" explained Mitcham. "We spent the night making changes to the car and getting it better." Jason was consistently one of the fastest cars in the practice session and the crew loaded up the trailer and headed to the hotel with a ton of confidence for qualifying and the race.

Jason qualified the Blacksburg Plumbing, StellarHosting.com, Draughn Ditching Dodge Intrepid 15th out of 38 cars that attempted to make the field. "I gave it all I had" sighed Mitcham.
Jason posted a time of 15.08 seconds which was .15 off the pole. "We normally don't qualify that well, but with the cars that are here, that was pretty darn good."
Jason started to race off strong by moving up a couple of spots from his 15th place starting position. "There was a lot of beating and banging going on out there. I felt like a ping pong ball getting hit back and forth." stated Mitcham.

The car continuously got looser and looser and Jason did all he could do to hold on to the car. The Jason Mitcham Racing team had to do a little extra work for this one after Jason got tangled with another car while attempting to make a pass. "I got under the car and the next thing I knew, I was heading for the mud" Jason went for a spin in the infield grass area and the crew came out and pushed him back on the track. "Man that was a wild ride. Guess we have a lot of cleaning to do." explained Mitcham.

The Jason Mitcham Racing team finished the night a disappointing 20th place. "I have got six donuts on my right side and mud under my car, but the car is still straight."

Be sure to catch the Jason Mitcham Racing team at the Motor Mile Speedway on April 3rd for the opening race at the newly remodeled facility. We would also like to thank La Cassetta Italian Restaurant for providing the teams with pizza for the Friday night practice session.

Hendersonville NC (January 30, 2004) - The United Auto Racing Association is set to kick of its 2004 schedule at East Carolina Motor Speedway on Saturday March 20th. Going into its third year of existents the UARA STARS have a lot of momentum from 2003. With over one hundred and twenty five drivers the southern late modeling touring series is looking for a lot of return drivers as well as some new faces.

Defending UARA Champion Lee Tissot will be heading the way for the UARA regulars that will be returning for the 2004 along with all the drivers finishing in the 2003 top ten points standings. "Some of the new drivers that have registered so far look to add to the competition and should be for some exciting racing. We also have a great field of Rookies that will be just as strong as some of the veteran racers," said Competition Director Brian Vance.

With sixteen races scheduled for 2004, UARA is excited about opening at East Carolina Motor Speedway in March. This will be the first trip to the speedway for most of the Late Model drivers. UARA has scheduled a practice season for Friday March 19th, beginning at 6:00 pm. The rest of the UARA schedule has the drivers returning to racetracks that they competed at in 2003 with the exception of Bristol Motor Speedway, which plays host to the First Annual Late Model event to be held at the famed high bank facility.

For more information about the UARA-STARS call the tour office at (828) 692-3833 or Competition Director Brian Vance at (423) 823-0587. Also visit the web site at www.uara-stars.com and www.tracksidetalk.net.

Jason Mitcham Racing picked up a new corporate sponsor this week. JMR is proud to welcome StellarHosting.com to our sponsorship family. StellarHosting.com is a division of Stellar Media Group, a website design design and hosting firm located in Redondo Beach, California. Stellar Media Group will also be handling the design and hosting of the Jason Mitcham Racing website.