Jan Evans
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Jan Evans | |
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File:Jan Evans p3.jpg | |
Nationality | American |
Born | December 4, 2000 |
Car number | 5, 64 |
Wins | 1 |
Last updated on: October 20, 2024. |
Jan Evans (born December 4, 2000) is an American race car driver. He competes primarily in the NASCAR Pro-Late Model and Super Late Model divisions. Hailing from Wenatchee, Washington, Evans began his racing career at the age of four racing Quarter Midgets, following in the footsteps of his father, Garrett Evans, a multi-time NASCAR champion and 2022 West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame inductee[1].
Racing Career
Evans is a race car driver competing in the Super Late Model and Pro Late Model divisions. He began his career early, securing his first Pro Late Model win at just 14 years old at his home track, Wenatchee Valley Super Oval.
In 2018, Evans was named the NWSLMS Rookie of the Year, finishing 2nd in series points. He also placed 2nd in points for the WVSO Pro Late Model Track Championship in 2023.
2024 has been a standout year for Evans, with the following notable finishes:
- 1st in the Leonard Evans Memorial 150[2]
- P3 in the Evergreen Speedway Summer Showdown Pro Late Model 100[3]
- P2 in the NWSLM Neal Newberry 125[4]
- P2 in the WVSO Columbia River Throwdown 100 Pro Late Models
Evans continues to build on his racing legacy, aiming to advance into national competitions and make a name for himself on the bigger stage.
Personal life
Evans grew up in a family deeply involved in motorsports. His father, Garrett Evans, is a multi-time NASCAR champion. Outside of racing, Jan serves as the General Manager of Leonard Evans Used Car Superstore.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Hall of Fame – West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame". Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "Jan Evans Wins Leonard Evans Memorial 150 at Wenatchee Valley". Racing America. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "Speedhive". speedhive.mylaps.com. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ "Owen Riddle Wins Neal Newberry 125 at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval". Racing America. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ Fenwick, Adam (July 16, 2024). "Summer Showdown at Evergreen Speedway: Entry list, schedule, more for 2024".
- ^ "NW Motorsports Report - May 3, 2024 > The Exchange". www.spokane.exchange. Retrieved 2024-10-20.