Jeff Jefferson (foreground) and his brother, Jason, are part of the Gene Price Motorsports team that has
Crew chief in K&N West for No. 03 driven by Dylan Kwasniewski
In the NASCAR world, crew members are the backbone of the team that helps a driver achieve success on the track. Often times the person leading the way behind the scenes is the crew chief.
This week's profile features Jeff Jefferson, crew chief on the Gene Price Motorsports No. 03 Rockstar/Royal Purple Ford driven by series rookie Dylan Kwasniewski.
NAME: Jeff Jefferson
AGE: 39
BIRTHDATE: Jan. 17, 1972
HOMETOWN: Naches, Wash.
SPOUSE: Dione
TEAM: Gene Price Motorsports
DRIVER: Dylan Kwasniewski
SHOP JOB: Crew Chief / Fabricator
AT-TRACK JOB: Crew Chief
FULL-TIME OCCUPATION: Crew Chief / Fabricator for Gene Price Motorsports
RACING BACKGROUND: Family has been involved in racing for over 40 years with his father, George, owning successful West Series teams in the 1970s & '80s. Around the sport his entire life. Started helping in the shop as a kid and when old enough was at the track as part of the crew. Started driving in 1994 shortly before graduating from Washington State University. Was his mom's wish that he get some type of degree before getting in the driver's seat of a race car.
RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 3-time Champion in former NASCAR Northwest Tour (2003, 2004, 2005)
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 NASCAR Northwest Tour Pole Award Champion
First NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Win at Portland (Ore.) Speedway in 2000 (Last asphalt race to be held at Portland Speedway)
2006 Idaho 200 Winner
2006 Montana 200 Winner
First win as crew chief in NASCAR K&N Pro Series with Dylan Kwasniewski at Colorado National Speedway in August 2011
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN RACING: All 3 Northwest Tour Championships
OTHER INTERESTS OR HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, spending time at cabin, sports & going to concerts.
AGE: 39
BIRTHDATE: Jan. 17, 1972
HOMETOWN: Naches, Wash.
SPOUSE: Dione
TEAM: Gene Price Motorsports
DRIVER: Dylan Kwasniewski
SHOP JOB: Crew Chief / Fabricator
AT-TRACK JOB: Crew Chief
FULL-TIME OCCUPATION: Crew Chief / Fabricator for Gene Price Motorsports
RACING BACKGROUND: Family has been involved in racing for over 40 years with his father, George, owning successful West Series teams in the 1970s & '80s. Around the sport his entire life. Started helping in the shop as a kid and when old enough was at the track as part of the crew. Started driving in 1994 shortly before graduating from Washington State University. Was his mom's wish that he get some type of degree before getting in the driver's seat of a race car.
RACING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 3-time Champion in former NASCAR Northwest Tour (2003, 2004, 2005)
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 NASCAR Northwest Tour Pole Award Champion
First NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Win at Portland (Ore.) Speedway in 2000 (Last asphalt race to be held at Portland Speedway)
2006 Idaho 200 Winner
2006 Montana 200 Winner
First win as crew chief in NASCAR K&N Pro Series with Dylan Kwasniewski at Colorado National Speedway in August 2011
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN RACING: All 3 Northwest Tour Championships
OTHER INTERESTS OR HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, spending time at cabin, sports & going to concerts.