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CODY SOMMER
CODY SOMMER
Cody Sommer
Chad McCumbee
Kevin Hamlin
Birthday : 02-07-87
Hometown: Sheffield, IL.
Resides: Mooresville, NC.
www.codysommer.com
Hometown: Sheffield, IL.
Resides: Mooresville, NC.
www.codysommer.com
This 21 year old racer began his racing career at 12
years of age. Racing Go-karts off and on for about
2 years. At 15 Years Old, Cody began racing full
size stock cars in the bomber division with 500 plus
horsepower. In his rookie year he earned "Rookie
of the Year" honors, and Best appearing team and
driver along with multiple race wins. The following
year Cody and his team dominated the Street Stock
division taking home the Track Championship, Fan
Favorite Driver, and best appearing team and driver
awards. At 17 years old, Cody began racing the
Super Late Model division climbing the ladder once
again.
years of age. Racing Go-karts off and on for about
2 years. At 15 Years Old, Cody began racing full
size stock cars in the bomber division with 500 plus
horsepower. In his rookie year he earned "Rookie
of the Year" honors, and Best appearing team and
driver along with multiple race wins. The following
year Cody and his team dominated the Street Stock
division taking home the Track Championship, Fan
Favorite Driver, and best appearing team and driver
awards. At 17 years old, Cody began racing the
Super Late Model division climbing the ladder once
again.
In his first year he qualified fast time multiple times, and won many qualifying races and
dashes. He was again awarded with Rookie honors. In 2005, Cody was just now graduating
from high school and his racing career was starting to take off. However, the big focus on a
successful season came to a screeching halt near the beginning of a championship run. Cody
got in a racing accident at a WDRL touring event in central Illinois where he shattered his wrist in
two places. The cast and steel pins in his wrist did not hold this young and ambitious racer
back. Once the cast was off, Cody moved to North Carolina to pursue racing in a bigger light.
In 2007, Cody began racing for JP Race Cars out of Huntersville, NC. Gaining much respect
from co-workers, racers, and media. Now Cody will attempt to test his skills on the NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series where he will be driving on asphalt for the first time in 2008.
dashes. He was again awarded with Rookie honors. In 2005, Cody was just now graduating
from high school and his racing career was starting to take off. However, the big focus on a
successful season came to a screeching halt near the beginning of a championship run. Cody
got in a racing accident at a WDRL touring event in central Illinois where he shattered his wrist in
two places. The cast and steel pins in his wrist did not hold this young and ambitious racer
back. Once the cast was off, Cody moved to North Carolina to pursue racing in a bigger light.
In 2007, Cody began racing for JP Race Cars out of Huntersville, NC. Gaining much respect
from co-workers, racers, and media. Now Cody will attempt to test his skills on the NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series where he will be driving on asphalt for the first time in 2008.
Birthday : 10-15-84
Hometown: Supply, NC.
Resides: Harrisburg, NC.
www.chadmccumbee.com
Hometown: Supply, NC.
Resides: Harrisburg, NC.
www.chadmccumbee.com
Born and raised in Supply, North Carolina, 23-year-
old Chad McCumbee began his racing career at the
young age of 10. Chad started out on the dirt
tracks behind the wheel of a go-kart. He sat on the
pole in only his second time out and became a
winner shortly there after. While spending five years
in the go-kart ranks, Chad collected nearly 100 wins
including national, regional and local events. His
record includes three track championships in
various tracks through out the Carolinas. After his
foray into go-karts next for McCumbee was the
Allison Legacy Series. He was able to take away
the National and Regional championship along with
“Rookie of the Year” in his very first full season in
the series in 2001. He backed up that
championship the following year as he brought
home his second National Championship, becoming
the first and only driver to earn and repeat multiple
championships in the Allison Legacy Series history.
In 2003 Chad entered the world of Late Models as
he began his rookie season at Myrtle Beach
Speedway in the Late Model Stock Division. There
he was able to become the youngest rookie to ever
bring home a victory, an impressive feat
old Chad McCumbee began his racing career at the
young age of 10. Chad started out on the dirt
tracks behind the wheel of a go-kart. He sat on the
pole in only his second time out and became a
winner shortly there after. While spending five years
in the go-kart ranks, Chad collected nearly 100 wins
including national, regional and local events. His
record includes three track championships in
various tracks through out the Carolinas. After his
foray into go-karts next for McCumbee was the
Allison Legacy Series. He was able to take away
the National and Regional championship along with
“Rookie of the Year” in his very first full season in
the series in 2001. He backed up that
championship the following year as he brought
home his second National Championship, becoming
the first and only driver to earn and repeat multiple
championships in the Allison Legacy Series history.
In 2003 Chad entered the world of Late Models as
he began his rookie season at Myrtle Beach
Speedway in the Late Model Stock Division. There
he was able to become the youngest rookie to ever
bring home a victory, an impressive feat
among the many veterans that race weekly at Myrtle
Beach Speedway. 2004 brought McCumbee into the world of the ARCA RE/MAX Series as he
made his first start at Michigan International Speedway that year while continuing to run some
local late model events. Also, during the 2004 season Chad was tapped to play the role of Dale
Earnhardt Jr., in the ESPN movie “3”, an experience that utilized his driving abilities as well as his
acting skills. Chad followed that up by competing in the ARCA series full time in 2005 and was
able to finish fourth in points as well as fourth in the rookie standings. 2006 was a breakout year
for the young McCumbee. While competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series full time and
posting results that include nine top-15’s and a 17th place standing in the final points. He
additionally competed in select ARCA RE/MAX race, bringing home a top-three finish at Pocono
Raceway. 2007 has McCumbee returning to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the No. 08
theGPSstore.com / Garmin Chevrolet where he intends to be a contender for the 2007 NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series Championship. In addition to his full time Craftsman Truck Schedule,
McCumbee has run in select ARCA RE/MAX Series races, bringing home two victories already in
the 2007 season, coming at Nashville Superspeedway and Pocono Raceway, which marked his
first start with Petty Enterprises. 2007 has also marked the year that Chad McCumbee made his
NASCAR Nextel Cup debut. As an up and coming driver with Petty Enterprises, McCumbee
made his Nextel Cup debut at Pocono Raceway in the No. 45 machine, the day after his Pocono
ARCA RE/MAX Series victory. The event was shortened due to rain but the young driver was
able to bring home a solid finish as he proved to the world that he has the ability to compete with
the best in the most elite levels of auto racing.
Beach Speedway. 2004 brought McCumbee into the world of the ARCA RE/MAX Series as he
made his first start at Michigan International Speedway that year while continuing to run some
local late model events. Also, during the 2004 season Chad was tapped to play the role of Dale
Earnhardt Jr., in the ESPN movie “3”, an experience that utilized his driving abilities as well as his
acting skills. Chad followed that up by competing in the ARCA series full time in 2005 and was
able to finish fourth in points as well as fourth in the rookie standings. 2006 was a breakout year
for the young McCumbee. While competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series full time and
posting results that include nine top-15’s and a 17th place standing in the final points. He
additionally competed in select ARCA RE/MAX race, bringing home a top-three finish at Pocono
Raceway. 2007 has McCumbee returning to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in the No. 08
theGPSstore.com / Garmin Chevrolet where he intends to be a contender for the 2007 NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series Championship. In addition to his full time Craftsman Truck Schedule,
McCumbee has run in select ARCA RE/MAX Series races, bringing home two victories already in
the 2007 season, coming at Nashville Superspeedway and Pocono Raceway, which marked his
first start with Petty Enterprises. 2007 has also marked the year that Chad McCumbee made his
NASCAR Nextel Cup debut. As an up and coming driver with Petty Enterprises, McCumbee
made his Nextel Cup debut at Pocono Raceway in the No. 45 machine, the day after his Pocono
ARCA RE/MAX Series victory. The event was shortened due to rain but the young driver was
able to bring home a solid finish as he proved to the world that he has the ability to compete with
the best in the most elite levels of auto racing.
Birthday : 06-22-79
Hometown: Snohomish, WA.
Resides: Cornelius, NC.
www.kevinhamlin.com
Hometown: Snohomish, WA.
Resides: Cornelius, NC.
www.kevinhamlin.com
Kevin is sometimes known as a western late model
legend. His 2 NASCAR North West National Late
Model championship titles are probably a big
reason for that. Kevin dominated late model racing
as he transitioned into a full blown racing career. In
2005, Kevin signed with Chip Ganassi Racing’s
Driver Development program. Once there he drove
for Biagi Brothers Racing in the NASCAR
Nationwide Series in 14 events in conjunction with
Chip Ganassi Racing support. Kevin pulled off
many solid performances. He finished 17th in his
first NASCAR Nationwide Series start, Qualified
10th in his second NASCAR Nationwide Series
start. On top of his Nationwide racing, Kevin drove
for Kenny Schrader in two ARCA Re/Max Series
events, finishing 5th at Kentucky Speedway and 8th
at Michigan Int’l Speedway. In 2006, Kevin began
his racing directly with Chip Ganassi Racing with
Felix Sabates. He served as back-up driver for
Reed Sorenson in #41 Discount Tire car in
NASCAR Nationwide Series. Practiced/qualified car
in 6 events that conflicted with Reed’s Cup Series
Schedule. He qualified 9th for Reed in Nationwide
race at the Martinsville Speedway.
legend. His 2 NASCAR North West National Late
Model championship titles are probably a big
reason for that. Kevin dominated late model racing
as he transitioned into a full blown racing career. In
2005, Kevin signed with Chip Ganassi Racing’s
Driver Development program. Once there he drove
for Biagi Brothers Racing in the NASCAR
Nationwide Series in 14 events in conjunction with
Chip Ganassi Racing support. Kevin pulled off
many solid performances. He finished 17th in his
first NASCAR Nationwide Series start, Qualified
10th in his second NASCAR Nationwide Series
start. On top of his Nationwide racing, Kevin drove
for Kenny Schrader in two ARCA Re/Max Series
events, finishing 5th at Kentucky Speedway and 8th
at Michigan Int’l Speedway. In 2006, Kevin began
his racing directly with Chip Ganassi Racing with
Felix Sabates. He served as back-up driver for
Reed Sorenson in #41 Discount Tire car in
NASCAR Nationwide Series. Practiced/qualified car
in 6 events that conflicted with Reed’s Cup Series
Schedule. He qualified 9th for Reed in Nationwide
race at the Martinsville Speedway.
Kevin also drove Bobby Hamilton Racing’s #04 truck in
NASCAR CraftsmanTruck Series race at Daytona Int’l Speedway, finishing 11th. Again racing
for Biagi Brothers Racing #4 car in NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona Int’l Speedway
finishing 27th after running out of fuel late in the race. In 2007, Kevin started 7 races in #42
Texaco/Havoline car in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, sharing the seat with Sprint Cup driver
Juan Pablo Montoya. Kevin posted a career best finish of 7th at Gateway Int’l Raceway after
starting 13th on the grid. He followed that finish up with an 8th place finish the next week at O’
Reilly Raceway Park after starting 43rd. Kevin again drove Bobby Hamilton Racing’s #4 truck
in NASCAR CraftsmanTruck Series in 5 events, with a best finish of 10th at Mansfield. In
2008, Kevin took on a very important and responsible role at Chip Ganassi Racing. Kevin
became the shops Sprint Cup Series test driver, Responsible for all team Car of Tomorrow
tests. Kevin has driven in over 60 CoT Sprint Cup tests since 2006 for Chip Ganassi Racing
and that number is continuing to grow.
NASCAR CraftsmanTruck Series race at Daytona Int’l Speedway, finishing 11th. Again racing
for Biagi Brothers Racing #4 car in NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona Int’l Speedway
finishing 27th after running out of fuel late in the race. In 2007, Kevin started 7 races in #42
Texaco/Havoline car in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, sharing the seat with Sprint Cup driver
Juan Pablo Montoya. Kevin posted a career best finish of 7th at Gateway Int’l Raceway after
starting 13th on the grid. He followed that finish up with an 8th place finish the next week at O’
Reilly Raceway Park after starting 43rd. Kevin again drove Bobby Hamilton Racing’s #4 truck
in NASCAR CraftsmanTruck Series in 5 events, with a best finish of 10th at Mansfield. In
2008, Kevin took on a very important and responsible role at Chip Ganassi Racing. Kevin
became the shops Sprint Cup Series test driver, Responsible for all team Car of Tomorrow
tests. Kevin has driven in over 60 CoT Sprint Cup tests since 2006 for Chip Ganassi Racing
and that number is continuing to grow.