Jerry Cook (born July 31, 1939) in Rome, New York) is a NASCAR championship race car driver. He began racing at the age of 13 and won the track championship at Utica-Rome Speedway in 1969.

Driving career

He eventually went to become a six-time champion in the NASCAR Modified series (1971-72, 1974-77). His rivalry with fellow Rome, New York driver Richie Evans is legendary. He retired after the 1982 season with 342 wins. He stayed with the sport, and helped shape the series.

NASCAR administration

Cook served as the Whelen Modified Series' director when it began in 1985, and is currently NASCAR's Administrative Director.

Awards

• In 1989, he was inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
• Inducted into the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame in 1993
• As part of NASCAR's 50th Anniversary celebration in 1998, he was named one of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers.
• NASCAR named him #3 on its NASCAR Modifed All-Time Top 10 list.

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