Jeff Heotzler Explained

Jeff Heotzler
Birth Name:	Jeffrey Heotzler
Birth Date:	1957 10, mf=yes ^[1]
Birth Place:	Wallkill, New York
First Year:	1978
Car Number:	J 17
Championships:	11
Wins:	150+
Titles:	1984 Mr. Dirt 358 Modified Champion
Updated:	August 15, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" Heotzler (October 22, 1957) is an American dirt modified racing driver, currently credited with over 150 career wins at 13 tracks from Florida to Quebec.^[2]

Racing career

Jeff Heotzler began his racing career in 1978 in his brother Ralph's backup car at Orange County Fair Speedway.^[3] He has since garnered 11 track championships and one Mr. DirtCar 358 series championship, competing successfully at New York's Accord Speedway, Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Rolling Wheels Raceway and the Syracuse Mile, as well as Florida's Volusia Speedway Park.^{[2] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

Heotzler was inducted into the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame in 2020, and the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in 2016.^{[2] [6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: NE Modified Facts & Stats - Jeff Heotzler. RaceStatCentral.com. August 15, 2023.
2. News: Sciria . Chris. Dirt Hall of Fame in Weedsport inducts new members . August 9, 2016 . The Citizen (Auburn, New York). August 15, 2023.
3. News: McMillan. Ken. Heotzler, 45, still has burning need for speed . April 20, 2003. Times Herald-Record. August 15, 2023.
4. News: Ygaruta . Carlos . Jeff Heotzler is revved up for Eastern States 200. October 18, 1980. The Evening News (Newburgh). 1B . Google Books. August 15, 2023.
5. News: Boogie. Tom. The Fourth Turn. August 6, 1993. The Daily Gazette. D5 . Google Books. August 15, 2023.
6. News: Mike McLaughlin, Johnny McArdell, Jeff Heotzler & Charlie Langenstein To Be Inducted Into NYSSCA Hall Of Fame . December 13, 2019. Race Pro Weekly. August 15, 2023.
7. News: Coughlin. Thomas Jr.. Heotzler to drive for Palmer Service Center . May 1, 2020 . The Daily Gazette. August 15, 2023.