About Jay Wells
Jay Wells, 61, is a veteran motorsports public relations and marketing official. He spent 33 years at the track working with NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and NHRA series' before retiring in 2009. He began writing for RacingJunk.com in September of 2013 covering the NHRA and NASCAR circuits with post race coverage along with feature and breaking news stories. Wells resides in Mooresville, North Carolina. Follow Wells on Twitter @ jaywells500.
Kaz Krala Escapes with NextEra 250 Daytona Victory

Kaz Krala Escapes with NextEra 250 Daytona Victory

February 27, 2017 Jay Wells 0

The NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona had a spectacular finish, with trucks flying and spinning on the white flag lap when a virtual unknown, 18-year old Kaz Krala, became Daytona’s youngest winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck series.

Elliott and Earnhardt on the Daytona 500 Front Row

Elliott and Earnhardt on the Daytona 500 Front Row

February 21, 2017 Jay Wells 0

It turned out to be an all Hendrick Motorsports front row for the Daytona 500, with sophomore racer Chase Elliott and veteran Dale Earnhardt, Jr. locking in their starting 1-2 positions for the ‘Great American Race’ this Sunday.

2017 NHRA Winternationals

2017 NHRA Winternationals

February 13, 2017 Jay Wells 0

It was a clean sweep at the season-opening Circle K NHRA Winternationals, with all the No. 1 qualifiers taking wins at the famed California dragstrip.

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