Herzog–Jackson Motorsports

Herzog–Jackson Motorsports was a NASCAR Busch Series team based in Concord, North Carolina. Originating as Herzog Motorsports, the team was owned by Bill, Randy, and Stan Herzog. In its final year, the team was co-owned by former Oakland A's and New York Yankees player Reggie Jackson. The team is notable for fielding future NASCAR National Series champions Todd Bodine and Jimmie Johnson.

Herzog–Jackson Motorsports
Owner(s)Bill Herzog
Randy Herzog
Stan Herzog
Reggie Jackson
BaseConcord, North Carolina
SeriesNASCAR Busch Series
SODA
Race driversTodd Bodine, Jeff Green, Andy Houston, Jimmie Johnson
SponsorsAlltel, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Excedrin, Monster.com, The GPS Store, Garmin
ManufacturerChevrolet
Opened1999
Closed2003
Career
Races competed123 (Busch Series)
Drivers' Championships0
Race victories3

SODA

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Herzog Motorsports started as an off-road racing team. The team won the 1998 SODA Pro-2 (rear wheel drive) championship with rookie driver Ricky Johnson, who won 6 of 16 events.[1]

NASCAR Busch Series

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HJM debuted in 1999 as Herzog Motorsports with SODA and ASA driver Jimmie Johnson, who had previously worked with them in SODA. The team ran full-time in 2000, sponsored by wireless company Alltel. Johnson would finish 10th in the points and place third in the 2000 Rookie of the Year points, behind Ron Hornaday Jr. and Kevin Harvick. Johnson's rookie year was notable for a crash at Watkins Glen International, where his brakes failed heading into turn 1 and he slammed the barrier head on. He was not injured and even pumped his fists after exiting the car. After Alltel left for Penske Racing, Johnson remained with the team for 2001, sponsored by Excedrin. Johnson gave the team its first ever win at the inaugural race at Chicagoland Speedway. Herzog's plans were to field a Cup team with Johnson, but he had already signed a deal with Hendrick Motorsports for 2002. Herzog hired Andy Houston for the 2002 season, but they would release him after Las Vegas due to "performance issues" as they would replace him with Todd Bodine. Bodine would take the team's second win at Kentucky Speedway and finished 23rd in points. After Excedrin's departure, Herzog Motorsports joined with former baseball player Reggie Jackson to form Herzog–Jackson Motorsports in 2003. With Bodine back at the wheel, the team took its third and final victory at Darlington Raceway. Despite the added presence of fame, the team had sponsors for a few races, but could not attract a major sponsor to pay the bills, despite Bodine leading the points. Troubles were evident when the team skipped the Chicago race and Bodine was released.[2] HJM returned at Kansas with Jeff Green, who finished 11th. Before shutting down, they ran one more race with Green at Homestead, finishing 27th.

Busch Series results

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NASCAR Busch Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 NNSC Pts Ref
1999 Jimmie Johnson 92 Chevy DAY CAR LVS ATL DAR TEX NSV BRI TAL CAL NHA RCH NZH CLT DOV SBO GLN MLW
7
MYB PPR GTY IRP MCH BRI DAR RCH DOV CLT CAR
25
MEM
12
PHO
18
HOM
39
58th 521 [3]
2000 DAY
DNQ
CAR
22
LVS
26
ATL
27
DAR
36
BRI
24
TEX
24
NSV
10
TAL
29
CAL
15
RCH
12
NHA
13
CLT
16
DOV
20
SBO
6
MYB
15
GLN
43
MLW
9
NZH
14
PPR
18
GTY
13
IRP
11
MCH
6
BRI
23
DAR
38
RCH
22
DOV
18
CLT
28
CAR
13
MEM
8
PHO
40
HOM
6
10th 3271 [4]
2001 DAY
5
CAR
13
LVS
14
ATL
9
DAR
32
BRI
4
TEX
8
NSH
28
TAL
28
CAL
16
RCH
12
NHA
13
NZH
9
CLT
16
DOV
25
KEN
30
MLW
26
GLN
21
CHI
1
GTY
14
PPR
7
IRP
15
MCH
4
BRI
12
DAR
16
RCH
19
DOV
33
KAN
6
CLT
22
MEM
14
PHO
21
CAR
23
HOM
7
8th 3871 [5]
2002 Andy Houston DAY
9
CAR
17
LVS
24
14th 3737 [6]
Todd Bodine DAR
8
BRI
8
TEX
30
NSH
18
TAL
4
CAL
22
RCH
40
NHA
2
NZH
23
CLT
5
DOV
12
NSH
11
KEN
1
MLW
26
DAY
27
CHI
2
GTY
32
PPR
37
IRP
12
MCH
4
BRI
16
DAR
17
RCH
13
DOV
43
KAN
32
CAR
12
PHO
34
HOM
39
Tim Fedewa CLT
12
MEM
20
ATL
26
2003 Todd Bodine DAY
6
CAR
3
LVS
19
DAR
1*
BRI
9
TEX
4
TAL
27
NSH
13
CAL
5
RCH
29
GTY
11
NZH
5
CLT
4
DOV
7
NSH
26
KEN
29
MLW
8
DAY
8
CHI NHA PPR IRP MCH BRI DAR RCH DOV 22nd 2527 [6]
Jeff Green KAN
11
CLT MEM ATL PHO CAR HOM
27

References

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  1. ^ Chevrolet 1998 Season Review Archived 2011-06-06 at the Wayback Machine, December 8, 1998; motorsport.com; Retrieved February 15, 2008
  2. ^ "Herzog-Jackson Out At Chicago". Motor Racing Network. Charlotte, North Carolina. July 9, 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Jimmie Johnson – 1999 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. USA Today Sports Media Group. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  4. ^ "Jimmie Johnson – 2000 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. USA Today Sports Media Group. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  5. ^ "Jimmie Johnson – 2001 NASCAR Busch Grand National Series Results". Racing-Reference. USA Today Sports Media Group. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Owner".
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