Jesse Little, No. 29 NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) / UTI Toyota Camry
Mobile 150 presented by the Mobile Sports Authority Fast Facts
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Race No. 2, Mobile 150 presented by the Mobile Sports Authority, Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway, Mobile, Alabama
Race Information: Event: Mobile 150 presented by the Mobile Sports Authority, Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Local Time Track: Mobile (Ala.) International SpeedwayQualifying: Saturday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. Local Time Track Length: 0.5-mile paved oval.
Back To Work: After nearly a month off from competition, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East returns to action this weekend at Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway, the first race at the historic Alabama track for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East tour.
Welcome To The Team: Earlier this month Rette Jones Racing announced that third-generation driver Jesse Little has joined the Mooresville, North Carolina-based team for a limited NASCAR K&N Pro Series East schedule this season. The first of a six-to-eight race schedule lifts off from Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway.
Meet Jesse Little: Little, the son of former NASCAR driver Chad Little began his racing career in quarter midgets at the age of seven. Moving through the ranks, he moved up to Bandoleros in 2007 and Legends cars two years later. In 2010, Little won the USAC Eastern Focus Young Guns midget car championship and in 2011 competed in the UARA Stars Late Model Series where he enjoyed success.
Just The K&N Facts: In 2012, Little made history by becoming the youngest driver at age 15 to compete in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, making his series debut at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. In 43 races overall, he has collected two wins, three poles, 12 top-fives and 20 top-10 finishes overall.
Proud Partnership: For the 2016 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season, Rette Jones Racing is proud to welcome a partnership with NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) and Universal Technical Institute (UTI) for the full season. Through a campus-based school system, UTI offers specialized technical education programs under the banner of several brands, including NASCAR.
Students will learn everything you need to know to work on a wide variety of vehicles as part of their core training on top of 15 weeks of NASCAR-specific courses to learn racing fundamentals.
Meet Jesse: Little will meet and greet race fans during the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East autograph session on Saturday, March 12 at 12:00 p.m. on the frontstretch at Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway. Additionally, Little will take part in a special autograph session Thursday, March 10 at the Aircraft Pavilion USS Alabama from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sponsorship Lineup: In addition to NASCAR Technical Institute and UTI serving as co-title sponsors, Rette Jones Racing also welcomes Performance Friction Brakes, Racing Electronics, Penske Shocks and Mac’s Speed Shop as associate marketing partners this season. RJR is co-owned by successful entrepreneur and race car driver Terry Jones.
Mobile International Speedway Fast Fact: Mobile International Speedway opened in 1965 and hosted open-wheel racing from 1966-68 and numerous NASCAR series throughout 1980s, 90s and early 2000s, including the NASCAR Grand American Series, NASCAR All-American Challenge Series, NASCAR All Pro Stock Car Series and NASCAR Southeast Series. The Alabama track also hosted ARCA events since 2012.
Stay Social With Jesse: Little is active on Twitter. You can follow and tweet with him @JesseLittle97. His team, Rette Jones Racing is also active on Twitter. Follow them @RetteJones30.
Chassis Intel: Crew chief Matt Noyce has elected to bring chassis number 01 to the 0.5-mile paved oval this weekend. This Toyota Camry is making its maiden voyage with Little for the Mobile 150 presented by the Mobile Sports Authority.
Rette Jones Racing, Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway, Pre-Race Quotes:
Jesse Little, driver of the No. 29 NASCAR Technical Institute / UTI Toyota Camry:
On Joining Rette Jones Racing: “I’m really looking forward to this opportunity with Rette Jones Racing. In the past year, Mark (Rette, co-owner) and Terry (Jones, co-owner) have built a successful program that has shown speed on the race track and the capabilities of winning. Being a part of the team, I look forward to doubling our chances in the races I compete in.”
On Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway Open Test: “We were pretty quick at the test. I was very happy with the way the whole session went. I really enjoy working with Matt (Noyce, crew chief) and we feel like the changes we made since the test will allow us to unload even stronger this weekend.”
On Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway Goals: “Well, we’re going to Mobile to win. This Rette Jones Racing team is capable of doing that. I expect to be racing with my teammate Dominique Van Wieringen a lot at the test, because she was very fast there as well too. We’ll just have to see how everything unravels, but we’re looking forward to the chance of putting our No. 29 NASCAR Technical Institute / UTI Toyota Camry in victory lane.”
Rette Jones Racing, Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway, Pre-Race Quotes:,
Mark Rette, co-owner of the No. 29 NASCAR Technical Institute / UTI Toyota Camry:
On Jesse Little Joining Rette Jones Racing: “When it comes to racers, Jesse is a pure definition. Jesse’s talent behind the wheel, plus his knowledge of race cars and the business of the sport will be beneficial to our program both on and off the track. A proven winner in K&N, Jesse will also be a great teammate to Dominique and I look forward to seeing them interact and battle on the race track.
“Things are going very well for Rette Jones Racing and we’re looking forward to the rest of 2016.”
On Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway: “Based on the test last weekend, we’re looking forward to Mobile. This is a new event for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, but I think it’s a track where it will produce a good race for not only the fans, but for Rette Jones Racing too.”
PRIOR RESULTS:
Jesse Little, Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway NKNPSE Performance Record:
Inaugural event, no prior starts
The Mobile 150 presented by the Mobile Sports Authority (150 laps / 75 miles) is the second of 14 races on the 2016 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East schedule. Practice is set for Friday, March 12 from 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. A final practice session has been etched in from 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Qualifying is set for later in the day at 6:00 p.m. The event will take the green flag the next day just after 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The event will be televised on a tape-delayed basis on NBC Sports Network with a to-be-announced time and date.
Fast Links:
Driver: Jesse Little on Twitter @JesseLittle97
Team: Rette Jones Racing on Twitter @RetteJones30.
Sanction: NASCAR K&N Pro Series East: NASCARHometracks.com.
