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September 19, 2020 - Top-5 finish at 411 Motor Speedway

Friday night found Jensen Ford in action at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tenn.) for the Pink Out for Christy. Following the seventh fastest time in a field of 18 Crate Late Models in qualifying, Ford gained three spots in the 25-lap feature to place fourth behind Zach Sise, Josh Henry, and Cameron Weaver with Adam Ahl coming in fifth.

For full results from this event, please visit www.411MotorSpeedway.net.

September 7, 2020 - Ford breaks out broom in Crystal Cup opener at Bulls Gap

Jenson Ford enjoyed a successful Labor Day weekend of racing in his Whitehead Construction Inc. No. 83 Stanco Equipment/ Shoun Trucking/ TNT Race Cars Late Model.

Not only did the Tennessee racer sweep the weekend opener at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tenn. Friday, he also claimed two other podium finishes during the four-day swing.

“Overall we have a great weekend. It’s nice to have things go our way for a change,” Ford explained. “We’re bringing both cars back in one piece after four long days of racing. We’ll take this upcoming weekend to regroup and decide where to go next. I can’t thank everyone enough for their continued support.”

On Friday Jensen Ford made the short trip to Volunteer Speedway to kick off an action-packed Labor Day weekend with the American Crate All-Star Series. Drawing a stout field of 38 cars for the opening round of the Crystal Cup, Ford followed up the fastest lap overall in time trials with a Dash victory.

Earning the pole position for the feature, Jensen led flag-to-flag to capture his third win of the season and a $2,000 payday. Trevor Sise, Adam Ahl, Josh Henry, and Jeremy Shaw trailed him to the checkers in the 40-lap affair.

The following night, Jenson made a visit to Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tenn., for the Schaeffer’s Fall Nationals Series opener. Jensen secured his spot into the $5,000-to-win Rockin’ with the Stars Hall of Fame 100 A-Main with the second fastest time in his qualifying group behind Vic Hill. Fading five spots in the 40-lap affair, Ford recorded a seventh-place outing.

Returning to the American Crate All-Star Series on Sunday, Ford headed to Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Va. to chase a $10,000 top prize. In a field of 42 entries, Jensen placed second in his heat race behind Brandon Umberger to lock into the 11th-starting position for the main event.

Marching forward nine spots in the 18th Annual Pro Late Model Nationals feature, Ford reeled in a runner-up finish behind Tyler Arrington with Matt Long, Ross White, and Jason Welshan completing the Top-5 finishers. (Down N' Dirty Photography)

On Monday afternoon at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tenn., Jensen laid down the third fastest time in a field of 21 Late Models, which positioned him third on the starting grid for the $2,000-to-win A-Main.

Holding his spot for all 35 laps, Ford notched a third place finish behind Logan Roberson and Eli Beets with Rusty Ballenger and Cameron Weaver rounding out the Top-5.

For full results from these events, please visit www.CrateRacing.com, www.SouthernNationals.com, and www.411MotorSpeedway.net.

August 22, 2020 - Ford breaks while leading feature at Bulls Gap

Jensen Ford made the short trip to Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tenn.) on Saturday afternoon to pilot his Stanco Equipment No. 83 Crate Late Model entry. After topping the 19-car field in time trials, Ford shot out to a commanding lead in the feature when a dirt clod destroyed his fan blade, forcing him to pull off early with an overheating engine.

For full results from this event, please visit www.VolunteerSpeedway.com.

August 13, 2020 - Jensen Ford's LOLMDS debut at Florence cut short by engine woes

Making his first career start with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS), Jensen Ford ventured to Florence Speedway (Union, Ky.) on Wednesday night for the 34th annual Ralph Latham Memorial. In a stout field of 53 cars, Jensen ran into motor issues early in the evening that prevented him from competing in time trials and his heat race. Hopping behind the wheel of Vic Hill’s secondary ride for his B-Main, Ford charged forward 10 spots to register a seventh place finish. (Heath Lawson photo)

Unable to repair his motor issues on Thursday, Ford was forced to scratch from the remainder of the weekend and head home.

For full results from this event, please visit www.LucasDirt.com.

July 24, 2020 - 12th place finish with Southern Nationals at 411 Motor Speedway

On Thursday evening Jensen Ford returned the Schaeffer’s Southern Nationals at Crossville Speedway (Crossville, Tenn.) for the 10th stop of the 12-race miniseries. Drawing 18 cars, Ford edged his way into the $3,500-to-win A-Main with the fourth fastest lap in his time trial group. Rolling off seventh, Jensen ran into visibility issues early in the feature that saw him retire early on the 11th lap. He was credited with a 14th place outing.

The following night at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tenn.), Jensen timed in fifth fastest in his group before placing fourth in his heat. With $10,053 on the line in the feature, Ford climbed two spots in the 53-lap affair to register a 12th place finish. (Brian McLeod photo | Dirt Scenes)

For full results from these events, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com.

July 18, 2020 - Jensen Ford grabs second win of the season at Volunteer Speedway

For the second time this season, Jensen Ford put his Whitehead Construction Inc. No. 83 Stanco Equipment/ Shoun Trucking/ TNT Race Cars Late Model in Victory Lane at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tenn. (Whitney Ferrell photo)

“It was another great night for us at Volunteer Speedway,” said Ford. “We’ve shown a lot of speed this season and Saturday night was no exception. I want to thank all of our awesome sponsors for their continued support. I’m looking forward to this weekend.”

After recording the second fastest time of the 18-car field in time trials, Ford lined up outside the front row next to Cameron Weaver for the 25-lap feature. At the drop of the green flag, Weaver got the advantage over Ford to lead the opening lap.

In the closing laps, Ford used a slider in turns three and four to drive past Weaver and assume command. He never relinquished the top stop in the remaining distance to capture the victory over Weaver, Rusty Ballenger, Adam Ahl, and Tim Maupin.

Earlier in the week, Ford entered the Schaeffer’s Southern Nationals Series event at Volunteer Speedway. Ford secured his spot into the $3,500-to-win A-Main on Monday night with the fourth fastest time in his qualifying group. He went on to register a ninth-place finish in the main event.

For full results from these events, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com and www.VolunteerSpeedway.com.

July 11, 2020 - Jensen Ford begins Schaeffer's Southern Nationals at Wythe Raceway

Jensen Ford was one of 21 Schaeffer’s Southern Nationals entries on hand at Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, Va.) for the second stop of the 12-race tour. Following the seventh fastest time in his group, Ford posted a seventh place finish in his heat, which positioned him 14th on the starting grid for the main event. With $10,053 on the line, Jensen was an early retiree from the 53-lap affair on the eleventh lap.

For full results from this event, please visit www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com.

July 4, 2020 - 10th place finish with Schaeffer's Iron-Man Series at Bulls Gap

Saturday night saw Jensen Ford in action in the Super Late Model ranks at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tenn.) for the Schaeffer’s Iron-Man Series-sanctioned Independence 40. Coming on second fastest overall in time trials behind Cory Hedgecock, Ford locked into the second-starting position for the main event. With $5,000 on the line, Jensen fell eight spots in the 40-lapper to place 10th.

For full results from this event, please visit www.CTPromotions.org.

June 26, 2020 - Jensen Ford lands Top 5 finish at 411 Motor Speedway

On Friday afternoon Jensen Ford visited 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tenn.) piloting his Stanco Equipment No. 83 Late Model for the Crate Late Model portion of the Tennessee’s Action Track 50. Following the third fastest lap in qualifying, Ford dropped two spots in the 25-lap feature to place fifth behind Trevor Sise, Zach Sise, Rusty Ballenger, and Josh Henry.

Sunday's event at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tenn.) fell victim to Mother Nature.

For full results from this event, please visit www.411MotorSpeedway.net.

June 20, 2020 - Runner-up finish for Jensen Ford at Bulls Gap

Jensen Ford was in action this past Saturday night with his Whitehead Construction, Eagle Racing Engines, Inc.-powered TNT Race Cars Crate Late Model at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN. (Michael Boggs Photography)

27 Crate Late Models were signed in for $1,500 to win as the undercard to the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Jensen laid down the quickest lap time in qualifying before getting knocked back to 2nd by eventual race winner Trevor Size. With no heat races, Jensen’s qualifying time put him starting on the outside of row one for the main event. Jensen remained in 2nd for the entire 25-lap feature to bring home a runner-up finish.

For full results from this event, please visit www.VolunteerSpeedway.com.

June 6, 2020 - Jensen Ford Finds Victory Lane at Volunteer Speedway

Jensen Ford took his Whitehead Construction Inc. No. 83 Stanco Equipment/ Shoun Trucking/ TNT Race Cars Late Model into battle on Friday evening at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tenn.), and came away with his first win of the 2020 campaign.

“We’ve been fast, not real good luck,” Ford commented. “We finally had a little luck on Friday night.”

With the 16 Late Models registered in for action at “The Gap,” Ford laid down the fastest time overall in qualifying with a 13.276 second lap. Rolling off the on pole of the feature, Jensen led wire-to-wire to capture his first win of the season and a $1,000 payday. Jason Cardwell, Shannon Emery, Taylor Coffman, and Jacob Owens trailed him the checkers in the 30-lap affair.

“When you’re out front, you can control the pace and where you want to run,” Ford said. “It was a lot harder for the cars behind me, especially where the holes were. There were definite lines you had to run and if you missed them, you got into some bad holes. It was a very physical race tonight.”

Saturday night found Jensen at 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tenn.) for the ninth annual J.T. Kerr Memorial, which honored the late found of Stinger Chassis. Like the previous night, Jensen again topped the speed charts in qualifying. Cruising to an 8-lap heat race victory, Ford locked into the pole position for the $5,000-to-win A-Main.

With Randy Weaver setting the pace early, Jensen followed behind closely in his TNT Race Cars entry. After Gregg Martin inherited the lead late, Ford was unable to close the distance on him and Martin, marking him second on the rundown with Trevor Sise, Josh Henry, and Jason Cardwell rounding out the Top-5.

For full results from these events, please visit www.VolunteerSpeedway.com and www.411MotorSpeedway.net.

May 25, 2020 - Podium Finish Highlights Memorial Day Trifecta For Jensen Ford

Jensen Ford and team definitely kept themselves busy this Memorial Day weekend with a trio of races across eastern Tennessee. (Michael Boggs Photography)

Jensen kicked off the triple-header Friday night at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN with the American Crate All-Star Series Presented by PPM. With a record breaking number of entries for the series on hand, Jensen qualified fastest overall out of 49 cars with a 13.062. Mother Nature showed her hand as qualifying concluded putting them under rain delay which lasted several hours. Track officials were able to get the track ready afterwards and racing resumed in the wee hours of the morning. In the $2,000 to win main event, Jensen started 2nd and finished on the podium in the 3rd position.

After only a few hours of sleep, Jensen and team then headed to Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, TN for another night of racing with the American Crate All-Star Series. Jensen placed 5th in qualifying out of 40 cars in qualifying locking him into the dash. Jensen’s 4th place finish in the Dash would place him outside the second row on the grid for Saturday night’s $3,000 to win feature. After 35 laps, Jensen fell back a handful of positions to finish in 13th.

Jensen was scheduled to compete Sunday at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN but after the damage sustained to their car the past two nights as well as suffering two flat tires on their trailer, the team decided to sit out Sunday night and get the super car ready for Monday’s action at 411.

Jensen rounded out his Memorial Day weekend of racing Monday evening at the 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, TN for his second Super Late Model start of the year. Jensen had his work cut out for him as an impressive 41 car field was on hand for the 8th annual running of the Scott Sexton Memorial. In qualifying, Jensen placed 7th in his group and would roll off 4th in his heat race. Jensen failed to transfer into the feature out of the heat with a 6th place finish and would have to race his way in through a B-Main. Jensen started and finished 2nd in the consi and put his Clements-powered TNT Race Car in the show for $10,052 to win. Jensen rolled off from the 20th position but after only 9 laps, he pulled off the track and called it a night early ending up with a 20th place finish.

For full results from these events, please visit www.CrateRacing.com and www.411MotorSpeedway.net.

May 16, 2020 - Jensen Ford Scores Top-10 in Super Late Model Debut

Crate Late Model standout Jensen Ford made his long awaited Super Late Model debut this past Saturday evening at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tenn. (Down N Dirty Photography)

Broadcast live to the world via DirtOnDirt.com, Jensen unloaded his Clements-powered TNT Race Car against a strong 35 car field featuring some of the country’s best drivers. In qualifying, Jensen placed 7th in his group with a 14.414 second lap. Four ten-lap heat races then set the field for the feature with Jensen rolling off 2nd in the fourth and final heat race.

After a 2nd place finish in his heat, Jensen would roll off 14th in the 40-lap, $5,000 to win “Spring Sizzler”. In the feature, Jensen advanced 5 positions to come home with a 9th place finish in his first Super Late Model start.

For full results from this event, please visit www.411MotorSpeedway.net.

February 15, 2020 - Runner-up Finish in Sweetheart at 411 Motor Speedway

Jensen Ford piloted his Whitehead Construction Inc. No. 83 Stanco Equipment/ Shoun Trucking/ TNT Race Car/ Eagle Racing Engine Late Model to a solid runner-up finish on Saturday at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tenn. (Down N Dirty Photography)

“It was a great start to the 2020 season,” said Ford. “I’m happy with our car. We spent a lot of time over the winter break trying to work out the kinks we were having last year and after today, I think we have it figured out. I’m looking forward to the rest of the season.”

In a stout field of 30 entries, Ford secured his spot into the $2,000-to-win A-Main with the second fastest lap in time trials behind Cory Hedgecock. Jensen challenged Hedgecock for the top spot on several occasions throughout the 30-lap main event. Despite his best efforts to take control, Ford ultimately notched a runner-up finish behind Hedgecock, with Jesse Lowe, Randy Weaver, and Riley Hickman rounding out the Top-5.

For full results from this event, please visit www.411MotorSpeedway.net.

January 3, 2020 - Jensen Ford Tallies Three-Win 2019 Season

The 2019 season saw Jensen Ford compete in a total of 21 events behind the wheel of his Mike Whitehead Racing No. 83 Whitehead Construction Inc./ TNT Race Car/ Eagle Racing Engine Late Model. With Mother Nature determining the outcome of nine of his scheduled dates, Ford collected three wins, nine Top-5 finishes, and nine Top-10 outings.

December 27, 2019 - Mother Nature Postpones World Championships to Later Date

Friday night found Jensen Ford in action at Cochran Motor Speedway (Cochran, Georgia) pulling double duty for the World Championships. After competing in preliminary events on Friday evening, Mother Nature made an apperance on Saturday afternoon and postponed the finale to a later date.

For full results from this event, please visit www.CochranSpeedway.com.

November 9, 2019 - Jensen Ford Notches 2nd Place Finish in Crate Nationals at 411

Jensen Ford and Cory Hedgecock visited 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee) on Saturday night for the annual Crate Nationals. In a stout field of 45 cars, Ford followed up the third fastest lap in time trials with a heat race victory. Cory came in fourth fastest before capturing a 10-lap heat race win. With $3,000 on the line in the feature, Hedgecock slipped back to a 23rd place outing while Ford registered a runner-up finish behind Riley Hickman with Pierce McCarter, Jesse Lowe, and Jason Welshan trailing them to the checkers. (Mitchell Jenkins photo)

For full results from this event, please visit www.411MotorSpeedway.net.

November 2, 2019 - Ford and Hedgecock Visits Dirt Track at Charlotte for Short Track Championship

On Friday evening Jensen Ford headed to the Dirt Track at Charlotte (Concord, North Carolina) for the fourth annual Driven Racing Oil World Short Track Championship. With Cory Hedgecock competing in the team's secondary car, Ford followed up the fourth fastest lap in his time trial group with an 8th place finish in his heat. Needing a 3rd place finish or better in his B-Main on Saturday to make the $4,000-to-win A-Main, Jensen fell one spot short with a 4th place finish.

Hedgecock passed six cars in the 25-lap feature on Saturday to place 11th.

For full results from this event, please visit www.CharlotteMotorSpeedway.com.

October 5, 2019 - Ford Records Podium Finish at 411 Motor Speedway

Making a last-second decision, Jensen Ford invaded 411 Motor Speedway (Seymour, Tennessee) on Saturday night competing in a field of 20 Crate Late Models for the $1,500-to-win special. Following the third fastest lap overall in time trials, Ford posted a 3rd place finish in the feature trailing Jesse Lowe and Zach Size across the line with Chip Brindle and Bradley Lewelling rounding out the Top-5.

For full results from this event, please visit www.411MotorSpeedway.net.

September 28, 2019 - Runner-up Finish at Volunteer Speedway

Saturday night saw Jensen Ford return to Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tennessee) competing in a field of 20 Crate Late Models. Following the second fastest time in qualifying, Ford landed a runner-up finish in the feature trailing Tim Byrd across the line with Zach Sise, Tim Maupin, and Cameron Skinner rounding out the Top-5.

For full results from this event, please visit www.VolunteerSpeedway.com.