VENTURA, Calif. – What began three years ago as a test aboard a 13-year-old midget owned by Pete Davis led Jake Andreotti being named the Don Brasile Rookie of the Race at the recent Turkey Night Grand Prix at Ventura Raceway. “He upgraded to a new Spike and a BB7 Esslinger and really just believed in me,” Andreotti said. “At that point we looked past the whole let’s just be happy to be in the show mindset,” Andreotti said. The latter night at Merced began with promise as Andreotti timed in fifth quick but struggles in the heat race led him to the B main. “Going into Turkey Night I’m a huge fan of the longer races,” Andreotti said of his mindset entering the finale. “I learned a whole lot on the driving side,” Andreotti said. “I’m so grateful for Pete, for everything he’s done,” Andreotti said.

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