Jacob Begenwald Racing

10/29/2026

Race Recap #34

10/18 Lernerville Speedway for The Stampede. This 3 day event is one of our least favorite of the season. 3 days for 1 feature. It is a lot of work "setting up" our car and pits each night and with over a dozen classes it "usually" drags on (but this year it was pretty smooth run show) Pill draw show and of course a bad pill had the 3J starting in the back of the heat race. We had a fast car but 2-3 wide slower cars in front of us made it very difficult to pass on dry slick track. We ended up passing a few after having to get on the binders when I had monster runs on exit of the corners, finished P6 in heat, missing redraw by 1 spot. Feature P12 start. was on the move working my way forward passing cars but spun a few laps in. Went back to 18th on restart, passed a bunch of cars but went off back stretch and turn 4 with 2 to go losing a few spots but salvaged to P10. Not the finish we wanted but that is racing for the last race of the season at the home track, but it is the first time in a few years we didn't DNF at the Stampede.

We ain't done yet...
The crew said we are going to The Dirt Track at Charlotte 11/5-11/8

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10/13/2026

ALMOST SPEECHLESS.

What an amazing last few days it has been for the 3J team! We finalized the deal and took delivery on the "New to Us" ATC 44 Super Sprint Stacker and a 2027 Ram Dually.

Yesterday the team started to switch trailers. It is definitely an emotional time, knowing what we have built in just 4 short years, and knowing what the future holds! Who says grown men never cry?

We have to thank the professionals who got it done for the team. Definitely some of the best in the business. When your needs arise go see these guys!

Race Trailers:
Hunter Schuerenberg with Capitol Renegade!

Vehicle Sales ( Commercial Trucks, but can sell you anything)
Just Call Aaron at Diehl of Grove City

10/13/2026

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10/12/2026

Raceday Recap #33

10/10 Sharon Speedway with World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

With a very stout 54 car field signed in we knew we had to be on our A game. Getting to the track early we got thing set up very smoothly. We qualifed very late being one of the last cars to push off. Managed to be 19th or 27 in group B which lined us up 10th in Heat race #3. Thankfully we didn't have to run the non qualifiers race.

Heat race went +1 to P9 finish, We lined up P15 for the LCQ, and went +2 for 13th place finish, obviously missing the show. P13 in a B main doesn't sound great, but that is ahead of 21 other cars performance, so about half the field. when car counts are so high with the quality of cars in the pits it really comes down to solid qualifying. We are pretty happy with the night. It's sad to see the season winding down, as we had some great runs but also struggled at Sharon this year. We look forward to 2027!

Up next:

Lernerville Speedway for the Stampede 10/16-17

The Dirt Track at Charlotte with World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series 11/4-7
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10/10/2026

3J is in the box, heading to Sharon Speedway with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series! We had some serious speed on our last visit to Sharon. Lets see what we can do!

10/04/2026

We couldn't wait any longer, The team has been pocketing the BIG NEW for over a week,

TEAM 3J GOT AN UPGRADE!

POP'S pulled the trigger on this bad boy last week!

Our race program is taking a step to the next level! Although we know trailers don't win races it certainly can make things go way smoother trackside!

I can't thank enough my parents and team for believing in me!

3J is coming for the front, running with the big dogs!

Now we need to upgrade tow vehicles for the 2027 season! We are still undecided onwhat we are going to get. Not quite ready for a toterhome. Anyone got a deal on something that will suit needs send it our way.

10/04/2026

RACE DAY RECAP #32

10/3 Michaels Mercer Raceway with All Star Circuit of Champions

Mercer is a track I don't have a lot of 410 laps at , tonight being my 4th night ever, and seem to have a little "bad luck".

Tonight we put a basic set up from notes we had from a few weeks car felt decent in hot laps, a little bobble during qualifying still managed to be 11/18 and not too far off.

Heat race line up 6th with top 5 to the show. Car was really good and definitely felt like we could of raced into the show but unfortunately got into a spun car and went for a pretty wild ride, I'm just glad it landed on all fours and didn't go upside-down!

With a ton of hustle the team and I wrenched away knowing we had only a few heat races to try to get the car fixed. We really almost just loaded it up but we were able to get the New front axle , front wing , Left Rear tire and check the car set up and squareness. Dropping it off the jack stand just as the B Main pushed off.

B main started 6th with 4 going to the show. Ran hard and had some great racing with Esh and Jerich just outside of the transfer spot but got a LF flat with 3 to go, so had to bring it pitside. DNF for the night.. but overall finally felt decent at Mercer! 3J earned out FIRST EVER "Hard Luck" award! Thank you to Scott Benic / Benic Enterprises...

This late season has been rough for the 3J.. 3 of last 4 nights DNF with Flip at Sharon, Blown RR tire putting me into the wall at PPMS and flat at Mercer. It's been a costly last 4 nights with destorying 3 front axles, 4 rims, 3 tires, a 2 front wings, 1 top wing , and a nerf bar. Sprint Car Racing is humbling...

The team is really getting good at front axle changes quick. But let's hope the black cloud cones to and end!

We got some GREAT new coming this week, stay tuned!

Moving forward 3J is planning on:
10/10 Sharon
10/16-17 Lernerville
11/5-7 Charotte

09/26/2026

ISO upgrade purchase for our tow vehicle…. Dually, 4500/5500, western hauler / flat bed, or Sport Chassis considered.. not really looking for Toter but would consider if deal was right…. No real hurry , but Pop’s is ready to buy before 2027 season, and won’t buy junk.. He wants his truck back. Any leads?

09/26/2026

UPDATE:
3 J has been quiet for a few weeks.
Last weekend we had planned to race Saturday but with everything being 3+ hours away we made a smart choice early Friday to take the weekend off. Friday I would have gone to any track most likely late, and Sure enough the rainouts won on the places we would have picked to head for Saturday.
This weekend there is nothing local again. We considered Wayne County but it isn’t working out. We also considered going 305 to Little Guys at Mercer crew chiefing for Bella or even me jumping in for old time sakes, but with the car not ready and Bella having slight back pain issues (an ongoing issue that will probably curb her for the season) we figured again to take the weekend off.
3J isn’t done yet for 2026. Mercer, Sharon, Lernerville all have 1 show left.. we are eyeing up a few shows to travel to including The World Finals at Charlotte ( we are currently seeking sponsors to do so)
For fans , followers, and friends who are unaware this spring I graduated high school and immediately started an Apprenticeship with the Heavy Equipment/ Crane Operators Union. This is a really great opportunity but with training and work obligations our racing has been “sort of last minute plans’. The 3J team is committed to racing and is already working on the 2027 season . We will be making a few upgrades, have a new car and all the components already in our possession to build (fresh Kistler is done and ready for us to pick up ). So 2027 is already looking positive!
I can’t thank my loyal dedicated crew and my family enough…. We have come a long way, and the best is yet to come! Just a young team out here “Making My Idol’s my Rivals”.

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09/26/2026