About Dave
Waterford, PA is home to Dave Hess Jr., his wife Becca, and their children Jaxon, age 10, and Aubree, age 7.
Dave comes from a family who has a history of being involved in racing. He has been racing since the young age of 7, where he started out in a go-kart. Dave began racing in the Street Stock/Spectator class in 1999, and through the progression of his career, sat behind the wheel of a Super Late Model for the first time in 2002.
Dave has had a great deal of success throughout his racing career. Through 2023, Dave has amassed a total of 356 Feature wins. His stats include 135 Super Late Model wins, 206 Open Wheel Modified wins, 1 Crate Late Model win, 3 Steel Block wins, as well as 11 Street Stock/Spectator wins. Dave has also accumulated 13 track championships to add to his resume since 2002.
In addition to his win totals, Dave has also accumulated a list of career highlights and championships.
2023:
*Super Late Model - 22 Races Completed - 7 Wins, 17 Top 5 finishes, 19 Top 10 finishes
August 20, 2023 Dave won his 56th SLM win at Eriez Speedway tying Bobby Schnarrs for #1 all time
*UMP Modified - 27 Races Completed - 12 Wins, 24 Top 5 finishes, 24 Top 10 finishes
*Raceway 7 UMP Local's Cup Points Champion
*Eriez Speedway UMP Modified Track Champion
*DIRTcar UMP Modified East Region - 4th in Points, 35th Nationally.
Career Highlights
2023: Super Late Model - 22 Races Completed - 7 Wins, 17 Top 5 finishes, 19 Top 10 finishes
UMP Modified - 27 Races Completed - 12 Wins, 24 Top 5 finishes, 24 Top 10 finishes
Eriez Speedway UMP Modified Track Champion
DIRTcar UMP Modified East Region - 4th in Points
2022: Eriez & Stateline Speedway SLM Track Champion
2021: Stateline Speedway - WoO Feature Winner
Stateline & Eriez Speedway SLM Track Champion
Career Feature Win #300
2020: Eriez Speedway SLM Track Champion
19 Races completed - 15 top 5 finishes, 16 top 10 finishes
2019: Stateline Speedway - North East Ultimate SLM Series Feature Winner
2018: Eriez Speedway SLM Track Champion
2017: United Late Model Series Champion
Eriez Speedway SLM Track Champion
2016: United Late Model Series Champion
2013: Wayne County Speedway (WoO)
2012: Driver of the Year - Eriez Speedway
Sponsors
Close Racing Supply, Plyler Entry Systems, Amsoil, Bunker #420 Dispensary, Martin Dynamics, Sanger Investments LLC, Furniture Towne, Anderson Motorsports Stables, Glenn & Susan Reidel, Bonnie & Gary Neubauer, John & Debbie Hess, Spencer Motorsports, Everhart Asphalt, Jackson Water Hauling, IllusionCoats Powder Coating, 955 Automotive, Hess Garage & Salvage, Base Fuels, Beyea Custom Headers, Hypercoils, Frankland Racing Supply, Fastshafts/Axle Exchange, Lias Tire, Longhorn Chassis, Allstar Performance Products, MWB Graphics