A seasoned veteran in the racing scene and coming off of a win at the 2025 Winter Nationals, Jerrod Holle strives to be a great man like his father. He’s recently acquired an interest in RC racing and on his bucket list of cars to drive, Stadium Baja Trucks.
Hometown: Pinellas, Florida
Division: Semi-Pro
Number: 0
Team: Jerrod Holle Racing / Heat Racing
1. How did you get your start in racing?
I got my start when I was four years old. My dad knew Steven Nasse and they were getting out of go-kart racing and getting into Late Model racing. My dad bought all of their stuff and that’s how we got our real start in it. I started racing kid karts at four, traveling Florida, and then I got into dirt go karts and still did road course racing and did that for about 20 years.
2. How did you pick the number 0?
I was number 20 when I was a kid because my dad's favorite NASCAR driver was Tony Stewart. Then I picked up number 3 when I got into dirt racing. And then I wanted something different, and because I’m a big fan of Scott Bloomquist, I was like, you know what, I'm going to be number 0.
3. Who is your biggest inspiration?
My father. I look up to him, and I try to do the things he does. Hopefully, I can fill half of the shoes he wears and try to be a better man every day.
4. What is your favorite racing memory?
When we were racing the Animal Senior Champ kart. One of my buddies, Willie Smith, was in it. It was his first race in a big Florida State series at Dirt Devils [Speedway]. He qualified second or third, and there were some pretty top-ranked drivers there, but he ended up running the best race of his life and won. We did it as a team, and it was an incredible moment.
5. How do you get focused before a race?
Getting in the race car. I like getting in there and not talking to anyone, being by myself. No matter if it’s in the pits or on the grid. I might sing a song to calm myself down. Not thinking about what is going to happen. Trying to get myself to just go out and drive and not tear my or others' equipment. I try to drive smart and also gain respect from competitors.
6. What is your favorite track (and why)?
Cordele Speedway. It was the first big track that I’ve ever been on. It’s a lot of speed and a little technical to get around that place.
7. How do you prepare for Winter Nationals each year in your home state of Florida?
The way we prepare is to take two months off and go through all our equipment. We’ll redo everything. We don’t go to the tracks and practice. We talk about it, have a game plan when we go in, and we don’t get over excited.
8. How did your friends and family react to your victory at Auburndale during this year’s Winter Nationals?
They were excited because they knew we’ve been trying to find a win for three or four years and finally got it.
9. When not at the race track, what hobbies do you have?
I do some fishing, go four-wheeling, and have big bonfires. We just have fun. I’ve gotten into RC car racing and work a lot for the family business.
10. If you could race any car, at any track, which car would you drive and at what track?
Stadium Baja Trucks in California or Mexico. Rally Racing would be awesome. I don’t know where they race, but just to get in and drive one would be a dream.
11. You’ve been on a few USLCI TV broadcasts. Is there a broadcasting career in your future?
I don’t know. I enjoy doing it, I think it's a lot of fun maybe when this racing deal comes to an end.
12. What advice would you give to someone wanting to drive a Legend Car?
You gotta be disciplined. You gotta listen to the people that are there to help you. You need to be locked in and watch videos because these cars are hard to drive; you can’t overdrive the car. Less is better.
13. What are your 2025 racing goals?
Winning a track championship at Auburndale Speedway, but just trying to get better, faster. Wins come with that, but be more consistent, get better at dissecting problems on the track, within myself or the car. Just getting better all around.