In the 1960s, Jeremy’s great uncle, Louis Clements, made his mark in NASCAR as a Championship Crew Chief with Rex White. Louis played a key role in Rex White’s successful career, helping to solidify the Clements family’s deep roots in the sport.
Crawford Clements, a respected engine builder and mechanic, founded Clements Automotive. The company quickly gained recognition for its expertise in racing and performance engine building, specializing in complete racing engines, cylinder head services, dyno testing, custom porting, and CNC machining for various racing applications.
Crawford’s son, Tony Clements, took over the operations of Clements Automotive, continuing the family tradition. Under Tony’s leadership, the company became a recognized leader in engine development for ARCA, Pro Cup, Dirt Late Model, and NASCAR.
Jeremy Clements began his racing career at the age of seven in go-karts, securing 47 feature wins before moving to dirt racing. By 1999, he transitioned to Modified and Stock Four-Cylinders, winning 59 races and three track championships over the next three years. His dirt experience provided a strong foundation for his move to asphalt racing.
Jeremy made his ARCA Series debut, driving the No. 3 for Broadway Motors (Ken Appling) at Talladega Superspeedway. He qualified sixth and finished 17th. He continued to race in ARCA events while dominating Super Late Models and dirt racing.
At 18 years old, Jeremy became one of the youngest drivers ever to qualify for a NASCAR Busch Series race, competing at Pikes Peak International Raceway for Jerry Young. An accident on lap 28 ended his day early, resulting in a 31st-place finish.
While racing his No. 51 Late Model at 311 Speedway in Madison, NC, Jeremy suffered a near-career-ending injury when a broken torque arm caused the steel driveshaft to pierce through his cockpit, almost severing his right hand. Doctors initially doubted he would regain movement in his hand.
Defying medical expectations, Jeremy returned to the dirt track in July 2005, nearly a year after his injury. He raced Late Models and participated in two ARCA events, continuing his pursuit of NASCAR goals.
Jeremy started 10 ARCA races with Ken Appling, earning three top-five finishes and one top-ten finish. He was also selected by General Motors for a three-track test with Richard Childress Racing.
Jeremy competed in 12 ARCA races, securing his first career ARCA victory at Nashville Superspeedway after qualifying second and leading 48 laps. He also earned five top-five finishes and two top-ten finishes.
Jeremy ran seven ARCA races with Ken Appling, finishing second at Nashville Superspeedway. He also competed in two NASCAR Nationwide Series races for his family team.
Jeremy ran the first half of the season in the No. 50 for his family team and the second half in Johnny Davis’ No. 0. His best finish came at Auto Club Speedway, where he placed 12th.
Jeremy Clements Racing was established, allowing him to run a partial NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule with sponsorship from Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. On a limited budget, the team qualified for 16 races, securing a 10th-place finish at Gateway International Raceway.
Jeremy transitioned to full-time NASCAR Nationwide Series racing, driving the No. 51 for Jeremy Clements Racing. Despite lacking primary sponsorship, he earned four top-15 and seven top-20 finishes.
Jeremy finished 14th in NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Points.
Jeremy finished 15th in NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Points and advanced to his first Dash 4 Cash race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
In his 256th start, Jeremy secured his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at Road America, defeating Cup-affiliated teams and earning his first Xfinity Series playoff appearance. He also finished 12th in Driver Points for the first time.
Jeremy finished the 2018 season ranked 15th in NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Point Standings.
Jeremy showed consistency in 2019, securing a 14th-place finish in the NASCAR Xfinity Series standings.
Jeremy had one of his best seasons, earning eight top-10 finishes and making the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs on points. He finished 12th in the final standings, tying his career-best championship finish.
Jeremy captured his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at Daytona International Speedway, securing a playoff spot and finishing 12th in the standings.
Jeremy reached 450 career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts and remained a steady presence in the series.
Jeremy earned his first career stage win at Bristol Motor Speedway during the fall NASCAR Xfinity Series race, continuing to showcase the competitiveness of Jeremy Clements Racing.
Jeremy opened the season with a top-10 finish at Daytona and celebrated his 500th NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Circuit of the Americas.
Jeremy Clements became the all-time leader in career starts in NASCAR’s second-tier series with his 548th career start. The milestone cemented Jeremy’s legacy as one of NASCAR’s most durable and dedicated competitors.
In 2026, Jeremy Clements Racing entered a new chapter through its Haas Alliance partnership, continuing to compete as a family-owned organization while utilizing expanded technical resources.
Jeremy continues competing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the #51 Chevrolet for Jeremy Clements Racing. The family-owned, single-car team remains independently operated while benefiting from a technical alliance with Haas Factory Team, allowing it to compete against larger organizations while carrying forward the Clements family racing legacy. Off the track, Jeremy enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, Cortney, their daughter Kennedy, and their dog, Molly.
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