Jon McKennedy


Jonathan McKennedy is an American race car driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR [Whelen Modified Tour], driving the No. 79 for his own team. He is a former champion of th series, having won it in 2022.
McKennedy has won nine championships in Tour-Type Modifieds and Supermodifieds.

Career

McKennedy began racing at the age of nine. Since starting his career, he has won multiple Karting championships. McKennedy has won 83 races at 25 tracks from Canada to Florida.
Former NASCAR team owner Tommy Baldwin Jr. won his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race with McKennedy, at Myrtle Beach Speedway in 2018. At the time, Baldwin called him "an awesome talent.”
In 2009, McKennedy was ranked third by Vermont Motorsports Magazine.

Championships