Leo Jackson obituary: Leo Jackson was the former NASCAR Cup Series team owner and crew chief. He is survived by his family, friends, close relatives, and loved ones. He died at the age of 90 on November 6, 2023. Leo Jackson owned the #33 Chevrolet that Harry Gant drove in the NASCAR Winston Cup series.
During the 1993 season, his Bandit Racing team moved from Oldsmobiles to Chevrolet. Gant had a poor start, finishing just four times in the top 10 in the first 15 races. However, they made a great return in the remaining 15 races, finishing in the top 10 eight times. Furthermore, Gant won the pole position for the season’s last race in Atlanta. He co-owned the #33, #55, and #66 cars with his brother, Richard, until 1990, when they parted ways. Leo continued to own the #33 vehicle, which Gant drove until his retirement in 1994 when Robert Pressley took over.
In late 1996, Leo retired and sold the team to his crew leader, Andy Petree.
NASCAR Leo Jackson Obituary and Death
Leo Jackson Jr. (born July 8, 1933), a former NASCAR Cup Series team owner and crew chief, died at the age of 90. The Groce Funeral Home website verified his death, which occurred on Monday, November 6, 2023.
However, the webpage did not specify the specific reason for his death.
Funeral Details:
Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Service has announced that a funeral service will be held at Etowah United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 12 at 2:00 PM. His family will receive guests on Saturday, November 11, in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home. The family requests that memorial donations be sent to Etowah United Methodist Church. It also said that they would reveal more information on Leo’s life and the lasting influence he has made in the coming days.
Leo Jackson Motorsports
Leo Jackson Jr. co-founded Jackson Bros. Motorsports with his brother Richard Jackson in 1985. However, when Richard founded Precision Products Racing in 1990, the team was known as Leo Jackson Motorsports until it was bought by Andy Petree in 1997. Throughout its history, the squad has included well-known players such as Phil Parsons, Benny Parsons, and Robert Pressley.
However, their most successful spell was when Harry Gant drove for the team, winning nine races while driving Jackson’s Skoal-sponsored No. 33 car from 1989 until 1992. Nonetheless, the team’s highest achievement was during Harry Gant’s stay, when he won nine races driving Jackson’s Skoal-sponsored No. 33 car from 1989 to 1992.
