Bollman Races to Podium Finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Jake Bollman delivered one of his strongest CARS Tour performances of the season, earning a third-place finish at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway after racing up front all night against one of the toughest fields assembled this year.

North Wilkesboro's iconic 0.625-mile oval played host to a star-studded zMAX CARS Tour event, featuring a lineup that included accomplished NASCAR competitors from all three national touring series alongside many of the country's top Late Model Stock drivers. With such a deep field, every position had to be earned.

Bollman and the VanDyke Racing Performance team arrived with speed from the moment they unloaded. The team's preparation showed immediately in qualifying, where Bollman put together an outstanding lap to secure the second starting position for the feature event. Starting on the front row gave the team the track position needed to battle with the race leaders from the drop of the green flag.

When the race got underway, Bollman proved the qualifying effort was no fluke. The No. 71 VanDyke Racing Performance machine remained among the leaders throughout the night, consistently running inside the top three while matching the pace of some of the biggest names in stock car racing.

Behind the scenes, the performance was a testament to the work put in by the entire VanDyke Racing Performance organization. The team provided Bollman with an exceptionally fast and well-balanced race car, allowing him to confidently attack the historic short track throughout the evening. Their preparation, adjustments, and execution gave the No. 71 everything it needed to compete for the win.

When the checkered flag flew, Bollman crossed the finish line in third place, earning a podium finish against one of the most competitive CARS Tour fields of the season. Racing against drivers with experience across NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series, Xfinity Series, and Cup Series, the result underscored both Bollman's talent behind the wheel and the strength of the VanDyke Racing program.

The podium finish also continued Bollman's impressive season of competing successfully across multiple disciplines. Whether behind the wheel of an ARCA Menards Series car, a TA2 machine, or a Late Model Stock, he has consistently demonstrated the adaptability and racecraft needed to contend against elite competition.

For Bollman, North Wilkesboro was more than just another top-three finish—it was another statement performance. Starting on the front row, running with the leaders all night, and finishing on the podium against one of the deepest fields in recent CARS Tour history highlighted the continued growth of both the driver and the VanDyke Racing team. With momentum continuing to build, Bollman leaves North Wilkesboro with another standout result and further confidence as he continues an outstanding 2026 racing season.