James Bickford | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:James_Bickford,_NASCAR_K%26N_Series_2015_Sunrise_Ford_Racer.jpg) James Bickford in the 2015 Interstate Plastics/Sunrise Ford Racing suit | |
| Born | James Harrison Bickford March 16, 1998 |
| Nationality |  American |
| Height | 5’9” |
| Relatives | Jeff Gordon (cousin) |
| NASCAR K&N Pro Series West career | |
| Current team | Sunrise Ford Racing |
| Years active | 2014–2015 |
| Car number | 6 |
| Crew chief | Bill Sedgwick |
| Starts | 14 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Best finish | 5th in 2014 |
| Finished last season | 8th |
| Championship titles | |
| 2014 | Sunoco Rookie of the Year Award |
| Last updated on: February 16, 2015. | |
James Harrison Bickford (born March 16, 1998) is an American stock car racing driver. Residing in Napa, California. He last competed full-time in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, driving the No. 6 Ford Fusion.[1]
Bickford was born in Napa, California to parents Tom and Teresa Bickford.[2] James is related to four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and three-time Daytona 500 champion, Jeff Gordon.[3] Gordon is James’ paternal cousin.[2]
Throughout his career, Bickford has won over 200 main event victories and taken home titles including Rookie of the Year at Ukiah Speedway (2010), Legends of the Pacific Rookie of the Year (2011), Semi-Pro Legends champion (2011), NASCAR Whelen All-American Late Model Series champion (2013) and K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year (2014).
- ^ "Interstate Plastics Sponsors Jeff Gordon's Cousin James Bickford at the NASCAR K&N Pro Series in Sonoma, CA". PRNewswire. 2014-06-18.
- ^ a b Scott, Tim (2008-02-17). "On the Right Track – Bickford, at 9, Following Path that Led Cousin Gordon to Top". Vallejo Times-Herald. Archived from the original on 2008-03-25. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
- ^ Lair, Keith (2014-03-19). "Jeff Gordon's Cousin, James Bickford, Jumps Into NASCAR West Series". San Gabriel Valley Tribune.