Driver Profile - CODY BOVA


Cody in action at Mercer Raceway Park

Name: Cody Bova
Birthdate:
July 21, 1993
Hometown: Struthers, Ohio
Marital Status: Single
Family: Mom-Sherri, Dad-Joe, Brother-Jake, Sister-Madison Occupation: Student at YSU and work for my dad at J.S. Bova Excavating.
How did you choose your car number? When we first started with go karts my dad asked what number I wanted, at the time I was playing basketball and was number 20. The number has stuck and I added a B to distinguish my number.
Chassis: Eagle and we going to try a J&J this year
Engine Builder: We have two engine builders. For our racesaver motor, Bruce's Speed Shop out of Nj, and our bigger 305 engine we use Scott Gressman with Gressman Powersports.
Crew:Dad, Uncle Ivan, Kevin Ziegler, Tim Stamper, Evan Santiago
Sponsors: J.S. Bova Excavating, AIMI Product Imagining LLC., Richardson Tree Service, BC Contracting, J.S. Paris Excavating, KAPtured by Kirstie, Welding Tech
Favorite Track: Fremont Speedway
Divisions competed in: Go-karts, Mod-lites, 305 Sprints
Years Racing: 13 yrs
Wins: 10
Championships: No championships, I was a contender in the 2012 and 2013 Mod-lite division at Mercer.
Regular Tracks/Series:Mercer-Outlaw Sprint Warrior
Hobbies: Baseball, anything that involves racing.
Favorite TV show: Person of Interest
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Food: Fettuccine Alfredo
Favorite Beverage: Ice Tea
Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite Driver: Joey Saldana and Dale Blaney
Website: bovaracing.net
When and how did you get started in racing?

I started in go-karts and raced at Slippery Rock and Goodhope.

Who had the biggest impact on your racing career and why?

Definitely my dad, Joe. He never raced but he has a love and passion for it and he supplies everything for me to race. If it wasn't for my dad I wouldn't be racing.

What would you be doing if you weren't racing?

If I wasn't racing I would definitely be helping on someone's car every week.

What is your favorite aspect of racing?

My favorite aspect of racing would have to be the possibility of anything happening at any given moment. It's such an unpredictable sport.

What is your greatest accomplishment/best memory?

My greatest accomplishment would be finishing 3rd in points at Mercer my rookie year in the 305 sprints and having 2 wins.

What is the worst thing that has happened to you in racing, or your worst season?

My worst season would be 2010 in the mod-lite. We went thru 3 motors that year.

In your own words, describe your 2014 season:

My 2014 season was definitely a season to remember. It was my first year in the sprint car after 5 years in the mod-lite series. I had a lot of top 5 and top 3 finishes. On June 28, I won my first career win in the sprint car and August 10, I won the Putsy Kekich memorial race. I went on to finish 3rd in points at Mercer in my first year.

What are your plans for the 2015 season?

For the 2015 season we want to race a little more and at a couple different tracks this year too. We are definitely competing for the championship at Mercer this year. We are also going to try to go to Attica and Fremont as well as Thunder Mountain Speedway and the 3 Tri-City shows.

Where do you see Sprint Car racing five years from now?

I don't see any significant changes in sprint cars in five years. I think you'll still get enough cars to race every week.

What is your ultimate goal?

My ultimate goal would be to travel with the World of Outlaws.

Anything else you would like to add?

I just would like to thank all my sponsors for making this possible. My dad and mom for helping me and letting me race every weekend. My girlfriend for always being there for me and everyone that has helped me and continues to help me improve and get better as a driver.


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