Released: August 1, 2024

TIFTON, Ga. – Jeff Adkinson, Georgia peanut farmer and part-time stock car driver, was named a winner at the 2024 PlayNHRA Virginia National Super Stock Finals. Jeff Adkinson carried the momentum from his recent runner-up in Bristol to Richmond where he defeated PJ Fouts in the Super Stock final to earn his fifth national event Wally. Adkinson finished the job with a 9.345 on his 9.34 dial.

Adkinson’s drag racing career spans throughout nearly three decades. Adkinson has had his share of success with multiple NHRA Lucas Oil Series victories, and two NHRA Division 2 championships. He has won big dollar bracket races, including a $15,000 triumph along the B&M Racer’s Appreciation Series.

Back home in Damascus, Georgia, Adkinson is part owner of JDA Farms. This partnership is between himself, his wife, daughter and son-in-law. They grow peanuts, cotton, corn and wheat. He has been farming for over 40 years. Adkinson has mentioned that being able to start with a blank canvas and nurture a crop and land until it produces a commendable harvest is his favorite part of farming. He enjoys the farming lifestyle as it gives him the flexibility to pursue his passion for drag racing.

To watch his winning race, you can visit https://bit.ly/3WKUTYc .

To learn more about his love for farming and his production practices visit https://gapeanuts.com/jeff-adkinson/ .

About Georgia Peanut Commission

The Georgia Peanut Commission was established in 1961 under the state’s Commodities Promotion Act. Today, the commission represents Georgia’s 4,500 peanut farmers and conducts programs in the areas of promotion, research and education. To learn more, visit gapeanuts.com or follow @gapeanuts on Facebook and Instagram or @GeorgiaPeanuts on Twitter.

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