Justin Peck (off-road racer)
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Born | Salt Lake City, Utah |
Residence | Utah |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Professional Lucas Oil Pro 2 off-road driver, business owner, motivational speaker, author |
Website | https://www.justinpeck.com |
Justin Peck is a professional driver in the Best in the Desert series[1] and the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series driver[1], owner of RacePro Technologies race team[2][3], author, competitive bodybuilder[4], mental health advocate[5], speaker[6], and founder of Gear 49[7], a motorsports nutrition company.
Early life
Peck knew he wanted to become a racer when he was 17 years-old while at a track race with his father.[1][8] He later bought his first motorcycle at the same age.[1] Peck became a father at 18, and he competed in his first race at 20. Peck was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 26, a condition he has had since he was 13 years old.[9] Peck has claimed to suffer from depression since the age of 9.[1]
Racing career
Peck has over 27 years of racing experience.[1] He is the back-to-back series champion in off-road motorcycles, a USRA series champion, national winner and third overall winner of The Challenge of America Series, a UKC multi-time series champion, and the only pro off-road driver in the state of Utah.[10][11][1]
Throughout his racing career, Peck claims to have broken 84 bones, required 19 surgeries, and had 200 screws surgically inserted into his body.[12] He has also gone on record saying that he's died twice.[12]
RacePro Technologies
Peck is the founder of RacePro Technologies, an off-road racing team that competes in the Lucas Oil Off Road Series. The team currently runs three professional race cars, five regional race cars, and one national junior race car.[13][14]
Gear49 Nutrition
Peck is also the founder of Gear49 Nutrition, a nutritional supplement company that creates products for bodybuilders and racers. The company name is derived from Peck's father, who drove a truck for a living. His handle was "Number Nine." After his father passed away from cancer, Peck has said that he races "for number nine" and now drives under the number 49.[15]
United States Motorsport Association
Peck also founded the United States Motorsport Association along with several construction companies and two investment companies.[1]
Mental Illness
Peck has stated that he has suffered from depression since he was 9 years-old and experienced his first panic attack at 13.[16] Also at 13, Peck claims he became bipolar, although he was not officially diagnosed with the disorder until 2005 after a suicide attempt.[16] He was diagnosed Class 1, indicating episodes that last six months to two years in either phase.
Memoir
Peck is the author of "Bulletproof,"[17][18] a memoir that discusses his battle with mental illness and bipolar disorder. The title is inspired by Peck's failed attempt to shoot himself during a depressive episode[19] when his gun malfunctioned.[20] The gun did not fire, and from then on, Peck considered himself "bulletproof."[21][22] According to Peck, he keeps the misfired bullet in his nightstand as a reminder of his struggles.[12]
Philanthropy
Peck is active in mental health advocacy by speaking about his battle with bipolar disorder at universities, schools, and corporate events[1] and contributing regularly to organizations that aid in bipolar education.[23]
Personal Life
Peck has four children whom he credits with keeping him stable through his mental health challenges.[1] He has also struggled with gambling and substance abuse.[1]
External links
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Childers, Linda. Justin Peck: Taking the Wheel of His Bipolar, BPHope.com, 2018-04-02. Retrieved on 2018-07-03.
- ↑ "Justin Peck: Taking the Wheel of His Bipolar | bpHope". bpHope - bp Magazine Community. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ↑ "Raceprotech | ABOUT". Raceprotech. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ↑ Motorsport Champ Justin Peck & Mental Health Month: Fueling the Connection Between Body and Mind, BPHope.com, 2018-04-25. Retrieved on 2018-07-03.
- ↑ FOX. "Justin Peck talks 'Bulletproof'". KTBC. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
- ↑ "Off-Road Racer, Justin Peck to Represent Motorsports at High Profile, City Summit Event | usmotorsports". usmotorsports. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
- ↑ "MotorSports Nutrition". Gear 49 | MotorSports Nutrition. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ↑ Justin Peck - Love of the sport, Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing YouTube Channel, 2018-02-15. Retrieved on 2018-05-30.
- ↑ "Justin Peck". Naluda.com. Naluda Magazine. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ↑ Olsewski, Steven. "Racer Spotlight: A Man Of Many Talents, Justin Peck". www.offroadxtreme.com. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ↑ Bradford, Alicona. "JUSTIN PECK - BULLET PROOF - AUTHOR INTERVIEW". Book Circle Online. Book Circle Online. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Celebrity Interview: Justin Peck - Celebrity Parents Magazine". Celebrity Parents Magazine. 2018-05-03. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ↑ Jesika, Kimberly (21 June 2016). "Justin Peck #49 is a Race Car Driver Who's Obstacles Have Helped him Win the Game of Life Both On and Off the Track". Huffington Post. Huffington Post.
- ↑ Tate, Tyler (20 May 2016). "Off-road racing returns to Utah this weekend". Deseret Digital Media.
- ↑ Kennedy, Melanie (2 November 2016). "Off Road Racer Proves Life is Worth Living after Failed Attempted Suicide". KUTV.
- 1 2 Race Car Driver Justin Peck Wants to Change the Stigma Around Mental Health, cheddar, 2018-05-17. Retrieved on 2018-05-30.
- ↑ Rionda, Sasha. ""BULLETPROOF" MEMOIR BY JUSTIN PECK". Coffee With America. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ↑ Harrison, Travis Dooley (January 12, 2017). "Bulletproof". Fox News.
- ↑ KGUN9 (2017-01-17), "Bulletproof For Life" by Justin Peck, retrieved 2018-07-05
- ↑ Celebrity Page TV Network (2018-05-24), Rising Star: Justin Peck, retrieved 2018-07-05
- ↑ Smith, Elissa (February 8, 2017). "JUSTIN PECK TALKS BULLETPROOF AT SUNDANCE 2017". Pop Wrapped.
- ↑ "Justin Peck Publishes Memoir". The Shop News. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ↑ Staff, USMA (February 9, 2017). "Off-Road Racer, Justin Peck to Represent Motorsports at High Profile, City Summit Event". United States Motorsport Association.