Justin Peck (off-road racer)

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.

Justin Peck
Born
Salt Lake City, Utah
NationalityAmerican
OccupationProfessional Lucas Oil Pro 2 off-road driver, business owner, motivational speaker, author
Websitehttps://www.justinpeck.com

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]

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References
  1. Childers, Linda. Justin Peck: Taking the Wheel of His Bipolar, BPHope.com, 2018-04-02. Retrieved on 2018-07-03.
  2. "Justin Peck: Taking the Wheel of His Bipolar | bpHope". bpHope - bp Magazine Community. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
  3. "Raceprotech | ABOUT". Raceprotech. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
  4. Motorsport Champ Justin Peck & Mental Health Month: Fueling the Connection Between Body and Mind, BPHope.com, 2018-04-25. Retrieved on 2018-07-03.
  5. FOX. "Justin Peck talks 'Bulletproof'". KTBC. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
  6. "Off-Road Racer, Justin Peck to Represent Motorsports at High Profile, City Summit Event | usmotorsports". usmotorsports. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
  7. "MotorSports Nutrition". Gear 49 | MotorSports Nutrition. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
  8. Justin Peck - Love of the sport, Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing YouTube Channel, 2018-02-15. Retrieved on 2018-05-30.
  9. "Justin Peck". Naluda.com. Naluda Magazine. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  10. Olsewski, Steven. "Racer Spotlight: A Man Of Many Talents, Justin Peck". www.offroadxtreme.com. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  11. Bradford, Alicona. "JUSTIN PECK - BULLET PROOF - AUTHOR INTERVIEW". Book Circle Online. Book Circle Online. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  12. "Celebrity Interview: Justin Peck - Celebrity Parents Magazine". Celebrity Parents Magazine. 2018-05-03. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  13. 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.
  14. Tate, Tyler (20 May 2016). "Off-road racing returns to Utah this weekend". Deseret Digital Media.
  15. Kennedy, Melanie (2 November 2016). "Off Road Racer Proves Life is Worth Living after Failed Attempted Suicide". KUTV.
  16. Race Car Driver Justin Peck Wants to Change the Stigma Around Mental Health, cheddar, 2018-05-17. Retrieved on 2018-05-30.
  17. Rionda, Sasha. ""BULLETPROOF" MEMOIR BY JUSTIN PECK". Coffee With America. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  18. Harrison, Travis Dooley (January 12, 2017). "Bulletproof". Fox News.
  19. KGUN9 (2017-01-17), "Bulletproof For Life" by Justin Peck, retrieved 2018-07-05
  20. Celebrity Page TV Network (2018-05-24), Rising Star: Justin Peck, retrieved 2018-07-05
  21. Smith, Elissa (February 8, 2017). "JUSTIN PECK TALKS BULLETPROOF AT SUNDANCE 2017". Pop Wrapped.
  22. "Justin Peck Publishes Memoir". The Shop News. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  23. Staff, USMA (February 9, 2017). "Off-Road Racer, Justin Peck to Represent Motorsports at High Profile, City Summit Event". United States Motorsport Association.

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