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S 1188

Jeremy Clements

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Billy Garrett and 1 co-sponsor

South Carolina recognizes and commends NASCAR driver Jeremy Clements for his achievements and contributions to the sport and the state.

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Bill Summary · S 1188

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (recognition) from the South Carolina Senate
  • Bill number: S 1188
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Subject: Recognition of Jeremy Clements, NASCAR driver
  • Status: Introduced and adopted (Action History shows 2026-05-12)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes and honors Jeremy Clements for his success and storied career in racing, particularly in NASCAR.
  • It publicly commends his achievements and contributions to the sport and to the state of South Carolina, where he resides.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Formal recognition of Jeremy Clements’ achievements in NASCAR across multiple series (Busch/Nationwide/Xfinity and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, as noted in the biography).
  • Acknowledges personal background, including:
    • Birthdate and place: January 16, 1985, Spartanburg, SC
    • Family connections to racing (grandfather Crawford Clements, founder of Clements Racing / engine builder; father Tony Clements)
    • Early career in go-karts and progression through dirt and asphalt racing
  • Highlights career milestones:
    • Debut in ARCA series in 2002
    • Young qualifying in NASCAR Nationwide Series at age 18 (2003)
    • 2004 injury requiring multiple surgeries and rehabilitation
    • Transition back to racing and progression through ARCA, dirt, and later the NASCAR series
    • Notable achievement: second NASCAR O'Reilly/NOAPS win at Daytona International Speedway in 2022
    • Ongoing career milestone: projected 548th NOAPS start, aiming to break the single-series start record (surpassing Kenny Wallace’s 547)
  • Observes a consistent vehicle affiliation: all listed starts have been in Chevrolet
  • Personal note on current life:
    • Resides in Spartanburg with wife Cortney, daughter Kennedy, and their dog
    • Off-season interests include travel and family time

Who Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Jeremy Clements (recognition and honor)
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Jeremy Clements Racing and the broader South Carolina racing community, which gains a formal acknowledgment from the state legislature
  • No statutory or regulatory changes are proposed; this is ceremonial in nature

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill was introduced and adopted on May 12, 2026.
  • As a resolution, it serves a ceremonial function with no impact on laws, budgets, or regulatory frameworks.
  • A copy of the resolution is to be presented to Jeremy Clements.

Additional Context

  • The resolution includes biographical details intended to illustrate Jeremy Clements’ career trajectory, perseverance through injury, and durable ties to South Carolina motorsports.
  • Co-sponsors: Shane Martin and Billy Garrett.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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