Pizza Delivery Driver Wins 100-Lap Enduro at Evergreen Raceway

Jason Birch takes victory in same car he used for pizza deliveries the night before

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:10am

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Jason Birch, a pizza delivery driver from Wilmington, Delaware, won the 100-lap Enduro race at Evergreen Raceway on Saturday, driving the same Mercedes-Benz he had used to make pizza deliveries the night before. Birch, who has been competing in Evergreen Enduro races since 2021, started near the back of the 43-car field but worked his way up to the front, passing leader Justin Guyle on lap 38 and going on to take the checkered flag.

Why it matters

Enduro racing is considered one of the most grassroots forms of motorsports, with cars coming straight off the road and onto the track. Birch's victory in his everyday delivery car adds to the unique and unexpected nature of the event, making it a memorable experience for both the driver and the fans in attendance.

The details

Birch, who is also a regular competitor in drifting events, had a best previous finish of second in an Evergreen Enduro race, also driving a Mercedes-Benz, albeit a diesel-powered one. This time, he was able to take the lead from Justin Guyle on lap 38 and pull away for the victory, earning $1,000 in prize money. Birch also wore the same driving suit that his father, Art Birch, a former Micro Sprint racer, had worn during his career, adding to the sentimental value of the win.

  • Birch was making pizza deliveries in the same car the night before the race.
  • Birch started the 100-lap Enduro race in 40th position out of 43 cars.
  • Birch moved up to the top 5 by lap 20 and took the lead from Justin Guyle on lap 38.
  • Birch went on to take the checkered flag and the $1,000 prize.

The players

Jason Birch

A pizza delivery driver from Wilmington, Delaware who won the 100-lap Enduro race at Evergreen Raceway, driving the same Mercedes-Benz he had used for pizza deliveries the night before.

Art Birch

Jason Birch's father, who was a standout Micro Sprint racer, and whose driving suit Jason wore for the victory celebration.

Justin Guyle

The driver who led the race until lap 38 when Birch passed him to take the lead and eventual victory.

Evergreen Raceway

The racetrack in Pennsylvania that hosted the 100-lap Enduro event won by Jason Birch.

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What they’re saying

“The best part about this is that's it's a $1090 weekend because I was delivering pizzas in this car last night and I kid you not.”

— Jason Birch

“I've been waiting to put this suit in Victory Lane that my dad took to so many wins years ago.”

— Jason Birch

“If you're going to do it do in style. It's always a lot of fun and there's a heck of a lot of good competition here.”

— Jason Birch

What’s next

Birch will look to defend his Enduro race victory at Evergreen Raceway in the next scheduled event.

The takeaway

Jason Birch's unexpected victory in the Enduro race at Evergreen Raceway, driving the same car he used for pizza deliveries the night before, exemplifies the grassroots spirit and unpredictable nature of this form of motorsports. His sentimental connection to his father's racing career added to the feel-good story of his triumph.