You know him from his incredible racing career, and by now you've probably read or seen news articles celebrating his most recent achievement: 7,000 lifetime wins! But did you know...

1. ​He began his driving career in 1984.

2. Jim's fastest time is just a tick slower than the former race record, 1:47, achieved in guiding Won The West to a Breeders Crown victory.
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Trotter Rubber Duck and pacing mare Darlinonthebeach, the two crowd choices, were the winners in the inaugural events of the $1.8 million Great Northeast Open Series on a special Derby Day Saturday afternoon card at Harrah’s Philadelphia.