Jake Mayock

I am Jake and I’m one of the founders of 8020 Media and 8020 Automotive. I grew up in Sugar Land, TX and received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Texas Christian University (TCU). My current residence is Charleston, SC following a brief stint in Denver, CO shortly after college. I spent a few years working in Private Equity and Investment Banking while building and contributing to 8020 Automotive.

My passion for cars and engines began when I turned 16 and got my first car – a 2008 Mazda RX-8. I now own a very eclectic variety of vehicles including a 2002 F-350 dually, 2008 BMW 135i, and 1992 Mazda Miata.

Ever since my first car, I’ve always had a passion for repairing, maintaining, and modifying my own cars. I began with little experience but spent countless hours learning the ins and outs of the automotive world and internal combustion engines. Early on, it began with some simple YouTube videos and many mistakes along the way. I’ve since spent time learning about performance part development, tuning, and advanced modifications via courses from High Performance Academy.

Ultimately, my experience began with barely knowing how to do an oil change or drive a car onto ramps. I’ve since done everything from basic maintenance to advanced repairs and single turbo swaps. This hands-on experience and knowledge allows me to craft in-depth, informative articles to help others succeed in their car projects.

Since founding 8020 Media, I have contributed to virtually every aspect of the business. I build, design, and maintain all of our websites, manage the accounting and financials, and handle many administrative tasks. Additionally, I am an integral part of our wealth of automotive knowledge and skill having written over 200 articles, designing and developing performance parts (primarily for diesel trucks), and working with numerous performance brands to deliver high-quality information and top-tier products.