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How long have you been drag racing?
Since I was 16
How did you get your start? 89 Mustang LX 5.0
What’s been the biggest challenge to your racing program this season? Compared to last season?
Getting the rules changed in Drag Radial (in NMRA) to make it more of
a level playing field. Once this happened making the change from a
NOVI 2000 to an X-Trim and tuning the new power without blowing the
tires off it.
What would you consider your biggest accomplishments as a racer?
Not giving up when you get into a slump and they seem to last a season
when they come. Also helping racers who are starting out and the ones
I race with.
What’s gotten you hooked on the Mustang drag racing scene?
Since I've had a mustang since high school and loved to street race
its hard to stop. So now that I'm older and don't street race anymore,
going to events meeting new people and you cant forget there's nothing
like heads up racing.
What are your plans for the future? First things first to
win a NMRA race and then go on to win the series.
What changes, if any, do you feel the sanctioning bodies need to make
in order for our sport to prosper? Just listen to the racers
and their input because without them its over. Cant forget more TV
coverage.
Who are your biggest friends (or enemies) at the track? I
really don't have enemies at the track yet.
Who do you fear having to see at the starting line? Why?
No one because that's the attitude you must have to win.
What would you tell someone looking to start out in the heads-up
racing scene? Make sure you have a realistic budget to spend
because I've seen lots of people and friends that start to do it and
stop 3/4 the way threw and quit. I hate to see that happen. So stick
with 1 class and build to it.
Very briefly, tell me the dumbest
mistake you've ever made at the race track? Forgot to put
the bolt back into the blower after a pulley change. I lost the belt,
pulley and the round.
Anyone you’d like to thank, wives you HAVE to thank, other things not
mentioned you feel are important? First I must thank my wife
for putting up with the habit, my father for all the help and my crew
chief Shane Jennings for always being there because it does take 2
people to race a car like mine.
What music do you listen to? Who’s your favorite?
Heavy metal. I don't have a favorite it would be to many to list but
as long as its loud.
Any nick names for you? Well chip is a nickname my real
name is Frank but my wife wont call me by that name so I have to hold
on to it for awhile. My parents gave it to me because I was a Jr. and
I guess it was easier then saying frank and getting 2 responses.
Do you have any pets? None
Do you have Kids?
Yes 2 girls 6 and 13 months but I think the youngest will be the next
driver for me in about 17 years.
What do you like to do as a hobby outside of drag racing?
You mean there's something else besides racing?
What track do you dislike the most? In MD, it's Capitol
Raceway - always way too many people.
Which is your favorite track to race on? I would say
Joliet only raced there once but man what a place.
Do you have a lucky charm? What is it? Well its
hard to believe but not waxing my car. Every time I do, it's a
disaster, so I don't wash it and it always runs its best.
If you could meet anybody you wanted living or not who would it be? Why?
I really cant think of anyone.
Additional Comments: I'm
going through some changes before Bowling Green. I'm putting on a
Reichard Racing intake and intercooler so I can improve on my best
performances and be looking for that first NMRA win.
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