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How long have you been drag racing?
9 years
How did you get your start? Bracket racing a mildly
modified 93 GT that I had at the time
What’s been the biggest challenge to your racing program this season? Compared to last season? Biggest challenge for 2002 was
time and money. I kept breaking parts and needed a better fuel system.
What would you consider your biggest accomplishments as a racer?
Biggest accomplishment was winning the Orlando event in 2001. I have
always been on a very tight budget and it was very rewarding to win a
race with a budget motor. Still had the stock shortblock at that time
that went 11.31@120mph in P/S.
What’s gotten you hooked on the Mustang drag racing scene?
Mainly the competition. That's what keeps me coming back year after
year
What are your plans for the future? 2003 I will be
teaming with former P/S racer Steve Moberley and we will be running
Chris Beningo's former R/S car in P/S. Steve bought the car back in
the fall and we have big plans for it in P/S in 2003. A new motor is
currently being built to take advantage of the new rules.
What changes, if any, do you feel the sanctioning bodies need to make
in order for our sport to prosper? I'd like to see more
contingency money in the NMRA.
Who are your biggest friends (or enemies) at the track?
All the P/S racers are a great bunch of guys
Who do you fear having to see at the starting line? Why?
It doesn't matter who is in the other lane. I just go up there and do
my thing.
What would you tell someone looking to start out in the heads-up
racing scene? Its much more expensive than it looks on
paper. But, at the same time, its fun and very rewarding.
Very briefly, tell me the dumbest
mistake you've ever made at the race track? Forgetting to
hit the 2-step button at Bowling Green 2000. I staged the car, put the
pedal to the floor without hitting the 2-step. Bent most of the
exhaust valves.
Anyone you’d like to thank, wives you HAVE to thank, other things not
mentioned you feel are important? All the sponsors. Its with
their support that I have been as successful as I have. Also my wife
Kara for all of her support.
What music do you listen to? Who’s your favorite?
AC/DC, Metallica, POD, Disturbed, Godsmack, etc
Any nick names for you? no
Do you have any pets? yes, a Persian cat and a 3 year old
German Shepard. Both stay in the house.
Do you have kids? no
What do you like to do as a hobby outside of drag racing?
not much. I'm busy with work mostly. Drag racing is my hobby.
What track do you dislike the most? Orlando. Its a damn
sand pit.
Which is your favorite track to race on? Bowling Green
Do you have a lucky charm? What is it? A gold
Mustang pendant that my wife got me several years ago.
If you could meet anybody you wanted living or not who would it be? Why?
Can't really think of anyone.
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