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How long have you been drag racing?
About 8 Years - The past 3 competitively running NMRA Heads-Up.
How did you get your start? Bracket racing at my local
track with my '86 GT until we purchased the '95 and entered into some
IHRA stock classes and Open Comp.
What’s been the biggest challenge to your racing program this season?
Compared to last season? It's the same every year; the
challenge of tuning to stay competitive and most important, getting
parts on time.
What would you consider your biggest accomplishments as a racer?
Staying competitive in a constantly changing sport and make every race
possible.
What’s gotten you hooked on the Mustang drag racing scene?
Being from Dearborn, Mustangs are a Dime-A-Dozen. After all, this is
where the Mustang was born, so Mustangs and parts for them were
readily available.
What are your plans for the future? Do the best possible
at every event and keep advancing in the racing industry.
What changes, if any, do you feel the sanctioning bodies need to make
in order for our sport to prosper? Raise payouts and help
with promotions so the racers can continue to compete and not become
broke in the process. One way is to spread some of the sponsor money
to the racers.
Who are your biggest friends (or enemies) at the track?
Knowing, I can be my worst enemy, because if I lose the only one to
blame is myself. As far as friends; I have made to many friends, some
better than others, over the past few years to mention.
Who do you fear having to see at the starting line? Why?
The only person I would fear lining up against at the starting line is
John Force.
What would you tell someone looking to start out in the heads-up
racing scene? Run, Run away very fast. Just kidding! If they
were determined I would say go for it. Heads-up racing is not easy in
any means. Not only is racing hard on your wallet but life in general.
However, if racing is something you really want to do, what's that
saying: "If there's a will, there's a way".
Very briefly, tell me the dumbest
mistake you've ever made at the race track? Made a
qualifying pass with only 7 plug wires on and seeing as it's my job to
do the plugs. Well you get the point.
Anyone you’d like to thank, wives you HAVE to thank, other things not
mentioned you feel are important? My husband, Chris, for
building my new car and supporting me all the way. My family, for
being there and understanding when I miss the family gatherings.
Lastly, Joe for all his help with the car and his wife, Autumn for
understanding and letting him spend all the time away.
What music do you listen to? Who’s your favorite?
Pretty much anything but Acid Rock - My favorite band is Bridge.
Any nick names for you? Nope
Do you have any pets? 2 Dogs (C.J. Lab/Shepard mix - Taz,
Australian Cattle Dog), 1 Bird a Quaker named Gray Bear and lastly a
Quarter Horse (get this) registered name "Boknowsracing"
Do you have Kids? Do race
cars count?
What do you like to do as a hobby outside of drag racing?
It's more relax time for me than a hobby, I go spend time with my
horse every chance I get. However, when your racing for points in
competitive class there is not always a lot of spare time.
What track do you dislike the most? Maple Grove
Which is your favorite track to race on? Route 66
Do you have a lucky charm? What is it? N/A
If you could meet anybody you wanted living or not who would it be? Why?
I have already meet who I wanted to, even a couple of times - Shirley
Muldowney, John Force and Tony Pendregon.
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