Racer Bio: Auston & Dalton Coomes

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Twin Racer Extraordinaires... Auston & Dalton Coomes!

Quick Facts Name:  Auston & Dalton Coomes     Age:  10  Hometown:  Shepherdsville, Kentucky                      Home Track: Ohio Valley Dragway Team/Crew name:  Coomes Racing                  Click to follow them on Facebook ^ Crew Members:  Glen Coomes (Dad, Crew Chief/Tuner), Anna Coomes (Mom, Crew Therapist, Cook and Counselor), Ron Coomes a.k.a. Pops (Grandfather, Crew Mentor).

All About Racing       How did you get into Jr Dragster?  Auston:  Went and watched dad race and wanted to race. Dalton:  Dad took us to the races to watch him and I loved it. I had to race. What is your favorite thing about racing? Auston:  Going fast. Dalton:  My favorite thing is making lots of friends, having loads of fun and racing my brother (my favorite driver). What is your favorite track to race on? Auston & Dalton:   Ohio Valley Dragway What are some of your racing accomplishments?  Auston:  Won a Walley in only my second race, have several wins and several runner ups.  Got to race in a Division 3 race. Dalton:  5 race wins, too many runner ups to count, got to race in the Division 3 Race of Champions in 2016.   What are some wise words for new racers? Auston:  "Stay focused and don't worry." Dalton:  "Don't get discouraged, work hard for what you want to be, have fun, most of all safety first."

Life Off the Track   What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Auston:  Playing soccer, shooting archery, riding bikes. Dalton:  Archery, BETA Club, Academic Team, riding 4 wheelers, racing my friends on bikes or anything else. What are your plans after racing junior? Auston:  Go into a big car. Dalton:  I want to race a big dragster. What are your dreams for the future? Auston:  Want to be a pro racer. Dalton:  I want to be a lawyer and race prostock.

#TeamViperizer    Auston & Dalton are sponsored drivers for Viperizer! Want to become a sponsored racer? Click to message us on Facebook **A fun note: This Racer Bio was originally going to feature Auston individually, but his Dad reports that he requested his twin brother, Dalton, be included.  He describes Auston as a very kind-hearted and shy kid, while Dalton is the more outgoing twin with a great sense of humor.