Racer Bio: Katharine Warner

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Katharine Warner!

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Name:  Katharine Warner Age:  13  Hometown:  Maple Plain, MN Home Track:  Grove Creek Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Warner Family Racing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Thomas (driver/pit crew), Tamara (pit crew), Simone (driver), Lilly (driver/pit crew) All About Katharine How long have you been racing? This will be my 3rd year racing a Jr. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My sisters and they started racing because my dad raced a motorcycle What is your favorite thing about racing? The adrenaline rush, and having a big track family What is your favorite track to race on? Grove Creek Raceway What is one word that describes you best? Competitive What sets you apart from other racers? I care more about the friendships I make while racing than I do winning. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  In my first year of racing I got 2nd 2 times and last year I got 1st 3 times and 2nd 2 times. What are your goals for this season?   My main goal is to get better reaction times. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Snowmobiling, roller skating, penny boarding, playing football, water skiing, fishing, reading

Racer Bio: Ava Ward

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Ava Ward!

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Name:  Ava Ward Age:  8  Hometown:  Anderson, SC Home Track:  Atlanta Dragway Team/Crew Name:  MW Racing Team                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Crystal (Mom), Matt (Dad), Wayne (Papa), Carolyn (Meme)  All About Ava How long have you been racing? 1 year. 2017 was my Rookie season and we learned a lot. I have a new engine in my car this season and can finally go faster at 11.90! How did you get into Jr Dragster?  By watching my Dad race. He has been racing his '69 Camaro for 22 years. My Papa (Wayne Allen) is a drag racer and engine builder as well, making me a 3rd generation racer. What is your favorite thing about racing? Winning and spending time with friends and my family at the track. What is your favorite track to race on? I have raced at Atlanta Dragway and Greer Dragway so far. Atlanta was my favorite. I am looking forward to racing at new tracks this year! I would like to race at Rockingham Dragway, Carolina Dragway and Silver Dollar Raceway. I would love to go to Bristol and compete in the Eastern Conference Finals. What is one word that describes you best? Firecracker! What sets you apart from other racers? I am very outgoing and enjoy telling people about my racing. I love meeting new people and I've never met a stranger. To know me is to love me! What are some of your racing accomplishments?  -My first season racing, I won the last race of the year by beating the track champion in the finals -I had my first .000 reaction time -I placed 5th in points What are your goals for this season?   My goal is to win the points championship and to win at least 2 races. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I love gymnastics and wakeboarding when I'm not racing.

Racer Bio: John Siegmeier

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John Siegmeier!

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Name:  John Siegmeier Age:  13  Hometown:  Palatine, IL Home Track:  Great Lakes Dragaway Team/Crew Name:  Siegmeier Racing Team/Members:  Dad, Mom & Kelly (Sister) All About John How long have you been racing? 7 years How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My dad always drove a top dragster. What is your favorite thing about racing? I like to go really fast. What is your favorite track to race on? Crossroads Dragway What is one word that describes you best? Motivated What sets you apart from other racers? My Dad and I bought a car and we repainted it and rebuilt the whole thing. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  I went 7:31 with a 3.5 inch engine. What are your goals for this season?   We got a new engine, so to go mid 6s. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Hockey, travel baseball and basketball

Racer Bio: Isaiah Floeter

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Isaiah Floeter!

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Name:  Isaiah Floeter Age:  8  Hometown:  Machesney Park, IL Home Track:  Byron Dragway Team/Crew Name:  Floeter Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Mackenzie Floeter and Jeni Almond All About Isaiah How long have you been racing? Two years. This is my first year being able to compete, but last year was a full year of test and tune. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  I grew up always working on race cars with my dad and he decided to buy me a Jr Dragster for Christmas one year and I started racing when I was old enough. What is your favorite thing about racing? I like to go fast and win! What is your favorite track to race on? The only track I have ran on so far is Byron Dragway.  I hope to go to other tracks nearby or even far away soon! What is one word that describes you best? Competitive but spontaneous What sets you apart from other racers? Independent but willing to learn What are some of your racing accomplishments?  Obtained my license but I am consistent What are your goals for this season?   To become more knowledgeable towards racing, win big and make friends while doing it! What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I like to play with my friends in the summertime outside.  I also really like to draw and play video games.

Racer Bio: Alyssa Rabon

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Alyssa Rabon!

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Name:  Alyssa Rabon Age:  9  Hometown:  Florence, SC Home Track:  Darlington Dragway (IHRA)                         Rockingham Dragway (NHRA) Team/Crew Name:  Rabon Racing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Jamie Rabon (Dad), Melissa Rabon (Mom), Nicholas Rabon (Brother), Buddy Rabon (Grandfather) All About Alyssa How long have you been racing? 2018 makes 3 years of racing. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My grandfather, dad, and brother all Drag Race. What is your favorite thing about racing? Traveling and meeting and making new friends What is your favorite track to race on? Thunder Valley in Bristol, TN What is one word that describes you best? Ambitious What sets you apart from other racers? My sportsmanship and attitude What are some of your racing accomplishments?  2018 -1st featured driver of the week for JrDragsterLife.com -Won first Wally at the NHRA division 2 LODRS at Galot Motorsports Park -Ran 4-wide at the NHRA 4-wide in Charlotte -Was featured on FS1 broadcast of the NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta during their segment on "Women of Drag Racing" 2017 -Ran 4-wide at Z-max Dragway & participated in the Yes program with the Army -Won her very first race at Darlington Dragway -Semi finish at Eastern Conference Finals -Won Rockingham Dragway's 6-9 Points Championship -Won the 4th Annual Kids Racing 4 Kids 6-9 year old class at Darlington Dragway -Placed 4th in points for Drag Racers Association of Florence -Most Improved Driver for Drag Racers Association of Florence 2016 -Featured in NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League's What's New 2016 -2 back to back runner-ups at the Carolina Dragway's IHRA Pro-Am Triple -1st runner-up at Darlington Dragway points race -Semi finish at Eastern Conference Finals -Rookie of the year for Darlington Dragway -Rookie of the year for Drag Racers Association of Florence (non-profit racing organization) -Runner-up at the 3rd Annual Kids Racing 4 Kids event at Darlington Dragway for the 6-9 year old class What are your goals for this season?   To continue learning and become the best racer that I can be is my goal. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I love to read and draw.

Racer Bio: Joey Petrone

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Joey Petrone!

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Name:  Joey Petrone Age:  16  Hometown:  Chandler, AZ Home Track:  Wild Horse Pass Team/Crew Name:  Joey "Drags" Petrone Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Chris, Anthony, Stephanie All About Joey How long have you been racing? 8 years How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My father is into muscle cars and took me to the dragstrip when I was very young.  I fell in love with the junior dragsters right away! What is your favorite thing about racing? I have made the most amazing friends. Division 7 families are like one big family!! What is your favorite track to race on? I like Tucson, Vegas, Barona and of course, Wild Horse Pass! What is one word that describes you best? Perseverance.  I never give up!  What sets you apart from other racers? My Father is an excellent crew chief.  We work very well together as a team.  I also am known for my record in AZ with 21 Wally wins. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  Highlights -4x local track champion -21x Wally Winner (by far record holder in state - next closest racer with 4 Wally wins) -Was a Division 7 Champion -Won Race of Champions -Was a Jr. Finals Champion 2018 -NHRA Division 7 Series Wally Winner @ WHP -Currently #1 in points at WHP in Jr. Comp -Currently #1 in Points Division 7 Series in Jr. Comp 2017 -Arizona Shoot Out Champion Wally Winner -Halloween Havoc Wally Winner -NHRA Division 7 Series Wally Winner @ Barona -WHP Track Series Runner-Up (7.90 Class) -WHP Track Series Runner-Up (Jr. Comp) -ET Finals Runner-Up 2016 -NHRA Race of Champions Winner (Jr. Comp) -NHRA Divisional Race Champion at Sacramento (Ages 13-14) -NHRA National Dragster Wally Challenge Champion @Wild Horse Pass (Jr. Comp) 2015 -Recipient of Jr. Dragster Magazine's Top Performer Award (January 2015 Edition) -NHRA National Dragster Wally Challenge Winner @ Wild Horse Pass (Ages 6-12) -NHRA Race of Champions Winner (Ages 10-12) -NHRA Divisional Race Champion @ Barona (Ages 10-12) -Wild Horse Pass Track Champion (Ages 6-12) -NHRA ET Finals Runner-Up 2014 -NHRA National Dragster Wally Challenge Winner @ Wild Horse Pass (Ages 8-12) -Wild Horse Pass Track Champion (Ages 8-12) -NHRA Divisional Race Champion @ Sacramento -NHRA Race of Champions Runner-Up 2013 -NHRA National Dragster Wally Challenge Winner @ Firebird (Ages 8-12) 2012 -NHRA Divisional Race Champion @ Barona (Ages 8-9) -NHRA Divisional Race Champion @ Famoso (Ages 8-9) -NHRA Pacific Division Champion (Ages 8-9) -NHRA Speedworld Jr. Dragster Wally Challenge Champion 2011 -NHRA ET Finals Champion (Ages 8-9) -NHRA National Dragster Wally Challenge Winner @ Fontana (Ages 8-9) -NHRA Divisional Race Champion @ Speedworld (Ages 8-9) -NHRA Speedworld Jr. Dragster Wally Challenge 2010 -NHRA National Dragster Wally Challenge Champion @ Firebird (Ages 8-9) -Team Firebird Track Champion 12.90 Class **Exciting non-racing accomplishment: Joey is an excellent student and takes all Honors classes. He was recently accepted into the HARVARD MedScience program this summer.  He will be studying at the HARVARD campus in Cambridge, MA this July.  Only 130 high school students were chosen for this program nationwide.  Joey has dreams of becoming a doctor one day. What are your goals for this season?   I would like to get both of my cars in the winner's circle on the same weekend during a Wally race! What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I also race Formula Ford cars (open wheel, road racing). I have a swift DB1 racecar.  I play flag football & basketball for my high school. I love science too!