Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Racer Bio: Alyssa Rabon

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Alyssa Rabon!


Quick Facts

Name:  Alyssa Rabon
Age:  9 
Hometown:  Florence, SC
Home Track:  Darlington Dragway (IHRA)
                        Rockingham Dragway (NHRA)
Team/Crew Name:  Rabon Racing
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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.






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