Thursday, August 30, 2018

Racer Bio: Tanner Mocny

VIPERIZER RACER BIO PRESENTS...
Tanner Mocny!



Quick Facts

Name:  Tanner Mocny
Age:     7
Hometown:  Venice, FL
Home Track:  Bradenton Motorsports Park
Team/Crew Name:  Mocny Family Racing
Team/Members:  Mike (Dad), Danielle (Mom), Roy (Poppy), Candy (Nanny)




All About Tanner

How long have you been racing?
This is my first year.

How did you get into Jr Dragster?
Both my parents and grandparents race and got me into it.

What is your favorite thing about racing? 
The competition

What is your favorite track to race on?
Bradenton Motorsports Park



What is one word that describes you best?
Happy

What sets you apart from other racers?
Being my first year I'm learning about myself and the sport, and continue to get better.

What are some of your racing accomplishments?
-Got down to the semis 
-Got to go to first pay out window 

What are your goals for this season?  
To have fun and gain more and more confidence with myself and my Jr.

What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?
Baseball, soccer, riding my burromax and bicycle



Monday, August 27, 2018

Racer Bio: Baylee Mize

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Baylee Mize!


Quick Facts

Name:  Baylee Mize
Age:     15
Hometown:  Harriman, TN
Home Track:  Bristol Dragway
Team/Crew Name:  Mize Racing
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Team/Members:  Jeff Mize (dad), Jim & Helen Mize (mamaw & papaw), Keta Mize (mom)






All About Baylee

How long have you been racing?
3 years

How did you get into Jr Dragster?
My dad races Super Comp, been around it all my life

What is your favorite thing about racing? 
Competition and friendships I have made

What is your favorite track to race on?
Bristol Dragway, but I really love them all

What is one word that describes you best?
Spunky!





What sets you apart from other racers?
I always have fun! And my dad is Selfie King of Jr. Drag Racers!

What are some of your racing accomplishments?
2018
- 2 wins (1 being the NHRA Open National at Music City Raceway in Nashville, TN)
- 1 Runner-Up Finish
- 3 Semis
- Showcased her 2018 Mike Bos Chassis Craft dragster at the NHRA National event at Bristol, TN for the Jr. Drag Racing League.

What are your goals for this season? 
Win as many races and Championships I can and have fun racing with my friends

What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?
Cheering, Volleyball, Tennis, Hunting and Fishing







Thursday, August 23, 2018

Racer Bio: Emily Million

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Emily Million!


Quick Facts

Name:  Emily Million
Age:     17
Hometown:  Castlewood, VA
Home Track:  Elk Creek Dragway
Team/Crew Name:  Million Racing
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Team/Members:  Scott & Melissa Million



All About Emily

How long have you been racing?
5 years

How did you get into Jr Dragster?
My Dad drag races.

What is your favorite thing about racing? 
The thrill of the speed

What is your favorite track to race on?
Elk Creek Dragway

What is one word that describes you best?
Fierce



What sets you apart from other racers?
My trust in God and ability to win or lose and move on to the next race focused

What are some of your racing accomplishments?
2017
-Track points runner-up

2016
-Summit Super Series champion
-Summit World Finals runner-up

2015
-Track points runner-up

What are your goals for this season?  
To win points and go to the world finals again

What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?
Church youth group, drama class and spending time with my 3 year old nephew


Monday, August 20, 2018

Racer Bio: Jenna Makowski

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Jenna Makowski!


Quick Facts

Name:  Jenna Makowski
Age:     9
Hometown:  Taylor, MI
Home Track:  Milan Dragway
Team/Crew Name:  Makowski Racing
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Team/Members:  Ricky, Patti, Brandon, Todd and Rick


All About Jenna

How long have you been racing?
1 year

How did you get into Jr Dragster?
When I was 3 years old I first saw my mentor and Crew Chief Brandon Wakeling race his 1941 Willys at Milan Dragway and knew instantly that I wanted to be a race car driver. I love racing and the race family atmosphere at Milan Dragway. The people at the dragway are more than friends. They are your race family.

What is your favorite thing about racing? 
The speed and how it brings people together that share a passion for racing.

What is your favorite track to race on?
Milan Dragway

What is one word that describes you best?
Heart


What sets you apart from other racers?
I make sure to have fun and make sure everyone else is having fun too.

What are some of your racing accomplishments?
2018
-1st in June race at Milan
-3rd place in June race at Milan
-Runner-up in June race at Milan

2017
-3rd place in points for the race season at Milan
-Winner of the August race at Milan
-Runner-up for the October race at Milan
-1st place for "Best in Show" at the Belle Fountain Car Show

What are your goals for this season?  
To win the championship and meet new people

What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?
Playing outside with my friends and spending time with my family

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Racer Bio: Isla Livengood

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Isla Livengood!


Quick Facts

Name:  Isla Livengood
Age:     8
Hometown:  Kittanning, PA
Home Track:  Keystone Raceway Park
Team/Crew Name:  Nitro Dawg Racing
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Team/Members:  Todd Livengood (Dad, Crew Chief), Stacey Smith (Stepmom), Adrie Livengood (Sister), Kemeryn Livengood (Sister), Chloe Mascerello, Pap Glenn



All About Isla

How long have you been racing?
1 year

How did you get into Jr Dragster?
I fell in love with them the first time I watched them with my Dad.

What is your favorite thing about racing? 
I get to race people and spend time with my Dad at the track. I also love to go fast!

What is your favorite track to race on?
Keystone Raceway Park, especially the right lane!



What is one word that describes you best?
Awesome

What sets you apart from other racers?
My determination to win and we have 2 crazy bulldogs as team mascots.

What are some of your racing accomplishments?
2018
Isla & the Dawgs had a semi round finish & won $100 at Keystone Raceway Park in New Alex, Pa, at their Junior Nationals event Aug 3-5!

2017
We got started late in the season and I cut my reaction time in half.

What are your goals for this season?  
To win my 1st race and win the points at KRP.

What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?
Swimming, riding go karts, ice skating and walking my dogs


Monday, August 13, 2018

Racer Bio: Austin Kutz

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Austin Kutz!


Quick Facts

Name:  Austin Kutz
Age:     12
Hometown:  Arcola, IL
Home Track:  Coles County Dragway U.S.A.
Team/Crew Name:  JAK Racing
Team/Members:  Dad, Mom, Averi, A.J. Gobert, Uncle Dana, Uncle Mikey

All About Austin

How long have you been racing?
4 years, started when I was 8

How did you get into Jr Dragster?
We are a racing family, starting with my grandpa and grandma. My dad and my uncles also started racing at an early age.

What is your favorite thing about racing? 
The adrenaline you get when you are going down the 1/8 mile

What is your favorite track to race on?
Terre Haute, IN

What is one word that describes you best?
Determined

What sets you apart from other racers?
I am calm behind the wheel, nothing seems to distract me

What are some of your racing accomplishments?
2017
-3 final fours
-1 runner up race finish

2015
-Rookie of the Year
-Top 10

2014
-Consolation winner
-Top 10 (limited schedule)

What are your goals for this season?  
To win 5 races

What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?
Football, basketball, track