Racer Bio: Devin Almarza

Devin Almarza

Quick Facts Name:  Devin Almarza         Age:  13  Hometown:  Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii                                   Home Track: Kauai Raceway Park - Kauai, Hawaii Team/Crew name:  Times Are Hard Racing Crew Members are: Don Almarza (Dad, Crew Chief), Lori Almarza (Mom), Nana & Papa Niau, Shar Rumion (Aunty) and Jason Ubongen (Uncle).

All About Racing    How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My mom took me to the races at the age of 3 and I fell in love with it. I always liked cars, trucks and equipment as toys, so it was just meant to be. What is your favorite thing about racing? I love going down the track and feeling the wind go by - the faster, the better. What is your favorite track to race on? Kauai Raceway Park. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  Came in 2nd in points for 2015 and 2016 Various 1st and 2nd place wins Won a Wally at 2016 Junior Dragster Challenge Recognized as Racer of the Week on Draglist.com for the week of October 17, 2016 What are some wise words for new racers? "Be humble and kind to all, practice your light and always remember...you have to win some and lose some."

Life Off the Track What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I like to ride my bike, go fishing and hang out with friends. What are your plans after racing junior? I really want to continue racing in possibly a full size dragster or an altered car. What are your dreams for the future? Dreaming big:  I'd love to race on the NHRA circuit some day!!

#TeamViperizer Devin is a sponsored driver for Viperizer!

Racer Bio: Brayden Tyler

Brayden Tyler

Quick Facts Name:  Brayden Tyler           Age:  11  Hometown:  Big Springs, KY                                   Home Track: 60 Dragway & Ohio Valley Dragway Crew Members are: Rick, Chrissy, Leslea & Mckenlea Dennis. All About Racing    How did you get into Jr Dragster?  I went with my dad at 2 years old. He also loves racing and got me a car. The track let me race at 6 years old. In my first car, I ran 14.22 and I now run 8.90. What is your favorite thing about racing? Competition and racing with my friends. Playing them between rounds and helping others. I let kids who come to watch get in my car and get their picture taken. What is your favorite track to race on? US 60 Dragway, Ohio Valley Raceway, Beach Bend Raceway and Greater Evansville. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  2012 Rookie of the Year 4 track championships at US 60 Dragway (2012, 2013, 2016, 2017) 3 time Bracket Finals winner 4 time Bracket Finals runner-up Won an 8.90 Wally at Ohio Valley in the 2017 NHRA Summit Jr. Dragster Challenge Won Outlaw Jr. Dragster race at Greater Evansville Has won 153 trophies and 13 plaques What are some wise words for new racers? "Start early if possible...always shake your competition's hand, win or lose...do good in school...treat other racers like you want to be treated....and good luck." Life Off the Track What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Riding 4 wheelers, go carts and mini bikes...like to skateboard, play football and go bowling. Also love going to the lake but mostly drag racing. What are your plans after racing junior? Dad has a big dragster or a roadster and a Camaro to drive. He's even building a gasser truck for me. What are your dreams for the future? Going to school to be a nurse like my mom. That way I can work Tuesday - Thursday and Dad and I can race Friday - Sunday. Then I can come home Monday and rest. #TeamViperizer Brayden is a sponsored driver for Viperizer!

5 Reasons To Create a Racing Fan Page

With over 700 million active users, Facebook is by far the most popular social media website to date. Hundreds of millions of people are interacting and engaging on Facebook each day. Whether you are considering a career in racing or you just want to show off your accomplishments, creating a Facebook Fan page is an easy (and free) way to showcase your racing career and connect with other racers. Still not convinced? Here are 5 reasons why you should create your Racing Fan Page today: 

1. It's Easy to Create

Creating a Facebook fan page is incredibly easy to create. It is also free. Websites are great to have as well, but they can become costly and are often difficult to create. The only requirement for a fan page is that it has to be linked to a personal page (don’t worry your fans won’t see your personal page). Because of its popularity, Facebook sets up an easy to use template to create the ultimate racing page.

2. Attract Sponsors

What better way to attract sponsors than to have a page that displays your racing career? If you are applying for a sponsorship, including your fan page is a nice touch to your application. It shows potential sponsors that you are serious about your sport, it will also showcase your accomplishments, and also lets a sponsor know that you will promote their brand on Facebook.  Sponsors want more exposure and this is an easy way to give it to them. It’s a win-win.

3. Show Off Your Racing While Keeping Your Personal Page Private

The difference between a fan page and a personal profile is that the fan page is completely public. Creating a fan page can allow you to keep your racing posts in one place and your private posts on your profile. When friends and family want to see how you placed last week, they can check out your page without having to log into Facebook. This is a great option for parents with young children who cannot have their own profile. 

4. Customized News Feed

When you have a Facebook fan page, you are able to connect with other pages and businesses by “liking” their page. Your news feed will only consist of the pages that you have “liked”. This is a cool way to keep up all of your racing news in one place. Not to mention it makes it incredibly easy to connect with and keep up with all your racing buddies across the United States and throughout the world. 

5. A Virtual Scrapbook of Your Career 

Even if you do not wish to pursue a career in racing, a Facebook fan page is an easy way to showcase your accomplishments in one spot. Highlighting your time as a Jr Drag racer on a fan page is literally a virtual scrapbook for you to have and reminisce for years to come. 

Check out some of Team Viperizer’s Fan Pages:

Snake Doctor Racing

CMR Boys Racing

Rev'n Devin Racing

Wolfe Pack Racing

Schubbe Racing

Horetski Racing

Tripp Breitkreitz Racing

Wild Child Racing

Girls Rule Racing

Joey Petrone

Kirk Motorsports

Renoll Racing


For more information about creating a Facebook Fan Page, click here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/create/