Racer Bio: Carson & Collin Russell

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Carson & Collin Russell!

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Name:  Carson & Collin Russell Age:  14 & 10 Hometown:  Royse City, TX Home Track: Texas Motorplex  Team/Crew name: CMR Boys Racing                                ^Click to follow them on Facebook! Crew Members: Curtis & Kim Russell All About Carson & Collin How long have you been racing? Carson:  2018 begins my 7th year. Collin:  This is my 4th year of racing. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  Carson:  We went to Redline Raceway & watched the juniors race and I thought it would be a fun thing to do. Collin:  Watching my brother, Carson Russell. What is your favorite thing about racing? Carson:  Racing against my friends. Collin:  Racing my friends. What is your favorite track to race on? Carson & Collin: Texas Motorplex What is one word that describes you best? Carson:  Compassionate. Collin:  Awesome. What sets you apart from other racers? Carson:  Being calm & relaxed. Collin:  I'm focused. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  Carson 2017 -2 wins at Paris Dragstrip, Paris, TX -Beat the Heat World Finals Champion 2016 -Paris Dragstrip, Paris, TX – 1 win and 1 runner-up -Western Conference Finals Quarter Finalist -Bracket Finals Traxxas Race Winner, Texas Motorplex, Ennis, TX -2nd in points at Texas Motorplex in the Modified class -AAA Fall Nationals – display and exhibition runs -Texas Motorplex – 2 runner ups 2015 -NHRA Winner in the Run for the Traxxas Race at Texas Motorplex -NHRA Bracket Race winner at Paris Dragstrip in Paris, TX 2014 -NHRA Bracket Race Runner-up at Texas Motorplex for Division 4 2013 -IHRA Nitro Jam Ironman Winner for Division 4 at San Antonio Raceway, San Antonio, TX -IHRA Pro Am Double Winner for the beginner class at State Capitol Raceway for Division 4 -IHRA 8-9 year old winner, Northstar Dragway, Denton, TX -NHRA Team finals winner for Division 4 for Texas Motorplex 2012 -Trophy Class winner in the Southwest Jr Dragster Series -NHRA Double Runner-up at the Spring Fling at Texas Raceway, Kennedale, TX -NHRA Wally winner at Texas Motorplex Jr Dragster Challenge, Ennis, TX Collin   2017 -Western Conference Finals – Semi-Finalist -Beat the Heat World Finals – Runner-up 2016 -Bracket Race Win at Paris Dragstrip, Paris, TX -AAA Fall Nationals – Display and exhibition runs 2015 -Bracket Race winner at Texas Motorplex, Ennis, TX  What are your goals for this season? Carson:  To win a Wally. Collin:  To win an ironman. What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Carson:  Slot cars, archery and playing with friends. Collin:  Slot cars, football, soccer, basketball, hockey, playing with friends & archery.

Racer Bio: Tripp Breitkreitz

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Tripp Breitkreitz!

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Name:  Tripp Breitkreitz Age:  13 Hometown:  Casa Grande, AZ Home Track: Tucson Dragway (Tucson, AZ) & Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (Chandler, AZ) Team/Crew name: Two Bees Racing                 ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Crew Members: John Breitkreitz (Crew Chief), Eric Hanson (Co-Chief), Cindi Hanson (Car Chief), Amy Breitkreitz (Momager) and Dottie Breitkreitz (Photographer) All About Tripp How long have you been racing? I started racing in the Big Wheel Class at the age of 3.  At the age of 4, my first Jr. Dragster was purchased.  My Jr. Drag Racing career started with the 2013 season at Firebird when I was old enough to license at 8 years old (it is now 5). How did you get into Jr Dragster?  Motorsports of some form have been in my family for decades.  My life at the drag strip began at eight-months in utero, and I have been addicted since.  Serving as the official "Tire Man" on my Grandfather's 1968 Dodge Dart Super Gas car from the time I was in a walker at seven-months old, I have always had a passion for the intensity and skill involved with drag racing. What is your favorite thing about racing? My favorite thing about drag racing used to be winning.  As I get older, it's more about spending time with my family, my track family, and my friends at the track (winning is nice, too) :)  What is your favorite track to race on? I enjoy the challenge of racing on a track that I have never raced on before, buy my favorite tracks are my home tracks, Wild Horse Pass, where I won my first race, and Tucson Dragway, where I won my 1st Wally. What is one word that describes you best? The word that best describes me is determined. What sets you apart from other racers? This question is a great question to follow the previous question; what word best describes me.  I am very determined.  It took me three seasons to win my first race.  My Mom & Grandpa put me in a very slow 16-second car for my first jr. dragster when all of the other kids were running 8.90 seconds.  I had to learn to cut good lights in a very unresponsive car, drive at the top end, and every aspect of safety as well as technique.  I also had to learn about having good sportsmanship, as well as the importance of showmanship.  We have to be good spokespeople for our sport and promote it as much as we can through talking to our friends at school and participating in car shows to bring public awareness.  This sport is hard...there is only one winner/trophy at the end of the day.  If you are not determined to do your best every time you line up at the lights, you will never be the one holding that trophy. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  2015 -Top Performer in the May/June 2015 issue of National Jr. Dragster -2015 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing Western Conference Finals Lucas Oil Age Group Race Winner 2016 -Top Performer in the July/August 2016 issue of National Jr. Dragster -2016 NHRA Pacific National Open Invitational Champion at Tucson Dragway/Wally Winner -2016 Tucson Dragway NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Challenge Champion/Wally Winner -2016 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals Age Group Race Runner-up -2016 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Division 7 Race of Champions Runner-up -2016 NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Division 7 Finals Semi-Finalist -2016 Wild Horse Pass NHRA Jr. Drag Racing League Challenge Champion/Wally Winner -Finished the 2016 season of Team Wild Horse Pass Jr. Dragsters 2nd in the points for the 6-12 year old class -Finished the 2016 season of Team Tucson Dragway Jr. Dragsters 3rd in the points for the 6-12 year old class -2016 American Walk-In Coolers @ Tucson Dragway Winter Series Champion 2017 -2017 NHRA Division 7 Jr. Championship Series Race #1 Runner-up -2017 NHRA Division 7 Jr. Championship Series Race #4 Semi-Finalist -2017 Desert Storm Shootout @ Tucson Dragway Jr. Challenge Champion/Wally Winner -2017 NHRA Division 7 Jr. Championship Series Race #9 Wally Winner -2017 Original Super Chevy Show @ Tucson Dragway Runner-up -Finished the 2017 NHRA Division 7 Jr. Championship Series in 4th place for the 10-12 year old class -Finished the 2017 National Auto Collision Centers Series at Tucson Dragway 3rd in the points for the 6-12 year old class -Finished the 2017 season of Team Wild Horse Pass Jr. Dragsters 3rd in the points for the 6-12 year old class 2018 -18th Annual Casa Grande Main Street Fair/Car Show Competition Car Class Winner -Currently 2nd in the points for the 13-17 year old class of the Wild Horse Pass Summit Series What are your goals for this season? Last season I finished 4th in the NHRA Division 7 Jr. Championship Series.  I would like to finish in the top 3 this season.  I recently licensed in the Jr. Street category, so I am looking forward to competing in that class as well.  In May of last year, we purchased a Super Comp Dragster for me to start practicing in; I can't drive it competitively until I am 16, but I can sure do a lot of 60' launches and get it figured out! I also want to focus on bringing more public awareness to drag racing on the track.  There are a lot of high school kids, as well as kids my age, who are getting hurt participating in street racing.  If they came to the track, they would be doing something fun in a controlled, safe environment. What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I am currently involved in band at my school playing both the baritone and the trumpet.  I also enjoy shooting archery, racing Traxxas r/c cars and trucks, and playing video games.

Racer Bio: Jacob & Zac Barnes

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The Barnes Bros... 

Jacob and Zac!

Quick Facts Name:  Jacob & Zac Barnes Age:  17 & 13 Hometown:  Franklin, KY Home Track: Travel only Team/Crew name: CFR Motorsports                            ^Click to follow them on Facebook! Crew Members: Luke Barnes, Jamie Barnes & Isaac Callis

All About Racing     How did you get into Jr Dragster?  Jacob:  My dad raced and he found out about Juniors and got me one. Zac:  Family/dad. What is your favorite thing about racing? Jacob:  Proving I can win against anyone. Spending time with family. Zac:  Family time and winning. What is your favorite track to race on? Jacob & Zac:  Definitely Bristol. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  Jacob:  -Runnered up at ECF 2017 -Runnered up two years in a row for a points championship in MJSS -Third place points in MJSS -Fourth place points in MJSS -7 local track wins -3 local runner ups -Numerous finals in MJSS races Zac: -2017 Midwest super series sportsman B Championship -Runner up sportsman -4th in 8.90 index -Won several other smaller races What are some wise words for new racers? Jacob:  "There isn't a person at the track that can't be defeated." Zac:  "Don't give up, a bad year in this sport can lead to a great year."

Life Off the Track What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Jacob:  I actually build my drive demolition derby cars in my free time. Zac:  Hunting. What are your plans after racing junior?  Jacob:  Move into a big dragster and run any super pro races I'm able. Zac:  Race big cars. What are your dreams for the future? Jacob:  Work in a mechanic shop with my dad and race and derby every chance I get. Zac:  President.

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Racer Bio: Brody Callahan

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The Baddest Around... 

Brody Callahan!

Quick Facts Name:  Brody Callahan Age:  8 Hometown:  Fayetteville, North Carolina Home Track:  Rockingham Dragway (NHRA),   Fayetteville Motorsports Park Dragstrip (IHRA) Team/Crew name: Callahan Jr. Drag Racing                              ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Crew Members: Matt (Dad), Crystal (Mom), Dennis (Papa), Shaun (Uncle), Nolan (Brother), and Wyatt (Brother)

All About Racing      How did you get into Jr Dragster?  When I was about three years old, my parents took me to Rockingham Dragway. At that race, they had Jrs. running. It took me to seven to convince my mom to let me try it. For my seventh birthday, my parents sent me to Roy Hill's Drag Racing School. Ever since then, I have been hooked. What is your favorite thing about racing? The adrenaline rush of taking off on the third yellow. What is your favorite track to race on? Rockingham Dragway. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  -May 2017:  Semi-finalist -July 2017:  Attended the NHRA Jr. National Eastern Conference Finals -September 2017:  Was on display and ran down the track at the Carolina Nationals zMAX   What are some wise words for new racers? "It does not matter if you win or lose as long as you are doing your best and having fun!"

Life Off the Track What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Baseball, soccer, and playing with my younger two brothers. What are your plans after racing junior?  To drive a big car of course! I have not decided yet if I want to go to college or follow in my Papa's footsteps and join the Army. What are your dreams for the future? To drive a dragster like Tony Schumacher or funny car like Matt Hagan.

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Racer Bio: Ryan Bese

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The Racing Beast... 

Ryan Bese!

Quick Facts Name:  Ryan Bese    Age:  12 Hometown:  Keizer, Oregon Home Track: Woodburn Dragstrip Team/Crew name: Woodburn Warriors  Crew Members: Isaac Bese (Dad) and Christine Bese (Mom)

All About Racing      How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My dad raced with Del Worsham when I was younger and then worked on a local Top Alcohol Funny Car team, so I grew up around drag racing. Once I turned 8, I started to make test laps in my junior dragster, with the help of Brian, Mindy, and Dylan Hough. What is your favorite thing about racing? Winning, and the friends I have made at Woodburn. We all camp out at night and hang out. What is your favorite track to race on? There aren't a lot of tracks near me, but thankfully Woodburn Dragstrip is very close. It's a great facility. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  -Named Top Performer in the Jr Drag Racing publication in 2015 -Named Woodburn Dragstrip Rookie of the Year in 2015 -Won the Fall Series Track Championship in 2016 -Won 2 Wally Trophies  -Been on Team Woodburn for the Summit ET Finals 2 times   What are some wise words for new racers? "Don't be too hard on yourself if you've had a bad day racing, don't ever give up chasing your goals, and most importantly, have fun."

Life Off the Track What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I run Cross Country and Track and Field. What are your plans after racing junior?  I still have 4-5 years left in junior, so I'm not sure. I do love Funny Cars though. What are your dreams for the future? Win the Summer Series Track Championship at Woodburn, make Team Woodburn again, and to qualify for All City in Track and Field.

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