Racer Bio: Trevor Bargeron

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Trevor Bargeron!

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Name:  Trevor Bargeron Age:  11  Hometown:  Reidsville, GA Home Track:  Silver Dollar Motorsports Park Team/Crew Name:  Bargeron Racing                           Team/Members:  Chris Bargeron (Dad), Leigh Bargeron (Mom) All About Trevor How long have you been racing? This is my third season. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  Seen other kids racing at the Gatornationals and thought I might like it so I tried it and loved it. What is your favorite thing about racing? The excitement of being on the track. Also meeting new people. What is your favorite track to race on? Bristol, TN What is one word that describes you best? Compassionate What sets you apart from other racers? I have a good sportsman like conduct.  No matter what happens I am determined to do my best and never give up. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  2017 -Won a points race in June -Went to ECF with my home team -Went to Bracket Finals with home team 2016 -Won my first points race on June 25th -Won King of the Track for my age group at my home track What are your goals for this season?   Trying to become track champion What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Competition Archery

Racer Bio: Samuel Arthur

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Samuel Arthur!

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Name:  Samuel Arthur Age:  9  Hometown:  Martinsville, IN Home Track:  Brown County Dragway/Lucas Oil Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Arthur Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Tim Arthur (father), Brandy Arthur (mother), Tim and Brenda Arthur (grandparents), Bill and Janet Arthur (great grandparents) All About Samuel How long have you been racing? This will be my 2nd year. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  Most of my family bracket raced. I am the 1st in a Jr. though. What is your favorite thing about racing? All of the friends I have made at different tracks What is your favorite track to race on? That's tough but probably Lucas Oil in Indy. That's where all of the big stars race. What is one word that describes you best? Fun What sets you apart from other racers? I have a love for sportsmanship. I am new to the sport, and a lot of the "veteran" kids helped me. So I love to help the new racers as well. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  -2017 Rookie of the Year at Brown County Dragway -Won 2nd race ever -Went on to win the next 3 in a row -Total of 9 races won and 5 r/u finishes at Brown County -My greatest accomplishment was competing in the Jr. Nationals at Muncie Dragway. I won my age group, then made it to the final 8 out of over 200 racers. What are your goals for this season?   To try to be a points champ at 2 separate tracks. But mainly to have fun and meet more friends. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Soccer, slot car racing in the off season, fishing, overall being outside

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.