Racer Bio: Emily Million

VIPERIZER RACER BIO PRESENTS...

Emily Million!

Quick Facts

Name:  Emily Million Age:     17 Hometown:  Castlewood, VA Home Track:  Elk Creek Dragway Team/Crew Name:  Million Racing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! 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

Racer Bio: Jenna Makowski

VIPERIZER RACER BIO PRESENTS...

Jenna Makowski!

Quick Facts

Name:  Jenna Makowski Age:     9 Hometown:  Taylor, MI Home Track:  Milan Dragway Team/Crew Name:  Makowski Racing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! 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

Racer Bio: Isla Livengood

VIPERIZER RACER BIO PRESENTS...

Isla Livengood!

Quick Facts

Name:  Isla Livengood Age:     8 Hometown:  Kittanning, PA Home Track:  Keystone Raceway Park Team/Crew Name:  Nitro Dawg Racing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! 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

Racer Bio: Austin Kutz

VIPERIZER RACER BIO PRESENTS...

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

Racer Bio: Cutter Hammersley

VIPERIZER RACER BIO PRESENTS...

Cutter Hammersley!

Quick Facts

Name:  Cutter Hammersley Age:     17 Hometown:  Pierre, SD Home Track:  Oahe Speedway Team/Crew Name:  CutRope Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Mom, Dad and brother Roper All About Cutter How long have you been racing? Since 2011 How did you get into Jr Dragster? Dad bought me a car and I loved it from the beginning. What is your favorite thing about racing?  Friends, family and a weekend at the track What is your favorite track to race on? Oahe Speedway What is one word that describes you best? Fun What are your goals for this season?   Race more than one weekend. (Our track went under new management last year and was only open Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends). What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Hunting, fishing and shooting trap

Racer Bio: Ashton Halas

VIPERIZER RACER BIO PRESENTS...

Ashton Halas!

Quick Facts

Name:  Ashton Halas Age:    9 Hometown:  Williamsville, NY Home Track:  Lancaster Speedway Team/Crew Name:  All or Nothing Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Tim (Dad, Tuner Crew Chief) All About Ashton How long have you been racing? 1 year How did you get into Jr Dragster? I sat in my car when it was being built, when I was less than 2 years old.  What is your favorite thing about racing?  To have fun and put my best foot forward to succeed. What is your favorite track to race on? Keystone Raceway Park What is one word that describes you best? Determined What sets you apart from other racers? I learned how everything operates on my car before I was allowed to race and I help my Dad do the weekly maintenance on it. What are some of your racing accomplishments? In my first IHRA National event at Empire Dragway, I qualified #1 with a perfect reaction time and went to the semi-finals losing to the eventual event winner and IHRA Jr. Dragster National Champion. What are your goals for this season?   To win my first final round What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Hockey and baseball