Racer Bio: Cody Owens

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Cody Owens!

   

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Name:  Cody Owens Age:     12 Hometown:  Orange Park, FL Home Track:  Gainesville Raceway Team/Crew Name:  CODAN Racing                                   ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Daniel Owens (Dad), Rochelle Owens (Mom), Jacob Scalliote, and Austin Edwards   *CODAN Racing is a merging of Dad's name (Dan) and son's name (Cody) All About Cody How long have you been racing? 4 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? Love cars and my dad started me in jr drag racing What is your favorite thing about racing?  Meeting people, competition, going fast What is your favorite track to race on?  Bristol What is one word that describes you best? Dedicated What sets you apart from other racers? Attitude! I am totally committed to the sport. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Won ECF 2018 12 year old -Currently in 2nd place for track champion at Gainesville (first 8.90) with 2 races left 2017 -Jr Dragster Challenge Champion -4th place season track points 2016 -10 year old ECF quarter finalist What are your goals for this season?  To be track champion at home track. Win ECF. Learn more techniques. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Active in Boy Scouts

Racer Bio: Kierra Perkins

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Kierra Perkins!

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Name:  Kierra Perkins Age:     12 Hometown:  Hermitage, TN Home Track:  Music City Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Perkins' Racing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Mom (Michelle), Dad (O'Keefe), Grandfather (George), Grandmother (Melanie) All About Kierra How long have you been racing? This will be my third season. How did you get into Jr Dragster? My older sister raced when I was a baby and I wanted to race ever since. What is your favorite thing about racing?  Meeting new people and getting to spend time with my family What is your favorite track to race on?  Music City Raceway What sets you apart from other racers? I want everyone to win. What are some of your racing accomplishments? This season, I've won three 1st place trophies, was runner-up once, and was in the semis quite a few times.  I've also made it to the finals and semi-finals in previous seasons a lot. What are your goals for this season?  To be more consistent with my light What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Cheerleading, skating, and bike riding.  I also started my own "kandle" making business, Kandles by Kierra:  www.kandlesbykierra.com

Racer Bio: Tyler Munoz

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Tyler Munoz!

   

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Name:  Tyler Munoz Age:     14 Hometown:  Fairborn, OH Home Track:  Kil-kare Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Lil Bone Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Doug Munoz, John Livingston, Pam Munoz All About Tyler How long have you been racing? 5 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? Went to a friend's house and saw the car and sat in it and loved it What is your favorite thing about racing?  Meeting friends and competing What is your favorite track to race on?  Bristol, Indianapolis, and Kil-kare What is one word that describes you best? Patience What sets you apart from other racers? My can do attitude and willingness to succeed and the hard work I put into racing What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -2nd place at Kil-kare  -1st place at Thornhill Dragway 2017 -3rd place in Division 3 bracket finals at Ohio Valley Race Track -2nd place at Kil-kare twice 2016 -Won 1st at Edgewater and won 1st Wally -Came in 2nd place twice -1st place at Kil-kare -2nd place 3 times -Came in 7th place at Bristol and was named King of the Track for most pulled parachutes (still holds that record as of 2017) 2015 -1st and 2nd place at Kil-kare -2nd place at National Trail 2014 -Won 1st in Montgomery, Alabama What are your goals for this season?  To compete and have fun and meet new people What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Select school baseball, video games, riding my bike

Racer Bio: Brianna Moore

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Brianna Moore!

   

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Name:  Brianna Moore Age:     16 Hometown:  Millington, TN Home Track:  Memphis International Raceway Team/Crew Name:  BM Racing-Team Dialin' & Drivin'                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Jason Moore, Nichole Moore All About Brianna How long have you been racing? This is my 6th year. How did you get into Jr Dragster? My father's family has been drag racing for quite a long time, and I enjoyed being at the racetrack and wanted to join in on the fun. What is your favorite thing about racing?  Traveling and meeting new people What is your favorite track to race on?  Thunder Valley in Bristol What is one word that describes you best? Outgoing What sets you apart from other racers? I am extremely humble, and I have very positive sportsmanship. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Sold junior dragster and upgraded to big dragster 2017 -IHRA Sportsman Nationals Memphis event winner -Semi final appearance Memphis Super Chevy -Semi final appearance Huntsville Sweet Home Alabama 5k race 2015 -IHRA Pro-Am Memphis winner -Holly Springs Dyllan Memorial race winner 2014 -Runner-up Memphis Chevy Show -Finished 5th in Memphis International Raceway bracket points -Memphis International Raceway "Most Improved" What are your goals for this season?  My goals are to better myself, gain new experiences, go more rounds in major races, and help anyone I can out with racing needs. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Running, golf, traveling, and camping

Staff Spotlight: Jessica Glumac

VIPERIZER STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Meet the faces behind Team Viperizer!

You could say that our manager, Jessica Glumac, is the glue that holds Viperizer Racing together.  Jessica’s duties extend from packing orders that ship all over the world, to answering phone calls and handling customer correspondence.  If you have made a phone call to the Viperizer office, there’s a good chance that you’ve chatted with Jessica.

Jessica and her husband, Lou, will be married ten years this month.  The pair lives in Center Township/Monaca, Pennsylvania, with their three cats and a bunny. 

On the weekends, they can be found golfing, swimming in their pool, or trying their luck at the casino.  Jessica also collects penguins (she reportedly has thousands) and enjoys going to flea markets and craft shows to hunt for more.

Jessica graduated from Western Beaver High School in 2000 and went on to earn her associate’s degree from Pittsburgh Technical Institute (PTI).  She has been working for us so long that she’s unsure of when she started!  Jessica worked for the company under its previous ownership and continued her role after we became known as “Viperizer Racing.”  She has been helping us to run smoothly ever since. 

Of all the enjoyable aspects of working for Viperizer, Jessica most appreciates the ability to get to know customers from all over the world.

Please join us in showing Jessica appreciation for all she does to make Viperizer Racing successful!

Racer Bio: Anjell & Keandra Monks

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Anjell & Keandra Monks!

   

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Name:  Anjell & Keandra Monks Age:     15 & 12 Hometown:  Hugo, CO Home Track:  Bandimere Speedway Team/Crew Name:  J&M Racing                                  ^Click to follow them on Facebook! Team/Members:  John, Melissa, Johnna & Jagger All About Anjell & Keandra How long have you been racing? Anjell:  7 years Keandra:  3 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? Anjell:  My dad used to race big cars Keandra:  My sister Anjell and my Dad, John What is your favorite thing about racing?  Anjell:  Seeing my friends and the excitement from when you go down the track Keandra:  Going down that track and having fun What is your favorite track to race on? Anjell & Keandra:  Bandimere Speedway   What is one word that describes you best? Anjell:  Honest Keandra:  Amazing What sets you apart from other racers? Anjell:  I always try my best to be fair and have good sportsmanship. Keandra:  I am special and nice. What are some of your racing accomplishments? Anjell:   2018 - JD3 class winner 2017 - JD3 Wally 2016 - JD3 semi-finalist 2015 - JD2 semi-finalist 2014 - JD2 winner 2013 - Consolation semi-finalist - 10.90 runner-up  2012 - JD1 semi-finalist Keandra: 2018 -Semi-finalist in consolation class 2017 - JD2 semi-finalist 2015 - JD1 semi-finalist - JD1 runner-up 2014 - JD1 runner-up What are your goals for this season?  Anjell:  To get another Wally and meet new people Keandra:  Winning a Wally What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Anjell:  Volleyball and snowmobiling with my older brother and my dad Keandra:  Basketball, riding four-wheelers, and bikes