Racer Bio: Matthew Dowdy

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Matthew Dowdy!

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Name:  Matthew Dowdy Age:     13 Hometown:  Wootton, Northampton, UK Home Track:  Santa Pod Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Matthew Dowdy Racing                   ^Click to follow him on Facebook!     Team/Members:  Michael Dowdy (Crew Chief and Dad), Tracey Dowdy (Crew and Mum), Lauren Dowdy (Marketing Manager and older sister) All About Matthew How long have you been racing?  I did 2 national events in 2014 to start and was runner-up in my second event. In 2015, I did the full season at Santa Pod, winning the Easter meeting and subsequently did the full national championship for 2016 and 2017 and had my highest placed finish last year. How did you get into Jr Dragster? My father had been a spectator for many years and I had been going with him for four seasons.  On my eighth birthday, mum and dad took me to a junior dragster experience at Santa Pod and I really enjoyed it. What is your favorite thing about racing? I like talking and having a good time with my junior dragster friends but most of all I am there to race and win. What is your favorite track to race on?  Santa Pod Raceway What is one word that describes you best? Competitive What sets you apart from other racers? Apart from being the tallest team, we are known for being well turned out. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -3rd place in track championship -2nd place in European finals -3rd place in national championship 2017 -Open Sport Nationals winner -2nd in the Avon Park championship -5th in the national championship 2016 -Number one qualifier at Open Sport Nationals -Number one qualifier in class at Junior Dragster Funday -Placed 11th in national championship 2015 -Festival of Power winner (in a Junior stock - possibly the first in the UK) -Placed 17th in championship 2014 -National finals runner-up What are your goals for this season? To improve on 5th place in the championship What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I like to play rugby and socialise with my friends

Racer Bio: Georgia Fardella

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Georgia Fardella!

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Name:  Georgia Fardella Age:     14 Hometown:  Spring Farm NSW, Australia Home Track:  Sydney Dragway Team/Crew Name:  G Wizz Racing                    ^Click to follow her on Facebook!     Team/Members:  Daniel, Frank, Korie All About Georgia How long have you been racing? I have been racing since I was 9 years old. How did you get into Jr Dragster? My Pa and Uncle are both mechanics and I have spent a lot of time around cars and have been hanging around the racetrack as long as I can remember watching them race. What is your favorite thing about racing? My favorite thing about racing is everything but the thing I like most is going fast. What is your favorite track to race on?  My favorite track would be Sydney Dragway because it is my home track. What is one word that describes you best? Caring What sets you apart from other racers? What sets me apart is that I do my best not only on the rack track but off it. I try my best to promote the sport I love to make it hopefully bigger and better so I can do it for a long time to come. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Runner-up at Santo's Summer Thunder 2017 -Round three runner-up at Junior Dragster Show Down 2016 -Finished number one at NSW Track Championship -Round runner-up and won the shout out for the 12's 2014 -Winner of Junior Dragster Show Down What are your goals for this season? To do my best and have a good season with some great results. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Outside of racing, I enjoy gymnastics. I train and compete with my local youth club.

Racer Bio: Marshall Cline

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Marshall Cline!

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Name:  Marshall Cline Age:     10 Hometown:  Ontario, Canada Home Track:  Toronto Motorsports Park Team/Crew Name:  Cline Racing                      Team/Members:  Scott and Julia Cline All About Marshall How long have you been racing? 2 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? Mom and Dad both have bracket cars. I have been watching junior dragsters since I was really, really young. What is your favorite thing about racing? The respect and friendship of my competitors in the lanes prior to making a pass What is your favorite track to race on?  Toronto Motorsports Park What is one word that describes you best? Respectful What sets you apart from other racers? We are there to have fun as a family What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -One runner-up finish 2017 -Runner-up at first race of season -Won one main event -Received NHRA competition license at 8 years old What are your goals for this season? Top 5 in series points and win a couple of races What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?  Rep hockey goalie, baseball, love to read and enjoy school

Racer Bio: Brayden Tyler

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Brayden Tyler!

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Name:  Brayden Tyler Age:     12 Hometown:  Big Springs, KY Home Track:  US 60 Raceway, Ohio Valley Dragway, Beechbend Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Brayden Tyler Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Rick, Chrissy, Leslea, & M All About Brayden How long have you been racing? 6 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? Dad races. What is your favorite thing about racing? Competition, meeting new racers What is your favorite track to race on?  All of them What is one word that describes you best? Racer What sets you apart from other racers? Give 100% to racing and always thank my sponsor What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -1st place trophy (and every year since he started in 2012) -1st place at every track he raced at 2017 -Points champ -Ohio Valley Raceway 8.90 Wally winner -Greater Evansville shootout winner 2016 -Points champ 2013 -Points champ 2012 -Rookie of the ear -Points champ What are your goals for this season? To be competitive at all races (champ) What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?  Bowling, basketball, the lake, going to car shows

Racer Bio: Emily Wright

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Emily Wright!

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Name:  Emily Wright Age:     14 Hometown:  Mitchell, KY Home Track:  Thornhill Dragway and Edgewater Sports Park Team/Crew Name:  WSR Racing Team                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Ted Wright, Cherae Wright, Jodi Gabbard, and Charlie Denny All About Emily How long have you been racing? This is my third year. How did you get into Jr Dragster? My Grandfather was a drag racer, and my Father followed in his footsteps, and has been racing since the age of 16. My other Grandpa raced round track, and was the Track Champion several times. Racing has always been a big part of my family. When my Dad discovered the Junior Dragster program at Thornhill Dragway, he bought me a car and I've been in love with the sport ever since. What is your favorite thing about racing? My favorite thing about drag racing is getting to spend time with my family and friends doing what we love. What is your favorite track to race on?  Thornhill Dragway What is one word that describes you best? Confident What sets you apart from other racers? I consider failures as an opportunity to learn and grow. I enjoy challenging myself, and am constantly looking for ways to improve. I do not give up easily, and will continue to try to accomplish my goals. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Five time runner-up at Thornhill Dragway -Two time runner-up at Edgewater Sports Park 2017 -Two time winner at Thornhill Dragway -First female to win the "Junior Dragster Track Championship" Points Competition at Thornhill Dragstrip 2016 -Winner at Thornhill Dragway -Two time runner up at Thornhill Dragway -"Rookie of the Year" runner-up at Thornhill Dragstrip What are your goals for this season? My goals for this season are to practice properly driving at the finish line to prevent breaking out, and to travel to other race tracks. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?  Art, sewing, quilting, singing in my parish choir, reading, competing in pageants, and hanging out with friends.

Racer Bio: Kelley Wissing

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Kelley Wissing!

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Name:  Kelley Wissing Age:     17 Hometown:  Magnolia, KY Home Track:  Ohio Valley Dragway and US 60 Dragway Team/Crew Name:  KWRacing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Kevin (Dad), Christie (Mom), Allen, Katie (Sister), Ryan, Monica, Eddie, Bailey All About Kelley How long have you been racing? Since 2012 How did you get into Jr Dragster? Our family attended racing nights and events with a family friend that drag races motorcycles. At one event they were running the Junior Dragster Challenge. After watching that night, and several other events we attended, I began asking my parents to buy me a car. After two years of asking, we bought my first car. I had never even sat in a junior dragster until we went to look at the car we purchased. After my first pass down the track, I couldn't stop smiling and we've been racing since. What is your favorite thing about racing?  My favorite thing about racing is the family atmosphere. Yes, we're all competitors when it comes down to making a pass and winning races, but off the track we're there to help each other out when someone is in need and have fun as friends or family. What is your favorite track to race on?  Bristol Dragway What is one word that describes you best? Passionate What sets you apart from other racers? I go out of my way to help a fellow racer and anytime spectators are walking through the pits and they stop to look at my car, I try to answer any questions that they may have. I also love for kids to sit in my car or try on my gear if they stop by to talk with us. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Win at Ohio Valley Dragway -Midwest Junior Super Series Race participant at Terre Haute -Huddleston Races and Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol 2017 -Finished 4th in points at US 60 Dragway   -Top 15 finish in points at Ohio Valley Dragway -Winner at Ohio Valley Dragway -Winner at US 60 Dragway -Runner-up at Ohio Valley Dragway -Three time runner-up at US 60 Dragway -Three time runner-up at Ohio Valley Dragway -Five time semi-finalist at US 60 Dragway -US 60 Dragway Bracket Finals participant -Carl Casper Auto Show participant 2016 -Finished 8th in points at Thornhill Dragway Jr Dragster Division -Runner up at Mountain Park Dragway -Two time winner at Thornhill Dragway -Two time runner-up at Thornhill Dragway -Semi-finalist at Thornhill Dragway -Bristol Dragway NHRA Eastern Conference Finals participant -US 60 Dragway Bracket Finals 2015 -Finished 8th in points at Ohio Valley Dragway Jr Dragster Division -Winner at Lake Cumberland Dragway -Winner at US 60 Dragway -Runner-up at Ohio Valley Dragway -Runner-up at I-64 Motorplex -Runner-up at US 60 Dragway -Twice runner-up at US 60 Drwagway -Twice semi-finalist at US 60 Dragway -Semi-finalist at Ohio Valley Dragway -Semi-finalist at London Dragway -Semi-finalist at I-64 Motorplex -Bristol Dragway NHRA Eastern Conference Finals participant 2014 -Winner at US 60 Dragway 2013 -Runner-up at Ohio Valley Dragway -Runner-up at US 60 Dragway -Twice semi-finalist at Ohio Valley Dragway 2012 -Winner at Tri-State Dragway What are your goals for this season? Finish in the Top 5 in track points at both regular season tracks - Ohio Valley and US60. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?  Swimming, singing in choir, spending time with my dogs and visiting with my family.