Featured Racer: Autumn Jones

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Autumn Jones  

Name: Autumn Jones                                                          

Birthdate/Age: July 3, 2010 (11 years old)

Team/Crew Name: Making Memories Motorsports

Team/Crew Member Names: Nathaniel Jones (Daddy), David Jones (Pappy)

Home Track: KDS Motorsports, Kingston North Carolina

How long have you been racing? August 2020 to Present

When does your season typically start and end? Our season is April to November and then multiple off-season races. 

How many races do you participate in one calendar year? 26 at KDS plus other local tracks (Coastal Plains Dragway in Jacksonville North Carolina)

How often do you practice/train? If KDS is open for test and tune we go, we also have a practice tree that my daughter and I "play" on.

Why do you race? Racing is fun and exciting. It's something I do with my daddy. Pappy's always a part of it too. racing never gets old and there's coming to learn at each race. See, sometimes the track is different and daddy always makes sure I know the layout of the track (my safety is most important to him). I like doing something that's different. Not every 10-year-old kid gets to drive 50 or more MPH by themselves. Competing is great. Winning is awesome. Losing isn't the best feeling, but being happy for the winner makes great friends. I don't know the words to describe how it makes me feel, but it's something else!

What is your favorite racing memory and why? Winning in the loser's bracket was great and will always be a special memory. It was my first win, even though I didn't really win. Daddy was just as excited as me. We used the money to buy me a new motor. Now my dragster is faster.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I been thinking about it and I think I'd like to work with animals AND race. I love animals, except snakes and spiders. Driving, I mean racing a dragster is so exciting. The kids in my class think it's so cool. But, most important I do too. 

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver? If I was a racing coach, I would tell my driver to imagine yourself winning. Concentrate on your driving and the Christmas tree. Try your best. Remember the safety is important. If you don't win today, there is always next time. Have fun. 

If you could have a racing superpower, what would it be? I'd love to have nitrous as a super power for my car. It would be so cool and I could go faster. It would also improve my chances of winning.

Featured Racer: Noah Peyton

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Noah Peyton       

Name: Noah Peyton                                                           

Birthdate/Age: 12/08/09, 11 years old

Team/Crew Name: Peyton Racing

Team/Crew Member Names: Richard (dad), Silvia (mom), Ben(brother)

Home Track: National Trails Hebron Ohio

How long have you been racing? 4 years

When does your season typically start and end? April-November

How many races do you participate in one calendar year? Almost every weekend. We will be going to ECF and WCF as well this year. 

How often do you practice/train? Weekly just to keep up and try to better my reaction times

Why do you race? It's fun

What is your favorite racing memory and why? Going to ECF for the first time.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Top fuel driver

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver? Relax and take a deep breathe before going into the beams. Go on last yellow.

If you could have a racing superpower, what would it be? Knowing what my car is going to run on every pass. 

Featured Racer: Eloise Blakemore

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Eloise Blakemore      

Name: Eloise Blakemore                                                       

Birthdate/Age: 03/29/2011 10 years old

Team/Crew Name: 2ft Terror Racing

Team/Crew Member Names: Eloise Blakemore-Driver, Cameron Blakemore-Dad/Crew Chief, Tabitha Blakemore-Mom/Owner/Boss Lady, Margaux Blakemore-Licensing driver

Home Track: Alaska Raceway Park

How long have you been racing? This will be our 2nd full season

When does your season typically start and end? May 9th to Labor Day weekend

How many races do you participate in one calendar year? I think there are 14-15 and we'll be at everyone. 

How often do you practice/train? The girls use their practice tree quite often and we do dry run drills a few times a month in the off season to keep them comfortable in their cars. 

Why do you race? To have fun and make friends!

What is your favorite racing memory and why? My favorite memory is when I made it to the semifinals 4th of July weekend. It was so exciting making it that far!

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a veterinarian so I can help the animals...and also pet them. 

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver? Just go out there, try hard, and have fun. 

If you could have a racing superpower, what would it be? I would want super smarts, because then I would know the perfect time to cut the light and when to pedal. 

Featured Racer: Summer Fields

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Summer Fields       

Name: Summer Fields                                                            

Birthdate/Age: 3/5/2006, 14 years old

Team/Crew Name: Summer Field Racing

Team/Crew Member Names: Summer Field

Home Track: Firebird Raceway, Idaho

How long have you been racing? 6 years

When does your season typically start and end? April-October

How many races do you participate in one calendar year? 20+

How often do you practice/train? Weekly

Why do you race? Because my mom made me, but then I decided it was fun!

What is your favorite racing memory and why? I won the 2020 Division 6 Race of Champions, Team Finals all 3 days, 4 final rounds!

What do you want to be when you grow up? Professional Racer, or run my own dog rescue

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver? Clear your head, and just breathe.

If you could have a racing superpower, what would it be? Cut a perfect light every time

Featured Racer: Jonathan McClain

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Jonathan McClain

Name: Jonathan McClain                                                   

Birthdate/Age: 1/23/06, 15 years old

Team/Crew Name: McClain Racing

Team/Crew Member Names: Crew Chief: Jacob McClain, Driver: Jonathan McClain, Videographer: Jayme McClain

Home Track: Tulsa Raceway Park Tulsa, OK

How long have you been racing? 6 years

When does your season typically start and end? March to October ish

How many races do you participate in one calendar year? Approximately 15

How often do you practice/train? As much as possible

Why do you race? For the adrenaline rush!

What is your favorite racing memory and why? My favorite racing memory is when I won the 2017 NHRA JDRL Western Conference Finals, it was so much fun and we won a national championship!

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a professional drag racer when I grow up.

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver? I would tell my driver to practice 24/7

If you could have a racing superpower, what would it be? My super power would be able to have the ability to win every race. 

Featured Racer: Hannah Moore

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Hannah Moore       

           

Name: Hannah Moore                                                    

Birthdate/Age: 12/15/2010, 10 years old

Team/Crew Name: Hannah Moore Racing

Team/Crew Member Names: Jim Moore & Chris Moore

Home Track: Northern Michigan Dragway

How long have you been racing? 3 years

When does your season typically start and end? May-September

How many races do you participate in one calendar year? 40

How often do you practice/train? Daily

Why do you race? I enjoy the thrill and competition

What is your favorite racing memory and why? My favorite would have to be my very first ever win- I was 7 and was interviewed by the track manager live on Facebook. 

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a professional driver

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver? To stay focused and clear your head, you can't have a good RT if you are distracted.

If you could have a racing superpower, what would it be? To have .000 rt and run dead on the number every race.

Featured Racer: Greyson Essex

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Greyson Essex                

Name: Greyson Essex                                            

Birthdate/Age: 11/14/13, 7 years old

Team/Crew Name: Momma Said No!!!

Team/Crew Member Names: Greyson Essex (Driver), Mike Essex (Crew Chief), Duane Essex & Autumn Harris (Pit Crew) 

Home Track: Jeffers Motorsports Park Dragstrip/Dragway

How long have you been racing? 1 year

When does your season typically start and end? March-November

How many races do you participate in one calendar year? Most race weekends (weather pending)

How often do you practice/train? Practice tree=daily Driving=3-4 times a month between racing events

Why do you race? Because I like it and my parents let me go fast

What is your favorite racing memory and why? "The first I ever went down the track. Because it was fun"

What do you want to be when you grow up? Police officer and a dragracer

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver? Do your best, cut a good light and have fun

If you could have a racing superpower, what would it be? To change the win light whenever needed