Racer Bio: Auston & Dalton Coomes

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Auston & Dalton Coomes!

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Name:  Auston & Dalton Coomes Age:   11 (twins!)  Hometown:  Shepherdsville, KY Home Track:  Ohio Valley Dragway Team/Crew Name:  Coomes Racing                     ^Click to follow them on Facebook! Team/Members:  Anna (mom), Glen (dad), Ron (grandfather aka pops) All About Auston & Dalton  How long have you been racing? Auston:  This will be my 4th season. Dalton:    3 years How did you get into Jr Dragster?  Auston:  Would go watch my dad race and wanted badly to race. Dalton:  I would go watch my dad race and as he says I got bit by the bug and now I have to race. It's such a great sport. What is your favorite thing about racing?   Auston:  Having fun Dalton:  I love the rush of going down the track. Oh and win lights. What is your favorite track to race on? Auston & Dalton:  Ohio Valley Dragway What is one word that describes you best? Auston:  Quiet Dalton:  Involved. I'm hard to figure out but know what's going on. What sets you apart from other racers? Auston:  I feel like I'm just like every other racer.  I love the sport and love hanging out and having a good time. Dalton:  I'm hands on, dad says. I have to know what makes my car go and if something gets worked on I'm there. A lot of racers let their parents take care of the car and just drive. What are some of your racing accomplishments? Auston: 2017 -4 wins -6 runner ups -Finished 5th in points (blew up my motor also) 2016 -4 wins -3 runner ups -Finished 7th in points 2015 -Went to several test & tunes to learn to leave on time and when I entered my first race I won the race and an NHRA Wally -Finished 12th in points that season Dalton:   2017 -Went to 3 finals in 4 weeks and won all 3 -Won 9 finals -Finished 3rd in points 2016 -Went to 7 finals  -Won 3 of them -Finished 4th in points 2015 -2015 was my first season. Dad made us test a lot before we could race. I went to 3 finals but couldn't get a win. What are your goals for this season?   Auston:  My goal is the track championship. I've had a top 7 and a top 5 finish - now it's time for a big trophy. Dalton:  Track Championship and qualify for the Race of Champions for the 8.90 group at my track for the divisional race at the end of the season. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Auston:  Shoot archery for my school, play soccer, ride 4 wheelers & go carts, ride bikes with my friends Dalton:  I like to ride 4 wheelers, ride bikes with friends, shoot archery, service my car for the next race, work in the garage with dad, and design stuff.

Racer Bio: Brody & Nolan Callahan

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Brody & Nolan Callahan!

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Name:  Brody & Nolan Callahan Age:  9 & 7    Hometown:  Fayetteville, NC Home Track:  Rockingham Dragway                         & Fayetteville Motorsports Park Dragstrip Team/Crew Name:  Callahan Jr. Drag Racing                                  ^Click to follow them on Facebook! Team/Members:  Matt (Dad), Crystal (Mom), Dennis (Papa), Shaun (Uncle), Wyatt (Brother) All About Brody & Nolan How long have you been racing? Brody:  This is my second season. Nolan:  This will be my 1st season. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  Brody:  When I was about three years old, my parents took me to Rockingham Dragway. At that race, they had Jrs. running. It took me to seven to convince my mom to let me try it. For my seventh birthday, my parents sent me to Roy Hill's Drag Racing School. Ever since then, I have been hooked. Nolan:  Watching my older brother What is your favorite thing about racing?   Nolan:  The competitive nature What is your favorite track to race on? Brody:  Rockingham Dragway, unless you want to count Bristol for the ECF! Nolan:  Rockingham What is one word that describes you best? Brody:  Enthusiastic Nolan:  Energetic What sets you apart from other racers? Brody:  I am enthusiastic and I can draw a crowd because most around me that participates in Jrs. are older. Nolan:  My determination What are some of your racing accomplishments? Brody  2017 -Semi-finalist -Attended the NHRA Jr. National Eastern Conference Finals -Was on display and ran down the track at the Carolina Nationals at zMAX Finished second in my age group at Rockingham Nolan -None yet but hope to have many to come   What are your goals for this season?   Brody:  To continue to become better and educate others interested in the sport like my younger brothers. To finish higher in points for my second season. I was second for my age group at Rockingham! Nolan:  To consistently get better each day What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Brody:   Baseball and soccer Nolan:  Baseball, soccer, and anything to do with nature

Racer Bio: Grace Clark

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Grace Clark!

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Name:  Grace Clark Age:  10   Hometown:  Shepherdsville, KY Home Track:  Ohio Valley and Beech Bend Team/Crew Name:  Racie Gracie Team/Members:  Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and Mamaw All About Grace How long have you been racing? Since I was 7, so this would be my 5th year How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Uncles, Aunts, and cousins all race.  My mom ran Jr's when she was a kid so how could I not?   What is your favorite thing about racing? Spending time with family, making friends and then winning of course What is your favorite track to race on? I love my home track Ohio Valley, but Bristol was probably my favorite although I've only been once. What is one word that describes you best? Outgoing What sets you apart from other racers? I'm a girly girl that likes to get dirty. I love to compete but as soon as I get out of my car I'm right back to playing with my friends, even if they were the one who beat me. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Has 4 semi-finals and is top 5 in points at Ohio Valley Dragway 2017 -A few wins and some runner ups. -Was able to go rounds at my first Bristol race -Was in the Quarters of my 11:90 -Went to 3rd round of the 6-9 year old main race 2016 -Got first win and a few runner ups -Was runner up at the Jr. Dragster Challenge at Beech Bend -Was runner up at D3 race at Ohio Valley -Was in semi's at the Door Slammer Nationals at Ohio Valley (which is usually the largest car counts we have in Jr's all year) 2015 -I got a runner up or 2 and a few semis -Switched tracks in July when I turned 8 2014 -I was 7 and just raced a little at an outlaw track -I was able to get a couple of semis that year What are your goals for this season?   I'd like to get 1st or 2nd in points at OVD. In my first full year of racing points at 1 track last year, I came in 3rd. That was with missing about 3 weekends for other things and races. I also started the year running 11.90 and had to make the transition to 8.90 so that hurt me as the first few weeks I didn't do so well speeding up. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I run track, play volleyball, and participate in my school's performing arts club and choir.

Racer Bio: Braxton Casey

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Braxton Casey!

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Name:  Braxton Casey Age:  12   Hometown:  Berry, AL Home Track:  I-22 Motorsports Park Team/Crew Name:  Casey Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Chris, Jamie, Reece and Cole Casey All About Braxton How long have you been racing? 3 1/2 years How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My grandpa bought me a junior dragster when I was 8. What is your favorite thing about racing? Competition What is your favorite track to race on? I-22 Motorsports Park What is one word that describes you best? Responsible What sets you apart from other racers? Christ-like attitude What are some of your racing accomplishments? I really haven't ventured outside of my home track, but we plan on traveling more this year.  The only race that sticks out was a $500 race I won at my home track.  I am usually the winner or runner-up at our races, where we usually have 8-10 juniors.  I am ready for different competition and more excitement.  I am looking for opportunities to test myself. What are your goals for this season?   My parents just purchased Seth Brooks' Mike Bos junior dragster that he outgrew.  My goal for this year is to have as much success in that car as he did. (It already has Team Viperizer stickers on it). What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Watching Alabama football, playing music (I currently play piano, recorder and flute), and learning about race cars (my family does their own work on the cars and I can currently remove my own engine at the end of every season).

Racer Bio: Ethan Carwile

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Ethan Carwile!

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Name:  Ethan Carwile Age:  10   Hometown:  Hardinsburg, KY Home Track:  US 60 Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Carwile Racing Team/Members:  Rob Carwile (Dad) All About Ethan How long have you been racing? 1 1/2 years How did you get into Jr Dragster?  Dad What is your favorite thing about racing? Making friends and the competition What is your favorite track to race on? US 60 Raceway What is one word that describes you best? Happy What sets you apart from other racers? My Dad does all the work on engine and car, so I get to learn being with him and help. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2016 -Rookie of the Year -Placed 4th 2017 -Missed a few events but was still able to finish with 6th place What are your goals for this season?   Improve and meet new people What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Cross country at school, Cub Scouts, and church