Racer Bio: Cutter Hammersley

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Cutter Hammersley!

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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

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Ashton Halas!

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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

Racer Bio: Cam Garrett

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Cam Garrett!

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Name:  Cam Garrett Age:    17 Hometown:  Woodruff, SC Home Track:  Greer Dragway Team/Crew Name:  Garrett Motorsports Team/Members:  Tim Garrett (Dad), Mack Garrett (Grandfather) All About Cam How long have you been racing? 3 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? I am part of three generations of drag racing. What is your favorite thing about racing?  Being with fellow racers and winning rounds! What is your favorite track to race on? Darlington Dragway  What is one word that describes you best? Determined What sets you apart from other racers? My ability to stay focused when under pressure What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 - 2nd in points at Greer Dragway and currently 2nd in points at Union Dragway, both located in South Carolina - Win and a runner-up at Greer 2017 -Finished 5th in points at Carolina Dragway (1 Ironman Race win) -Third place finish 7.90 Index at Jr. Dragster Shootout @ Rockingham Dragway  -Finished 5th place in the IHRA Summit Sportsman National Championship (2 Ironman Race wins) -Winner of Carolina Jr. Shootout Megabucks $2,500.00 Race 2016 -Finished 2nd in points at Union County Dragway (4 wins) -2 wins at Greer Dragway -Won Jr. Dragster Gamblers Race IHRA Team Finals @ Piedmont Dragway 2015 -Finished 6th in points at Union County Dragway -Finished 3rd place in IHRA Team Finals Jr. Dragster Main Event @ Carolina Dragway What are your goals for this season?   Win points championship at Darlington Dragway What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Outside of racing, I enjoy fishing, hunting, and playing video games.

Racer Bio: Summer Field

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Summer Field!

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Name:  Summer Field Age:    12 Hometown:  Weiser, ID Home Track:  Firebird Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Summer Field Racing                        ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Sarah Field All About Summer How long have you been racing? 2 full years, plus a couple of races in 2015 How did you get into Jr Dragster? My grandpa was a racer and my mom and uncle race, so it was just natural that I would start racing as well. What is your favorite thing about racing?  It's the best place to spend the weekends with my family. I also get to go fast, and I am in control of everything for the 1/8 mile. What is your favorite track to race on? Firebirds Raceway What is one word that describes you best? Enthusiastic What sets you apart from other racers? I love racing so much. A lot of people don't know, but I had some medical problems when I was 2.  I only have half of my vision, making the tree even harder for me to see, so having a .002 reaction time is unbelievable. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 201 2018 - 5 semi finals - 2 runner-ups - Currently 3rd in track points - Division qualifier 2017 -Divisional Competitor -Runner-up Halloween Classic 2016 -Divisional Competitor -Winner Halloween Classic What are your goals for this season?   I want to win a Wally! A track championship would be cool, but I'm hoping for top 3 as well as a chance to compete for the division championship. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I enjoy playing basketball and running cross country. I also like to swim and find a warm beach.

Racer Bio: Serina Epperson

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Serina Epperson!

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Name:  Serina Epperson Age:    16 Hometown:  Dry Ridge, KY Home Track:  Thornhill Dragway Team/Crew Name:  Epperson Racing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Tony & Lisa Epperson All About Serina How long have you been racing? Since summer of 2016 How did you get into Jr Dragster? My Dad races a '69 Nova and another racing family had a junior they were not using and asked my parents if I would like to drive it. What is your favorite thing about racing?  Spending time with family, making new friends, and the adrenaline rush. What is your favorite track to race on? Mountain Park Dragway  What is one word that describes you best? Unique What sets you apart from other racers? I have been diagnosed with Turner Syndrome. And just because I have a diagnosis, it does not hold me back. I find my strength behind my weakness. What are some of your racing accomplishments? -2017 runner-up at Mountain Park Dragway for the Light Up the Night Race -Received 2017 Most Improved Driver award What are your goals for this season?   To get my NHRA license and to race at Thunder Valley. To get my first win!! What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Chamber choir, theatre, student council, slot car racing, dance, and lvl up youth at our church

Racer Bio: Corbin Dittenber

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Corbin Dittenber!

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Name:  Corbin Dittenber Age:    16 Hometown:  Breckenridge, MI Home Track:  Mid Michigan Motorplex Team/Crew Name:  Dittenber Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Richard All About Corbin How long have you been racing? 6 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? My dad has always enjoyed racing and asked me if racing was something I was interested in. I had no idea what it was going to be like, but have really enjoyed everything about racing, including all the race families we have met. What is your favorite thing about racing?  The competitive nature and winning money is the best. Camaraderie with friends we have met through racing.  What is your favorite track to race on? Mid Michigan Motorplex What is one word that describes you best? Inquisitive What sets you apart from other racers? We are all individual racing families that we are. We all have our own goals and achievements that we would strive for. We have similar goals of being track champions and doing well. I think we try to be good stewards of racing and promote our track sponsors and individual sponsors to the public so drag racing can continue to grow that may be part of what sets us apart. We feel we have accomplished many goals being a family that has not grown up at the track as some families have. We like to promote good sportsmanship. What are some of your racing accomplishments? -Wally win -NHRA Michigan State Championship -Won both days at Ubly Dragway's Junior Dragster Shootout -Mid Michigan Motorplex 10-12 Track Champion 2015 -Mid Michigan Motorplex 13-17 Track Champion 2016 -Mid Michigan Motorplex 13-17 Track Runner-Up 2017 What are your goals for this season?   To earn my 3rd track championship and be able to race at some new tracks. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Soccer, soccer referee, robotics club, Business Professionals of America, 4-H