Racer Bio: Brody Callahan

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Brody Callahan!

Quick Facts Name:  Brody Callahan Age:  8 Hometown:  Fayetteville, North Carolina Home Track:  Rockingham Dragway (NHRA),   Fayetteville Motorsports Park Dragstrip (IHRA) Team/Crew name: Callahan Jr. Drag Racing                              ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Crew Members: Matt (Dad), Crystal (Mom), Dennis (Papa), Shaun (Uncle), Nolan (Brother), and Wyatt (Brother)

All About Racing      How did you get into Jr Dragster?  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. What is your favorite thing about racing? The adrenaline rush of taking off on the third yellow. What is your favorite track to race on? Rockingham Dragway. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  -May 2017:  Semi-finalist -July 2017:  Attended the NHRA Jr. National Eastern Conference Finals -September 2017:  Was on display and ran down the track at the Carolina Nationals zMAX   What are some wise words for new racers? "It does not matter if you win or lose as long as you are doing your best and having fun!"

Life Off the Track What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Baseball, soccer, and playing with my younger two brothers. What are your plans after racing junior?  To drive a big car of course! I have not decided yet if I want to go to college or follow in my Papa's footsteps and join the Army. What are your dreams for the future? To drive a dragster like Tony Schumacher or funny car like Matt Hagan.

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Racer Bio: Ryan Bese

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Ryan Bese!

Quick Facts Name:  Ryan Bese    Age:  12 Hometown:  Keizer, Oregon Home Track: Woodburn Dragstrip Team/Crew name: Woodburn Warriors  Crew Members: Isaac Bese (Dad) and Christine Bese (Mom)

All About Racing      How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My dad raced with Del Worsham when I was younger and then worked on a local Top Alcohol Funny Car team, so I grew up around drag racing. Once I turned 8, I started to make test laps in my junior dragster, with the help of Brian, Mindy, and Dylan Hough. What is your favorite thing about racing? Winning, and the friends I have made at Woodburn. We all camp out at night and hang out. What is your favorite track to race on? There aren't a lot of tracks near me, but thankfully Woodburn Dragstrip is very close. It's a great facility. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  -Named Top Performer in the Jr Drag Racing publication in 2015 -Named Woodburn Dragstrip Rookie of the Year in 2015 -Won the Fall Series Track Championship in 2016 -Won 2 Wally Trophies  -Been on Team Woodburn for the Summit ET Finals 2 times   What are some wise words for new racers? "Don't be too hard on yourself if you've had a bad day racing, don't ever give up chasing your goals, and most importantly, have fun."

Life Off the Track What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I run Cross Country and Track and Field. What are your plans after racing junior?  I still have 4-5 years left in junior, so I'm not sure. I do love Funny Cars though. What are your dreams for the future? Win the Summer Series Track Championship at Woodburn, make Team Woodburn again, and to qualify for All City in Track and Field.

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