Racer Bio: Cole Grayson

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Cole Grayson!

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Name:  Cole Grayson Age:  8  Hometown:  Whitwell, TN Home Track:  Brainerd Motorsports Park and                         Huntsville Dragway Team/Crew Name:  Grayson Motorsports                         ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members: Matt, Jennifer, Mattie, Karsyn All About Cole How long have you been racing? This will be my 3rd year. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My dad races. What is your favorite thing about racing? Hanging out with my friends and winning What is your favorite track to race on? Huntsville What is one word that describes you best? Fun What sets you apart from other racers? I have the best driving teacher (my Dad). What are some of your racing accomplishments?  2017 -5 finals -1 win 2016 -3 finals -1 win What are your goals for this season?   5 wins and 10 finals What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I enjoy playing with my sisters and playing football with my friends.

Racer Bio: Jenna Kirk

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Jenna Kirk!

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Name:  Jenna Kirk Age:  15  Hometown:  Henderson, NV Home Track:  Las Vegas Motor Speedway Team/Crew Name:  Kirk Racing                         ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members: Randy & Josh Kirk All About Jenna How long have you been racing? 8 years. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My family has an interest in cars which then led to drag racing.  Racing has been in my family for over 25 years.  When we lived in Alaska, my family was part owners of the race track. What is your favorite thing about racing? My favorite thing about racing is the family atmosphere and the great friends you make that become like family to you. What is your favorite track to race on? My favorite track is Tulsa Raceway Park where I won the Western Conference Championship King/Queen race. What is one word that describes you best? Determined. What sets you apart from other racers? I have a drive to never give up on bad days and I always want to improve myself to make me better. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  2017 -Finished 4th place at Western Conference Championship, 1 point out of third, after missing 2 races due to my dad being in the hospital 2016 -Won 1st place at the Western Conference Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma -Finished in 5th place at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix AZ 2015 -Finished 3rd overall in points for the year Miscellaneous -Multiple 1st place finishes at different tracks in Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, Las Vegas, NV, and Tulsa, OK -3 team championships at the Western Conference Finals in Salt Lake City, UT and Tulsa, OK -Multiple runner-ups at each track as well What are your goals for this season?   My goals for this season are to regroup from last season and finish top 3 in points.

Racer Bio: DeAndre Fitzgerald

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DeAndre Fitzgerald!

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Name:  DeAndre Fitzgerald Age:  15  Hometown:  Sacramento, CA Home Track:  Sacramento Raceway Park Team/Crew Name: Stanton Fitzgerald Racing (SF Racing)                         ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members: Dasani Fitzgerald, Monti Fitzgerald, Angelo Stanton All About DeAndre How long have you been racing? This will be my seventh year. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  I grew up around racing as my dad and grandpa both raced. What is your favorite thing about racing? How helpful everyone is. If you break something, there's always someone willing to help you fix it or let you borrow something. What is your favorite track to race on? My home track because it is set to close in 2020 so I won't be able to enjoy it much longer. What is one word that describes you best? Resilient because I don't let my things I can't change affect the way I race. What sets you apart from other racers? My drive because if I lose a race, I try to figure out why I lost and improve that aspect at the next race. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  2017 -Sacramento Raceway Runner-up for 13-17 year olds -Runner-up at the Sacramento Divisional 2016 -Sacramento Raceway Runner-up for 13-17 year olds 2011 -Raced for the first time -2 runner-up finishes -Finished 3rd at Sacramento Raceway for 8-9 year olds What are your goals for this season?   My goal this season is to win a Wally because last season I lost in the finals during the divisional at my home track and I want to go all the way this year.  Plus, my dad has yet to win a Wally so it would be awesome to win one before him. What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I am on my school's debate and mathlete teams, was in my school's play (Crimson House Murder), and play baseball when I have time.

Racer Bio: Ava Dutton

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Ava Dutton!

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Name:  Ava Dutton Age:  9  Hometown:  Pataskala, OH Home Track:  National Trails Raceway (Junior Dragster)                         New Castle Motorsports Park (Karting) Team/Crew Name:  Team Dutton Racing                         ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members: Brandon (dad), Maggie (mom), Adelyn (sister), Andrew (brother), Denny (uncle), Morgan (aunt) All About Ava How long have you been racing? I have been go kart racing since the age of 5.  I began Junior Drag Racing last year. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  I came from a drag racing family.  My uncles race Super Gas, and Super Street.  We watched the juniors a few times and I thought it would be fun so we gave it a try.  I was hooked right away. What is your favorite thing about racing? The friendships I have made.  I love getting to see all my friends from all over at the races.  It is always fun hanging out with everyone when the racing is over.  I also like being a girl and racing against the boys and beating them. What is your favorite track to race on? My home tracks, New Castle Motorsports Park and National Trails Raceway. What is one word that describes you best? Competitive. What sets you apart from other racers? I give it my all every time I race, and enjoy cheering on all of my competitors. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  I started racing junior dragsters in June of 2017.  In my first club race I went 4 rounds and won the final on a full tree.  Two weeks later the Midwest Junior Drag Racing series came to my home track.  I was #1 qualifier and went 5 rounds and won the final for my first national win in 11.90 index on a pro tree.  I was able to win my first 11 rounds of competition in 11.90. Karting achievements:   2017 -2nd place overall in the season standings for Yamaha Rookie with the Route 66 Regional Sprint Series. 2016 -2nd place finish in Kid Kart at Daytona and 5th place overall in the season standings for Yamaha Rookie with the Route 66 Regional Sprint Series. 2015 -8th place in WKA Kid Kart National Points Standings What are your goals for this season?   I want to win the Midwest Junior Drag Racing 11.90 championship, and do the best I can at the Eastern Conference Finals.  I also want to grow my racing skills on the kart track.  I just moved up to the Junior Sportsman class, so I still have a lot to learn and challenge myself every time I get on the track. What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I am also involved in competitive swimming and swim year round.

Racer Bio: Bobby Churchill

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Bobby Churchill!

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Name:  Bobby Churchill Age:  11  Hometown:  Elwood, Illinois Home Track:  Route 66 Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Churchill Motorsports                         ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members: Becky (Mom), Bob (Dad), Bob (Grandpa) All About Bobby How long have you been racing? This year will be my 5th season. How did you get into Jr Dragster?  My grandpa raced an Alcohol Funny Car in the 1980s and my dad worked on Luigi Novelli's Top Fuel Dragster.  You can say it's in my blood. What is your favorite thing about racing? My favorite thing about racing is being able to drive a car before I am 16 years old, and all of the great friends and families I have met. What is your favorite track to race on? My favorite or "lucky" track would be Crossroads Dragway in Terre Haute, IN.  I have won both my Big Daddy trophies at that track. What is one word that describes you best? Determined. What sets you apart from other racers? My confidence. What are some of your racing accomplishments?  2017 -Won my first Big Daddy since moving up to 8.90 Index class -Finished in top 10 in 8.90 Index class in MJSS 2016 -Got a perfect light at Byron Dragway -Runner-up at Byron Dragway -Runner-up in both 10-12 age group and 8.90 Index at National Trail Raceway (MJSS) -Runner-up at Route 66 -Finished 3rd in points in Junior Modified ages 10-18 at Route 66 -Finished in the top 10 in Age Group and 8.90 Index in MJSS 2015 -Won my first race -Won the Junior Dragster Challenge and a Wally at Byron Dragway -Won my first Big Daddy Trophy in the Midwest Junior Super Series -Won the Route 66 Junior Sportsman Championship -Placed 6th in points for the year at Byron Dragway -Placed in the top 10 for both 6-9 year olds and 11.90 Index class in the Midwest Junior Super Series 2014 -Placed 4th in points at Route 66 Raceway (home track) What are your goals for this season?   My goal for the 2018 season is to win a Midwest Junior Super Series Championship before I move up next year to the 7.90 class. What activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Other activities that I enjoy are fishing, bowling, basketball, boy's volleyball, and scholastic bowl.