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.