Racer Bio: Hunter Ray

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Hunter Ray!

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Name:  Hunter Ray Age:     12 Hometown:  Covington, TN Home Track:  Memphis International Raceway Team/Crew Name:  BPM Racing Team/Members:  Michael Ray, Chuck Baker, Anna Ray All About Hunter How long have you been racing? 1 year How did you get into Jr Dragster? I spent most of my time at the track with my dad What is your favorite thing about racing?  Getting to enjoy the time with my family and friends What is your favorite track to race on?  Memphis International Raceway What is one word that describes you best? Determined What sets you apart from other racers? Definitely my attitude. Win or lose I always want to have fun and enjoy my time with others. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Currently #2 in points for summit series at Memphis International Raceway -Won 1 race at MIR -Placed 2nd in another race at MIR 2016 -3 finals appearances at MIR -Made it to 5 cars at IHRA team finals What are your goals for this season? Track champion and possibly win Team Finals  What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?  Hunting and fishing

Racer Bio: Hunter Priest

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Name:  Hunter Priest Age:     13 Hometown:  Layton, UT Home Track:  Rocky Mountain Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Dragula Jr. Drag Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Dan & Christi Priest, Milt & Linda Priest, Steve & Tammy Priest, Brock & Brendon Priest All About Hunter How long have you been racing? 5 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? My entire family drag races. I have spent every weekend out there since I was born. Before I was old enough to race I would sit in the stands with my toy cars and trailers and have races while I watched my dad race. My mom says I have nitro in my veins. What is your favorite thing about racing?  I love being at the track with my family. I have made so many friends at the track. They have all become my racing family. When I win that is pretty awesome also. What is your favorite track to race on?  Rocky Mountain Raceway What is one word that describes you best? Ambitious What sets you apart from other racers? I am focused. When I put my helmet on I am in race mode and do not want to be bothered. When my helmet is on I am going through the steps in my mind and what I am going to do to make sure my win light comes on at the end of the track. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Made it to finals 2017 -RMR Jr. Dragster Sportsman of the Year -RMR Jr. Dragster Track Champion -RMR Minor Champion -Wally Jr. Dragster Challenge 2016 -RMR Minor Champion 2015 -RMR Minor Champion -RMR Jr. Dragster Track Champion -Wally Jr. Dragster Challenge 2014 -RMR Rookie Champion -11.9 Index winner at the WCF at Rocky Mountain Raceway -Boise Halloween Classic age race winner 2013 -Won the first race I raced in What are your goals for this season?  Win the championship. RMR is closing at the end of this season. So, I want to make it a great one. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?  Skateboarding, playing my guitar, hanging out with my BFF Aaron, and First Lego League (my team went to the states this year)

Racer Bio: Dylanie Petersohn

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Dylanie Petersohn!

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Name:  Dylanie Petersohn Age:     12 Hometown:  McAlister Island City, OR Home Track:  I don't currently have a home track, as I race points in 3 different tracks Team/Crew Name:  Dylanie Petersohn Racing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Jeff & Crystal Petersohn All About Dylanie How long have you been racing? 3 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? By going to races with my parents What is your favorite thing about racing?  It's so much fun! What is your favorite track to race on?  Boise, Idaho's Firebird Raceway What is one word that describes you best? Team player What sets you apart from other racers? Focus What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Made it to the ET Finals at Firebird Raceway 2017 -Won a Wally at Renegade -Was Track Champion in Walla Walla 2016 -Won a Wally at Renegade What are your goals for this season?  To have fun doing what I love! What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing?  Volleyball and soccer

Racer Bio: Cody Owens

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Name:  Cody Owens Age:     12 Hometown:  Orange Park, FL Home Track:  Gainesville Raceway Team/Crew Name:  CODAN Racing                                   ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Daniel Owens (Dad), Rochelle Owens (Mom), Jacob Scalliote, and Austin Edwards   *CODAN Racing is a merging of Dad's name (Dan) and son's name (Cody) All About Cody How long have you been racing? 4 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? Love cars and my dad started me in jr drag racing What is your favorite thing about racing?  Meeting people, competition, going fast What is your favorite track to race on?  Bristol What is one word that describes you best? Dedicated What sets you apart from other racers? Attitude! I am totally committed to the sport. What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Won ECF 2018 12 year old -Currently in 2nd place for track champion at Gainesville (first 8.90) with 2 races left 2017 -Jr Dragster Challenge Champion -4th place season track points 2016 -10 year old ECF quarter finalist What are your goals for this season?  To be track champion at home track. Win ECF. Learn more techniques. What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Active in Boy Scouts

Racer Bio: Kierra Perkins

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Kierra Perkins!

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Name:  Kierra Perkins Age:     12 Hometown:  Hermitage, TN Home Track:  Music City Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Perkins' Racing                                  ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:  Mom (Michelle), Dad (O'Keefe), Grandfather (George), Grandmother (Melanie) All About Kierra How long have you been racing? This will be my third season. How did you get into Jr Dragster? My older sister raced when I was a baby and I wanted to race ever since. What is your favorite thing about racing?  Meeting new people and getting to spend time with my family What is your favorite track to race on?  Music City Raceway What sets you apart from other racers? I want everyone to win. What are some of your racing accomplishments? This season, I've won three 1st place trophies, was runner-up once, and was in the semis quite a few times.  I've also made it to the finals and semi-finals in previous seasons a lot. What are your goals for this season?  To be more consistent with my light What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Cheerleading, skating, and bike riding.  I also started my own "kandle" making business, Kandles by Kierra:  www.kandlesbykierra.com

Racer Bio: Tyler Munoz

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Tyler Munoz!

   

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Name:  Tyler Munoz Age:     14 Hometown:  Fairborn, OH Home Track:  Kil-kare Raceway Team/Crew Name:  Lil Bone Racing                                  ^Click to follow him on Facebook! Team/Members:  Doug Munoz, John Livingston, Pam Munoz All About Tyler How long have you been racing? 5 years How did you get into Jr Dragster? Went to a friend's house and saw the car and sat in it and loved it What is your favorite thing about racing?  Meeting friends and competing What is your favorite track to race on?  Bristol, Indianapolis, and Kil-kare What is one word that describes you best? Patience What sets you apart from other racers? My can do attitude and willingness to succeed and the hard work I put into racing What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -2nd place at Kil-kare  -1st place at Thornhill Dragway 2017 -3rd place in Division 3 bracket finals at Ohio Valley Race Track -2nd place at Kil-kare twice 2016 -Won 1st at Edgewater and won 1st Wally -Came in 2nd place twice -1st place at Kil-kare -2nd place 3 times -Came in 7th place at Bristol and was named King of the Track for most pulled parachutes (still holds that record as of 2017) 2015 -1st and 2nd place at Kil-kare -2nd place at National Trail 2014 -Won 1st in Montgomery, Alabama What are your goals for this season?  To compete and have fun and meet new people What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Select school baseball, video games, riding my bike