Racer Bio: Jeffrey Thacker

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Jeffrey Thacker!

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Name:  Jeffrey Thacker, Jr. Age:     15 Hometown:  Bradford, PA Home Track:  Empire Dragway Team/Crew Name:  Hurt Feelings Racing   Team/Members:   Sean Fuller All About Jeffrey How long have you been racing?  Three years How did you get into Jr Dragster? My Father races. What is your favorite thing about racing? Winning :) What is your favorite track to race on?  Dragway 42 What is one word that describes you best? Cunning What sets you apart from other racers? My Father.  He does it all.  He is amazing. What are some of your racing accomplishments? -Three final wins -Top 3 in points -Division 3 bracket finals What are your goals for this season? First in points and semi of bracket finals What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? Baseball, basketball, and the game Doorslammers

Racer Bio: Addyson Giddens

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Addyson Giddens!

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Name:  Addyson Giddens Age:     11 Hometown:  Sparks, GA Home Track:  South Georgia Motorsports Park Team/Crew Name:    Pony Express Team/Members:   Linda Weeks, Ronald Weeks, Will Weeks, Josh Dougherty, Layla Hangs All About Addyson How long have you been racing?  Since I was 8 How did you get into Jr Dragster? My Meme (Linda Weeks) has been racing since she was little and then when I turned 8, I started racing. What is your favorite thing about racing? I get to meet new people that are really nice and sweet, like my friend Autumn. We talk every day. What is your favorite track to race on?  SGMP What is one word that describes you best? Lightning McQueen What sets you apart from other racers? The way I think about things. Most people get mad when they lose. I just say I'll get them next time. What are some of your racing accomplishments? Winning track champion What are your goals for this season? To go to bracket finals What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I love cheering

Racer Bio: Tasha Truckle

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Tasha Truckle!

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Name:  Tasha Truckle Age:     16 Hometown:  Waterford, Ontario Home Track:  St. Thomas Raceway Team/Crew Name:  TTR Racing Team                           ^Click to follow her on Facebook! Team/Members:   Jim and Joe Truckle All About Tasha How long have you been racing?  Started in 2013 How did you get into Jr Dragster? Watching my cousin race What is your favorite thing about racing? The racing family and sitting at the tree and being in a whole different place and feeling the adrenaline run through my body when I hit the throttle What is your favorite track to race on?  US131 What is one word that describes you best? Outgoing What sets you apart from other racers? My good sportsmanship and always being happy What are some of your racing accomplishments? 2018 -Placed as track champion at St. Thomas Raceway -Made it to the third round at IHRA Summit World Finals in Memphis, Tennessee -Placed top 10 in the entire junior division 2017 -Won one points race -Three number one qualifiers -Made rounds normally to quarter and semi-finals 2016 -Made rounds despite many car troubles 2015 -Won first Jr. dragster Pro Tree race -Won a race and had many number one qualifiers 2014 -Won many number one qualifiers -Was in finals for a Wally 2 times 2013 -Set the best lighting time at my track in first year of racing with a perfect light of .0000 What are your goals for this season? To make it to World Finals What other activities do you enjoy outside of racing? I enjoy playing rugby for my school and traveling to speak as an aboriginal student for my school for youth involvement in learning what is needed in educational growth.