Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Racer Bio: Brad Johnson

Viperizer Racer Bio Presents:
Brad Johnson



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Quick Stats

Name:  D. Brad Johnson, Jr.
Age:     17
Hometown:  Orangeburg, SC
Home Track:  Darlington Dragway / South Carolina Motorplex
Team/Crew Name:  Kill Zone Motorsports
                                 ^Click to follow him on Facebook!
Team/Members:   Donald, Kim & Danielle Johnson
Racing Experience:  6.5 years



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Just For Fun

Why do you race?
I enjoy getting to meet new people (racers/spectators/parents/friends) and I like traveling to different tracks. I have met people from so many parts of the country. I also of course love racing & the excitement I get from it.

What is your favorite racing memory and why?
My favorite memory is winning my first ever race at one of our local tracks (South Carolina Motorplex) and winning the IHRA Division 2 Jr. Dragster Championship at Bracket Finals in 2016 which allowed me to go to Memphis, TN to compete in the World Championship.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
I would love to drive professionally of course. My other thoughts are a custom paint & body person or a mechanic specializing in race motors.

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver?
Take your time, relax & concentrate on your lights & surroundings. Most of all, relax & enjoy it though.

Choose a racing superpower!
I think my racing superpower would be to always have a perfect reaction time.

If your dragster could talk, what would it say?
It would calm me down when I get too anxious. It would tell me to calm down, relax, and concentrate.

What would you wish for if a genie gave you 3 wishes?
1) Good health for myself, family & friends 
2) Be an awesome professional race car driver
3)Focus on God always

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Racer Bio: Ashton Halas

Viperizer Racer Bio Presents:
Ashton Halas



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Quick Stats

Name:  Ashton Halas
Age:     10
Hometown:  Williamsville, NY
Home Track:  Lancaster Speedway
Team/Crew Name:  All or Nothing Racing
                                 ^Click to follow him on Facebook!
Team/Members:   Tim (Dad, Crew Chief), Mary (Mom), Mckenna (Sister)
Racing Experience:  3.5 years



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Just For Fun

Why do you race?
Because it is fun

What is your favorite racing memory and why?
My first Team Finals event at Pittsburgh. It was my first year racing and I went a lot of rounds.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
An engineer

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver?
I would tell my driver to do their best

Choose a racing superpower!
Unlimited speed

If your dragster could talk, what would it say?
Don't red light.

What would you wish for if a genie gave you 3 wishes?
A stacker trailer, a toterhome and a million more wishes


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Thursday, July 18, 2019

Racer Bio: Robert Green, Jr.

Viperizer Racer Bio Presents:
Robert Green, Jr.



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Quick Stats

Name:  Robert Green, Jr.
Age:     10
Hometown:  Aurora, CO
Home Track:  Bandimere Speedway
Team/Crew Name:  Jr Outlaws
Team/Members:   Rob, Crystal, Presley, Barry
Racing Experience:  3 years



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Just For Fun

Why do you race?
I love it

What is your favorite racing memory and why?
When I won second place, and won a trophy.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Racer, Lawyer, and Doctor

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver?
Cut a good light

Choose a racing superpower!
Million miles per hour

If your dragster could talk, what would it say?
We like to go fast, fix me

What would you wish for if a genie gave you 3 wishes?
A billion dollars, YouTube streamer, and Lambo



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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Racer Bio: AJ & Alicia Gouveia

Viperizer Racer Bio Presents:
AJ & Alicia Gouveia





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 Quick Stats

Name:  AJ & Alicia Gouveia
Age:     10 & 8
Hometown:  Rehoboth, MA
Home Track:  New England Dragway
Team/Crew Name:  Wayside Warrior Racing
                                 ^Click to follow them on Facebook!
Team/Members:   Al Gouveia (Crew Chief/Dad), Lauren Gouveia (Crew/Mom), Al Gouveia, Sr. (Crew/Grandpa), Karleen Gouveia (Crew/Grandma)
Racing Experience:  4 & 2 years



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Just For Fun

Why do you race?
AJ: I race because my dad does and I find it fun. You can learn a lot of life skills through drag racing.
Alicia: I wanted to race because my dad and older brother do and I thought it was so cool and wanted to try it too. Now, I love it! I love all of the people we race with, it's like a family.

What is your favorite racing memory and why?
AJ: I have many favorites. One is that I ran the Lucas Oil Divisional event at New England Dragway in NH in September, 2018. I got a perfect light in the re-run of the semifinals and went on to win the event. Another favorite memory is winning the track championship for my class in 2018. They are favorite memories because it was hard work and I accomplished my goals.
Alicia: Last year (2018) was my rookie season and at the Division 1 Jr. Championships, I was runner-up and got a trophy almost as big as I am. We were at a new race track and were racing some really great drivers.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
AJ: I do not know exactly but I think either a race car driver or a mechanic.
Alicia: I want to be a race car driver.

If you were a racing coach, what would you tell your driver?
AJ: Focus on yourself. Don't worry about who is in the other lane, just focus on yourself.
Alicia: Focus on yourself...don't worry about who is in the other lane.

Choose a racing superpower!
AJ: Super consistency. This super power makes me consistent all the time...with my lights as well as my ET.
Alicia: Always get a good light and never go red!

If your dragster could talk, what would it say?
AJ: Thanks for keeping me so clean!
Alicia: My dragster would say good job keeping me so clean!

What would you wish for if a genie gave you 3 wishes?
AJ: I would wish that we could race at more tracks, be famous for racing, win back-to-back championships
Alicia: More consistent good lights, no rain on race days, more tracks closer to us so we can race at more tracks

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