NHRA: #1361

Participated in the following charitable events:
Coats for the Homeless
Donation of warm clothes and coats for the homeless in Philadelphia

Why the sudden attraction of drag racing? Damage to her Achilles tendon sidelined her from her normal sports routine of soccer, basketball and equestrian activities. The fierce competitor within saw the opportunity to continue to campaign after watching the Disney movie about a girl drag racer. She enjoyed the speed immediately!

The Owner, Crew Chief, Wrench and Father - Rick Brown
Philadelphia Fire Lieutenant
Combat Firefighter with the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Activated twice following the 9/11 attacks, serving in Southwest Asia during Operation’s Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Noble Eagle.
First exposed to drag racing as a crew member for Top Fuel Team #132 in 1976.
Current member of Racers for Christ.

WHAT IS A JUNIOR DRAGSTER?

• Junior dragsters are a half scale dragster, powered by five horsepower engines that produce speeds of up to 90 MPH
• The NHRA O’Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League competes on an eighth mile track
• Founded in 1992, the Jr. Drag Racing League has over 4,000 drivers
• Anyone can join the Jr. Drag Racing League, but must be ages 8-17 to compete as drivers. Drivers 13 – 17 can cover the track as fast as 7.90 seconds at 90 MPH
• About 25% of the Jr. Drag Racing League drivers are female
• There are 130 participating tracks in North America
• The average age for these drivers is 12
• The top 30 race teams will be selected to represent their tracks at the Nationals
• Ten local track champions will also receive prizes at the NHRA Annual Awards Banquet.
• The Jr. Drag Racing League season will culminate with the NHRA O’Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern and Western Finals; $100,000.00 in US Savings Bonds will be given away at each national event.