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Haley James takes final Coyote Modified win

October 4, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

NMRA drag racer Haley James takes final Coyote Modified win of the 2016 season at the 18th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA All-Ford World Finals. The second-year racer has had a difficult season, beginning with a jump to the Renegade class, before returning to the class in which she claimed the 2015 series championship title.

James qualified in the No. 4 position in the rain-shortened qualifying program, with a 7.907 second, 173.41 mph effort. In Sunday’s opening round, she was paired with the 2004 Mustang of No. 7 qualifier, Timothy Lapinski, where she would cross the finish line solo with a 7.944 at 172.41 mph pass.

Round two, James would face No. 3 qualifier, Jeff Polivka’s 2013 Mustang. The Hellion B-Team driver would get the startling line advantage with a 0.062 reaction to Polivka’s 0.074 light, taking a holeshot win at the finish with a slower 7.932 second at 173.29 mph pass to Polivka’s losing 7.928 at 175.21 mph effort.

In the semifinal round, Haley would get a competition bye run into the finals, dropping her 93 Mustang into the 7.888 zone at 173.43 mph. This effort awarded James lane choice in the deciding round against the 1985 Mustang of Joe Guertin.

Both cars staged together in the exciting final, but with the first jump at the tree and never looking back, Haley James takes final Coyote Modified win of the season at the World Finals. Her 7.857 second, 173.45 mph performance bested Guertin’s 7.872 at 172.45 mph pass.

“Bowling Green was an amazing way to end a very trying year,” said Haley of the Coyote Modified win. “I’m very grateful for all of the support, help, and teamwork that’s at my constant disposal. We found some very much needed, well overdue power this weekend.”

Video | Haley James takes final Coyote Modified win

Kennady Jones: NMRA Truck & Lightning

March 9, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

19 year-old Kennady Jones is trucking along in her 4th season of racing the NMRA Truck & Lightning class.

She was first introduced to drag racing by her grandfather years ago, and the racing has become a family affair that has rubbed off on the younger generation. Seminole, Florida resident, Kennady Jones began racing before she was legally able to drive, but it was on her 16th birthday that her racing career would really take off – after her grandfather gave her the truck she races in NMRA Truck & Lightning today as her 16th birthday gift.

Kennady Jones – NMRA Truck #5

In the beginning, the truck was kept stock – allowing Kennady to practice and learn while she took on her rookie season of NMRA Truck competition. In 2013, she would earn the 2013 Rookie of the Year recognition from the NMRA – a huge honor awarded to one rookie racer in the series at the annual year-end banquet.

Now, a full time student at St. Petersburg College, Kennady Jones stays busy studying for her Business / Marketing degree. She also works full-time as a member associate at the YMCA. But on the weekends, she is ready to hit the track to perfect her skills at the tree and down the track. Her truck has evolved too, now featuring a GT500, Kenne Bell Supercharger, Kooks Custom Headers and other modifications that help the truck into the low 12 second zone on the track.

Though she has yet to see her first Truck event win, Kennady has one runner-up finish and two semi-final appearances to her credit. She finished the 2015 season in 5th place for the NMRA truck points championship, and hopes to improve on that standing in 2016.

I love the Truck class. I’m comfortable here, but still have lots of room to improve,” says Kennady of her racing ambitions.

Double-Duty | NMRA Bradenton

At the 2016 season opening NMRA race, the 22nd Annual NMRA Spring Break Shootout, Kennady decided to pull double-duty by not only entering her truck into Truck & Lightning competition, but would also jump into an 2014 Escape for the Ford Muscle class.

In her SCT sponsored truck, she qualified No. 13. She would end up running a 12.119 @ 113.80 mph in Rd. 1 of eliminations on her 12.05 index, but would not advance to the second round.

Kennady fared better in Factory Muscle, qualifying No. 9. In Rd. 1, she would run a 15.586 @ 89.11 mph on a 15.50 index, advancing over Stephanie Davies. But she would fall in round 2, running a 15.917 @ 89.12 mph to Danny Towe, who went on to win the event.

The season has only begun, but Kennady Jones hopes for another great year in the truck class. She next travels to the 8th Annual Borla NMRA/NMCA Nationals at Atlanta Dragway on April 7-10, 2016.

Best of Luck to NMRA Truck racer, Kennady Jones!

We hope to see you in the Aerospace winner’s circle soon!

Ladies Wrap Up: NMRA Bradenton 2016

March 9, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

A busy weekend for the ladies at NMRA Bradenton 2016 for the 22nd Annual Spring Break Shootout. A beautiful weekend of racing in the Florida sunshine – and the ladies were out and representing well in over 10 different classes of NMRA Bradenton action. Check out some of the women we caught up with over the course of the 3-day weekend and how they fared at NMRA Bradenton.

NMRA Bradenton 2016

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Alexis Fruggiero in EcoBoost Battle

March 9, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

Don’t let size fool you. Alexis Fruggiero in EcoBoost Battle trim is proof positive that small can pack a powerful punch.

The National Mustang Racers Association (NMRA) is always host to the best and brightest of the Mustang racing world, and their season opening 22nd Annual Spring Break Shootout debuts a host of new talent every year, ready to take top claims in a host of categories. 22 year-old Alexis Fruggiero is poised to make her presence known in EcoBoost Battle with her 2015 EcoBoost 2.3L Mustang.

One of the newer classes to emerge in the series, the EcoBoost Battle was introduced last season at the NMRA World Finals in Bowling Green, KY to feature any vehicle sporting Ford’s EcoBoost engine combination. The class was so popular, that NMRA brought the class to 3 more events in 2016 with class sponsor, Livernois Motorsports.

Alexis Fruggiero EcoBoost Engine — Her built 2.3L EcoBoost engine program is sponsored and tuned by Livernois Motorsport.

Alexis Fruggiero, who hails from Port St. Lucie, Fla., was introduced to racing by her brother. Her boyfriend, Michael, who owns MD Auto & Tire, has helped her mount a formidable effort for her rookie attempt in NMRA EcoBoost competition. Lexi is also sponsored by EcoBoost class sponsor Livernois Motorsports and Nitrous Express.

The Livernois Motorsport tuned and built 2.3L EcoBoost powerplant features upgraded internals – I-beam rods, pistons and a deck bracing. Her stock 25mm turbo has retained the factory housing and size, but an upgraded impeller wheel was installed over the off-season to prepare for EcoBoost competition.

Methanol injection was added to help keep things cool, and Lexi also calls on a little extra go with a Nitrous Express 50-75 HP universal wet kit. The factory automatic transmission has been fortified with Exedy clutches, and still retains the stock torque converter. Her low 11 second record in the car is one of the fastest known stock converter EcoBoost setups in the country. Though she has yet to visit a dyno with her new setup, they estimate it makes around 500+HP out of the little EcoBoost 4 cylinder.

The interior of the car still retains all the creature comforts with the exception of a racing seat, pulling double-duty as Alexis’ daily driver. Currently a college student at Keiser University, Alexis is only a few months away from graduating with her Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, and the car is her primary mode of transportation.

Alexis Fruggiero in EcoBoost Battle

Alexis headed into the NMRA Spring Break Shootout qualifying against a field of 11 other EcoBoost Battle entries. She was able to post a 11.236 second, 118.48 mph qualifying effort, good for the No. 3 qualifying position. That pass marks her personal best in the car, and In the opening round of eliminations, she would face Lonnie Aspinawall, but something inside the ECU of the transmission went amiss on the run. Lexi wasn’t able to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear on the pass, hitting the rev-limiter and resulting in an off-paced 12.232 second pass at 90.37 mph. Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to stay in front of Aspinawall, who ran a 12.114 second run at 113.27 mph, and was eliminated in the first round.

The next chance to see Alexis Fruggiero in EcoBoost Battle will be June 9-12, 2016 at the NMRA Ford SuperNationals at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio.

Best of luck to Lexi Fruggiero as she works toward EcoBoost domination!

Mid-race class switch for Haley James

March 8, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

Reigning NMRA Coyote Modified champion, Haley James and team showed up in Bradenton for the 22nd Annual Nitto Tire NMRA Spring Break Shootout ready to defend her title for the 2016 season. The Horsepower & Heels 2015 Female Rookie of the Year winner would begin her sophmore season of drag racing in qualifying for Coyote Modified on Friday. With a strong 8.438 second E.T. at 155.60 mph pass, Haley would take the provisional No. 4 position entering Saturday’s qualifying sessions. The team stayed busy in the pits making a few changes under the car Friday evening, and many presumed that they would return on Saturday to climb the CM qualifying ladder.

Haley James swaps to Renegade — Gone is her hard-earned CM1 decals, replaced with her new Renegade class designation.

Mid-race class switch

But in a surprising move, Saturday morning word began to circulate that the CM class designation and Haley’s No.1 champion decal had been removed from the copper Hellion B-Team coupe, replaced with a new class and number – a mid-race class switch for Haley James to the Renegade class. Though they had contemplated a switch during the off season, Haley stated that the decision to move up wasn’t decided until after the opening round of qualifying.

“Knowing that I am wanting to go faster and move up, we just decided that now was the time to do it since it is the first race,” Haley said of the sudden change of class between Friday and Saturday qualifying rounds.

Haley James engine program — Outpowered in Renegade trim, Haley’s CM program will be revised to meet the new Renegade class requirements.

Though not prepared to the Renegade class rules, Haley opted to race her former Coyote Modified entry in the Renegade class for the weekend to pick up the opening event points in the class. The smaller mandated turbo, heavier base weight, air-to-air intercooler setup and other Coyote Modified restrictions would put James at a significant disadvantage in the faster, 7 second class. But the Spring Break Shootout in Bradenton is one of six NMRA championship events, and by qualifying and racing in the class with her former CM program, Haley gives herself a chance to contend for the Renegade championship by accumulating some points at the opener.

Starting over in Qualifying

After a few minor adjustments and her new Renegade class number in place, Haley headed into Saturday qualifying for a shot at the eliminations ladder. She posted a best of 8.217 seconds at 164.29 mph, good enough for the No. 6 qualified position in the class out of 7 competitors. Unfortunately, this placed her on the wrong side of the ladder, taking on her Hellion B-Team teammate and reigning Renegade class champion, Frank Varela in the opening round of eliminations on Sunday.

B-Team Showdown

First round of eliminations would be a Hellion B-Team showdown, and the teammates decided to have a little fun and put on a show for the fans.

“We knew I didn’t have the power to take on Frank in Coyote Modified trim, so we decided to have a little fun on the starting line and during the burnouts,” Haley said of her first round in Renegade.

Both cars pulled into the water box and jumped on the throttle, rolling out a pair of crowd-friendly John Force-style smokey burnouts that carried well beyond the starting line. Haley edged Frank out by rolling hers just a bit further, to the cheers of fans watching on the sidelines. In staging, the concentration was on for reaction time bragging rights, and BOTH drivers posted identical 0.084 second reaction times.

But Frank quickly put some distance between them, posting a 7.730 second, 180.94 mph run across the finish line. Though she would run her best of the weekend, Haley’s 8.181 second, 166.38 mph pass wasn’t enough to keep up with the Renegade class champion.

The team will return to their Albuquerque, New Mexico base and begin work on getting the car into Renegade trim. Their next stop will be the 8th Annual NMRA/NMCA All Star Nationals presented by Miller Welders, April 7-10, 2016 at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, GA.

Friday Qualifying, NMRA Bradenton

March 5, 2016 // by Horsepower & Heels

It is a beautiful day in sunny Bradenton, Florida as NMRA Spring Break Shootout qualifying officially is underway. Horsepower & Heels is here covering the event to check-in with the drag racing ladies of the National Mustang Racers Association.

Friday Qualifying, NMRA Bradenton

Haley James CM1 Friday — The 2015 reigning Coyote Modified champ, Haley James suits up for her first qualifying pass of the 2016 season. They made very few changes to their program over the offseason, and arrived in Bradenton ready to defend the championship title. Haley qualified #4 with an 8.438 @ 155.60 mph in the opening round.

Sondra Leslie Factory Stock — Factory Stock racer Sondra Leslie debuted a new look on her 2006 Mustang, wrapping her Race Strange sponsored ride in a new pearl blue. Hoping to get a jump start on improving her 3rd place 2015 overall Factory Stock finish, Sondra opened qualifying with a 11.718 @ 112.82, as she works out some traction issues.

Husband and wife duo, John and Melissa Urist are commonly found together in the staging lanes, but this time it’s Melissa behind the wheel of her 2015 Hellion Turbo Coyote Shootout entry, with John standing by as crew. Melissa ended last season with solid 8 second ETs, and the team found even more power in the offseason. A boost mix up on line and Melissa’s first qualifying run resulted in an off-pace 10.398 @ 130.02 mph.

Miss Laughridge Cobra jet Shootout — Missy Laughridge was ready to go in her beautiful white Cobra Jet. She is taking on the field in the NMRA’s competitive Cobra Jet Shootout class.

Other sightings include: Susan McClenaghan and Roxanne Shepard in Modular Muscle; Stephanie Davis, Cindee Hall, Carole Lissy in Ford Muscle; Kennady Jones and Nina Gusler in Truck & Lightning; and Super Stang’s Becki Belcher.

Stay tuned tomorrow as we bring you more from the ladies of the NMRA.

NMRA racer Nikki Frost

February 22, 2016 // by Kelly Morris

The world of drag racing all started for NMRA driver, Nikki Frost, in the summer of June 2012. Nikki was given a great opportunity from Vortech Superchargers to use her 2013 Ford Mustang GT for their V-3Si kit and SEMA 2012 booth car. Nikki’s new ride would serve as both a race car and her daily driver.

There is no way you can pass an opportunity like that up! I drove my new Mustang with less than 500 miles on it from Philadelphia, PA to Oxnard, CA in July 2012 and I have never looked back.”

With her new Vortech equipped Stang, Nikki worked on establishing herself in the community to honor her commitments to her sponsors.

I focused heavily on showing the car at car shows in 2013 where it was well received. In June 2014, I ran my first sanctioned race at the NMRA All-Female Shootout in Norwalk, OH and was lucky enough to secure the Runner-up spot! This was followed in June 2015 with another NMRA All Female Shootout Runner-up placement. Hopefully my winning streak continues in 2016, but just having the opportunity to race with my husband and our good friends is enough for me.”

Her Mustang has been a SEMA booth car twice, featured in numerous publications, and is the perfect street-strip car for Nikki. She feels beyond blessed for the opportunities that have been presented to her and the experiences are worth everything to her.

Nikki Frost at Frank Hawley School

This February, I had the honor of attend Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School in Gainesville, FL. It was hands down the best choice I’ve made so far with drag racing. He teaches the fundamentals as well as advanced techniques that are essential to being a good drag racer. Huge thanks to Frank Hawley, Jimmy and the crew for providing us with the essentials that we need to be successful, educated drag racers! The experience was invaluable – I would highly recommend this school to any drag racer.”

Q&A with Nikki Frost:

When did you know, that racing was what you wanted to do?

Photo: Ford Racing Nation.com

Racing has always been my heart. It wasn’t until I met my husband that I was introduced to the wonderful world of drag racing. The love affair with the track started and the speeding tickets and street racing stopped! Well, mostly. There is nothing better than the thrill of competition and the adrenaline of lining up at the light and letting it fly.”

When it comes to being a Women in Motorsports, do you feel you’ve made an impact?

The way that I feel that I have made an impact on other women in the Motorsports industry is by being able to succeed with only a dream and my car. I have worked hard for everything that I have and will continue to work hard. Nothing will be handed to you, you have to go out and get it yourself, and I would like to think I have empowered other women to follow their dreams as remote as they may seem at the time. Females in the Motorsports industry are surprisingly supportive of one another. You will have your “haters” which happens no matter what you do but not everyone has to like you. Some of my best friends in the industry have come from my first race which proves that women can build each other up and have a great support system even when in a competitive environment. Every woman that I have met in the Motorsports industry has impacted me in some way and I hope that I have positively impacted others as well.”

Who are your biggest supporters?

My biggest supporter is my husband! He is perfectly content sitting back and helping me race even though he is a racer himself. Without him none of this would be possible. My sponsors are amazing to work with and I am fortunate to not just have business relationships with them but friendships as well. My firm is undeniably supportive and allows me the opportunity to pursue my dreams while still advancing my career. The friends that I have in the car community are second to none, car people are the best people! A huge thanks to everyone that has helped me get to where I am today and continues to support me in my future ventures, I couldn’t do it without you!”

Accomplishments for Nikki Frost

Runner-up finishes in the NMRA All Female Shootout in 2014 and 2015.

Nikki Frost’s Sponsors

Valerie Clements hopes for 2016 Win

January 11, 2016 // by Kelly Morris

Leaving 2015 behind and getting close to a new season, Valerie Clements takes on her 2005 and 2014 Mustangs, both entered in the NMRA & Renegade classes. As she becomes familiarized with tuning her own cars, Valerie has high hopes in winning a Renegade class for 2016. With there being few women in her class, she was asked how men in her class treated her on and off the track. Valerie says, “It’s almost like having a lot of big brothers around! It’s really cool how much you can learn just by going around and talking to the people in your class.” Valerie is ready, willing and focused to bring home that win!

I’m 22 years old, I have a family that loves constantly thinking about and doing racing.”

Valerie Clements Meets Drag Racing

Finding her love for drag racing at such a young age, Valerie can’t recall her first time at the race track but says it’s probably because she was around a year old. She remembers times from her JR Dragster days when her father and uncle would take their Mach 1 to Alanta Dragway, attending on Saturdays for the open trailer bracket race event. Valerie says she would help work on the car before each round.

I knew I wanted to race when I would be on the starting line with my mom and dad while my brother made run in his JR Dragster.”

Valerie took on her brothers JR Dragster at just 8 years old. When he received a new one, the tradition continued on as he would eventually grow out of the JR Dragster. Valerie competed in the JR dragster program until she was 18 years-old. Her father purchased a 2005 Mustang when she turned 17 from the Sutton Ford in Chicago, which was the NMRA Renegade championship car in 2008 with Bob Cook as the driver.

I couldn’t wait to get in the car and learn about the world of fast door cars. It was a little intimidating at first, I wont lie. But how could it not be intimidating when there are a bunch of switches and buttons you’re not used to and want everything to go perfectly fine.”

Accomplishments

NMRA 2012 Rookie of the Year
NMRA 2013 Renegade Event Winner at Maryland International Raceway
NMRA 2015 Ambassador of the Year

Family Support

When it comes to Drag Racing, it’s like one big family. Everyone is competitive but by the end of the day we are all there for each other. Valerie not only gets the support she needs from the fellow racers, but from her family too. Having her father and brother do everything from putting the engines together, to fabricating the intercooler systems, to driving the trucks and trailers to the racetracks. “You name it they’ve done it. They have even swapped out my motor, twice might I add, overnight for me after blowing an engine.” Valerie says.

A two car team takes a lot!! Sometimes my cousins, uncle, and aunt get to make it to our races. That’s where the real fun is. We’re all together, working in harmony on these cars and it makes it that much more satisfying when one of us ends up in the winner’s circle or makes a good hit.”

Catch up with Valerie Clements on her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/valerieclementsracing/

NMRA Rookie of the Year Haley James

December 16, 2015 // by Horsepower & Heels

NMRA 2015 Class Champions — Photo: NMRA Digital

Capping a monumental season that saw her first-ever heads-up drag racing competition, first event win, a trip to all 6 event finals and her first National Mustang Racers Association class championship, it is no surprise that drag racing upstart Haley James would be shoe-in for the NMRA’s Rookie of the Year honors.

It seems like just yesterday we flew to Bradenton where I’d let go of that trans-brake for the first time and feel that addicting adrenaline rush that we’re all too familiar with,” said James of her whirlwind season.

At the annual NMRA awards ceremony, held in conjunction with the PRI show in Indianapolis, Haley James would take the stage to claim her Coyote Modified Class Championship recognition for a dominant season in the CM class. James, who scored 3 event wins and appeared in all 6 event finals during the NMRA season, earned the top points total with her fox-bodied turbocharged, Coyote-powered coupe.

She would also receive the coveted special Nitto Class Championship ring, a jewel encrusted drag racing Christmas tree class ring traditionally bestowed onto each NMRA class champion at the close of the season to celebrate the honor.

NMRA Rookie of the Year Haley James

The Hellion B-Team would continue to rack up trophies in the special award categories. Haley’s father and crew chief, Dwayne James, would receive the Crew Member of the Year award, beating out other nominees Susie Wiker and Bruce Hemminger.

None of this would have been possible without my team and their unequivocal dedication, my dad especially, for not only funding everything but also for being the most bad-ass tuner ever.”

And it would be tough to argue with the selection of NMRA’s new Rookie of the Year Haley James, who claimed the award over nominees Steve Daniels and Ryan Jones.

I never thought I’d see myself in Race Pages, or Drag Illustrated, or standing here, not only with the title of 2015 Coyote Modified Champion, but also 2015 Rookie of the Year.”

2016 plans for #1 Coyote Modified Champ

What’s next for NMRA Rookie of the Year Haley James? Will she return with the #1 on her window next season to defend her title in Coyote Modified? Or perhaps take her shot at moving up the ranks into another NMRA class?

The future isn’t decided yet. James stated that her and her Hellion teammates are awaiting the outcome and official announcement of 2016 NMRA rule changes before solidifying their 2016 race plans. Could we see the new hot shoe champ return to defend her dominating championship run or perhaps take on a new challenge, moving up and seeking a rookie debut in another class?

One thing is for sure, we have only seen the beginning of Haley James’s drag racing career.

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NMRA Bridgett Davis, Looking Forward to 2016

December 11, 2015 // by Kelly Morris

NMRA Driver, Bridgett Davis has many goals in mind when it comes to Drag Racing. Taking on her 2013 GT Mustang in the Roush Performance Super Stang class, she has high hopes to making it to the top or at least take on the top five entering into the 2016 season. After Bridgett’s finances allowed her to pursue her love for Drag Racing, she would hit every track in a hundred mile radius whenever there was a Test and Tune. A friend suggested to her in 2014 that she should take on her first competitive competition for the Muscle Mustang and Fast Fords all female shoot out class of the NMRA.

I would follow this up with competition in local events and would finish out 2014 with a 2nd place finish in the 14 second class of True Street.Upon my completion of the the 2014 season I made the decision that I would make my rookie season appearance in the 2015 NMRA class of Super Stang.”

With an index based format, she felt this class would serve as a good next step in her evolution. As her Mustang serves as her daily driver, Bridgett needed to enter in a street legal class. Finishing out in an 18th place point finish out of a 41 driver roster for the year, she felt good about her overall first season.

Fast cars always honestly attracted me. Something about them. The power, the sound, the speed. Growing up in Indianapolis, Indiana from an early age most weekends were spent cruising, at the local car show, or at the track. I always knew someday I would take my passion for racing from the spectator perspective to behind the wheel.”

Bridgett Davis Accomplishments

2nd place finish in 14 second class of 2014 NMRA Bowling Green Kentucky

2015 NMRA/ Super Stang 18th place finish out of a 41 driver roster

Personal Magazine Article and Radio Appearances:

2013 December Issue of AFX Magazine
2014 Win A New Mustang Book Publication
2015 March Issue of Mustang Driver
2015 February Speed Scene Live Radio
2015 June Heals On Wheels Radio Appearance

I also hope to begin to venture into oval track racing as well as a run in the upcoming 2016 Great America Road Rally.”

Being A Woman Of Motorsports

Venturing her first time into racing, Bridgett had felt very intimidated by the other woman. She never realized how many woman were into Motorsports. As she befriended Stacy Lynn Butler, “Stacy took me under her wing and began to show me the ropes. She was happy to help and without her I could have not made it through that first pass. She was patient and enjoyed helping me.” Bridgett said.

I think staying humble and approachable is so important. We can all learn from each other and help each other up the ladder. Success in my mind is determined by how many you helped up the ladder. This is true measurement of personal success. If I have something to share with other females that can help them in their journey as others may have helped you, you should always share the wealth. Through TAG the online forum I assist in running, I am able to connect with many women via conversations and posts. We provide a forum in which women are able to come together, ask questions and share experiences.

The great thing about cars is there are so many aspects you can take an interest in. With the varies of forums and sites Bridgett’s been involved in or worked for. Taking the opportunity now to pay a little of that back to other women, whether they have a question or need some advice. Bridgett says, “I try to be there to assist in whatever way I can. If I cannot help them I make sure I direct them to someone who can. I don’t seek to be a role model just a friend to other girls in the scene.” While continuing on Bridgett’s love for Drag Racing, she also has great support from her loving family and friends.

Never come into anything with an attitude or thinking you know everything. As the newbie it is important to stay humble and know you are the student. The more information you have the more skilled you become with each pass. Everyone has an experience or story to tell you can learn from.”

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