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Zac Bogner Takes on the Sport of Drag Racing

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Photo - Courtesy of Zac Bogner
Photo – Courtesy of Zac Bogner

At 19 years of age, Zac Bogner has been racing since he was 9 years old. Starting his career in 2006 as a Junior Sand Dragster for his good friend, Brian Fitzpatrick, Bogner says from the beginning he was influenced by the adrenaline rush to keep going and added that he wants to really take on the sport of Drag Racing.

In late 2006, Zac Bogner took the opportunity to drive a Junior Dragster on Asphalt 1/8 mile Drag Strips and really enjoyed going 50 mph in his first time on Asphalt.

Beginning 2007 Zac Bogner received an offer to drive for engine builder Don Soltz, who builds Junior Dragster Engines. In his first race with the team, Zac won, realizing his potential to go far in this sport. Continue reading →

Morgan Lucas Taking on 2013 with a New Perspective

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Photo - MorganLucasRacing.com
Photo – MorganLucasRacing.com

This year has brought some big changes for Morgan Lucas, driver of the GEICO/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster.

Lucas got married in the off-season and is taking a more active role in the operations of Morgan Lucas Racing in 2013.

“My whole outlook on life has shifted,” Lucas said. “My purpose for being competitive used to solely be on having fun and racing. While I still love racing, I want to win because I do have a family, I want to be a good provider, and I want the business side of the race team to be successful.

“There are a lot of things that go into you wanting to be the best you possibly can be. It’s a new kind of pressure to be under, but if you channel it the right way, pressure can be a great motivator.” Continue reading →

Marla Weidenaar is More than a Female Crew Member at Kalitta Motorsports

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Photo - AlexisDejoria.com
Photo – AlexisDejoria.com

Marla Weidenaar is a piston and rod specialist for Kalitta Motorsports driver Alexis Dejoria. Although she’s been with her current team for two years, she’s been working in NHRA‘s drag racing for the last four years. Her hometown is New Lenox, Illinois, so being at Chicagoland this past weekend was a bit of a homecoming for this interesting female crew member.

Learn more about Marla Weidenaar via the following questions and answers found on her profile at alexisdejoria.com Continue reading →

Anthony Lum – Total Domination Mindset at John Force Racing

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Anthony Lum Engine Specialist for Courtney Force at John Force Racing Photo - JohnForceRacing.com
Anthony Lum Engine Specialist for Courtney Force at John Force Racing
Photo – JohnForceRacing.com

Anthony Lum is an engine specialist for John Force Racing’s top fuel dragster, Courtney Force.  Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii, his nickname is ‘Pineapple’ and he now lives in Brownsburg, Indiana.  Lum is employed at John Force Racing as of 2012 and via a few questions, fans can learn more about this dynamic JFR team member. Continue reading →