2018 VIROC Field Set for Shot at $6,363.63 Payday During Tuesday’s Chili Bowl Opener

With a top prize of $6,363.63 up for grabs, the tenth annual Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions (VIROC) will take place on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, as part of the opening night’s run of events at the 32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Continue reading

Zac Bogner Takes on the Sport of Drag Racing

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