Accomplishments
Began racing at the age of 16 years old and won first ever race in that year
Won several bracket races in Alabama
In 1995 ran first ever IHRA National event held at Alabama International Dragway running Super Rod in a 1970 Opel GT and received runner-up out of a 100 car field; was tabbed as a “future IHRA star” by Drag Review
Also in 1995 ran second ever IHRA National event held at Bristol, Tn. Qualified #1 and received runner-up; Two races, Two second place finishes and a #1 qualifying pass
In 1996 began working at Alabama International Dragway as manager
In 1997 won local quick 8 in a 1992 Trans Am running 4.32 on 1/8 at 161.18 mph
Also in 1997 ran first 6 second ¼ mile pass and first 200 mph pass at the IHRA World Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio; also qualifying in the Top Sportsman Quick 8
In 1998 qualified and ran IHRA Top Sportsman at three National events; qualifying in the top 5 at each event
In 1999 ran and qualified in the top 5 at Darlington International Dragway
Also in 1999 won the IHRA World Finals at Shreveport, La.; also won Holbrook Tools Quick 8 in 1999 Corvette
NMCA Pro Street Semi-Finalist at Shreveport, Louisiana
2000 Qualified 8th in first ever IHRA Pro Stock race in Ontario, Canada, and won
1st round of eliminations; ran 6.67 at 209.18 mph
2000 Qualified 9th at Cordova, Ill; won 1st round
2000 Qualified 10th at Stanton, Michigan
2000 Qualified 13th at Norwalk Raceway Park
Qualified at all National Events attended in 2000
2001 NMCA Pro Street Semi-Finalist at Memphis, Tn
2001 NMCA Pro Street Semi-Finalist at Bowling Green, Kentucky
2001 ran complete IHRA schedule; qualifying at each event
2001 finished #9 in IHRA World Championship Points
Pro Stock Win, IHRA 6th annual Amalie Oil Nationals,
Cordova Dragway – Cordova Ill. May 17-19, 2002
Set IHRA World Speed Record at 213.54. – May 17-19, 2002 - Amalie Oil Nationals, Cordova Dragway
Pro Stock R/U and #1 Qualifier – IHRA Carquest Auto Parts Empire Nationals, New York Int’l Raceway – Leicester, New York – July 12-14, 2002
Set IHRA World Speed Record at 214.42 – Sept 7-9, 2002 – IHRA 7th Annual Amalie North American Nationals – New England Dragway – Epping New Hampshire
Pro Stock Win – IHRA Inaugural Rocky mountain Nationals – Budwiser Motorsports Park – Edmonton, Alberta Canada – June 27-29 2002
Multi National event winner – Finished 5th in IHRA National Points in 2002
Pro Stock Win – IHRA Inaugural Motor City Nationals – Milan Dragway –Milan Michigan – July 11-13 2003
Pro Stock R/U and #1 Qualifier – IHRA 22nd Annual US 131 Motorsports Park – Martin Michigan, Aug 8-10 2003
Jerry Haas “Grand Slam” Award, 2003
Finished 6th in IHRA National Points in 2003
3 time IHRA National event winner in Top Sportsman and Pro Stock
2008 Season
Qualified #15 - April 4-6, 2008 - IHRA Amalie Motor Oil Nationals
- San Antonio Raceway
Qualified #16 - April 18-20, 2008 - IHRA Spring Nationals - Rockingham Dragway
Qualified #9 - May 23-25, 2008 - IHRA Motor City Nationals - Milan Dragway
Pro Stock R/U and #5 Qualifier - June 13-15, 2008 - IHRA Presidents Cup Nationals - Maryland International Dragway - Mechanicsville, Maryland
2009 Season
*March 8, 2009 - IHRA Mardi Gras Nationals - Pro Stock WINNER
IHRA Mardi Gras Nationals - State Capitol Raceway - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
*March 6 - 8, 2009 - #1 Qualifier
IHRA Mardi Gras Nationals - State Capitol Raceway - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
*March 6, 2009 - "Last Man Standing" Award
IHRA Mardi Gras Nationals - State Capitol Raceway - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
*March 8, 2009 - Boninfante "Pro Stock Top Qualifier" Award
IHRA Mardi Gras Nationals - State Capitol Raceway - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
*June 6, 2009 - ADRL Summer Drags V - Pro Stock Runner-Up
ADRL Summer Drags V - U.S 131 Motorsports Park - Martin, Michigan
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