Drag Illustrated Issue 127, November 2017 | Page 57
30 UNDER 30
2017
By Nate Van Wagnen, Josh Hachat, Lisa Collier, Ian Tocher, & Brandon W. Mudd
N
ow in its third year, the Drag Illustrated 30
Under 30 list is our effort to shine a light on the young peo-
ple who contribute to the straight-line sport in a variety of
ways. Contrary to reports that drag racing is a graying sport
with little hope for a new generation of diehard participants,
we believe the drag racing’s future is safe in the hands of thousands of
young men and women in every corner of the sport. This list is our way
of rewarding a select group of those individuals and inspiring others to
continue their efforts.
After poring over thousands of nomination forms and considering rec-
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ommendations from past 30 Under 30 honorees, we picked the following
list of individuals to make up the Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 Class
of 2017. Some of them earned their spot through on-track accomplish-
ments where win lights, trophies and big checks were the reward for their
efforts. Others made on-track performances possible through their tuning
capabilities or fabrication skills. A handful of them made contributions
to the sport in ways that win-loss records can’t reflect. Their roles are
diverse, but their personality traits – passionate, dedicated, respectful,
modest, and creative – are consistent. We believe these 30 young people
will continue to help carry drag racing into 2018 and beyond.
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