“ I didn ’ t win the way I wanted to win [ in 2023 ]. But I ain ’ t done . It ’ s going to motivate me more .” - JOHN FORCE
MOVERS & SHAKERS
The Drag Illustrated After Hours party , this year powered by El Bandido Tequila and RACERSCLUB , has become the place to see and be seen during the PRI Show weekend in Indianapolis . Held at Invy Nightclub in downtown Indy , DI After Hours brought together personalities from drag racing ’ s many niches and beyond for a night of celebrating the 2023 season .
THE DI TEAM : ( from left to right ) Nancy Koeppen , Jason Dukes , Lisa and Mike Carpenter , J . T . Hudson , Wes and Alisha Buck , Kayla Zadel , Kevin Contardo , Craig Cook , Allyson and Nate Van Wagnen , and Josh Dixon . Not pictured is Brett Underwood , VP of Sales .
Pro Mod driver “ Nova Joe ” Albrecht with fiancée Aimee Rose
Celebrity DJ Brandi Cyrus , sister of pop star Miley Cyrus , gets warmed up for her set to close out the night .
NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster newcomer Summer “ Mrs . Swoop ” Richardson and husband and fellow racer Travis Richardson
PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRIS SEARS
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