Drag Illustrated Issue 188, May / June 2024 | Page 74

MOVERS & SHAKERS

GREEN AND GRAY : Chad Green ( left ), who just one month prior won the Top Fuel vs . Funny Car Shootout during the PRO Superstar Shootout in his nitro Funny Car , shares a laugh with fellow Pro Mod competitor J . R . Gray at the top-end turnoff .
TEAM PLAYER : RACERSCLUB Brand Manager Josh Dixon jumps into action to make sure fans entering Bradenton Motorsports Park know about the autograph session happening at the DI booth in the staging lanes . In addition to the open pits , fans had numerous opportunities to meet their favorite drivers .
IN THE CLUB : Stroud Safety ’ s Tommy Cunningham sports the RACERSCLUB “ Late Night ” t-shirt as he unwinds after making a pass in his screwblown ‘ 67 Mustang in the Chicago-Style Second- Chance Race at WSOPM .
FAST FRIENDS : Sophia Buck , daughter of DI Founder and Editorial Director and WSOPM Promoter Wes Buck , hangs out in the pits with her new friend , PDRA Sportsman Rookie of the Year and Top Jr . Dragster title contender Victoria Beaner .
ROOTING FOR THE ROOTS : Hidden behind his signs , Pro Mod driver Bob Glenn and his daughter , Ashley Graziano , make their voices heard for the roots supercharger combination . Glenn was the only driver utilizing the combo in this year ’ s WSOPM Pro Mod field .
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