By Nate Van Wagnen • Photographs by Chris Sears

VER 10 YEARS in existence , the DI 30 Under 30 program has attracted the attention of dozens of businesses operating inside and outside of the sport . These brands and their leaders share Drag IllustrateD ’ s vision for encouraging drag racing ’ s next generation of stars .

Program sponsors contribute towards the custom 30 Under 30 class jackets , which honorees can be seen wearing throughout the PRI Show

weekend and on the starting line and in the pits at races around the world . These partners also provide prizes like free or discounted products , merchandise , and gift certificates .

“ Support for the 30 Under 30 program has exploded in the last few years ,” says Brett Underwood , VP of sales and business development ,

Drag IllustrateD . “ These companies realize the men and women of the DI 30 Under 30 List represent the future of the industry . We ’ re proud to partner with these 15 brands to recognize the accomplishments of our 30 Under 30 honorees and provide them with some encouragement to continue chasing their goals .”

This year ’ s returning sponsors include the Lincoln Electric Company , Race Winning Brands , VP Racing Fuels , Moser Engineering , Stroud Safety , Red Line Oil , Powerbuilt Tools , PEAK Performance , and Elite Motorsports . Joining them are Strange Engineering , Sander Engineering , GESI , Steel-It Coatings , Empaco Equipment Corporation , and Pleasanton Ready

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