Alexis De Joria Bakersfield preview

De Joria ready to hit the track in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Sophomore NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Alexis De Joria and the Tequila Patrón/Jack O’Bannon Racing team are ready to hit the track as they return to action at this weekend’s Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif. De Joria’s Dodge Charger will feature the same tune-up as her teammate Sean O’Bannon this weekend, who currently leads Division 6 standings and is ranked seventh nationally.

De Joria, 30, of Venice, Calif., is anxious to see what the new combination will yield this weekend.

“I’m really looking forward to Bakersfield,” said De Joria. “We have a new crew in place, so hopefully we can make the best of our first outing. They’ve set the car up identical to Sean’s car and tune-up this weekend. His car is one of the fastest in the country, so I’m excited to see what the car will do this weekend in Bakersfield. Hopefully we can build from there.

“I’m going to miss having Bob DeVour at the track with us,” added De Joria. “He taught me a lot and was a great teacher. But the show goes on, and things like this [his departure] happen in the racing business. It can be unpredictable at times. Jack O’Bannon has always provided me with a great car, and I have all the faith in the world in the new crew he has put together. It’s a new page and I’m looking forward to it.”

Qualifying begins on Friday for the alcohol cars with two sessions. Eliminations will conclude the event Saturday evening.

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Contact: Will Hanna/ Pro Race Communications
Email: Will.Hanna@InsideTopAlcohol.com