Alexis De Joria Seattle preview

De Joria hoping to rekindle Seattle ‘magic’

KENT, Wash. – Just one year ago, then-rookie NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Alexis De Joria had one of the best outings of her young career at the Schuck’s Auto Supply Nationals at Pacific Raceways just outside of Seattle. Going into this year’s event, De Joria and the Tequila Patrón/Jack O’Bannon Racing team hope to rekindle some of that magic with another good outing this weekend.

De Joria, the 30 year old daughter of hair products mogul and Patrón Spirits Company founder John Paul De Joria, is excited about returning to Seattle.

“When we ran that 5.73 here last year, that was a really big moment for us,” said De Joria. “Bob [DeVour – Crew Chief] has been trying some new things which hopefully will come around for us this weekend. We ran really well here last year, so hopefully we can do that again.”

De Joria is also looking forward to the busy schedule of racing the team has ahead of it.

“I really like racing on back to back weekends,” cited De Joria. “It helps you keep the momentum going and keeps you fresh. We have a busy schedule of races ahead of us and I’m really looking forward to it.”

Qualifying begins on Friday for the alcohol cars with two sessions on Friday followed by one final session on Saturday. Eliminations begin with round one Saturday afternoon and final eliminations will conclude the event on Sunday.

Simply Perfect in every way, Patrón is the world’s No. 1 selling ultra-premium tequila. From the finest, most expensive Weaber Blue agave plants grown in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, to the centuries-old distillation process, to the signed, handcrafted glass bottles, Patrón is produced with unparalleled attention to detail. Imported and marketed by Las Vegas-based The Patrón Spirits Company, brands in the portfolio consist of Patrón Gran Platinum, Patrón Anejo, Patrón Reposado, Patrón Silver, Patrón XO Café (tequila and coffee blend), and Patrón Citrónge (extra fine orange liqueur), Ultimat Vodka (80 proof, Black Cherry and Chocolate Vanilla), as well as Pyrat Pistol, Pyrat Cask, and Pyrat XO Reserve Caribbean rums.

To find out more about the Jack O'Bannon Racing Team, visit their website at www.JackOBannonRacing.com

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