Alexis DeJoria Racing Team Looking for a Win at their Second Norwalk Appearance

Alexis DeJoria Racing Team Looking for a Win at their Second Norwalk Appearance

Venice, CA (June 20, 2011) – The Alexis DeJoria Racing team is getting ready for their second showing at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, OH this weekend.

The team, which performed well at their Norwalk debut last summer, is going into this race on a high note. Their last race in Englishtown, NJ earlier this month was a crucial turning point. Prior, the team had been haunted by a string of disappointing races, but in Englishtown, it all came together, and any ‘car issues’ the team was having before that race have since been resolved. “We’re back on track now! We were consistent in Englishtown and our car is just so incredibly fast! We have a really good chance to do well in Norwalk,” says the team’s driver, Alexis DeJoria.

As one would expect in the middle of June, the weekend is expected to be hot and humid. While this does provide a bit of a challenge, the crew has already begun making preparations to deal with these conditions.

“I had such a great time in Ohio last year,” adds Alexis. “The fans in Norwalk are just incredible. They get really into it, and there’s such a good energy at that race. It would be fantastic to stand inside the winner’s circle this weekend in front of this group of dedicated fans, and I feel confident that we can do that.”

The Alexis DeJoria Racing team will compete this weekend at the 5th Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, OH, June 24th- June 26th.

About Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria, daughter of the famed John Paul DeJoria, of Paul Mitchell Systems, and Patrόn Spirits, is currently the Top Female Top Alcohol Funny Car Racer. Her team, Stealth Motorsports, co-operated by Alexis, is one of the few female-owned and operated teams in the industry. Alexis made racing history when she competed in the first ever ‘woman vs. woman’ race in her class in 2010, and she is the 2nd woman ever to win a Top Alcohol Funny Car race. Alexis is the female world record holder for the fastest and quickest speeds, and her car is currently the second fastest car in the world in the TAFC category. Alexis is also well-known for her infamous 2009 Englishtown, NJ crash.

Alexis, who has all the opportunity in the world to pursue any type of career, felt strongly about doing something she is passionate about, and she is proud to encourage and inspire young women to go after their dreams. Alexis’ need for adrenaline drove her to pursue the unlikely profession of auto-racing. The determination to ‘blaze her own trail’ continues to drive her and push her to higher levels in the dangerous, male dominated sport of drag racing. Alexis will transition into the Nitro Funny Car category in the fall of 2011. She will receive assistance from the Kalitta Motorsports team.

Media Contact info:
Alexis DeJoria, and members of Alexis DeJoria Racing are available for interview. Please contact Allison McCormick at (561) 279-7827 x306 or allison@alexisdejoria.com