Post Race Report- K&N Filters Route 66 NHRA Nationals

Alexis DeJoria: Driver of the Kalitta Motorsports Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry Funny Car

Qualified:

No. 3: 3.887 E.T. at 327.11 MPH

The Results:

• E1: 3.955 E.T. at 320.51 MPH defeated Brian Stewart 4.054 E.T. at 304.53 MPH
• E2: 3.967 E.T. at 319.07 MPH defeated by Robert Hight 3.917 E.T. at 328.06 MPH

Quotable:

Alexis DeJoria, Driver

We did well in qualifying and got some good first round win points. Unfortunately, in the second round, I double-stepped it on the line and caused myself to have a not-so-great reaction time against Robert. At the top-end we ran a 3.96 to his 3.91. We’ve got a week off; we’ll collect our thoughts and move on to the Western Swing. I’m looking forward to it.

NHRA Countdown to the Championship Points Standing:

697 points, ranked 10th

About Alexis DeJoria

Alexis DeJoria is a professional race car driver, competing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series’ Funny Car class. DeJoria drives the Tequila Patrón-sponsored 2016 Toyota Camry as a member of the legendary Kalitta Motorsports team. DeJoria, who had all of the opportunity in the world to pursue any type of career, felt strongly about following her passion, and her 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 sport of NHRA drag racing. She is a four-time Funny Car winner and made history when she became the first woman to compete in 100 Funny Car events.

About Tequila Patrón

From hand-harvesting the highest-quality 100 percent Weber Blue Agave, to the traditional, time-honored distillation process and individual labeling, numbering, and inspection of each bottle, Patrón tequila is crafted with meticulous precision and care. Though Patrón has grown to become one of the most-recognized and respected luxury spirits brands in the world, it is still exclusively produced in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, in the same small batches and with the same commitment to quality and craftsmanship. For more information about Patrón tequilas and liqueurs, please visit www.patrontequila.com.