DRIVER INFORMATION |
Name: |
Cherissa Smallwood - 'Nitro and Lace' |
Hometown: |
Gainesville, FL |
Car: |
"Nitro and Lace" Pro Fuel Dragster |
Engine: |
4,000 horsepower 451 BAE |
Car Owner: |
Ron Griffis |
Class: |
Pro Fuel |
CrewChief: |
Ron Griffis |
Crew: |
Tim Smallwood, Mike Gleisner |
Major Sponsors: |
ICW Race Cars |
Website Address: |
www.nitroandlace.com |
Career Stats: |
2 wins, 1 runner-up in Nitro Jam competition |
Why do you love racing? |
It is a part of my life that excite my soul. Racing gives me the power to break away from every day life and takes me to a non reality world that I can't live without. I respect every aspect o my nitro dragster |
Hobbies: |
Going to the beach, swimming and RACING |
First Race Car: |
Junior Dragster at age 11 |
Personal Status: |
Married and mother of 2 kids |
Personal Car: |
Lincoln Navigator |
Favorite Music: |
Alternative Rock |
Favorite Movie: |
Halloween |
Favorite Food: |
Eggplant Parmesan |
Interesting facts about yourself: |
I am one of the very few female drivers that drives a Pro Fuel dragster; I work on the bottom end of my engine after every pass; I received both my Florida state drivers licenses and my Super Comp license on my 16th birthday; My father is a chassis builder and the owner of both Innovative Chassis and my race car |