Category Archives: Race Reports

Pre-Race Report: Charlotte 1

NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Event Highlights: 2023 event runner-up 2016 No. 1 qualifier Overall zMAX Dragway stats: Two runner-up finishes (Fall 2022, Spring 2023) Two-time No. 1 qualifier (Fall 2014, Spring 2016) 2023 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Recap: Qualified fifth; Event runner-up (defeated Matt Hagan, Dale Creasy Jr. in E1, Chad Green, Bob Tasca in E2, Ron […]

Alexis DeJoria Advances to Quarterfinal Quad, Qualifies for Second Consecutive Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge

LAS VEGAS (April 14, 2024) – Fresh off a runner-up finish from the NHRA Arizona Nationals one week prior, Alexis DeJoria carried the momentum from her rebound weekend into The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as she pursued a first four-wide win. The two-time winner at The Strip began eliminations for the NHRA Four-Wide […]

Pre-Race Report: Las Vegas 1

Las Vegas 1 Event Highlights: Two-time event champion (2014, 2016) Note: The Las Vegas 1 four-wide format was first introduced in 2018 The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Overall Highlights: Two-time event champion One No. 1 qualifier (2021 Las Vegas 2) 2023 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Recap: Qualified second; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Paul Lee, Jason […]

Alexis DeJoria’s Resurgence in Phoenix Thrills Sellout Crowds at NHRA Arizona Nationals

2024 Arizona Nationals

CHANDLER, Ariz. (April 7, 2024) – In an impressive display of resilience, Alexis DeJoria powered her Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car to a runner-up finish from the No. 15 qualifying position this weekend at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park. Among a stacked Funny Car field featuring some of the […]

Pre-Race NHRA Arizona Nationals

Alexis Arizona

ALEXIS DEJORIA Driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car NHRA Arizona Nationals Event Highlights: 2014 event champion 2023 NHRA Arizona Nationals Recap: Qualified second; Semifinal finish (defeated J.R. Todd in E1, Tim Wilkerson in E2; defeated by Ron Capps in E3) Last Event (Pomona 1): DNQ Career Statistics: 217 races; six […]

DC Motorsports Pre-Race Report: Pomona 1

Alexis DeJoria

Driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip Overall Highlights: 2021 NHRA Finals event runner-up 2014 NHRA Finals No. 1 qualifier 2023 NHRA Winternationals Recap: Qualified second; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Jeff Arend in E1; defeated by Matt Hagan in E2) Last Event (Gainesville): Qualified seventh; Quarterfinal finish (defeated […]

Alexis DeJoria Carries Positive Momentum into 2024 NHRA Season After Solid Showing at Gatornationals

Gainesville Nationals

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 10, 2024) – Alexis DeJoria and the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car team made four strong runs out of five during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season-opener at Gainesville Raceway. The team’s solid outing at the 55th annual Gatornationals has them feeling confident in their car […]

DC Motorsports Pre-Race Report: Gainesville

Alexis Dejoria

2023 NHRA Gatornationals Recap: Qualified ninth; Semifinal finish (defeated Cruz Pedregon in E1, Ron Capps in E2; defeated by Matt Hagan in E3) Career Statistics: 215 races; six wins, six No. 1 qualifiers Noteworthy: 2024 marks DeJoria’s 11th full season competing as a professional Funny Car racer. She made her professional debut at the 2011 […]

Alexis DeJoria Amped for 2024 NHRA Season After Solid Showing at SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout

Alexis-Bradenton

BRADENTON, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2024) – Alexis DeJoria and Del Worsham’s DC Motorsports team took to the track this week for the first time in 2024 to participate in the invitation-only SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout Presented by Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage in Bradenton, Florida. Prior to the inaugural shootout-style event which saw nitro-powered NHRA teams […]

DC Motorsports Pre-Race Report: Pomona 2

Alexis in and out

Note: DC Motorsports owner and crew chief Del Worsham will pull double-duty during the NHRA Finals. Worsham, a two-time world champion, will return to the seat of a Funny Car, driving the CP Carrillo Toyota GR Supra. (Quote from Worsham below) ALEXIS DEJORIA Driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car Countdown to the […]

NHRA Las Vegas 2 Pre-Race Report

Alexis DeJoria

ALEXIS DEJORIADriver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car Countdown to the Championship Ranking: 9th (-265) NHRA Nevada Nationals Event Highlights: 2021 No. 1 qualifier The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Overall Highlights: Two-time event champion (Las Vegas 1: 2014, 2016) 2021 Las Vegas 2 No. 1 qualifier 2022 NHRA Nevada Nationals Event […]

Short Race Day for Alexis DeJoria at Home Track

Alexis DeJoria Texas

ENNIS, Texas (October 15, 2023) – Returning to the track where she made her professional debut 12 years prior, Austin, Texas resident Alexis DeJoria was looking to capture her first victory of the season in front of a hometown crowd on Sunday at the Texas Motorplex. DeJoria made two strong runs during qualifying to secure a […]

NHRA Dallas Pre-Race Report

NHRA Midwest Nationals

ALEXIS DEJORIADriver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car Countdown to the Championship Ranking: 8th 2022 Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Event Recap:Qualified 12th; First round exit (defeated by Blake Alexander in E1) Last Event (St. Louis):Qualified 12th; First round exit (defeated by Matt Hagan in E1) 2023 Statistics:18 races; three runner-up finishes Career Statistics:212 races; six wins, […]

Pre-Race Report: St. Louis

2023 Pep Boys NHRA Nationals

ALEXIS DEJORIADriver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car Countdown to the Championship Ranking: 6th 2022 NHRA Midwest Nationals Event Recap:Qualified seventh; First round exit (defeated by J.R. Todd in E1) Last Event (Charlotte 2):Qualified 14th; First round exit (defeated by Bob Tasca in E1) 2023 Statistics:17 races; three runner-up finishes Career Statistics:211 races; six wins, six […]