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Austin Lobban

East Greenbush NY

12

2/4/95

 

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2001

Half Scale

Jr.major

8.33

78

 

Austin & Derek Lobban

 

JR Racecar

28.9 cubic inch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mikuni

 

 

 

 

 

Shockwave

 

 

 

 

 

Magneto

Digatron

 

Playtime Chassis

 

 

 

 

16 X 1.75

Hookworm

 

 

 

 

 

8 X 8

18 X 8 M/T

 

 

 

 

Racing Accomplishments

  2004 Jr. Minor Track Champion   2-time Jr. Dragster Challenge Champion

Sponsors

Playtime Chassis

D&D Auto

Mom & Dad

Questions


How long have you been drag racing?  5 years

How did you get your start?   A gift from my grandfather

What’s been the biggest challenge to your racing program this season?  Compared to last season? Deciding if I want to drag race on a weekend or play football.   

What would you consider your biggest accomplishments as a racer? Being the track champion.   

What’s gotten you hooked on the drag racing scene? Speed, the love, being competitive, and it’s in my blood.   

What are your plans for the future? To drive the AMX 1.   

What advice would you give to someone looking to start out?  Take it slow make sure you love what your about to invest in. It takes a lot of time and a lot of money.     

Who are your biggest friends (or enemies) at the track? I am friends with everybody except when they are in the other lane.   

Who do you fear having to see at the starting line?  Why? The day I have to race my dad. Because he has a lot of experience.

Very briefly, tell me the dumbest mistake you've ever made at the race track?    

Anyone you’d like to thank, wives you HAVE to thank, other things not mentioned you feel are important? I would like to thank my mom, dad, sister, grandfather for getting me started.  

What music do you listen to?  Who’s your favorite? All different kinds. Nickelback   

Any nick names for you?   

Do you have any pets?   

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What do you like to do as a hobby outside of drag racing?  Play football, snowboarding, riding my bike.  .

What track do you dislike the most?    

Which is your favorite track to race on?  Lebanon Valley

Do you have a lucky charm?  What is it?   

If you could meet anybody you wanted living or not who would it be?  Why? Eric Medlen, because he was a great racer.

Any additional comments?