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 John Maturo

Wallingford, CT

54

3/14/53

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 68

Camaro

 Pro

 9.41

144

Maturo’s Motorsports

Big M Dart

572

Callies

Comp Roller

         Billet

JE

15 to 1

Brodix

T & D

Dart

1150 Dominator

None

Turbo 400

TCP 8”

Dana 60

 www.maturosmotorsports.com

Racing Accomplishments  3 Time National Record Holder and Summer National                 Class Winner

Sponsors     Auto Machine, Maturo’s Motorsports

Questions

How long have you been drag racing?   37

How did you get your start?  Connecticut Dragway  , Stock Class

What’s been the biggest challenge to your racing program this season?  Compared to last season? 

  Watching my daughter race.

What would you consider your biggest accomplishments as a racer?   3 Time Super Stock record holder,

What’s gotten you hooked on the drag racing scene? Need for speed    

What are your plans for the future?    Concentrate on Marrissa season

What advice would you give to someone looking to start out?  Get an NHRA rule book and read it .    Get into NHRA

Who are your biggest friends at the track?    Mike Fitts,

Who do you fear having to see at the starting line?  Why?   Myself,

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?      My wife Carol

What music do you listen to?  Who’s your favorite?       

Any nick names for you?    

Do you have any pets?    Honey & Sox a golden retrievers

Do you have Kids?    Marrissa

What do you like to do as a hobby outside of drag racing?    Boating and working on cars.

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?   My daughter.

If you could meet anybody you wanted living or not who would it be?  Why?   

Any additional comments?