Brownsburg, IN. (May 16, 2022) – When bringing new team members into the fold, Joon provides a few days of training and then tosses new candidates into the deep end of nitro drag racing. What if that transition doesn't go smoothly? Refer back to the team motto. #NEVERQUIT
Brownsburg, IN. (October 27, 2021) – According to published reports, women who succeed in male-dominated careers are often seen negatively. Gerda Joon is an example of a woman who is determined, capable and willing to step into the traditionally male dominated role of co-crew chief on a top fuel dragster.…
NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS RESCHEDULED GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2021) – NHRA and Atlanta Dragway have teamed up to announce the new dates for the 40th annual NHRA Southern Nationals. The fan-favorite event will be moved to April 30-May 2. “We are looking forward to celebrating the 40th NHRA Southern Nationals,”…
Lex Joon has made some changes to his dragster this offseason and plans to be ready for Gainesville. John Kernan has more on Lex, wife Gerda and their #NeverQuit attitude. ↓ January 17, 2021: John Kernan in our shop today to do an update interview for the NHRA. #neverquit #NHRA…
NHRA teams, and even the series, among those using social media to bring in the bucks.Racers and sanctioning bodies are using new ways to find sponsorship dollars in 2020.The NHRA secured its new title sponsor, Camping World, after a series of interactions on social media.Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis said…
Camping World Chairman and CEO Says Fans are the Most Important Stakeholders in the NHRA's Future. Marcus Lemonis, 47, is a business owner and a sponsor of several sports entities, including the NHRA, NASCAR Trucks and Major League Baseball. Lemonis, through his CNBC TV show The Profit, helps build up…