Alexis DeJoria showcased her potential with a strong performance at the NHRA Winternationals, finishing in the quarterfinals in her Bandero Caf茅 Chevrolet SS Funny Car. Competing for the 1,000th NHRA Funny Car Wally, she secured valuable championship points during qualifying and ranks seventh in the Funny Car standings after the third race of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Despite a challenging start, DeJoria made consistent runs and showed resilience throughout eliminations.

By the Numbers
  • DeJoria's quickest pass was 3.906 seconds at 330.07 mph during eliminations.
  • She achieved her fastest qualifying run at 3.979 seconds, reaching a speed of 328.46 mph.
State of Play
  • DeJoria is currently ranked seventh in the Funny Car points standings.
  • The team will return for the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in April.
What's Next

The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals will be a critical opportunity for DeJoria and her team to refine their strategy and maximize performance after learning from their recent experience.

Bottom Line

DeJoria's quarterfinal finish highlights her team's growing potential, but future success will depend on overcoming challenges and leveraging the data gained from this event. Consistency and teamwork will be essential as she moves toward upcoming races.