Alexis DeJoria: Driver of the Kalitta Motorsports Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry Funny Car
Qualified:
No. 9 (3.945 E.T. at 323.19 MPH)
The Results:
E1: 3.985 E.T. at 323.35 MPH defeated by Tommy Johnson Jr. 3.940 E.T. at 321.65 MPH
Quotable:
Alexis DeJoria, Driver
There’s really not much to say about today. Both our team and the DHL team are going to stay in St Louis and test on Monday. We’ll get a little head start prior to Reading. We definitely need to adjust a few things and work on getting better. We need at least a first round win at this next race. We’ve got the runs to do it. I know we can do it; we’re a good team. Obviously the door is pretty much closed for the Championship but we definitely can move up spots and races. There are still four races left to win.
NHRA Countdown to the Championship Points Standing:
2068 points, ranked 10th (-205)
Trails ninth ranked Tim Wilkerson by 76 points
Previously:
2036 points, ranked 10th
About Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria is a professional race car driver competing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. DeJoria drives the Tequila Patrón Toyota Camry as a member of the legendary Kalitta Motorsports team. DeJoria, who had all of the opportunity in the world to pursue any type of career, felt strongly about following her passion, and her need for adrenaline drove her to pursue the unlikely profession of auto-racing. The determination to ‘blaze her own trail’ continues to drive her and push her to higher levels in the sport of NHRA drag racing. She is a four-time Funny Car winner and made history when she became the first woman to compete in 100 Funny Car events.
About Tequila Patrón
From hand-harvesting the highest-quality 100 percent Weber Blue Agave, to the traditional, time-honored distillation process and individual labeling, numbering, and inspection of each bottle, Patrón tequila is crafted with meticulous precision and care. Though Patrón has grown to become one of the most-recognized and respected luxury spirits brands in the world, it is still exclusively produced in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, in the same small batches and with the same commitment to quality and craftsmanship. For more information about Patrón tequilas and liqueurs, please visit www.patrontequila.com.