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By Emily | February 17, 2008
First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog! I hope you enjoy it!
My name is Emily Williams, otherwise known as EMDUB. I am currently racing a Super Comp dragster out of Woodinville, WA with my father as my “crew chief.” I love drag racing! I enjoy everything from the smell of rubber and nitro to the community among the fans and participants. You would be hard pressed to find such a caring and supportive community in any other sport. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me tell you a little about me.
I was born in Toledo, Ohio to two loving parents who met programming computer software. When I was six years old we moved to a small town outside of Seattle. I grew up with two younger brothers, Michael and Stephen, in the beautiful Northwest. In high school I played volleyball on the school team, but had a passion for gymnastics. I spent 12 years of my youth competing and coaching gymnastics. Although my body does not allow me to participate anymore, my heart misses the sport very much.
I have always had an interest in motor sports. When I was younger, my father owned a Goldwing motorcycle. Some of my favorite memories are riding to gymnastics practice or traveling the country on this bike. After high school I moved to Orange County, CA to attend college. The past four years have been filled with friends, homework, sorority and adventures. I was the president of my sorority, a preschool teacher and all along an avid NHRA fan. I was just accepted to Washington State University for their Human Development Masters program and intend to move back to Washington to pursue my degree.
In January I was offered an amazing opportunity to take Frank Hawley’s Super Comp/Super Gas class. My father and I have always been huge fans, but this was a new step. As nervous as I was, I agreed. Nothing could have prepared me for those two days. Jack Beckman (yes, THE Jack Beckman) was my teacher and I couldn’t ask for anyone better. After I received my license there was no question about my passion. Racing that car made me feel alive. It’s an impossible feeling to describe; but when that car launches off the starting line and you are thrown back in your seat, it is such a thrill.
The next few months were a whirlwind. My father and I searched for a car to purchase and low and behold, Jack’s wife, Jenna, was selling her Super Comp dragster. The opportunity was perfect. Jack knew my racing experience and what I needed to get started. He and Jenna have been amazing and more than willing to help us out. What a great way to start my drag racing career!
This brings me to the present. I am currently working on getting things in order to begin competition. This season will be spent testing, tuning and practicing. I hope to race a full season in 2009 and be a force to contend with. And I promise to keep you all updated!
Thanks for stopping by!
Topics: Racing | 1 Comment »
March 13th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
You rock girlfriend! We will stay posted and plan on going to one of your races. Love, The Linders