Addysan Rogers: Rookie with a Winning Streak

This week’s DragChamp Jr. Racer Spotlight is all about competitive Texas Junior Dragster driver, Addysan Rogers.

LUFKIN, TX- Addysan Rogers started racing just 10 months ago and has already made a big name for herself. Her Dad, Chris and her younger brother, Dawson helped get her introduced to the sport. In her short time of racing, she has been able to make her way through fields of competitive racers claiming a few big wins along the way. Her favorite win being her $1,500 Texas Turkey Hunt victory.

She currently competes in the 8.90 Index, All Run, Bracket 330, and 10-12 Age Group within the SouthWest Jr. Dragster Series and around the Texas and surrounding area.

About her Race Car

Addysan’s current Junior Dragster is a 2021 Halfscale Swing Arm chassis with a Craws engine onboard.

Outside of Racing

When Addysan isn’t behind the wheel of her dragster, she can be found enjoying other sports. She loves to cheer, play soccer, and competes in cross country. Her favorite cheerleading squad is Top Gun. You can also find her watching YouTube videos, playing with her dog, listening to Rap music or hanging outside.

Addysan’s Accomplishments

• 2021 Texas Turkey Hunt $1,500 Winner
• 2021 West Texas Nationals SWJD Bracket 330 Runner-up
• 2021 West Texas Nationals SWJD All Run Runner-up
• 2021 Spring Training I-30 Dragway 7.90 Winner
• 2021 Spring Training I-30 Dragway 8.90 Semi-finalist
• Currently sitting 1st in SWJD 10-12 Age Group points
• Currently sitting 2nd in SWJD 8.90 Index points
• Currently sitting 3rd in SWJD Bracket 330 points
• Currently sitting 3rd in SWJD All Run Big Money points

Addysan’s Q&A

Who do you look up to in the sport?

Antron Brown

Tell us what you do for a living?

Student

How do you support your racing, side hustle, sponsor, partner, etc.? 

My dad’s wallet

Who do you hate to see in the other lane, and why?

My brother, I feel bad when he loses.

What’s the hardest part of drag racing?

The time commitment

What’s your most embarrassing moment in a race car?

Having a .225 reaction time against my brother

What are you saying to yourself just before you stage the car?

“Breathe”

What do you enjoy the most at the racetrack?

The friendship and support from my fellow racers which have become my second family

Are you superstitious? If so, what are they? 

Everything has to be in the same time and order. My dad and I also have a handshake.

Do you love to win or hate to lose? 

Hate to lose

Which are you better at the starting line or the finish line? 

Starting Line

What motivates you to continue racing? 

The friends and money

How often do you use a practice tree? 

I try to do it 100 times a night

What is your daily driver?

My feet

Favorite movie or TV show?

Dr.Strange the Movie

Would you rather hang out with a crowd or have a quiet evening at home? 

Hang out in a crowd

What’s your favorite thing to eat? Individual item, meal, or restaurant? 

Strawberry puffs and Dr.Pepper

Who would you like to thank, who helps you the most?

My Dad, I wouldn’t be able to do this without him.

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