DragChamp Top 10 List – Kyle Seipel Edition

Big Nasty Kyle Seipel is the DragChamp Top 10 presented by Laris Motorsports Insurance this week. Kyle made such an impact on our sport so we dedicated the entire list to him.

6/23/21 – The DragChamp Top 10 List presented by Laris Motorsports Insurance is dedicated to Kyle Seipel this week. As we reflect on a man that made an incredible impact on our sport and the people within it, we want to celebrate Kyle’s legacy in a very special way.

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1 – Kyle Seipel the ET Finals Master

One of Kyle’s most amazing accomplishments behind the wheel came at the NHRA ET Finals. In the eighties and nineties, Kyle was almost unstoppable winning a total of 12 ET Finals on the West Coast. It seemed as though he won at least once every year and more than once he doubled up including a three Wally weekend in 1993. Considering the deeply talented fields at the ET Finals each year, this is one accomplish that may never be matched.

2 – Kyle Seipel the Promoter

Big Nasty was not only accomplished behind the wheel, he was equally impressive as a race promoter as one half of the Fling team with partner Peter Biondo. The two teamed up to create one of the top brands in bracket racing which produces some of the best bracket racing events in the country. What started a little over a decade ago with one annual event in Bristol, has grown into the most recognizable and prestigious bracket racing series in the country. Click here to listen to our podcast with Peter and Kyle or here to listen to a special interview with Kyle.

3 – Kyle Seipel 22 Divisional Victories

On the NHRA Divisional tour, Kyle raced to victory on 22 occasions which should easily place him well inside the Top 50 of all time.

4 – Kyle Seipel 12 National Event Wins

Seipel was also a force on the NHRA National Event tour. During his career, Kyle hoisted an NHRA Wally on 12 separate occasions picking up victories in five different classes.

5 – Kyle Seipel 10X Division Champ

In addition to winning 22 times on the NHRA Division level, Kyle dominated the points chase for years. His 10 division championships places him just outside the Top 10 in career championships. An example of his greatness, Kyle won two championships in the same season for three consecutive years. From 1994-1996 he won a total of six championships.

6 – Kyle Seipel .90 Domination

While Kyle racked up countless bracket racing victories, he was also and extremely talented Super class racer. Seven of his 12 national event victories came in the heads up classes including four in Super Comp and three in Super Gas. All 10 of his divisional championships came in the .90 classes including four in Super Comp, and three each in Super Gas and Super Street.

7 – Kyle Seipel NHRA Class Racer

In a show of versatility, Kyle also raced to victories in the super tough Stock & Super Stock classes. Three of his 12 national event wins came in these classes including two victories in Super Stock and one in Stock Eliminator.

8 – Kyle Seipel Fast Brackets

In more recent years, Kyle moved into the Top Dragster class where he added to his already impressive resume. His partnership with the Lamb family put him in a competitive race car and he made the most of the opportunity. Big Nasty picked up two national event victories in Top Dragster, adding him to an elite group of racers than have won national events in five or more classes.

9 – Kyle Seipel Track Manager

Having practically grown up at the race track, his mother Georgia was a track manager for most of his life, it was no surprise when he took over track manager duties at Sonoma Raceway. Kyle brought a flare to the track’s sportsman racing program and even hosted some big dollar bracket racing events that had the feel of a mini Fling event. His love for the sport was evident as he worked diligently to build the track’s programs for the local racers.

10 – Kyle Seipel the Family Man

This brings us to the most important accomplishment of Kyle’s life, his family. A dedicated father and husband, there was never a doubt of who came first in his life. Kyle leaves behind his wife Dana, daughter Sydney, and son Hudson. You will forever be remembered my friend and you will be missed. God Speed Big Nasty!

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