Anna Molly Evans: DragChamp Jr Racer Spotlight

Anna Molly Evans is in this week’s DragChamp Jr Racer Spotlight. Learn all about this DragChamp Pro Member in his spotlight below!

Featured photo by Lou Crouch

DEATSVILLE, AL- Anna Molly Evans has been tearing up the drag racing scene in her Junior Dragster for the past four years. She didn’t just stumble upon the sport of drag racing; her parents, who are also die-hard racers, introduced her to it. Her mom races a Camaro and her dad drives a dragster, and even her little brother has caught the racing bug, competing alongside her in Junior Dragsters.

You’ll often spot Anna Molly doing her thing in the 10-12 year old Junior Dragster class at Montgomery International Dragway. Over the past four years, she has won several races and has earned many runner-up finishes.

Read all about her below.

Her Race Car

Anna Molly’s Junior Dragster boasts a 2010 Halfscale chassis and is powered by a McGhee 8.90 engine. But her role in racing goes beyond just being a driver. She’s the captain of the cleanliness crew, ensuring that her car, trailer, and motorhome stay spick and span.

Accomplishments

Anna Molly’s racing journey started with a bang, finishing as the runner-up in her very first race. Since then, she’s racked up quite a few wins and runner-up finishes. One race that really stands out is the Halloween Spooktacular 10k, where she made it all the way to the semi-finals at just 7 years old. She also got to drive her car for a local news feature! But her favorite win to date has to be her Glynn Smith Racer Appreciation Top Points Leaders Shootout win.

Outside of Racing

When she isn’t behind the wheel of her Junior Dragster, Anna Molly enjoys riding her dirt bike and side by side. She also likes to take horseback riding lessons and trail ride. On her computer, she plays Roblox and makes video edits. One thing people may not know about Anna Molly is that she is in the gifted program at her school.

Anna Molly’s Q&A

What’s on your bucket list, future goals, what do you hope to achieve? 

I would like to win a Wally in the future. I really hope to go to more big junior dragster races out of town. 

Who has made the biggest impact on your racing success? 

My mom and dad really help me a lot. They help me learn to drive the finish line. 

Who do you look up to in the sport? 

I look up to Shelby Thurman the most. She was the first “big girl” I met when I started racing. She cheers me on and is always nice to me. She also won 4 big checks in one weekend in her truck. I also really look up to Carlee Tapley. Carlee is always nice to me and is a good racer. 

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

I really hate to race my best friend Reese Noah unless it is in the final. We love to have all girl, best friend finals. 

What’s the hardest part of drag racing? 

The hardest part of drag racing is driving the finish line. 

What do you enjoy the most about racing? 

My favorite part of racing is just being around my friends. We finish racing juniors in the morning at our track and that gives us the rest of the day to ride dirt bikes, make s’mores, play games and sometimes we have birthday parties. 

Do you love to win or hate to lose? 

Losing doesn’t upset me so I guess I just love to win.

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

I think I am better at driving the finish line. I had to learn to get rid of ET early because my 11.90 car ran way faster than it was supposed to and I had to get rid of a lot of numbers.

Favorite movie or TV show? 

My favorite movie is Nightmare before Christmas

Favorite music, artist? 

I don’t really have a favorite type of music 

What is your favorite sport?  Favorite team? 

My favorite sport is racing and my favorite team is the “WTR” team.

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

My favorite food to eat is sushi

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

I would like to thank my mom and dad for helping me race. Also, Capital Recycling for the sponsorship. 

What advice would you give to young aspiring racers? 

I would tell young racers to take your time staging. Always try to stage the same every time. 

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