Regan Picha: DragChamp Jr Racer Spotlight

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

HALLETTSVILLE, TX- Regan Picha started racing Junior Dragsters four years ago after being introduced to sport by his Dad. He currently competes in the 8.90 Junior Dragster class within the NHRA Division 4 and IHRA Summit Super Series. He also enjoys following the SouthWest Jr. Super Series schedule in and around the state of Texas. This past year, he raced the NHRA Western Conference Finals and hopes to attend the Bristol Eastern Conference Finals this coming year. Regan also shares the love of drag racing with his younger sister, Ellison, who also races Junior Dragsters.

Learn more about Regan below!

His Race Car

Regan has had a few different cars over the years but his current Junior Dragster is a 2019 Halfscale that runs 8.90s. It was built by Ronnie Smith over at S&W Powersports. His dad mostly works on his car but Regan is responsible for prepping his tires and keeping his car fueled between rounds.

Outside of Racing

When Regan isn’t behind the wheel of his Junior Dragster, he enjoys playing soccer, hanging out with his family, and indulging in his favorite food, pizza.

Accomplishments

So far in his racing career, Regan has earned several Southwest Jr. Dragster Series wins, runner-ups and semi-final finishes. He has also claimed multiple bracket racing wins and this past year, he went to the quarter-finals at the NHRA Western Conference Finals in Denver.

Regan’s Q&A

Which win are you most proud of? 

My proudest win was my first 11.90 win at San Antonio raceway my first year of racing.

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

I really want to go to Bristol next year for the ECF. I hope to win a championship no matter what it is.

Who has made the biggest impact on your racing success? 

My dad has the biggest impact on my racing. I could not do it without him.

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

I hate to line up on the side of any of my friends because I hate to see them lose.

What’s the hardest part of drag racing? 

Hardest part for me is hitting the tree consistently

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

I am better at the finish line.

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

I love pizza

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

My entire family. I could not race without them.

What advice would you give to young aspiring racers?

No matter a white or yellow ticket the main thing is that you are having fun doing it . If you love it and have fun with it, the wins will follow. 

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