Johnny Moxley: DragChamp Jr Racer Spotlight

August 21, 2024

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

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL- Ten-year-old Johnny Moxley has been racing Junior Dragsters for just nine months. He was introduced to the sport by his dad, who races a diesel truck. Having attended races with his dad since he was three, Johnny’s early exposure sparked his own interest in drag racing. While he primarily competes at Gainesville Raceway, he also travels to nearby tracks for special events, such as the NHRA Eastern Conference Finals in Bristol, Tennessee.

Get to know more about Johnny below!

His Race Car

Johnny’s current Junior Dragster is a 2015 Mike Bos with a Craw’s ZR3 engine. He usually runs anywhere between 70 and 74 mph. The car has has had three owners so far.

In addition to driving duties, Johnny also helps maintain and work on his car. His responsibilities include wiping it down when it’s pulled out of the trailer, ensuring the tire pressure is correct, helping his dad fill it with fuel, and checking the oil levels. He makes an effort to do anything his dad asks him to do.

Outside of Racing

When Johnny isn’t behind the wheel of his Junior Dragster, he enjoys playing video games and watching drag racing TV shows. He’s a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and loves indulging in his favorite foods: ice cream and cheese pizza.

Major Accomplishments

Although Johnny hasn’t achieved his first official win yet, he feels he has already accomplished a great deal through everything he has learned in the past nine months. He began racing with limited knowledge and believes he has made significant progress in a short period of time.

Johnny’s Q&A

Which win are you most proud of?

I haven’t actually made it to that winner’s circle yet, but I know my time is coming.

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

One of the items on my bucket list was to race at Bristol, Tennessee’s Thunder Valley, and I got to do that this past summer. However, my main goals are to learn as much as I can and to drive into that winner’s circle knowing I gave it my all to get there.

Who has made the biggest impact on your racing success?

My dad and mom, they keep me motivated and give me the confidence that keeps me going.

Who do you look up to in the sport?

I like watching any racers to be honest.

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

I really don’t have anyone like that right now.

What’s the hardest part of drag racing?

For me, right now, I feel like it’s just remembering everything I’ve learned.

What do you enjoy most about racing?

I like the feel of going down that track so fast. I also like spending time with all my race track family.

Do you love to win or hate to lose?

Of course I hate to lose, but that’s the only way to learn things if you ask me.

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

I’m better at the starting line right now. I’m still learning aa few things to do before crossing that finish line.

Favorite movie or TV show?

I like watching drag racing shows. We watch NHRA on TV a lot too.

Favorite music, artist?

I love all kinds of music.

Where do you spend the most time on the internet?

Watching drag racing and videos.

What advice would you give to young aspiring racers?

Never give up, even if you feel like you’re not doing well—just keep going. The more effort you put into something, the more you’ll get out of it. It’s also okay to have things to work on.

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

My mom and dad. Without them, I wouldn’t be able to do this. They make sure we are all ready and packed every time there’s a race.