Denver Pre-Race Report
NHRA Mile-High Nationals
Event 11 of 22
Bandimere Speedway
Morrison, Colo.
July 15-17, 2022
ALEXIS DEJORIA: Driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car
Denver Event Highlights:
2021 event runner-up
2021 Denver Recap:
Qualified second; Event runner-up (defeated Jack Wyatt in E1, Bob Tasca in E2, Tim Wilkerson in E3; defeated by Matt Hagan in E4)
Last Event (Norwalk):
Qualified sixth; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Paul Lee in E1; defeated by Robert Hight in E2)
Career Statistics:
182 races; six wins; six No. 1 qualifiers
Noteworthy:Denver Event Highlights:
2021 event runner-up
2021 Denver Recap:
Qualified second; Event runner-up (defeated Jack Wyatt in E1, Bob Tasca in E2, Tim Wilkerson in E3; defeated by Matt Hagan in E4)
Last Event (Norwalk):
Qualified sixth; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Paul Lee in E1; defeated by Robert Hight in E2)
Career Statistics:
182 races; six wins; six No. 1 qualifiers
Enjoyed her best Denver performance to date at the 2021 event, powering to a runner-up finish from the No. 2 qualifying position
DeJoria is looking to take last year’s final round appearance one step further and capture her first trophy of the season
As NHRA Camping World Series event No. 11, Denver marks the final race of the first half of the 22-race season
Quotable:
“We had a great outing in Denver last year, having made it to the final round from the No. 2 qualifying position. We were very consistent throughout qualifying and on race day. It’s common knowledge that crew chiefs have a ‘Denver specific’ tune-up that they turn to every year, and it definitely makes us feel good heading into an event where we know we have a proven combination for that particular track.
“After these few weeks off, I’m looking forward to getting back after it this weekend. Personally, I don’t like the long breaks in between race weekends. Of course, sometimes it’s necessary for us to get home and recharge, but I tend to believe that the more races we have back-to-back, the better it is for me as a driver as well as for my team. We like to get into that go-go-go rhythm, and I’m looking forward to kicking off this three-race swing on a high note.”
About Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria is a professional race car driver competing in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ Funny Car category. She is a Top 10-ranked driver, and including her prestigious 2014 U.S. Nationals triumph, DeJoria is a six-time NHRA national event Funny Car champion. Prior, DeJoria found success competing in the NHRA’s Super Comp and Top Alcohol Funny Car categories where she notched wins in both, making her an eight-time race winner overall.DeJoria joined DC Motorsports in 2020 as co-owner and driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila/ROKiT Toyota Funny Car. The Austin, Texas resident became the first woman to clock a sub-four second Funny Car pass in 2014, and is currently in pursuit of becoming the series’ first female Funny Car world champion.
