Justin Jackson - BMRT Jr. Dragster Driver

Justin Jackson is now the driver of the BMRT Jr. Dragster.  Justin just turned 8 years old and he applied for and received his NHRA Jr. Dragster Drivers License in May 2005. 
 
 May 7, 2005 - Bracket Masters Jr. Dragster is two for two in Car Shows!  After winning the Advance Auto Parts Car Show two weeks ago, the little Jr. Dragster came in 1st place at the Zoar Baptist Church Car Show in Central, LA.  There were well over 100 cars and a lot of bikes at the show, there was even one airplane.  They gave awards in about 20 divisions.
 

June 18, 2005 - Update submitted by Mr. Reggie Jackson:  My role changed today from Driver on my own car to Crew Chief for my son Justin Jackson.  With the Bracket Master Racing Team Jr. Dragster in tow we attended the O’Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League Challenge event at No Problem Raceway on Saturday June 18, 2005. 

After a very rainy night and early morning we got there and went through what had been a planned training session for the Crew Chief and the Driver.  We were not ready to run the car yet because it is too fast for Justin, I need to install a throttle stop to slow the car down. 

We were greeted with open arms by our fellow Jr. Drag Racing League families.  When I say families, I mean the other drivers from ages 8 to 16 and both parents and grandparents.  They offered their help with our new adventure as a father and son team.  This is help that we both will need and accepted with open arms.  I got a lot of new ideas for the car, mostly safety items from looking at the 40 plus cars involved in the event. 

With a golf cart on loan from Hank (Hank’s Auto and Performance) we could observe starting line procedures and go to the end of the track and watch the end of the race procedure which included where and how to exit the track.  The Jr. Dragsters run one-eight of a mile and not the quarter-mile that I am use to running.  The starting line procedure involves a lot of crew help, using the remote starter and backing the car up after the burn-out. 

Justin spent most of the day going from trailer to trailer as the other drivers showed him the ropes.  One family even had a practice Christmas Tree which Justin soon found himself deeply involved with.  We enjoyed the day and look forward to racing with the other youth and their crews.

July 29, 2005 - Reggie, Viola and Justin went to No Problem Raceway Park to teach Justin to drive the Bracket Masters Racing Team Jr. Dragster.  Justin was coached by his mom and dad while he made some passes on a straight section of the road course.  After the training session, Justin made his first pass on the drag strip!  Reggie and his mom, Viola, were proud of Justin's progress. 

July 30, 2005 - Justin and Reggie took the teams Jr. Dragster to the Homeowners Association at the Elvin Drive BREC Center. 

August 5, 2005 - Justin and Reggie went to State Capitol Dragway to the Friday night Test & Tune.  There was one other Jr. Dragster there to practice.  Justin made his first side by side pass of his career.  He cut a good light but lost to a quicker car.  The BMRT Jr. Dragster made three passes during the session and all three passes were excellent.  Justin is really learning.  All three passes were in the 14.84 - 14.86 sec. range.  Very consistent. The car has a throttle stop that will be adjusted to get closer to the 12.80 sec limit for 8-9 year old drivers.    Photos

Maurice Askins, Jr., also 8 years old, will also drive the BMRT Jr. Dragster.  His father, Maurice Askins, Sr. is now a member of BMRT.  They have applied to get "Little Moe" his Jr. Dragster License. 

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