Owen Picha comes from a racing family — his dad, older brothers, and sister all hit the track. When he's not behind the wheel, you can find him playing baseball. He loves junior drag racing and is proud to carry on the family tradition.

Stella Freeman is a third-generation drag racer and the youngest in her racing family, following in the footsteps of her grandfather, dad, siblings, and cousins. She started racing this year and already took home a win in the 6–9 year old category at the NHRA JDRL Western Conference Finals at Texas Motorplex. Off the track, Stella shines in cheerleading, gymnastics, and theatre, and she brings the same passion and drive to racing.

Bristol Fleenor comes from a family that lives and breathes drag racing. She kicked off her junior dragster journey in 2024 and is already making waves, reaching the semifinals and soaking up everything she can about the sport. Off the track, Bristol plays on two travel soccer teams, cheers for her local school, and shares a love of live music with her mom. She's also working toward becoming a licensed pilot and has already started logging flight hours.

Kylie Mocny is a force on the track, with an impressive list of accomplishments — she’s a 4x track champion, 8x Wally winner, 2024 NHRA D2 Race of Champions winner, and 2024 NHRA D2 Bracket Finals runner-up. But for Kylie, racing is more than trophies. She loves the competition, the weekends spent with her family, and the friendships made along the way. When she’s not behind the wheel, she enjoys crafting, drawing, and soaking up time at the beach.

Savannah Smith has grown up at the track, watching her dad race NHRA Super Street and dreaming of the day she’d get behind the wheel. That dream became real when she got her half-scale dragster at age five — and after a few years of sitting in it every chance she could, she earned her NHRA license at 8 and began racing at 9. Savannah now runs 8.90s, has finished top 10 and top 5 in points at Beech Bend Raceway, and races in the Verge series, where she loves the pro tree. She’s also one of the founding members of This Is Bracket Racing Jr with Luke Bogacki. Off the track, Savannah plays goalie in soccer, sings in choir, plays ukulele in percussion choir, and was part of her school’s leadership team.

Cole Rudy has been racing since he was 7 years old and recently moved up to the competitive 7.90 class in the 13–17-year-old Junior Dragster division. Raised at the racetrack and surrounded by a tight-knit racing family, Cole is hands-on with every part of the process — from cleaning and maintaining his car to reviewing data, training with coaches from This Is Bracket Racing Jr, and mastering the practice tree. He also recently earned his Jr. Street license and now races a custom-built El Camino, “El Cole,” that he built alongside his dad and grandfather. Off the track, Cole is just as active, from mountain biking and welding to piano lessons, swim team, and participating in his church music program. With dozens of wins, top finishes, and team selections under his belt — including multiple championships and awards across the NHRA, SBRA, and other major series — Cole brings discipline, drive, and heart to every round.

Lyne Piperata grew up at the track, supporting her dad’s racing and dreaming of the day she’d take the wheel herself. At 11, she got her 2000 Camaro SS for her birthday and worked alongside her dad to build it from the ground up. Now, at 15, she races in the Division 7 NHRA Summit Series Jr. Street class where she has mutiple wins. Lyne’s car has been displayed at the 2024 and 2025 NHRA Arizona Nationals, where she’s also competed in exhibition runs for Jr. Street. When she’s not on the track at Firebird Motorsports Park or Tucson Dragway, she’s out promoting the Jr. Street program and encouraging younger drivers to get involved. She’s passionate about educating her peers on racing safely and the value of learning car control in a structured environment. Lyne is hands-on, maintaining and repairing vehicles with her dad and sister, welding with dreams of working on an NHRA team, and helping at local rodeos with her uncle.

JJ Schonberger is a third-generation drag racer with a deep family connection to the sport and a drive to match. Last season, he became the Cecil County Dragway Junior Track Champion, and this year he’s setting his sights even higher — chasing titles at Maple Grove Raceway and in NHRA Division 1 for the 15–18-year-old class. JJ will also make his fifth return to Bristol’s Eastern Conference Finals, proudly representing Team Maple Grove. When he’s not at the track, he’s just as focused — playing U-17 soccer and holding a third-degree black belt in MMA.

Mallory Sievers began racing at 13 and has been chasing the win light ever since. After earning her license, she finished 2nd place in her first official race at Bandimere Speedway. Mallory has worked hard to overcome nerves and early mistakes, steadily growing her confidence, skills, and love for the sport. She's proud of the progress she’s made and the respect she’s earned from fellow racers. With multiple wins under her belt, a Best Appearing Car award at the Western Conference Finals, and back-to-back runner-up points finishes, Mallory is showing up and proving herself every season. Off the track, she loves camping in the sand dunes and riding RZRs, four-wheelers, and dirt bikes. Mallory knows the importance of sportsmanship, perseverance, and representing herself well in and out of the lanes.

Sofie Cooper is a third-generation racer who jumped into the sport later than most — but that didn’t stop her from going all in. She started her journey in the highly competitive PDRA Pro Junior 7.90 index class, and after a tough start, she made a statement by earning her first PDRA win at the finals with a perfect 0.000 light and a 2 total package. Off the track, Sofie is just as driven, working as a photographer and media creator for sports teams at her school and at the track. Her goal is to inspire others by showing that it’s never too late to chase what you love.