Australian Top Alcohol Funny Car driver, Steve Harker is preparing to do battle with the 'Best of
the Best' at this weekend United Association NHRA Route 66 Nationals. Harker will represent the
South Central Division Four in the Jeg's All-Stars competition held on Saturday before competing in
the events main eliminations on Sunday.
This prestigious event is the home of two races in one for the Lucas Oil Sportsman Series
competitors. The Jeg's All-Stars showcases the best drivers in each of the seven divisions who
compete for bragging rights and a chance to double up on trophies and prize money on Sunday.
Harker has had a successful start to the season with two National event wins, a runner-up finish
and a win at the Lucas Oil Series Division Four event. The team is looking to just keep the
momentum going. The native Australian has been competing in the USA for ten years in the Top
Alcohol Funny Car class and this will be his second showing in the Jeg's All-Star's event on
Saturday.
"We are looking to improve on our performance from here last season" comments Steve "We have a very
consistent hot rod coming into this event and just plan to keep it one round at a time. The team
has been working over time the last few weeks and I would like to thank them for their dedication
and hard work to our racing program."
This will be Harker's sixth event for the season and plans to compete at sixteen events this year.
Harker would like to recognize the support of his sponsors including i40, Inc, Lucas Oil Products,
Southern Safety Supply, Slim Pickens Quality Meats, Ringers Gloves, and Oakley.
Qualifying for the Top Alcohol Funny Cars and Dragsters begins Friday at 10.30am and 4.30pm with
final session on Saturday at 9am. Main Eliminations for the Top Alcohol category begin Sunday at
12pm following first round of the Professional Cars. The Jeg's All-Star's eliminations begins
Saturday at 10am concluding at 5pm.
About Harker Motorsport
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Steve Harker Bio
Steve Harker has been competing in the sport of Drag Racing for over 30 years. The transplant
Australian had his career best season in 2008 making thirteen final round appearances and finished
2nd in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Funny Car Championship.
Harker is also the reigning Lucas Oil South Central Division Four Top Alcohol Funny Car Champion.
Steve is joined by his identical twin daughters, Kate and Diana who compete in the Top Alcohol
Dragster category.
Steve's career best elaspe time is a 5.526 seconds pass at over 260.56 mph. In 2009, Steve
celebrates his twenth year behind the wheel of a Top Alcohol Funny Car as an owner, driver and crew
chief.
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