Moving things forward.....

“To take two steps forward in the sport of Top Fuel Drag Racing, sometimes you have to take one back; at least this is  my  philosophy on how  I  can make the next step in  my  career.  As a die hard racer,  I  would rather spend time behind the wheel of  a  8000 hp Top Fuel Dragster. But, up until now,  I  have  to make  my  first run down the track in the 2010 season.  We are using this season to fine tune the team in the USA. And, when we are ready, besides running the car in the NHRA series, we will  look into running a few events in the 2011 FIA European Championship Series.  Mantorp Park (Sweden) and Hockenheim (Germany) will be on the list, in an effort to promote our European sponsor and partner, MPM, who has supported our efforts and success for many years, and is now showing great interest in assisting our endeavours in the USA."  

Being  the most successful drag-racer in the Netherlands  was just the first step in my career .  In 2005  I  became the first Dutchman to win the FIA Top Fuel European Championship. And, in 2007 and 2008  I came a close runner-up in this prestigious European Championship.  During  my  career,  I  smashed numerous records at several tracks across Europe. But, the one that stands out in his mind the most is the one he set at the NitrOlympics in Hockenheim, where  Lex  had the opportunity to participate in the night show where  the race cars  produced large header flames, lighting up the fans, as he powered down the quarter mile track. 

Following  our  racing in Las Vegas and Pomona at the end of last years’ Full Throttle season,  we  made the decision to leave the whole racing operation in California with the vision of moving forward with  our ambition, by embracing the opportunity to compete at the highest level within the sport. My aim is to be at the top of the class in the U.S., which will be the ultimate step in my career. This is going to be the most important and at the same time the most difficult challenge I have ever faced in my racing career.

American marketing agency, Seasick Marketing, is working overtime to find the right commercial partners to come on board, so that  our  team can commence building their success story in the U.S..   Lex Joon Racing  has partnered with U.S. based 334 Racing, to give themselves the perfect American background, and procure us with an official U.S. status. Together we are confident that the team has the experience and equipment to make a positive impact on the sport in the US, and get the desired results for  our  partners and crew. We  are more than aware that it will take a little time and a lot of patience to get the team fully funded and in a position to race and compete at this high level in the sport. But, regardless of any issues or difficulties that may arise, the collective team is confident they can take it all in stride and get the determined results  we all  seek.