Birthdate: April 7, 1955 Hometown: Gastonia, N.C. Marital Status: Married, Sally Children: Rob, Sandy Ann, and Jake
2006: Advanced to a semi and final in first five events where he was eliminated twice by John Force and twice by Ron Capps; Qualified for 15 events and was eliminated by one of the top-three drivers at eight of those events
2005: Advanced to finals at Gainesville; Set career best time and speed
2004: Established career best speed
2003: Qualified for the first 11 events of the season before posting a DNQ
2002: Advanced to the semifinals at Englishtown
2001: Was the runner-up at two national events, a career-high; Recorded a career-best elapsed time
2000: Won Houston 1; Recorded first career four-second pass, a 4.973 (Brainerd)
1999: Recorded first career 300-mph run, a 302.62 at Englishtown