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ABOUT B.J. |
B.J. stepping into the
dragster for the first
time - January 2003
Quick Facts: Age: 36 Birthdate: 08/21/1973 Height: 5'8" Weight: 135lbs. Hometown: Hatfield, PA (20 miles northwest of Philadelphia) Born in: Abington, PA Parents: Bob and Vivian Trail Siblings: Two brothers and four sisters Marital status: Single Occupation: Self-employed - Trail Automotive Group & drag racer! Automobiles: 2007 Mustang GT conv., 2009 Ford F150 Super- Crew pick-up, 1964 Chevelle 2dr. Sedan, 1964 El Camino 4x4 (custom), 1969 Dodge Dart GT Convertible, 1966 Ford Custom 500 2dr. Sedan, & 1971 GMC C1500 Pick-Up Motorcycles: 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster 883 Low & 2007 V-Star 650 Classic Pets: None at the moment:( Favorite color: Yellow!! Favorite class of Race Car: Prostock Future goals: Win a national event and race in a professional class |
Racing Biography: October of 1989 marked the beginning of B.J.'s drag race driving career. He had already been involved in the sport for three years with his previous business, an automotive restoration and speed parts store, sponsoring many drag race cars. Finally at the age of 16, B.J. drove his then totally street legal 1964 El Camino to Cecil County Dragway in Rising Sun, MD and competed in an 1/8 mile nostalgia event. Enjoying that first race, he then proceeded in making several changes to the El Camino during the following week in order to have it ready for competition again at the seasons final race event at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA the next weekend. He raced at a few more events after his Maple Grove outing at Cecil County further gathering more precious on track experience. He started his 1990 season off losing in the second round at the first two points events at Maple Grove competing in Street Eliminator. Then in only his ninth time out as a driver, third of the year, he went seven rounds to win his first drag racing event. After another win and a runner-up along with some late round finishes he went on to end his first full season as a driver and tuner finishing second in points and qualifing for the Division 1 Bracket Finals. B.J. again competed in Street Eliminator in 1991, finishing the season 12th in points and making a few final round appearances. In 1992 he decided to make a few more changes to his El camino and step up to the Heavy Eliminator class proving again that he had the ability to win. After a few wins, runner-ups and semi final finishes his 1992 season ended with him in 6th place in points and earning another Division 1 Bracket Finals qualifing position. For the 1993 season after a lot of major changes including backhalving the chassis and installing an alcohol fuel injection setup on the El Camino, B.J. choose to again make another step up in classes and compete in the Super Pro catagory. He didn't make it to any final round appearances other then the semi's, but he did prove that he could go to the later rounds and finished the season 18th in points in the very competitive class. To be completed!! |
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Special Thanks To: * Mom & Dad * Dan Cloer Friend/Racer * Jeneanne Cloer Friend/Racer * Ed Quay Friend/Chassis builder * Bob Trier Friend/Speed shop owner |
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Copyright 2005 B.J. Trail. All rights reserved.