20 fastlane
BAILLIE PONTON
racerprofile
Age
14
Hometown
Langwarrin, Victoria
School
Elisabeth Murdoch college
Started Racing
October 2016
Classes competed
A/jd
ANDRA Racing highlights
Winning the South Coast 660
Best ET and Speed
7.80s at 83mph
Sponsors
CBH Air-Conditioning and Hallam
Performance
Favourite Race Vehicle
Top Fuel Dragster
Favourite TV Show
Riverdale and Stranger Things
Favourite Food
Sushi
Favourite race track
Willowbank Raceway
What do you love about racing?
The adrenalin rush I get from competing and the people you get to meet.
How did you get into racing?
Going to the track over the years helping my dad race.
What do you consider as your racing highlights?
Winning the South Coast 660, winning the Mildura Supercharged Outlaw Shootout
at Easter 2017 and coming runner-up at the 2017 Rowe Memorial.
How did it feel to have your breakthrough win at the South Coast 660?
It was an awesome feeling knowing that all of the hard work is starting to pay off
and seeing all my friends and family be so happy for me.
What do you love about Junior Dragster Racing? Why should others get into it?
Others should race because it is a fun family sport and it is a good way to meet new people
that share the same interest.
What is your ultimate racing goal/dream?
To win at the ANDRA Nationals and take out a championship.
What do your school mates think about what you do?
They don’t understand the concept of drag racing however if I do win they congratulate me
and are very supportive.
Is there anyone you would like to thank for being part of your drag racing journey?
I would like to thank my dad for all the work he does on my engine and to the car; my mum
for all of her support, help and dedication to my racing; my sister; my sponsors CBH Aircon
and Electrical and Hallam Performance; and also my family and friends.