School
of
Thought
Frank Hawley’s years of
experience lead to one-of-a-
kind drag racing curriculum
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Issue 124
By Ainsley Jacobs
F
or many, the thought of
school brings back memories of
studying, stress, and striving to
fit in. Education isn’t always a
word associated with having fun,
but Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing
School namesake and founder Frank Hawley is
on a mission to change that.
Although he’s now known for operating Amer-
ica’s favorite drag racing school, Frank Hawley
is much more than just an instructor. He’s an
extremely accomplished driver in his own right,
having been named one of NHRA’s Top 50 driv-