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RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- Recently, Eli and Jamie Lawrence of Eli Lawrence Racing visited DeKalb County Technology Center and spoke to Automotive Service and Body Collision classes about career opportunities within the racing field such as engineering, body, and chassis, and about making good choices in life. Students got to examine the dragsters and ask questions pertaining to drag racing and the car's setup.
Eli Lawrence is a sixth grader at Fyffe and competes in the junior dragster division throughout the southeast with Brainard Motorsports Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee being his home track. Eli closed out a successful 2022 season with a great showing at Gulfport Dragway’s Christmas on Coast event in Gulfport, Mississippi. Eli finished 3rd in points within his age division of the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) for the 2022 season.
DeKalb County Career Tech Director, Jonathan Phillips stated “I appreciate Eli and Jamie taking time out of their busy schedule to visit our students and share important information about careers in the racing industry and about making good choices in life. I would also like to congratulate Eli on a great 2022 season.” You can follow Eli Lawrence Racing next season on Facebook for updates and live broadcasts throughout the 2023 season.
