Racer Profile

Mike Petrie

102 Pleasantview Drive Union, SC 29379 864-427-4306 (home) DOB: 03-11-1953

Discipline: Drag Racing

864-429-1705 (work) mpetriefajcitvofunion.org

Race Classes: IHRA Hot Rod 1984-1991

IHRA Quick Rod 1997-1999 Currently IHRA Stock Eliminator Currently IHRA Super Stock

Accomplishments:

19 Class win s @ Spartanburg & Greer Dragways 1968-1969
7 Super Pro wins and 3 runner-ups @ local tracks 1989-1991
5 IHRA Stock Eliminator Class wins 2001 -2006

Best Appearing Car Award - IHRA Mooresville Pro Am 2002
IHRA Pro Am Winner Carolina Dragway 2005

2001-2007 Currently IHRA National Record Holder in G/CM & H/CM

Sponsors: Owens Lawn & Garden Equipment Bantam Chef NAPA Auto Parts City View Automotive Hot Rod Barn - Hickory, NC Henderson Plumbing

Future Goals: As is every racer's goal - to win a world championship; and To race in front of a hometown crowd

Current Race Schedule: 2007 IHRA Pro Am Events

March 2-4, 2007 Rockingham, NC

March 16-18, 2007 Farmington, NC

March 30-April 1 Mooresville, NC

April 27-29 Piedmont - Greensboro, NC

Sept. 1-2 Darlington, SC

Sept. 15-16 Carolina - Jackson, SC (Double Event)

2007 IHRA National Events

April 20-22 Rockingham, NC

Sept. 28-30 Budds Creek, Maryland

Oct. 19-21 Rockingham, NC

Biography: Mike Petrie Age: 54 Wife: Patsy Son: Shane

Maintenance Director - City of Union 25 Years President - Union County Motor Sports Association Member - Union County Tourism Commission

I began drag racing over 39 years ago.

First race: Spartanburg Dragway - 1968 at age 15

I have raced at 27 dragstrips in 9 states

Current Race Vehicles: 1968 Chev. Camaro - Stock Eliminator H/CM

1968 Chev. Camaro - Super Stock Eliminator SS/PBA1

Daily Drivers: 1966 Chev. Nova

1965 Chev. Chevelle Station Wagon

Advice to New Racers: Drag racing is a highly competitive sport, where races are often

won or lost by a thousandth of a second. In drag racing we all set goals, but drag racing is about more than winning.

Some of my best friends are racers. Just be sure you enjoy the total experience and the camaraderie with your friends.