Heidi's pics: Alexis DeJoria wants to become first Female NHRA Funny Car Champion
At Royal Purple Friday night, which the race track promoted as a Ladies' Night with free admission for the females, Alexis and her team were already in action.
An expert crew and dedicated driver made for a concentrated pit and enthusiastic runs, including her best run of the weekend, which happened to be Q2, where she secured a 3.910 second pass, a new career best ET for her.
With still a way to go before she can reach her major goal - winning the Championship and becoming the first Female NHRA Funny Car Champ – she and her team know that every step of progress counts.
[...] it makes it that much sweeter when you do succeed if you've experienced those struggles to get there.