Scroll down to watch our new video on the Dragster Adventure Challenge! If you’ve already seen it, please share it with friends! Experience the excitement and thrill of side-by-side racing in the Dragster Adventure program! Prices start at $399 and no racing experience is necessary. This is a great program for individuals, groups or company outings! Great gift idea, too!
Attend one of our scheduled dates or we can design a special program for your group at your track!
If you’re seeking higher speeds, advanced training and a competition racing license, try one of the School’s Competition Licensing Courses. Give us a call at 866-480-7223 and Paul Shields x102 or Jeff Arend x103 will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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The premiere episode of the brand new series, “Jay Leno’s Garage” debuts this coming Wednesday, October 7th on CNBC!
The show, which was filmed at the Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, CA, features Drag School founder Frank Hawley and NHRA Pro Stock champ Erica Enders helping Jay find the fast way to the finish line in a Super Comp dragster!
“When the show’s producer called and asked if I’d be interested in helping Jay Leno learn to drive a Super Comp Dragster I said absolutely, wit
hout even asking for details,” said Frank Hawley. “I grew up watching Leno…I’m a really big fan. They teamed me up with one of our former grads and a good friend, Erica Enders. Erica is so talented, it was great working with her,” said Hawley. “Jay’s love of cars is genuine and he made it very comfortable for Erica and me.”
“Frank and I really enjoyed the opportunity to work with Jay. He’s a great guy and his love for cars matched ours. We had a lot of fun. I 
hope everyone watches the show.” said Erica.
So how did Jay do behind the wheel? You’ll have to watch the show to find out!
Remember…this Wednesday, October 7th, 10:00 pm EST on CNBC!
You can catch a glimpse of the segment at the 1:22 mark in the extended preview link below…
http://www.cnbcprime.com/jay-lenos-garage/video/jay-lenos-garage-extended-sneak-peek/
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rads Dave Shotsberger and Mike Egan raced two of the Hawley School S/C dragsters at the NHRA Southeast Division race in Bristol, TN last weekend. Egan did well, advancing to the second round while Shotsberger was number 1 qualifier with a perfect 8.900 run! Dave then went 5 rounds to reach the semi-finals, where he lost in a very close double break out run by .002 seconds!
“Everyone knows about our school and the thousands of grads we’ve had over the years, however not everyone knows that we also ‘lease our race cars’ to our graduates. Although many drivers end up purchasing race cars after attending our
school some want to try racing without making the long term commitment. For these folks leasing one of our cars is a great alternative,” said school owner Frank Hawley. “Dave and Mike have raced with us before and we had a lot of confidence they would do well 
going into this big race.”
“Frank’s staff and equipment are the best,” said Shotsberger. “Each time I’ve raced with them I’ve had a great time. The cars were near perfect and Jimmy and Derek gave me the confidence and the race car to go all those rounds. Even though we lost in the semi-final round it was one of my best runs ever by the numbers and a very close loss. Certainly a run to be happy with.” Mike and I have raced together many times and become good friends. We’re planning on racing again next year.”
“I’ve been racing one of Frank’s cars for the past few years and always had a wonderful time,” said Egan. “As a retired pilot I appreciate the attention to detail that the crew gives to the preparation and operation of the race cars. The cars always run great and the tuning is spot on. The Bristol race was a tremendous amount of fun. I can’t wait for next season.”
The cars that Shotsberger and Egan raced in Bristol are the same cars that students get to learn to drive at the school! Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School can give anyone the chance to go from a complete beginner to the winners circle!
For more info on any of our classes visit our website at www.frankhawley.com or contact us at 866-480-7223!
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Hawley and Hughes. Two iconic names in the sport of drag racing will begin working together this November whe
n Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School begins classes at the new Tucson Dragway.
“We’re really excited to be offering classes in Tucson,” said school owner Frank Hawley. “I already knew that Tucson had a great drag strip but as soon as I heard that Jim Hughes was taking charge of the racetrack I grabbed my phone, called him and asked if we could be a part of his new venture. Jim has both an amazing history in our sport and an impeccable reputation. He is a world championship-winning driver, successful businessman and a true friend to the sportsman racer. Jim and his team will do a fabulous job working with everyone from the fans to the racers and of course our mutual marketing partners,” added Hawley.
“We have had 
remarkable interest since announcing that we will be taking over the operation here in Tucson,” stated Hughes. “I was flat blown away when Frank called and expressed his interest in immediately partnering with The New Tucson Dragway and couldn’t be more excited about collaborating with a fellow world champ, working with him and learning from him and his staff.” Hughes went on to state.
In Tucson the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School will be offering both the Dragster Adventure programs and the Competition Licensing programs.
The Competition Licensing courses have started the careers of thousands of today’s racers. In these courses the drivers are trained and certified to drive race cars as quick at 7.50 ET. Participants choose to drive either the S/C dragsters or the S/G door cars. These courses also include Hawley’s popular seminar on “Personal Performance Development” which combines elements of psychology and physiology in an informative and entertaining way to help each student reach their maximum potential.
The Dragster Adventure programs are for individuals, groups or companies that are seeking a fun, high energy experience. This course puts drivers at the controls of a real dragster and gives them an opportunity to race in a heads-up “side-by-side” 130 mph competition with other students! The Adventure cars are equipped with automatic transmissions making them user friendly for a wide range of drivers.
“We can’t wait to get started in Tucson this November. The weather will be awesome, the track will be great and the Tucson team will be ready. We’d love you to join us!” said Hawley.
Class dates for Tucson are this November with the Competition Licensing Course on November 19-20, 2015 and November 21, 2015 for the Dragster Adventure. For more information on the school or to schedule a class visit frankhawley.com or call 866-480-7223.
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The popular web TV show “Roadkill” produced by Hot Rod, recently shot an episode with the help of Frank Hawley’s Drag 
Racing School.
The Roadkill hosts David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan showed up last week at Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, CA with a group of 8 contest winners from across the nation. The participants were treated to plenty of tire smoking action behind the wheel of some viciously fast Dodge Charger Hellcats. The drivers put the Hellcats to the test during drifting, road racing and drag racing competitions.
Jeff Arend, NHRA Nitro Funny Car driver and Frank Hawley Drag Racing School instructor, was on hand to show the drivers the fast way to the finish line.
“The cars were amazingly fast,” said Arend. “I got a chance to do a little test 
driving before the show and I couldn’t believe it. You need a lot of skill to get the best performance out of them. If you just floored it the cars would smoke the tires to half-track and if you relied solely on the traction control they wouldn’t run the quickest times. It took a lot of technique to get optimum performance. I had a great time working with the shows hosts Dave and Mike as well as the participants,” continued Arend.
“The air date hasn’t been set,” said Hawley, owner of Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School. “But we’ll keep everyone updated when we get further info. I can’t wait to see it!”
If you are a fan of tire smoking action, check out Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School at www.frankhawley.com or give us a call at 866-480-7223!
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We just added a couple new Dragster Adventure dates and a brand new location. We’ll be at Tri State Raceway in Earlville, Iowa on Saturday, October 17th! Wow, that’s just a couple weeks away! So if you’re in the area it will be your last chance this year to do some drag racing. Tri State Raceway is just north of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Go to frankhawley.com or call us to sign up for some side-by-side drag racing excitement in one of our Adventure Dragsters.
Also, we’ve added a Dragster Adventure program at our home track in Gainesville, Florida on Saturday, November 14th! So if you’re in the South, come and join us for the beautiful fall weather and some HOT action on the track.
Frank
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If there is any underlying theme in motorsports, it’s family. Mothers and fathers pass down a love of speed to their children, often three and four generations down the line. When drag racers pass through Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, regardless of the venue, it is often with parents or children in tow.
Haley James is an 18-year-old drag racer from Albuquerque, NM who caught the bug from her dad, Dwayne. When she wasn’t watching him make passes, she was in the passenger seat of his street cars as he went down the track. Her dad taught her how to drive a golf cart at age 5 and by the time she was 11 she was in a Jr. Dragster.
Fast forward a few years later as she continued to watch her father race in the National Mustang Racers Association. Dwayne
asked if she would be interested in getting behind the wheel again. With no hesitation, she said “Yes!” and as a Christmas present, she was enrolled in Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School.
“It was great!” Haley said regarding her experience with the school. “I learned so much there. Honestly, I assumed that the school was going to be super basic knowledge of things that I already knew since I had been involved in drag racing my whole life, but it wasn’t at all. I learned so many things I didn’t know before and Frank truly is a great teacher, very wise, and gives honest advice.”
Not only does Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School provide knowledge and experience in motorsports, it strengthens those family bonds, even for already tight-knit families like the James.
“Haley and I have always been close when it comes to these kinds of activities,” Dwayne said, “but now she truly understands the rigors and stress of chasing championships and speed records. That in itself has made our bond tighter.”
For Haley, the school and spending time on the road racing has taught her about a new family. “As far as my racing family,” she said, “it brings us closer because racing is how we bond and have fun and is also when we want to kill each other.”
The future looks very bright for Haley, currently the points leader in the NMRA Coyote Modified class. She has been in the winner’s circle at three of the events and runner-up at the other two. If she earns that title, it will make her both the youngest and the first female to hoist the big trophy at the end of the season.
“I see drag racing as being in my life forever,” she said. “I won’t be able to race every season, all six races, every year forever because of college and whatever my career may be, but there’s no doubt in my mind that I will race the rest of my life one way or another.”
Dwayne continues to watch his daughter race the 1320 in addition to running his own team and he will forever tout the benefits and the lessons learned from the Frank Hawley Drag Racing School. “Frank and his school are awesome!” he said. “His staff was courteous and professional. Frank’s insight into drag racing and life was well worth the trip.”
“I have and will continue to tell not only new drivers but experienced drivers that they should go to the school.”
Visit FrankHawley.com to see when they’re at a race track near you! Call them at 866-480-7223 with your questions and to sign up!
Upcoming dates for the 2-day Super Comp or Super Gas license class (like Haley attended):
September 15-16 at Gateway Motorsports Park in St. Louis, MO
October 6-7 at Auto Plus Raceway in Gainesville, FL
October 21-22 at Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, CA
November 10-11 at Auto Plus Raceway in Gainesville, FL
December 1-2 at Auto Plus Raceway in Gainesville, FL
December 29-30 at Auto Plus Raceway in Gainesville, FL
Follow Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School at:
Facebook at Facebook.com/FrankHawleysDragRacingSchool,
Instagram/Frankhawleydragracingschool
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In the 60’s and 70’s Jim and Allison Lee from West Virginia campaigned one of the fastest Top Fuel cars in the country. I was
just getting started then and although I didn’t get to race against all of the Lee’s drivers I did get to become friends with and race against one of them, Bobby Hilton.
I was very pleased when Bobby contacted us last year about his son coming to school to get licensed so he could race a nostalgia top fuel dragster. It was great to meet Tyler and visit with Bobby again.
The car that they are racing is a tribute to the great series of race cars the Lee’s ran. The
car is painted as an updated version of Tyler’s moms parents last front engine fuel car from 1969. Tyler sent us these pictures from the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green this year.
We’ve been following these guys and are really proud of how Tyler has done so I wanted to give everyone a look at this great car and family!
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Jack Beckman and I have had a long professional and personal relationship. He’s a great driver, instructor and friend. And he always gives a great interview. Scroll down to hear the interview Jack did with Joe Castello from WFO Radio – I know you’ll enjoy it! Jack gives his insight into the School and how he feels the Dragster Adventure program can be fun for anyone! Contact us at 866-480-7223 or visit our website at www.frankhawley.com!
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