WARHAWK FUNNYCARS

Derek Snelson is a second generation drag racer from Anchorage, AK starting his driving career at 18 years old; he is licensed to drive anything that goes fast. This is his 6th year as one of the team pilots and is now the War Hawk Owner. He holds the Alaska Land Speed Record at 309 MPH in a jet dragster. When Derek is not on the track, he is heavily involved in fitness and weight training and enjoys hockey. He owns Performance Promotions, a company sponsored by Bodybuilding.com that promotes Natural Body Building & Fitness shows and custom car and motorcycle shows.

Richard Smith, Jet Car driver, began racing cars in 1976 in the Midwest, starting the classic 57 Chevy, then on to a front engine dragster. In 1980 the switch was made to Funny Cars. From 1980 thru 1987 the Warhawk Top Alcohol Funny Car campaigned the NHRA, AHRA, and ADRA sanctions, winning three world championships in AHRA and ADRA, and the NHRA division 5 championships. In 1988 the move was made to Jet Funny Cars and the Warhawk campaign continues

RichardFuller resides in Eugene, Oregon Retired Having spent 33 years in the printing industry of which he owned and operated a Print business for 18 years of that time. he crewed for matt Goss pico TA-FC for 4 years before coming to Warhawk Motorsports the last 4 years as the Teams Crew chief.

Kyle Mischelle Skidgel made it through her rookie year as a Jet Car pilot in 2007. The concept of aircraft engines coupled with speed remains the focus of her life both on and off the track. This 37-year-old mother of two is an accomplished Instrument rated Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor in both single and multi-engine aircraft for Professional Air in Bend, OR. Born and raised a rancher’s daughter in central Oregon she was active in 4-H, FFA, High School Rodeo and received her Bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University.

Gregg Wiseman currently lives in West Haven, Utah after spending time in California, Arizona and Oregon and a tour with the U. S. Navy. He originally worked with Lynn Redeman on the Magna Force jet funny car in the early 90's while living in Oregon City, OR. He has 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren who all love racing.

Lynn Wiseman is new to racing, having spent her early years with 4-legged horse power growing up in New Jersey. Their first date at the Night of Fire in Salt Lake City made her a convert. Their youngest son Layne Conger crews with them part-time, while oldest son Jody Conger serves a tour with the U.S. Army.