In the United States, Shane Tucker is recognized as one of the talented drivers in Victor Cagnazzi’s stable seeking a full-time ride in the tough 500-inch Pro Stock division.

Tucker, who calls Carbrook, Queensland, Australia home, has been racing in ANDRA’s Pro Stock division for the last six years. He’s the driver of the Monster Energy Drink-sponsored Holden [GM equivalent] Monaro.

“Tried for a while to get a ride with Victor [Cagnazzi] but the economic climate just didn’t allow it to happen,” Tucker admitted. “I’ve returned to my roots here.

  In the United States, Shane Tucker is recognized as one of the talented drivers in Victor Cagnazzi’s stable seeking a full-time ride in the tough 500-inch Pro Stock division.

Tucker, who calls Carbrook, Queensland, Australia home, has been racing in ANDRA’s Pro Stock division for the last six years. He’s the driver of the Monster Energy Drink-sponsored Holden [GM equivalent] Monaro.

“Tried for a while to get a ride with Victor [Cagnazzi] but the economic climate just didn’t allow it to happen,” Tucker admitted. “I’ve returned to my roots here.”

Tucker enjoys the differences between the two styles of Pro Stock. The least obvious difference outside of driver location is the fact the Aussie Pro Stock cars displace only 400-inches and weigh in at a svelte 2300 pounds with driver. The Aussie Pro Stockers generate an estimated 1,100 horses and cover the quarter-mile at 7.0-seconds.

Down under, Tucker epitomizes the Pro Stock image with his youthful look and tattoos. In the States, he might be mistaken for a racer coming from the ANDRA’s Top Doorslammer fraternity.

“I’ve grown up around Pro Stock my entire life,” Tucker explained. “My dad has raced the class for about 30 years and I grew up around it. I’ve always loved the naturally-aspirated small block cars, and even though I love the big block cars, this kind of racing has always fascinated me.”

Tucker describes the U.S. Pro Stockers as badass and pure power. He credits the experience abroad with helping him to become a better driver at home.

“Absolutely made me better,” Tucker said. “While I was in the United States I had the opportunity to hang out with Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Dave Connolly. I had some great teachers and certainly taught me great techniques.”

 

---

{source}
<div style="float:left; padding:5px;"><script type="text/javascript">
google_ad_client = "pub-8044869477733334";
/* 300x250, created 4/3/09 */
google_ad_slot = "2028912167";
google_ad_width = 300;
google_ad_height = 250;
</script>
<script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
</div><div style="padding:5px;">

<script type="text/javascript">
sr_adspace_id = 2000000613807;
sr_adspace_width = 300;
sr_adspace_height = 250;
sr_ad_new_window = true;
sr_adspace_type = "graphic";
</script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://ad.afy11.net/srad.js?azId=2000000613807">
</script></div>
{/source}