LAGANA’S FATHER’S DAY GIFT
He doesn’t need the fancy haulers and each win is special …
Top Fuel racer Bobby Lagana Jr., grabbed a microphone in the winner’s
circle and let out an ear-piercing scream of elation. Then he smiled.
“I don’t know whose ears that’s gonna hurt or a computer gigabyte or megabyte, I don’t care,” Lagana said with a smile.
He celebrated some more.
“If my head was strong enough I’d break it over my head!” Lagana
exclaimed as he brandished a champion’s bottle of champagne. “That’s
what we’ve been doing our whole lives.”
I have absolutely the best deal in life. My family is great, I have an awesome girlfriend, my brother is unbelievable. Dom is the most incredible person in my entire life. I told him he was tuning the car this weekend and we never missed a beat. I have everything I could possibly want. - Bobby Lagana, Jr.
One might think the celebration in the IHRA Torco Race Fuels President’s Cup Nationals in Budds Creek, Md., was the first time Lagana had ever won. He’s won three times and for the Scarsdale, NY.-based driver, each one is special.
This particular victory was especially gratifying because he delivered a win for his dad Bobby Sr., a man who has supported his every move in the sport. In his own way, he even credited his mother Marie, who passed away with cancer some years back.
“This one’s for you too,” Lagana said as he pointed towards the sky.
Lagana told CompetitionPlus.com earlier in the season that his team is nothing more than vagabonds and gypsies. He’s a low-buck racer and his life runs the best that way. Lagana is clearly not swayed by monetary demands, but adds the money does help pay the bills.
In the meantime, he’s content to crash on someone’s couch or floor if it’s available.
“I have absolutely the best deal in life,” Lagana said. “My family is great, I have an awesome girlfriend, my brother is unbelievable. Dom is the most incredible person in my entire life. I told him he was tuning the car this weekend and we never missed a beat. I have everything I could possibly want.”
“My entire life is fun,” Lagana said. “Our motto is speakeasy and that means to speak what’s on your mind.
Though Lagana was doing the celebrating, the patriarch was equally as elated. He just didn’t jump around.
“I’m so proud of my boys and those who helped us,” the elder Lagana said. “I couldn’t think of a better Father’s Day present.”
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