Stephane Eggum, of Chicago, wants to be a professional drag racer.
Last Monday, under the guidance of Tom Conway and Doug Foley, she earned her A/Fuel Dragster license the day after the NHRA Carolinas Nationals in Concord, NC. The A/FD credentials complements a Top Alcohol Funny Car license earned while at Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School.
“The first time I drove the Funny Car, I knew there was no going back to sport compact, FWD or seven-second race cars,” said Eggum, a seven-time NHRA Sport Compact nationals champion in the Hot Rod division. “Getting the TAFC license validated my desire to pursue the pro ranks, as everyone told me it was the hardest car to drive period.”