Hanna Motorsports has licensed a new ‘BIC Lighter’ “Queen of Diamonds” driver, Jill Canuso.  Over the past 2 months, Al and Rich Hanna, and Ken Hall, have worked closely with Canuso, both at Maryland International Raceway, and Atco Dragway, to learn the processes involved in wielding the awesome 300 MPH jet dragster. 

“Jill has been a phenomenal student” said Al Hanna.  “She has much experience in a multitude of professional race categories, and working with her has been a pleasure.”

“Driving the ‘BIC Lighter’ “Queen Diamonds” is a dream come true for me,” added Jill Canuso.  “I have driven all kinds of race cars, but the acceleration and power of this machine is incredible, and all I can say is I love this car and this team.”

Hanna Motorsports has licensed a new ‘BIC Lighter’ “Queen of Diamonds” driver, Jill Canuso.  Over the past 2 months, Al and Rich Hanna, and Ken Hall, have worked closely with Canuso, both at Maryland International Raceway, and Atco Dragway, to learn the processes involved in wielding the awesome 300 MPH jet dragster. 

“Jill has been a phenomenal student” said Al Hanna.  “She has much experience in a multitude of professional race categories, and working with her has been a pleasure.”

“Driving the ‘BIC Lighter’ “Queen Diamonds” is a dream come true for me,” added Jill Canuso.  “I have driven all kinds of race cars, but the acceleration and power of this machine is incredible, and all I can say is I love this car and this team.”

The team chose Maryland International Raceway [MIR] as the base for the start of training. 

“Royce Miller and his staff have been great, and have given us so much support as we’ve moved forward with this process” said Hanna.  “MIR is a beautiful facility, smooth, long, wide, and perfect for a new driver.  We have affixed an MIR logo to the ‘BIC Lighter’ “Queen of Diamonds” as a thanks for all Royce has done for us.  I wish we could do even more for him.”

“Hanna Motorsports has trained a multitude of drivers throughout the years.  Jill Canuso has shown the most resilient response to driving this car.” said Hanna.  “I believe her experience is other race cars gave her a base to receive our information and move quickly through this process.” 

The BIC Lighter “Queen of Diamonds” makes appearances across the US, in Puerto Rico, and Canada.  Since the inception of the “Queen of Diamonds” program in 1997, this car has risen to the top of the ranks in the history of jet dragsters.  2008 will be another banner season.