Meet Larry Dixon
I have been following NHRA hot rod racing for over 25 years and Larry Dixon is one of my favorate hot rod racing drivers. Born in 1966, Larry followed in his father’s foot steps and is now one of the greatest hot rod racing drivers. Larry began as a crewman for Don Prudhomme Racing. He then began his career in 1995 and he was named Rookie of the Year in his first season. I’ve watched Larry race for Don Prudhomme Racing over the years and he has only gotten better. He was the first driver to go under 4.5 seconds. As a avid race fan, I can remember watching Larry win the NHRA POWERade championship for the second consecutive year, a feat that only four other drivers before him had accomplished.
I was sad to see Larry leave Don Prudhomme Racing in 2009 and drive for Al-Anabi Motorsports. I thought the career move might be a mistake. But, last year, Larry was the first driver to go 12-0 in 12 races and also won his third NHRA’s Top Fuel Champion so I guess he proved me wrong. I will continue to watch Dixon and look forward to another great season of NHRA hot rod racing.