CREW

The Finke Racing team has a first-class reputation. The crew works around the clock to ensure that the team’s race operation is safe and competitive against some of the toughest competitors across the US.

  • Jared Dreher: Responsible for clutch install at race events.
  • Jeff Barnes: Responsible for top end/ cylinder heads, cooks when Jackie fails, and accommodates frequent gasket changes. 
  • Amy Iacono: In charge of recording Finke Racing race data and various on-site tasks.
  • Taylor Iacono: Manager of social media for Finke Racing.
  • Tori Iacono: Responsible for on-site catering and entertainment. Tori also assists with general duties that help prepare the team for each run down the drag strip, and social media. 
  • Allen Philpot: Dedicated to dragster maintenance at Finke Racing’s state-of-the-art race shop.
  • Al Blake: Responsible for bottom-end maintenance on the dragster’s 439 cubic inch Chrysler powerhouse. Al’s contributions to Finke Racing date back to the team’s inception. 
  • Evan Hartranft: Responsible for the clutch install on the car and general maintenance at the racetrack, and the race shop.

About Finke Racing

Team owner, crew chief and champion racer John Finke has long been a force in NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster. Finke was first introduced to the sport of drag racing as an adolescent, when his brother Rob took him to a race event at historic ‘Englishtown’ (Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, in New Jersey). From that initial moment, John has pursued his passion and love for drag racing. John has made his mark in the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster race category, winning 2 East Region championships, and earning 11 regional event titles, multiple Jeg’s All Star berths, and 3 NHRA National Event titles.

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