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Lisa Edwards Residence: Coweta, Oklahoma Outside racing favorites Lisa takes an active role in her husband's racing endeavors. She handles all team marketing and oversees the day-today operations of the team. She is the stabilizing and driving force of Mike Edwards Motorsports. According to Mike, "I couldn't do this program without Lisa." She was instrumental in Mike's return to the sport with the Nickens Brothers in the 1980's. Lisa is a born and raised native of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She and Mike married over 20 years ago and live just outside of Tulsa in Coweta, Oklahoma. Most Memorable Championship Moment: "The win in Charlotte, that was the beginning of the countdown, the first time Mike lead the points, and the whole team was there for the win. Charlotte was the beginning of the championship run, everything that we had done up to that point really didn't matter. It was what would happen in the next 7 races and to start with a win was a big boost!"
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Marilyn Robinson Residence: Coweta, Oklahoma Outside racing favorites Since Mike Edwards Motorsports is a family operation it is only natural that Mike's sister, Marilyn, takes an active role in the family business. Besides her secretarial duties in the office, Marilyn is in charge of coordinating all Young Life pre-race programs prior to each NHRA racing event. She also helps organize sponsor and donor visits. "My sister contributes a lot to our program," Mike said. "She makes sure that as many Young Life kids as possible get a chance to come out and experience what drag racing is all about." Most Memorable Championship Moment:The one moment that stands out to me is that ride back from the top end of the race track at the Winternationals in Pomona. They had just told Mike that he had clinched the championship, the whole crowd was on their feet and cheering as he was riding back to the starting line. I remember just feeling so proud and happy for him that he had finally achieved the goal that he had been working toward for a lot of years. |
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Terry Adams Residence: Millers Creek, North Carolina Most Memorable Championship Moment: "Richmond-After having such a bad run in the semis, loosing lane choice and then going on to beat Greg Anderson." Racing Highlight: "As a crew chief is when I won the race at Brainerd in 2004 with Dave Connolly. That was our first win together and it was under the Bullet name and biggest of all we beat Greg Anderson in the final. That was the most gratifying race yet." Racing Lowlight: "There have been so many things in racing that would count toward that and it is hard to find a single one." Favorite Track: "My favorite track is one I can win at." Outside racing favorites Racing team duties Mike on Terry: "I think this is a perfect fit for our team. Terry is a true racer through and through and has been around the sport long enough so he has been there and done that in all aspects. I have the utmost respect in Terry and the talent and abilities he brings to the table. He is so soft spoken, but every race car he touches does the loud speaking for him and it is clear to everyone that he knows how to get the most performance each time." |
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Allan Lindsey Residence: Owasso, Oklahoma Most Memorable Championship Moment:"When I radioed to Mike that he was the New 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock Champion!" Racing lowlight: "While I was working on a Funny Car team a few years back, one of my only jobs on the starting line was to remove the tire cover. One time, I plain forgot, and we did a burnout. There it was flapping down the track. I was quite embarrassed." Favorite track: "Any of the Bruton Smith owned tracks. Bristol, Las Vegas, and Sonoma are some of the nicest facilities on the circuit." Outside racing favorites Racing team duties Mike on Allan: "Allan's extensive knowledge of Pro Stock racing brings a lot to the table. His expertise is a vital part of our team. Allan knows his job, and does it as well as anyone in the sport. He has proven himself to be a loyal and talented crew member." |
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Josh Robinson Residence: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Most Memorable Championship Moment: "By far Richmond. When we lost lane choice for the final round and got the bad lane, but still came back and beat Greg Anderson for the win." Racing highlight: "Even though I've been around Mike and the race team growing up, the biggest racing moment for me was in 2006 when we won St. Louis. It was a great way to close out the first half of that year with a victory." Racing lowlight: I left the hood scoop cover in when we were testing one time." Favorite track: "There are several nice tracks that I like, but if I had to pick a single track it would be Topeka, because it is close to home and a bunch of the family comes out and supports us." Outside racing favorites Race team duties Mike on Josh: "Josh is an essential part of this race team. He is not only a dedicated crew member but also my nephew. Josh is a practiced veteran that I can turn loose on any transmission or clutch setup and know that the changes will be done quickly and efficiently. I know that I can rely on him to get the job done." |
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Jon Phillips Residence: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Most Memorable Championship Moment: "Richmond: 1st round setting the national et record 6.509, and the final round, Greg Anderson had lane choice putting us in the right lane, Mike did an awesome driving job by giving us a holeshot win ending the perfect weekend!" Racing Highlight: "The biggest moment for me was Gainesville 2007. We went out there and ran a 6.57 and 210 mph run in qualifying. That was huge to me because it was the first time anyone ever had gone over 210 mph in competition." Racing lowlight: "Back home I was refuleing a friends dirt modified car and somehow caught my whole right arm ablaze. I had first and second degree burns and learned a valuable lesson." Favorite track: "Las Vegas is probably my top choice. It is a premier race facility and one of Bruton Smith's best tracks." Outside racing favorites Race team duties Mike on Jon: "Jon joined our team last year and has proven to be a valuable asset. He does a great job with all his responsibilites and works well with Josh and Allan. Jon is always willing to do what is asked of him and to help the team." |
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Nick Ferri Residence: Denver, North Carolina Favorite track: "That is easily Bandimere Speedway. I grew up at the track and have fond memories from my childhood to my adult life of Thunder Mountain." Outside racing favorites Race team duties Mike on Nick: "Nick is a very talented engine builder, his meticulous attention to detail and initiative thinking has propelled us to a new level.”
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Paul Hoskins Residence: Charlotte, NC Outside racing favorites Race team duties Mike on Paul: "Paul is one of the guys every team needs. His “whatever it takes attitude” has helped our team succeed on the track. He never wants to rest on what we have accomplished but is always trying to make our team better.”
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