Home town: Surrey, BC

Birthdate: 64

Family: Wife, Darlene

Car info: Methanol Rear-engine Dragsters: 2003, 240” llingsworth; and 2007, 230“ Illingsworth Super-charged Small Block Chevrolet

Primary sponsor: Lucas Oil Products (Canada) Co.

Secondary sponsor: G & M Trailers, Engine Machine By Ron Walsh, Best Look Auto Glass

Career Highlights

Years Racing: 40+

Accomplishments:S/C winner, and T/D winner numerous times.

Most Memorable Racing Moment: Making the semi-finals in the Molson Grand Nationals

2008 Season's Rear-View Mirror Reflection: John's team runs 2 Lucas-sponsored super-charged Chevy top dragsters with his brother, George, driving one and John the other. They finished 2nd and 3rd in the Divisional 6 National Open and won a total of 3 meets.

2009 Outlook: Running again in the National Open Series in Div 6 and other Lucas-sponsored events.

Comments: We can’t thank Lucas Oil enough for their sponsorship. Without them in these especially tough economic times, we could not participate.

Series: NHRA Lucas Divisional, NHRA Lucas National Open T/D

Website: www.EvansRacing.com

Occupation: Custom Trailer Manufacturing Shop Owner

Owner: John & Darlene Evans

Car Number: 6034, 6033

Crew: Rick 'Zed' Zimoch, Glen Worten, and Mike 'Mikey' Moore

Home Track: Mission Speedway - MIssion, BC