Ashey Bart

Driver Bio

Ashey Bart

Home town: High River, Alberta

Birthdate: 19

Family: Rick and Barbara Bart (Mom and Dad)

Car info: Brad Hadman chassis, with a 469-cubic inch Brad VI, Brad Anderson Engine

Primary sponsor: Lucas Oil Products (Canada) Co.

Secondary sponsor: Omega 2000 Cribbing


Career Highlights

Years Racing: Has 11 years of racing experience.

2008 Season's Rear-View Mirror Reflection: Qualified at the Winter Nationals. Made her first 5-second pass, and broke the 230-MPH barrier. Competed in the Lucas Oil Division 6 events, and qualified for the NHRA Poweraide Series.

Accomplishments:

  • Is the only woman in Canada license to race a Top Alcohol Dragster.
  • Is a three-time Canadian National Open Champion, and a 1 National Dragster Champion.
  • Has 19 wins and 20 runner-up finishes. Out of the 19 wins, three were Wally wins (NHRA), and one was an Iron Man win (IHRA).
  • In 2007, earned her Top Alcohol Dragster License at the legendary Frank Hawley School Of Drag Racing in Gainesville, Florida.
    Made her first 5-second pass, and broke the 230-MPH barrier.
  • In 2006, was named Rookie Of The Year in the Adult Class, at the age of 16.
  • In 2005, won the O'Reilly Jr. Dragster Championship and the Elrich Tire Cup.

    Most Memorable Racing Moment: You never forget your first Wally...or your second...or your third...

    Comments: We are really proud to have Lucas Oil as our primary sponsor. They have the biggest name in automotive racing, and to be associated with Lucas Oil gives us an advantage that other teams hope for.

    Series: NHRA, IHRA Top Alcohol Dragster

    Website: www.AshleyBart.com

    Occupation: Law Student

    Owner: Kenny Gilmour Motorsports

    Car Number:

    Crew: Kenny Gilmour (Crew Chief),Cal Bellamy, Gary Savage, Brock Allaire, Del Lloyd, Darlene Gilmour, Kim Steinhubl, Barbara Bart, Rob Webster, and Rick Bart.

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